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South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea

South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea

Safcham is a collection of like minded business individuals and companies looking to increase trade between South Africa and Korea.

South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea

1 month ago

South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea
The South African Chamber of Commerce together with the South African Embassy, KITA and the Korea Africa Foundation will be hosting an investment seminar focused on the financial markets and opportunities in Southern African with special guests and presenters from ABSA bank.Please see attached the invitation details. There is also the opportunity to sign up for individual 1:1 meetings with the Chamber, the Embassy and ABSA. We look forward to seeing you there.Please sign up below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG3R_wJoj0rZLtNQFw_5sAkumo4kQ3SbAHgWeba0qJ9_DuAg/viewform ... See MoreSee Less

SOUTH AFRICA-SOUTH KOREA TRADE AND INVESTMENT SEMINAR

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Date Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Time 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Venue KITA, 51F, Trade Tower, 511 Yeongdongdae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea

10 months ago

South Africa Chamber of Commerce - Safcham - Korea
The full version of the Safcham discussion on startups in South Korea for foreigners is now available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQWkvLmKnEM&ab_channel=SouthAfricanChamberofCommerceKorea If you have ever considered "doing something else" in South Korea, this is an absolute must watch, with valuable insights from industry experts, legal advisors and seasoned veterans. ... See MoreSee Less

Startup Webinar

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A causal yet in depth discussion on the possibilities around startups and starting a business in South Korea. Presented by the South African chamber of comme...

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ABOUT US

South African Chamber of Commerce: South Korea

Safcham aims to facilitate a deeper mutual understanding between  South Korea and South Africa to encourage businesses to work together for their collective best interest and that of their respective communities, while making good memories and great friends.

We are a group of like-minded South African professionals living in Seoul who meets regularly to expand our ideas and advance our experiences in order to make our time in Korea as successful and memorable as possible, as we improve our quality of life and those of our community members.

We are always looking for new people to join our growing venture. Any and all with an interest in Korean and South African business and culture are welcome. Please let us know if you are interested in what we do or have any questions.

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Community

Promoting the interests of members and conveying their views to decision-makers in industry, government and the community.

Value

Adding real value to membership through an extensive program of publications, seminars, events, functions and missions.

Network

Building and growing a diverse membership and providing the membership with a significant platform for networking opportunities.

Trade

Facilitating trade for – and between – our members, and promoting sustainable commerce in South Africa and Korea.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to conduct activities to increase and further develop bilateral trade between the two countries with the prospect of stimulating, promoting and meeting the needs of business and industry. SAfCham will host events to promote a favorable business climate, network opportunities and to support the interests of our members. It includes providing information, support and advocacy for our members.

Support

To provide a central body for the administration, research, lobbying and support of associated bodies with specific interests in SA-KOR business.

Sustain

To promote and sustain the business interests of the private sector.

Discuss

To provide and maintain discourse of private sector and its goals.

Join Today!

The Chamber invites you to join us in building business relations between South Africa and South Korea. By becoming a member of the Chamber you will be rewarded with a series of benefits!

CURRENT MEMBERS

WHAT MEMBERS SAY

Alexander Smith
Gold Member

What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!

Richard Brown
Silver Member

What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!

Anna Wildfire
Brand Sponsor

What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

DIRCO

DIRCO’s mission is to formulate, coordinate, implement and manage South Africa’s foreign policy and international relations programmes, promote South Africa’s national interest and values and the African Renaissance (and create a better world for all).

Brand South Africa

Brand South Africa was established in August 2002 to help create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa.

The Department of Trade & Industry

The Department of Trade and Industry is the department of the South African government with responsibility for commercial policy and industrial policy.

Invest SA: A Division of The DTI

Invest SA’s services are aimed at helping investors with a smooth entry and establishment processes and creating an enabling business environment.

South African Revenue Service (SARS)

The South African Revenue Service is the revenue service of the South African government. It was established by legislation to collect revenue and ensure compliance with tax law.

