The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)

The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) http://www.bcck.or.kr

BCCK is a membership-based organization whose main objective is to help promote British trade, commerce and investment in Korea and to encourage better understanding between the Korean and British companies.

[Member News] Robert Walters Korea Held “Beyond the Break” Career Consulting Session Supporting Women Returning to WorkR...
08/06/2026

[Member News] Robert Walters Korea Held “Beyond the Break” Career Consulting Session Supporting Women Returning to Work

Robert Walters Korea recently hosted “Beyond the Break,” a career consulting and networking event designed to support women preparing to return to the workforce after a career break.

Held at the Robert Walters Korea office in Seoul, the event brought together women from diverse professional backgrounds who are considering their next career step following time away from work due to childcare, family responsibilities, or other life transitions.

The programme featured a series of sessions focused on women’s career journeys, practical job search strategies, and real-life experiences of returning to work.

Speakers shared honest and inspiring stories on balancing career development with major life changes, including parenting, career transitions, and restarting careers through contract and temporary opportunities. The event also included mentoring discussions, networking opportunities, and career consulting sessions with session speakers and Robert Walters Korea consultants.

Through “Beyond the Break,” Robert Walters Korea aimed to create an open and supportive space for professionals navigating career transitions, while encouraging continued conversations around flexible career pathways and workforce re-engagement.

Robert Walters Korea remains committed to supporting diverse talent and creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career journey.
For more information about Robert Walters Korea, please visit:
https://lnkd.in/gYK6Efbf

📣 Campaign of the Year Award: learn more about our shortlist’s achievementsDyson Korea's Home Launch Campaign introduced...
29/05/2026

📣 Campaign of the Year Award: learn more about our shortlist’s achievements

Dyson Korea's Home Launch Campaign introduced a holistic vision for healthier living by unveiling three advanced home wellness innovations: the Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum, Clean+Wash Hygiene wet cleaner, and HushJet Compact air purifier. Centered around the "Dyson Future Home Lab" pop-up at The Hyundai Seoul and elevated by brand ambassador Park Bo-gum, the initiative translated deep local and global consumer research into practical solutions that enhance household hygiene and smart home privacy.

Launched by GSK Korea, the "Healthy Ageing Korea" campaign addresses South Korea's transition into a super-aged society and the resulting strain on national healthcare expenditures. Through a high-level policy forum and a grassroots community campaign, the initiative advocates for expanding the National Immunisation Program to include crucial adult vaccinations. The dual-track strategy aims to shift the national healthcare paradigm from treatment to prevention.

Standard Chartered Bank Korea hosted the country's first-ever Supplier Diversity & Inclusion event to introduce and embed the concept of inclusive sourcing in a market traditionally driven by cost and existing relationships. Adopting a multi-stakeholder approach, the event brought together over 100 participants, including SMEs, women-owned businesses, social enterprises, and government bodies, to demonstrate how diverse partnerships drive competitiveness and long-term growth.

Weave Living Korea has successfully disrupted Seoul's traditional housing market by launching an all-inclusive, flexible, and The company scaled its footprint to serve more than 2,000 residents and expand its global digital platform reach to over 960,000 visitors. Furthermore, the campaign actively addresses critical societal and ESG challenges by offering a low-deposit alternative to combat Korea's Jeonse fraud crisis, enhancing safety for single-person households, and focusing on sustainable urban regeneration.

WPP Media Korea celebrated a groundbreaking campaign La Roche Posay’s 50th anniversary in Seoul's Seongsu area by successfully engaging a diverse, multigenerational audience. The strategy blended an immersive offline pop-up store with targeted digital storytelling, out-of-home media, and inclusive influencer partnerships across different age and gender lines. This approach significantly amplified the brand's skincare leadership, yielding outstanding increases in brand awareness, social media engagement, and business growth.

The winner of this category will be announced at the 2026 BCCK Business Awards with Dwight School Seoul on Friday, 12 June at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul 🎉

Only one week left to get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gP57KrVT

📣Award for Empowering People: learn more about our shortlist’s achievementsDulwich College Seoul’s "Early Years Conferen...
28/05/2026

📣Award for Empowering People: learn more about our shortlist’s achievements

Dulwich College Seoul’s "Early Years Conference: Awe and Wonder in Action" was a strategic initiative designed to empower educators and advance inclusive, child-centred education in South Korea. By featuring international experts and offering heavily subsidised admission, the event broke down financial barriers to provide accessible, high-quality professional development focused on play, neurodiversity, and child development.

