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Meeting with a Cultural and Art Exhibition Planning Expert
□ Date : Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 13:30–14:30 (KST)□ Participantsㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)ㅇ (ArtL Co., Ltd.) Ms. Kim Joo-hyun (CEO) □ Discussion Topicsㅇ Exploring potential collaboration opportunities between the finance sector and the cultural and arts sector within the regionㅇ Discussing strategies to expand mutual exchange and activate cooperative networks
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
ㅇ Description
- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
□ Awards & Winning Topics
ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
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□ Date : Monday, May 19, 2025, 18:00–18:30 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Discussion on attracting financial institutions and related entities to Busan
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
o BCCK works to foster economic cooperation between the UK and Korea by :
- Promoting trade and investment between UK and Korean companies and strengthening long-term relationships;
- Facilitating UK–Korea partnerships in third-country business opportunities;
- Representing the interests of UK companies in Korea, particularly in trade, finance, and related industries.
□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Busan Finance Center hosted an Investment Relations (IR) session for approximately 40 trainees from the Asia-Pacific region who were visiting Busan as part of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) training program.
FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Date : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 15:30–16:30 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ Participants : 42 FATF training delegates
ㅇ Format : Presentation on the development of Busan as an international financial hub, followed by Q&A and networking session
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□ Date : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Offshore Finance Center Policy Team
ㅇ Kim & Chang
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Strategies for attracting foreign capital to Busan to support the development of an offshore financial ecosystem
ㅇ Relevant regulations and considerations regarding foreign capital inflows
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□ Date : Monday, May 12, 2025, 14:00–16:00(KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
ㅇ (Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority – Investment Promotion Division) Mr. Kang Seok-won (Director), Ms. Shin Soo-jung (Team Leader, Investment Policy Team), Mr. Yoon Young-chul (Assistant Manager, Investment Marketing Team)
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ㅇ Introduction to the current status and major policies of the Busan International Financial Hub
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□ Date: Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00–12:00 (KST)
□ Participants:
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Offshore Finance Center Policy Team
ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
□ Discussion Topics:
ㅇ International tax and legal frameworks essential for fostering an offshore finance ecosystem
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□ Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
□ Participants:
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Mr. Park Tae-hyuk (Head, Offshore Financial Center Policy Team), Ms. Shim Yu-young (Head, Global Financial Hub Strategy Team 2)
ㅇ British Embassy Seoul: H.E. Colin James Crooks (Ambassador to the Republic of Korea)
ㅇ British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK): Ms. Lucinda Walker (Executive Director)
ㅇ BCCK Busan Chapter: Ms. Laura McLuckie (Head of Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics:
ㅇ Introduction to Busan as an International Financial Hub
ㅇ Discussion on potential areas of collaboration for the development of Busan's financial center
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ㅇ Approximately 20 key stakeholders from ADGM, DIFC, WAIFC, and others
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Discussion on the WAIFC research project "AI in Finance"
ㅇ Presentation on domestic AI implementation cases and discussion on future directions for improving the research
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ㅇ Busan Finance Center
- Mr. Soongoo Ahn, Director, Financial Research Division 2
- Mr. Taehyuk Park, Team Head
- Ms. Minkyeong Kwon, Manager
ㅇ British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
- Ms. Laura McLuckie, Busan Representative
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□ Participants
ㅇ Busan Finance Center
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- Mr. Taehyuk Park, Team Head
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ㅇ KB Securities
- Mr. Jangseong Oh, Team Head, Corporate Finance Division 2
□ Discussion Topics
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Support for the 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
□ Overviewㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busanㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center ㅇ Description - The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area. □ Awards & Winning Topics ㅇ Grand Prize Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.) “Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels” ㅇ First Prize: Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.) “Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port” ㅇ Excellence Award: Team A (Kim Yoo-min et al.) “ESG-Linked Operating Lease Fund as a Liquidity Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Shipping Companies”
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□ Date : Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 13:30–14:30 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (ArtL Co., Ltd.) Ms. Kim Joo-hyun (CEO)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
□ Awards & Winning Topics
ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
ㅇ Excellence Award:
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□ Date : Monday, May 19, 2025, 18:00–18:30 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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ㅇ Discussion on attracting financial institutions and related entities to Busan
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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Virtual Meeting with Overseas Financial Institution to Promote Investment in Busan
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ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
ㅇ Description
- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
□ Awards & Winning Topics
ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
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※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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- Promoting trade and investment between UK and Korean companies and strengthening long-term relationships;
- Facilitating UK–Korea partnerships in third-country business opportunities;
- Representing the interests of UK companies in Korea, particularly in trade, finance, and related industries.