Companies & Intellectual Property Commission

Registration of Companies, Co-operatives and Intellectual Property Rights (Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright) in South Africa

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    Timothy Dickens

    Timothy Dickens

    Chairman

    Tim Dickens is an African-British attorney who moved to South Korea in 2013. He heads DR&AJU International Law Group’s (a Seoul based Korean law firm) International Arbitration Team and the Europe and Africa desks. Tim has been an attorney since 2005 and has worked in South Africa and London prior to moving to Seoul. Tim was appointed by the Korean Ministry of Justice as a counselor to advise and support Korean SME’s doing international trade in 2014, a position which he currently still holds. Tim primarily specializes in litigation, dispute resolution, international arbitration, and cross-border transactions. Tim’s International arbitration team was shortlisted for Korea’s International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year Award by Asian Legal Business for the last four years (2016-2019). Tim regularly advises foreign companies looking to do business in Korean and also advises Korean companies looking at outbound investment. Tim regularly is asked by KOTRA, KITRA and the Korean African Foundation as a guest speaker to cover issues as regards to investment into Africa.

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    OUR TEAM

    Tobias Jerling

    Vice Chairman

    Tobias Jerling is a South African and a business owner in South Korea. He moved to Korea in 2009 and started a wine import and distribution company called South Trade in 2011. Tobias is one of the founding members of the South African Chamber of commerce (SAFCHAM). Tobias has been active in the expat community…

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    Stephanus de Goede

    Secretary General

    Before coming to Korea, Stephanus attended Stellenbosch University. After arriving in Korea he found himself involved in various organizational positions, mainly centered around the South African community, and often relating to the embassy of RSA in South Korea. Stephanus is a full-time postgraduate law student at Seoul National University in South Korea with an eye…

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    Roderick Bancroft

    Board Member

    Roddy is a South African who has been in South Korea for 18 years. He has a Degree in Sport Science and also a degree in Education, both from North West University in South Africa. He and his partner Chris Truter opened Braai Republic a South African style restaurant in the heart of Seoul, Itaewon in 2011.

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    Justin Harvey

    Events Coordinator

    Justin Harvey is a South African born business owner and entrepreneur in Seoul. Justin runs Shin Medical, a medical tourism business in Korea, facilitating international patients coming to Korea for medial procedures. He also manages an online marketing platform, ‘MyGuideSeoul’ providing visitors to Korea with local tips and suggestions on activities.

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    Flower La Warner

    Student Liaison

    Flower has been an educator in South Korean for the last 7 years and focused her energy on promoting South Africa within her own groups and network in Korea. She is part of the Sakornet committee that hosts events and supports the South African community in Korea.

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    Cuyler Meyer

    Treasurer

    Cuyler Meyer is a South African and business owner in South Korea. Before moving to Korea he worked in the finance industry, specifically in investment fund administration. He was the senior member of a team which administered some of SA’s biggest hedge funds. He moved to Korea in 2012 to teach English and to get out of his comfort zone back home. While teaching at a private institute in Seoul, Cuyler spent his free time teaching business English to business executives.

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    Chris Truter

    Board Member

    Chris is a South African who has been in South Korea for 14 years. He has a Degree in Biochemistry from Stellenbosch University, and a MA in English Education from Dankook University. He and his partner Roddy Bancroft opened Braai Republic, a South African style restaurant in the heart of Seoul.

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    BECOME A MEMBER

    Gold- Corporate

    700,000 KRW
    • 2 Persons have access per event.
    • Company name and logo will be displayed on SAfCham website and at events.
    • Company website link will be shared on SAfCham website.
    • Company description on SAfCham website.
    • Assistance with setting up seminars with other members.
    • Access to SA embassy and potentially other African embassies.
    • Freedom Day event preference.

    Ivory- Individual

    200,000 KRW
    • Access to SA and African events (at a discount).
    • Company and person’s name on the website.
    • Advocacy opportunities for seminars published under “member news”.
    • Personalised newsletters (in email).

     

     

     

     

    Student

    50,000 KRW
    • Access to SA Embassy events (such as garden parties, etc).
    • Access to SAfCham events at 50%.
    • Employment and Networking opportunities.
    • Info and invites to South African and other African Country events.

     

     

     

     

    NEWS & EVENTS

    CONTACT INFO

    Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-ro 244, 5F, Hannam-dong, Twin Building.

    024-856-531

    info@safchamkorea.org

    Mon. - Fri. 10:00 - 19:00

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