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11/11/2026

👋 Annyeong or annyeong haseyo? Both mean “hello”, but do you know which to use when meeting a Korean business partner?

Knowing a phrase is one thing. Knowing when and how to use it can make all the difference to your first impression.

This December, join AKBC for ‘Korean Communications Essentials for Business’ and take your knowledge beyond a simple hello.

In this practical 45-minute module, explore:
✅ Korean greetings and useful phrases for business
✅ How to address people using appropriate job titles
✅ The history of Hangul, Korea’s writing system
✅ Social etiquette to help you communicate respectfully

Preparing for a trip to Korea or welcoming Korean counterparts to Australia? Start building your confidence before your next introduction.

📅 Wednesday, 2 December 2026
🕐 1–2 pm AEDT | 12–1 pm AEST | 11 am–12 pm KST
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Complimentary for AKBC members | $45 + GST for non-members

Register now, Gamsahamnida 👇
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/korean-communications-essentials-for-business-189946/

06/11/2026

📰 Welcome to the AKBC Business Connect – October edition, where we share the latest developments and updates on the Australia–Korea bilateral relationship.

From upcoming events to the latest news across the corridor, here's what's inside:

📅 Upcoming Events
- 2026 AKBC Annual General Meeting (members only) – Thursday, 12 November 2026 👇
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/2026-akbc-annual-general-meeting-agm-198629/
- AKBC Member Meet Up in Melbourne – Thursday, 12 November 2026 👇
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/akbc-member-meet-up-in-melbourne-198423/
- Korean Communications Essentials for Business – Wednesday, 2 December 2026 👇
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/korean-communications-essentials-for-business-189946/

🤝 AKBC in Action
- Korean National Day reception in Sydney
- Groundbreaking of Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans Project
- Final AKBC Member Quarterly Update of 2026
- AKYPA Forum 2026 in Brisbane
- Korea–Victoria BioConnect 2026
- Griffith University's Industry Roundtable
- AIIA Victoria panel: The Republic of Korea, from Manufacturing Powerhouse to Tech Innovator
- IMARC 2026 in Sydney
- Build Clean Now workshop in Melbourne
- Korea-Australia Energy Forum 2026

🌏 From our Network
- Bill Paterson PSM on Australia–Korea defence industry collaboration in the Asan Security Quarterly 👇
https://www.asansq.org/post/australia-korea-defense-industry-collaboration-missing-opportunities

🇰🇷 Discover Korea
- Bill Bailey's Korea, now free on SBS On Demand 👇
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/bill-baileys-korea
- Inside Korea: why Suneung Day on 19 November matters for business in Korea

🗞️ What's been happening?
- GS E&C signs an MOU with AusNet across transmission, renewables and battery storage
- Hyundai E&C expands its partnership with AusNet into battery storage, data centres and grid connections
- Hanwha Defense Australia's CEO highlights the opportunity for deeper cooperation on sovereign defence manufacturing

👋 A warm welcome to our new members DCI Data Centers, Arthur D. Little and Mission Possible Partnership.

Read the full edition here: https://akbc.glueup.com/view-in-browser/5704:553186:0b7dce28-d162-48f4-a83d-f310edfbe487

📩 Follow us, or sign up for our monthly eNewsletter to stay up to date on news in the Australia–Korea corridor 👉 https://akbc.glueup.com/org/akbc/subscriptions/

06/11/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO ⏳

Melbourne, our AKBC Member Meet-Up is just one week away, and there are only a few spots left.

Whether you work within a Korean company in Australia, collaborate with Korean partners, or simply want to grow your connections in the Australia–Korea community, we would love to have you join us for a relaxed evening of networking at Gilbert + Tobin.

