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  • [FH] 2024 South Korea General Election Newsletter

    On 10 April 2024, the general election to elect 300 members of the 22nd National Assembly of the Republic of Korea ended with a landslide victory for the opposition party. As a result, the Democratic Party of Korea has been the majority party in the National Assembly for three consecutive years after the 20th, 21st and 22nd elections. The Yoon Administration and the People Power Party, the minority party in the legislature, aimed to win...

  • [Interview] Wang Yang Explores Shareholder Activism Trends and Corporate Strategies for the 2024 AGM Season

    In recent discussions, attention has centered on addressing the ‘Korean Discount’ by government and capital market stakeholders in Korea. Wang Yang, who leads the Center for Stakeholder Engagement at FleishmanHillard Korea, provides strategic insights into the heightened shareholder activism during this AGM season. He analyzes their principal agendas and suggests strategies and communication guides for corporations to effectively respond. https://youtu.be/x7dIpwL3JAE?si=kcLspbw5O-r7PUH9   Activist shareholders are increasingly engaging with companies to advocate for enhanced shareholder rights, improved...

  • DAVOS REFLECTIONS

      Sharing various insights and perspectives on the outlook of global politics, business and culture with FleishmanHillard colleagues around the world as hashtag#WEF24 concludes. While the main agenda of this year’s Davos Forum focused on AI’s impact on the global economy and regulatory discussions, attention quickly shifted to the November U.S. presidential election and the unfolding power dynamics between the United States and China. This shift in emphasis can be attributed to the fact that...

  • 2024 The Year of Global Elections_FH Korea New Year Newsletter

      I trust you have had a year filled with gratitude for this year’s achievements. In the new year, 2024, the Year of the Blue Dragon, it is my wish for you to foster a culture of growth for yourself, your people and your organization!   2024 will be a year of global elections, not just the economy. It is a time to build world-class public affairs capabilities.   One variable that adds uncertainty to...

  • Climate Commitments, Action and Challenges to Come: FleishmanHillard Takeaways from COP28

    December 20, 2023 By Michael Hartt, Maximo Miccinilli, Kathy Chung and Wang Yang   The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosted in Dubai from November 30 to December 13, 2023, marked a pivotal gathering of government leaders, multilateral organizations, scientific experts and corporate stakeholders, all driven by the urgency to address climate mitigation and adaptation. After two weeks of intense negotiations characterized at times by debate and division, nearly 200 Parties reached a new...

  • FleishmanHillard Korea receives the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards

      FleishmanHillard Korea receives the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards   On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, FleishmanHillard Korea was selected as the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards hosted by the Korea PR Association. The Korea PR association(KPRA) is the leading professional organization representing corporate, academic, public sector, and PR agencies, serving the communication community with programs similar to PRSA. KPRA was...

  • FleishmanHillard Launched APAC DE&I DECODED report

    The New Report Sets out a Framework for Corporations to Follow in the APAC Region to Act More Relevantly and Authentically to Meet the Local Needs of the Population FleishmanHillard’s Research and Analytics practice, TRUE Global Intelligence™ today launched DE&I Decoded: APAC, a comprehensive report focused on Asia Pacific consumer perceptions and needs regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). The report showcases the need for organizations to drastically rethink the way they are engaging with...

  • First Approach to Climate in Response to Europe’s Energy Crisis, FleishmanHillard Study Find

    Executives Express Deep Concern About Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions, Expect Poverty to Rise The research also found: U.S. executives were the most likely to say the priority should be increasing energy supplies, at 37%, followed by Germany respondents at 34% and China and UK respondents at 32%. South Korea and Spain executives were the most likely to say climate action should be prioritized, at 33% and 24%, respectively. Chinese executives were highest in expecting to reduce...

  • [FH Korea] 2023 New Year Newsletter

    I. Korean Society & the Global Context: An Urgency for Less Blame, More Empathy   Business leaders around the world start the Year of the Black Rabbit amid grave concerns. They are confronted by an overwhelming number of unfavorable business challenges and global issues that cannot be resolved by the individual efforts of separate companies alone. The never-ending COVID-19 endemic, escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, unstoppable global inflation, soaring interest rates and the energy crisis, plus the...

  • Yvonne Park, President of FleishmanHillard Korea participated as panel host in WCD Korea 6th Anniversary Forum

    Yvonne Park, President of FleishmanHillard Korea, participated as panel host at WCD (Women Corporate Directors) Korea 6th anniversary forum held at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, at Lotte Hotel under the theme of “Strategic imperative for business growth and social impact: Inclusive Board Leadership” At the forum, Maria Castillo Fernandez, EU Ambassador to Korea, gave a keynote speech under the theme of ‘Women on Boards Policies in Member States and the Effects on...

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