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Previous Events: 2013

Thursday, 9 January 2013
New Year's Reception

Celebrating the beginning of new year, DBCK together with HAMEL (Dutch social club) and Ambassador Paul Menkveld hosted a reception at the residence of Dutch Ambassador in Seoul, where more than 70 guests attended.

Tuesday, 26 November 2013
DBCK workshop <Sustainability in Business : How to implement this within your company in Korea> 

DBCK organized a workshop on < Sustainability in Business : How to implement this within your company in Korea> on Tuesday, 26th November 2013 at Cafe & Lounge 'Berlin' in Itaewon.

After a short presentation by Mr. Hong Lee, CEO of Control Union Certifications Korea, the group discussion has followed where the participants could share ideas and opinions on the topic.  

 

At this workshop, 2 members of BKBF (The Belgian-Korean Business Forum) joined other than 16 members of DBCK.

Friday 6 September 2013
DBCK/HAMEL Season-Opening Drinks 

On the occasion of the opening of the season 2013/14, DBCK and HAMEL (Dutch social club) hosted a casual drink at the Dutch Ambassador’s residence.

Thursday, 22 August 2013
DBCK mini-workshop <Doing Business in Korea : Challenges Ahead>


DBCK organized a mini-workshop with Mr. Peter A. Underwood, senior partner of IRC Ltd., on < Doing Business in Korea: Challenges Ahead> on Thursday, 22nd August 2013.

Mr. Underwood, as a specialist in business strategy development & implementation and Korean market entry, shared his in-depth knowledge of Korean industry and business culture.

This workshop has also provided with an interactive platform for the participants to share their opinions, ideas and strategies on how to best tackle the future challenges to doing business and managing a company in Korea.

After the workshop, a simple dinner and drinks followed.

Monday 10 June 2013
DBCK Golf Tournament  : Dutch Open 2013
 

The annual DBCK Golf Tournament, Dutch Open 2013 took place on Monday, 10th June at the Lakeside Country Club in Yongin. 

 

DBCK members and their business partners and friends made 15 flights in total and played golf together, followed by an outdoor BBQ. With the support of our generous sponsors, several prizes were awarded.

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Group Picture at Dutch Open 2013

Monday 11 March 2013
Special Evening with Mr. Frans Weekers, Vice Minister for Finance of the Netherlands )


On March 11th, more than 34 members of DBCK spent a special evening with Mr. Frans Weekers, Vice Minister for Finance of the Netherlands at <ChikoVino Wine & Dine> in Itaewon.

 

At his speech, Mr. Weekers told about his program in Korea and touched upon the current developments in the Netherlands and Europe in light of his broad and long experience in political and financial career. After his speech, a Q&A session and a buffet dinner followed.

Thursday, 7 February 2013
Heineken Evening
 


There was a casual beer evening organized on Thursday, 7 February 2013 at the recently relocated office of Heineken Korea, where more than 40 guests attended.

Mr. Jan Arie Smit, general manager of Heineken Korea, gave an interesting presentation about Heineken branding in Korea followed by a draught beer pouring training.

 

Tuesday, 8 January 2013
New Year's Reception

Celebrating the beginning of new year of black snake, DBCK together with HAMEL (Dutch social club) and Ambassador Paul Menkveld hosted a reception at the residence of Dutch Ambassador in Seoul, where more than 70 guests attended.