You will have the chance to meet senior leaders from some of Victoria’s leading organisations engaged in the Australia–Korea relationship, enjoy catering throughout the evening, and enter our two lucky draws. One prize is premium wagyu from Harmony Agriculture & Food Co., and the other is a bottle of Gilbert + Tobin branded gin. 🎁

Not sure if you can attend for free? AKBC members attend at no cost. Check if your company is a member 👉 https://www.akbc.com.au/membership-directory/corporate

Event details
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 5.00 PM – 7.00 PM AEDT
📍 Location: Gilbert + Tobin, Level 25, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne
💡 Price: FREE for AKBC Members | $30 + GST for non-members

Once the spots are gone, they are gone. Register now 👉 https://akbc.glueup.com/event/akbc-member-meet-up-in-melbourne-198423/

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02/11/2026

🌟 AKBC welcomes Mission Possible Partnership! 🌟
Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) is an independent non-profit organisation advancing global clean industry transformation. MPP focuses on driving net-zero transitions in some of the most energy-intensive industries: steel, aluminium, cement, chemicals, aviation and shipping.

MPP brings together business, finance, government and civil society leaders to speed up the shift to clean materials, chemicals and fuels. Through the Industrial Transition Accelerator, its sector programmes and the Global Project Tracker, MPP combines deep sector and in-country expertise with a real-time view of what is moving projects on the ground.

This includes building the clean industrial value chains that link Australia and Korea – by supporting the investment conditions for first projects in low-emissions iron and steel, clean ammonia, hydrogen and clean shipping. MPP provides insights on the shared pipeline, promotes credible demand signals, and mobilises blended finance to help unlock investments.

Welcome aboard, Mission Possible Partnership! ✨

📩 🇦🇺🇰🇷 Join the AKBC network and get access to senior business and government leaders. Contact Hayley, our Head of Memberships, at [email protected] or book a meeting directly to enquire 👇
https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/0e638ca494e3417d9584043a1933d32b%40akbc.com.au?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled

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30/10/2026

🤝 First name, surname or job title? How would you address a Korean business partner?

In Australia, moving straight to first names is common. In Korean business settings, titles can play an important role in showing respect and recognising someone’s position.

Would you know how to approach your next introduction?

Join AKBC for ‘Korean Communications Essentials for Business’, a practical 45-minute module exploring greetings, job titles, useful Korean phrases and the cultural nuances that shape professional interactions.

Whether you work with Korean clients, colleagues or partners, build the confidence to start conversations and relationships on the right footing.

📅 Wednesday, 2 December 2026
🕐 1–2 pm AEDT | 12–1 pm AEST | 11 am–12 pm KST
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Complimentary for AKBC members | $45 + GST for non-members

If you don't know the answer, register now 👇
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/korean-communications-essentials-for-business-189946/

28/10/2026

At the Australia–Korea Business Council, we are proud to facilitate meaningful conversations that deepen connections between Australia and the Korea.

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, we hosted our AKBC Member Meet-Up in Brisbane, focussed on bringing together AKBC members and stakeholders across the Australia–Korea business community to reconnect, meet new industry peers and strengthen relationships across sectors.

Here is what Cera Ghang, PhD Candidate, Griffith University, shared about the event:
💬 “The AKBC Member Meet-Up in Brisbane was an outstanding opportunity to connect with professionals dedicated to strengthening Australia-Korea business ties. The insights shared and the calibre of networking made it a highly effective and engaging event for fostering industry-academic collaboration.”

Our next AKBC Member Meet-Up is coming to Melbourne on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at Gilbert + Tobin. Whether you work for a Korean company in Australia, collaborate with Korean partners, or are building your career in the Australia–Korea corridor, this relaxed after-work event is a valuable opportunity to expand your network and exchange insights.

This event is supported by Gilbert + Tobin, an AKBC Silver Member.

📩 Places are limited. Register for the AKBC Member Meet-Up in Melbourne here 👉 https://akbc.glueup.com/event/akbc-member-meet-up-in-melbourne-198423/

27/10/2026

How was your Chuseok? 🌕

On Tuesday, 6 October, the AKBC team welcomed fellow tenants at International Chamber House in Melbourne to celebrate Chuseok (추석), Korea’s harvest festival and one of its most important traditional holidays.

