The German Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the Seoul Association of the Visually Impaired Sign MOU

The German Chamber of Commerce in Korea (KGCCI) announced on the 30th that it signed a business agreement (MOU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government Association for the Visually Impaired to promote a joint social contribution project for the visually impaired.

The agreement signing ceremony was held at the KGCCI Seoul office building, and with the attendance of key officials from both organizations, the foundation was laid for activities to support the visually impaired and improve awareness through mutual cooperation. This agreement was promoted as an extension of the 'Harmony Marathon' activity in which the German Chamber of Commerce in Korea first participated in 2023 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Korea-Germany diplomatic relations. At that time, approximately 280 executives and employees of member companies participated as walking assistants for the visually impaired, and in the '10th Harmony Marathon' in 2024, approximately 460 people will participate in the 5km category, establishing it as an event in which both disabled and non-disabled people can participate together.

Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to co-host the '11th Marathon for the Visually Impaired' to be held in September and to continuously carry out social contribution activities and awareness raising campaigns targeting the visually impaired.

Marie Antonia von Schönburg, CEO of the German Chamber of Commerce in Korea, said, “This agreement is part of our pursuit of social values that practice inclusion and solidarity in addition to economic cooperation,” and added, “It will be an opportunity to share the social responsibility of the Korean-German economic community.”

Seoul Metropolitan Government Association for the Visually Impaired Chairman Cho Hyung-seok said, “The participation of the German Chamber of Commerce in Korea and its member companies goes beyond simple support and is making a real contribution to the social participation and improvement of the rights of the visually impaired,” adding, “We hope that this cooperation will be the beginning of our work to create a more inclusive social environment.”