□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ (Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority – Investment Promotion Division) Mr. Kang Seok-won (Director), Ms. Shin Soo-jung (Team Leader, Investment Policy Team), Mr. Yoon Young-chul (Assistant Manager, Investment Marketing Team)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)□ Participantsㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter) □ Discussion Topicsㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hubㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
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Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
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□ Date : Monday, May 19, 2025, 18:00–18:30 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
□ Discussion Topics
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Date : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 15:30–16:30 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
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Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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- Promoting trade and investment between UK and Korean companies and strengthening long-term relationships;
- Facilitating UK–Korea partnerships in third-country business opportunities;
- Representing the interests of UK companies in Korea, particularly in trade, finance, and related industries.
□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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Discussion on Attracting Foreign Capital for the Establishment of an Offshore Finance Center
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
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“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
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ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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Discussion on Offshore Finance and International Taxation
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
□ Awards & Winning Topics
ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Date : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 15:30–16:30 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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ㅇ Grand Prize
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
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As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ Participants : 42 FATF training delegates
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Offshore Finance Center Policy Team
ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
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ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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Z/Yen Community Newsletter May 2025 Publication
□ Z/Yen Community Newsletter May 2025 Publicationㅇ Issuer : Z/Yen Group Limited** A think tank of the City of London, established in 1994 by Michale Mainelli. It announces the International Financial Center Index (GFCI) and the International Green Financial Index (GGFI) in more than 120 cities every yearㅇ Issue date : 2025. 5. 1.ㅇ Key details : Announcement of the '2025 Fintech Industry Promotion Plan' for Busan's Leap Forward as a Global Digital Financial Hubㅇ Access the Z/Yen Community Newsletter May 2025 here
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
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ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
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※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
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ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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ㅇ British Embassy Seoul: H.E. Colin James Crooks (Ambassador to the Republic of Korea)
ㅇ British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK): Ms. Lucinda Walker (Executive Director)
ㅇ BCCK Busan Chapter: Ms. Laura McLuckie (Head of Busan Chapter)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
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□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
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ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
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ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Participants:
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Mr. Park Tae-hyuk (Head, Offshore Financial Center Policy Team), Ms. Shim Yu-young (Head, Global Financial Hub Strategy Team 2)
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Meeting with KB Securities Corporate Finance Division to Promote Financial Hub Development
□ Date : April 29, 2025 (Tuesday), 16:00–17:00□ Venue : D-Space, 63F, Busan Finance Center (BIFC) □ Participantsㅇ Busan Finance Center - Mr. Soongoo Ahn, Director, Financial Research Division 2 - Mr. Taehyuk Park, Team Head - Mr. Daejin Kim, Manager - Ms. Minkyeong Kwon, Manager ㅇ KB Securities - Mr. Jangseong Oh, Team Head, Corporate Finance Division 2 □ Discussion Topicsㅇ Discussion on current trends and outlook of the domestic bond marketㅇ Discussion on the bond issuance process including SLBs, and prospects of the ESG finance market
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ㅇ (ArtL Co., Ltd.) Ms. Kim Joo-hyun (CEO)
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□ Overview
ㅇ Event Title : 2025 1st Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC)
ㅇ Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Room 109, Eurasia Platform, Busan
ㅇ Organizer Support : Busan Finance Center
ㅇ Description
- The Busan Finance Center provided support for the 2025 Marine Finance Idea Contest hosted by the Busan Maritime Economy Club (BMEC), a student-led ship finance association composed of univ ersity students in the Busan area.