Chuseok fell on 25 September this year. With the holiday coinciding with school holidays, we held our celebration a little later to bring our neighbours together.

Over songpyeon (송편), kimbap, Korean fried chicken and popular Korean drinks, we enjoyed good conversation and shared a taste of Korean culture.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope our members, stakeholders and friends across Australia and Korea had a joyful and abundant Chuseok.

#추석

23/10/2026

📢 EVENT 📢

Did you know that Hangul, the Korean alphabet, has just 24 letters and was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great? Today, Korean is spoken by around 81.7 million people, making it the 23rd most spoken language in the world 🇰🇷

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nicola Fraschini, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Melbourne, will facilitate our final cultural training session of the year, Korean Communication Essentials for Business.

Nicola brings more than a decade of experience teaching Korean language and culture in both Korea and Australia. He holds an MA and PhD in Korean as a Foreign Language and Culture Education from Korea University, and has taught at Sogang University in Seoul and the University of Western Australia. In 2024, he received the Prime Minister’s Citation from the Republic of Korea for his contributions to promoting the Korean language.

In this 45-minute session, Nicola will introduce essential Korean phrases for business, the history of Hangul, and the etiquette around greetings and job titles that underpins respectful communication with Korean partners.

💬 Can you read this? 감사합니다!
Comment your answer below 👇

📅 Wednesday, 2 December 2026
🕐 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM AEDT
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams)
💰 Free for AKBC Members │ $45 + GST for non-members
👉 Register now https://akbc.glueup.com/event/korean-communications-essentials-for-business-189946/

22/10/2026

📢 NEWS 📢

Korean engineering and construction company GS E&C has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AusNet to explore opportunities across Australia’s energy infrastructure sector. 🇦🇺🇰🇷

Signed in Melbourne on 21 October, the agreement broadens collaboration across transmission networks, renewable energy and battery energy storage systems. The companies are already jointly participating in the tender for the New England Renewable Energy Zone project.

⚡ Building on GS E&C’s involvement in Victoria’s North East Link and Suburban Rail Loop East projects, the partnership will explore major transmission opportunities in New South Wales and Queensland, alongside transmission upgrades and offshore wind grid connections in Victoria.

The agreement highlights the growing scope for Australia–Korea collaboration in delivering the infrastructure needed for Australia’s energy transition.

GS E&C Australia is a Silver Member of the AKBC.

Read more below 👇
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-realestate/2026/10/22/UOAZLBE4FVD63HVJQVJ4MH4BCA/

📩 Interested in growing your Australia–Korea business connections? Contact Hayley Edwards, our Head of Memberships, at [email protected] to explore how AKBC membership can support your organisation, or book a meeting directly 👇
https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/0e638ca494e3417d9584043a1933d32b%40akbc.com.au?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled

21/10/2026

📢 EVENT 📢

Melbourne, we would love to see you at our next AKBC Member Meet-Up. 🙌

Join us for an evening of networking and conversation with AKBC members and stakeholders of the Australia–Korea business community. This relaxed after-work event is designed to bring together professionals connected to the Australia–Korea corridor. It is a valuable opportunity to reconnect with existing contacts, meet new industry peers and strengthen relationships across sectors.

If you work within a Korean company in Australia, are engaged in the Australia–Korea business relationship, or collaborate regularly with Korean partners or stakeholders, this event provides a relevant and accessible forum to expand your network and exchange insights.

This event is supported by Gilbert + Tobin, an AKBC Silver Member.

Event details
📅 Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026, 5.00 PM – 7.00 PM AEDT
📍 Location: Gilbert + Tobin, Level 25, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne
💡 Price: FREE for AKBC Members | $30 + GST for non-members

Secure your spot now 👉 https://akbc.glueup.com/event/akbc-member-meet-up-in-melbourne-198423/

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