From the bustling streets of Seoul to the winding roads of Berlin, Germany and Korea share a long history that goes back to 1883 when the Treaty of Chemulpo (present-day Incheon) was signed. This was part of Germany s industrialization and efforts to expand influence and trade in other regions of the world. However, due to historic twists and turns, the partnership between the two countries became especially relevant again only until the Korean War in 1953.
Making a company sustainable has always been a top priority for entrepreneurs, but how to achieve that long-term goal has always been an elusive target for many business owners and leaders. In time for the occasion of when the values of environmental, social and governance (ESG) has been increasingly emphasized, The Korea Times hosted a roundtable conference with highly recognized business leaders to share their insights on continuous growth of an organization from a long-term perspective. Four leaders took part in the roundtable meeting - E. Merck KG Executive Board and Family Board Chairman Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Samsung Biologics President and CEO John Rim, Korean-German Chamber .