Safcham is a collection of like minded business individuals and companies looking to increase trade between South Africa and Korea.
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Hello lekker Saffas! Heritage day is fast approaching and the embassy, Safcham and Sakornet are busy planning for thr special day. It will be the first in person aheritsge day since 2019! For venue an...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.
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.
What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!
What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!
What an amazing opportunity to partner with Safcham Korea! Stronger together!
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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