European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK), formed in 1986, was a trade organization representing the interests of the European Union (EU) business community in Korea. After 26 years of existence it closed down in September 2012.

With initial financial support from the European Commission, the EEC Business Group in Korea was formed, with Mr. W. Cozijnsen of ABN AMRO Bank as its first president. In May 1986, the organization's name was changed to European Community Chamber of Commerce in Korea.

The main purpose of the chamber was to help to develop trade, commercial and industrial relations between the EU and South Korea. The overall objective being to achieve reciprocal treatment for EU businesses in South Korea and Korean businesses in the EU.

Since then there have been three other name changes, but the objectives remained the same. In June 1991, the organization became the EC Business Group in Korea, then in June 1993 the European Communities Chamber of Commerce in Korea and finally in June 1995 assumed its present name.

In 2012, the EUCCK was made up of around 850 members from the EU and local business communities. The various types of membership included Full, Associate, Local, Individual, Honorary and Special. In addition, the chamber introduced a revised membership format from 2005. Two new additional categories of membership - platinum and gold - with enhanced services and facilities were available. While the earlier categories continued to be in force, those seeking more customized services at discounted rates, in addition to various other benefits, could apply for one of the new categories.