Eastpoint Partners Limited, under the chairmanship of John Walker AM, led the establishment of 1st Nations Data Centre Pty Limited (FNDC). Operating from Seoul alongside sister firms in Korea and Australia, Eastpoint architected a cross-border partnership that funnels Korean institutional capital and engineering capability into tangible economic empowerment for First Nations Australians.

The “Be the Guest” program at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is an immersive onboarding and employee engagement initiative that allows staff to experience the hotel through the eyes of a guest. By enjoying an overnight stay and curated dining experiences, employees learn firsthand how small, thoughtful gestures create lasting emotional connections and define luxury hospitality.

HSBC is committed to fostering an inclusive, future-ready workplace by empowering diverse talent across gender, ability, and generations. Key initiatives include the "Coffee Roulette" mentorship program and comprehensive well-being benefits to support female career advancement, alongside a multi-generational "Reverse Mentoring" scheme.

Robert Walters Korea is advancing DEI in the Korean labour market by implementing inclusive recruitment processes that minimise unconscious bias and expand opportunities for diverse talent pools. A key achievement has been transforming the perception of contract employment, resulting in an over 200% growth in contract placements and clients seeking flexible talent solutions.

The winner of this category will be announced at the 2026 BCCK Business Awards with Dwight School Seoul on Friday, 12 June at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul 🎉 There is only one week left to get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gP57KrVT

📣 Award for Sustainability: learn more about our shortlist’s achievementsCBRE Korea endeavours to drive sustainability i...
27/05/2026

📣 Award for Sustainability: learn more about our shortlist’s achievements

CBRE Korea endeavours to drive sustainability initiatives within Seoul‘s built environment, where buildings contribute to 71% of the city’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Aligned with CBRE‘s global SBTi-validated goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, the firm focuses heavily on reducing the carbon footprint of its clients’ properties. CBRE Korea directly influences the energy performance of major commercial buildings, helping achieve significant reductions in emissions intensity.

HSBC’s ”Blue Carbon Marine Forest Restoration“ project successfully revived coastal ecosystems near Tongyeong through data-driven seagrass transplantation and a sustainable, community-driven collaboration model. This initiative not only achieved measurable carbon absorption and financial opportunities for hundreds of local residents but also integrated with HSBC‘s internal net-zero milestones, including securing a LEED Gold certification for its office building.

MONA, implemented strategic initiatives like its ESG concierge service and a recurring partnership with Grand Hyatt Incheon. Through the initiatives, the platform safely redistributed over two tons of surplus food to vulnerable communities within a strict time window to guarantee freshness. This model successfully supported local NGOs and prevented an estimated nine tons of carbon emissions between April 2025 and March 2026.

Standard Chartered Bank Korea (SCBK) has driven environmental impact by transitioning its entire fleet of approximately 200 corporate vehicles to 100% hybrid models. By replacing the leased vehicles relied upon across its 150 country-wide branches, the bank has embedded sustainability into its everyday operations. This initiative successfully balanced environmental goals with strict performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness requirements.

The winner of this category will be announced at the 2026 BCCK Business Awards with Dwight School Seoul on Friday, 12 June at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul 🎉 There is only one week left to get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gP57KrVT

📣 UK-Korea Trade Award: learn more about our shortlist’s achievementsCo-Labs Global strengthened the UK-Korea relationsh...
27/05/2026

📣 UK-Korea Trade Award: learn more about our shortlist’s achievements

Co-Labs Global strengthened the UK-Korea relationship by establishing an ongoing dialogue to address shared financial services and AI challenges. Through initiatives like the AI Futures Forum in Seoul and targeted FinTech events, the organisation connects government, regulators, and industry leaders to foster trust and lower market entry barriers.

Intralink helps British technology companies enter the dynamic Korean market by providing a dedicated on-the-ground business development team with local expertise. By prioritising relationship-building, cultural bridging, and long-term strategic partnerships over transactional wins, they help clients overcome market-entry barriers without the need for a local office.

Rebranding from Penguin Random House Korea, Pengro House has evolved into a specialised publishing and intellectual property (IP) licensing powerhouse managing a prominent global portfolio. By forming an exclusive partnership with London-based Blue Zoo Animation Studio, the company has localised the ”Blocks Universe“ to fit South Korea’s educational market.

Virgin Atlantic’s new Incheon–London Heathrow route introduces a distinctive British brand into South Korea, positioning the airline as a modern lifestyle brand that embodies British innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Working alongside local partners, the launch has generated massive media reach while establishing the only direct UK-operated flight between the two nations.

