The Cercle des Entrepreneurs Francophones en Corée – CEFC was established in 2006, as a French non-profit association with its main operations in Korea.
Our Mission
- To build a friendly network of French-speaking entrepreneurs in South Korea so that they can freely interact, share ideas, experiences, and good practices, and co-create joint projects;
- To offer advice and support to French-speaking entrepreneurs in the process of creating / developing micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Korea;
- To provide online channels for sharing resources on the creation, management and development of companies in Korea, and the Korean business, socioeconomic, and cultural environments and ecosystems.
Our Actions and Tools
- Quarterly meetings (usually first Tuesdays of March, June, September, and December);
- Online sharing platform and social networks;
- Casual meetups, after-work meetings and networking events;
- Thematic workshops, seminars and presentations with invited speakers;
- Partnerships with local and international (especially French-speaking) business-related institutions in Korea.
Our Members
- Around 40 members from various backgrounds, covering a full range of areas of expertise: IT, digital marketing, consulting and capacity-building, food & beverage, international trade, culture, sports, tourism & hospitality, etc.;
- Staff ranging from 1 to 65 employees;
- Most members have studied / worked in Asia, including Korea, before embarking on a business creation journey.
Our Board
- President: Catherine Germier-Hamel (2018/19)
- Secretary: Hubert Paré
- Treasurer: Olivier Mouroux
- Honorary Board Members: Benjamin Joinau (Founder) and Karim Khouider