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ㅇ Grand Prize
Team D (Kim Dong-hyun et al.)
“Promoting Ship REITs to Activate the Private Investment Market for Vessels”
ㅇ First Prize:
Team C (Seo Joo-hee et al.)
“Tokenized Marine Insurance Based on Port Delay Risk and a Circular Reinvestment Model: Focusing on Busan New Port”
ㅇ Excellence Award:
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□ Date : Monday, May 19, 2025, 18:00–18:30 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ (Strategy Finance) Mr. Alp Ceylan (Managing Director)
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On May 19, 2025, the Busan Finance Center officially joined the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as a corporate member.
As a leading organization supporting economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, BCCK serves as a vital platform for bilateral engagement. Through this membership, the Busan Finance Center aims to elevate Busan’s status as a global financial hub and expand its strategic collaboration network with the UK financial industry, particularly in offshore finance and related sectors.
Moving forward, the Center plans to actively participate in various BCCK-hosted forums, seminars, and networking events to further strengthen its foundation for international financial cooperation.
※ About the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
o Established in 1977, BCCK is a non-profit organization representing over 330 member companies, approximately 25% of which are Korean businesses and institutions.
o BCCK works to foster economic cooperation between the UK and Korea by :
- Promoting trade and investment between UK and Korean companies and strengthening long-term relationships;
- Facilitating UK–Korea partnerships in third-country business opportunities;
- Representing the interests of UK companies in Korea, particularly in trade, finance, and related industries.
□ Date : Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00–11:00 (KST)
□ Participants
ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Financial Research Division 2
ㅇ (ECCK) Mr. Andrew Millard (Head of ECCK Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics
ㅇ Exploring avenues for cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) to support the development of Busan as an international financial hub
ㅇ Strategies to foster an ecosystem for Busan’s advancement as a center for international and offshore finance
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FATF is an international organization based in Paris, France, that sets global standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and evaluates countries' implementation of these standards.
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ㅇ Date : Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 15:30–16:30 (KST)
ㅇ Venue : Lounge, 63rd Floor, Busan International Finance Center (BIFC)
ㅇ Presenters : Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team), Mr. Kim Dae-jin (Manager)
ㅇ Participants : 42 FATF training delegates
ㅇ Format : Presentation on the development of Busan as an international financial hub, followed by Q&A and networking session
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Offshore Finance Center Policy Team
ㅇ Kim & Chang
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ㅇ (Busan Finance Center) Mr. Lee Myung-ho (President), Mr. Ahn Soon-gu (Director, Financial Research Division 2), Ms. Kim Eun-a (Team Leader, External Cooperation Team, Financial Research Division 2)
ㅇ (Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority – Investment Promotion Division) Mr. Kang Seok-won (Director), Ms. Shin Soo-jung (Team Leader, Investment Policy Team), Mr. Yoon Young-chul (Assistant Manager, Investment Marketing Team)
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ㅇ Bae, Kim & Lee LLC(BKL)
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□ Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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ㅇ British Embassy Seoul: H.E. Colin James Crooks (Ambassador to the Republic of Korea)
ㅇ British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK): Ms. Lucinda Walker (Executive Director)
ㅇ BCCK Busan Chapter: Ms. Laura McLuckie (Head of Busan Chapter)
□ Discussion Topics:
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ㅇ Approximately 20 key stakeholders from ADGM, DIFC, WAIFC, and others
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- Mr. Taehyuk Park, Team Head
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□ Venue : D-Space, 63F, Busan Finance Center (BIFC)
□ Participants
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