WPP Media Korea led the ”On Course for GREAT“ campaign for the UK‘s Department for Business and Trade, designed to significantly boost UK-South Korea trade following a new Free Trade Agreement. To achieve a targeted incremental trade growth, the campaign introduces a ”beautiful tension between tradition and innovation.“

The winner of this category will be announced at the 2026 BCCK Business Awards with Dwight School Seoul on Friday, 12 June🎉 Only one week left to get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gP57KrVT

[EMPOWER] Applications for the 2026/27 Empower Programme are now open. The Empower Programme is an award-winning, year-...
21/05/2026

[EMPOWER] Applications for the 2026/27 Empower Programme are now open.

The Empower Programme is an award-winning, year-long initiative by the The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK), the UK in Korea - British Embassy Seoul, and UN Women Korea, designed to develop female leadership across all industries in Korea. This year's cohort will visit leading Seoul businesses, build a lasting professional network, and gain access to senior leaders and events through the British Embassy and BCCK.

🚨Twenty spots are available. The application closes 12 June at midnight KST.

🔗Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g_DJ6rHJ

[Member Update] Welcoming Decisiv to the BCCK as our Newest Platinum Member! 🤝The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (...
20/05/2026

[Member Update] Welcoming Decisiv to the BCCK as our Newest Platinum Member! 🤝

The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) is delighted to welcome Decisiv to our network as a Platinum Member. Decisiv is a specialised strategy creation and ex*****on partner that works directly with founders, CEOs, and senior leadership teams. In an era of increasing growth and complexity, they provide the clarity and discipline needed to navigate change and move from ambition to measurable progress.

At its core, Decisiv reflects a simple belief: strategy should be clear, disciplined, and actionable - not theoretical, performative, or unnecessarily complex.

Decisiv serves as a grounded partner for those looking to:
✔️Define what winning looks like: focus on what success actually means for your business in competitive markets.
✔️Build the structure to deliver it: create the rhythm and discipline that keeps ex*****on on track and decisions grounded in strategy.
✔️Simplify without dumbing down: a rigorous strategy process that doesn't take weeks or rely on generic frameworks or off-the-shelf tools.

Please join us in welcoming Decisiv, with Lewis Phillips as CEO, and we look forward to the strategic insight they will bring to our community.

[MEMBER NEWS] 📢 The BCCK is delighted to promote this upcoming event hosted by our Platinum Member, Dulwich College Seou...
19/05/2026

[MEMBER NEWS] 📢 The BCCK is delighted to promote this upcoming event hosted by our Platinum Member, Dulwich College Seoul. Celebrate World Environment Day with a Special Dulwich Talk 📚

The Seorae Global Village Center, the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, and Dulwich College Seoul invite you to an insightful evening exploring how Korean literature engages with climate and environmental themes. The event will feature award-winning writer and translator Paige Aniyah Morris, who will discuss storytelling, translation, and the evolving voice of environmental literature, drawing from her experience translating renowned authors—including 2024 Nobel Laureate Han Kang.

Event Details:
✔️Speaker: Paige Aniyah Morris (Writer & Translator)
✔️Date/Time: Friday, 5 June 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
✔️Venue: Alleyn Theatre, 4F, Dulwich College Seoul
✔️Audience: Open to anyone aged 16 and above
✔️Admission: Free of charge (Advance reservation required)

🚨RSVP Deadline: Sunday, 31 May

Note: A brief book signing will follow the Q&A session. Attendees must bring a valid ID for entry. The event will be conducted in English, with Korean AI interpretation available.

🔗 Register now https://lnkd.in/gW94hZtZ

[EVENT] Ballots Beyond: Local Elections, One Year of Lee Jae Myung and What’s Next 🇰🇷The BCCK, the Australian Chamber of...
19/05/2026

[EVENT] Ballots Beyond: Local Elections, One Year of Lee Jae Myung and What’s Next 🇰🇷

The BCCK, the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea - 주한 호주상공회의소(AustCham Korea), and Korea Pro are pleased to invite you to a special breakfast briefing exploring Korea's evolving political and economic landscape.

This timely discussion will unpack the crucial results of the 2026 June 3 local elections, assess the first year of the Lee Jae Myung administration, and examine the key political, geopolitical, and economic developments shaping the nation's future. We will also dive deep into the economic impact of the administration's policy direction amidst rising global uncertainties.

🗓️ Date: Friday, 5 June 2026

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

📍 Venue: Studio 5 (6F), Conrad Seoul

👉 Register now: https://bcck.glueup.com/event/ballots-beyond-local-elections-181880/

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