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Sang Chong
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- Yong In, Seoul
- Korea, Republic of
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Sang Chong replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion What One Word Would You Use to Represent Korea? | 한국을 한 단어로 표현한다면 어느 것을 선택하시겠습니까?"face? like saving face?
To me, face seems to be the element that drives Korea. Like the term '쪽팔림' is used (or considered) in almost every aspect of our lives. "
Sang Chong replied to Don Southerton's discussion Breaking News--KBC Founder Steven Bammel and Family In the News"Wonderful !! Congrats!!"
Sang Chong replied to Simon G. Gillett's discussion Reclaiming tax for credit card spending."I do it every year as well. In fact, just got my return amount confirmed. But if you don't read Korean, you may have issues... you will need to find someone who can help you on that.
There are a lot of things that gives…"
Sang Chong replied to Dennis Oh's discussion 2011년 1월 19일 KBC 릴레이인터뷰 "성공으로 가는 길을 개척한다! ”"도전하시는 젊은 분 들을 보면 제 자신이 많이 부끄러워 지네요.
저도 대학시절 미국에서 t-shirt 장사를 했는데 진짜 어렵더라구요. 단 한 건의 $1500 짜리 프로젝트 하나를 완료하고 접었지만, 친구와 사업 파트너는 명백히 다르다는 것을 느꼈답니다.
연구 노력하시는 모습이 멋지시네요!"
Sang Chong replied to Carl Kwan's discussion What the hell's a pyoung and other burning questions about real estate in Korea?"Hi Simon, I have F-4 and have bought and sold properties, rented, gone through foreclosures / auction...
Some insight for your questions.
1. Even with F-4, they do not lend money on credit. No for foreigners. We can simply take the…"
Sang Chong replied to Carl Kwan's discussion What the hell's a pyoung and other burning questions about real estate in Korea?"Lara, I believe Agents already have their own network (system) that allows them to see all the properties that are out for grabs. But that's only among the ones that join the network. But you are right that they always have different…"
Sang Chong replied to Martin's discussion Capital requirement / Company status"Isn't capital requirement for corporation setup? As for rep office or liaison office, I thought there is no minimum capital requirement. However, I think rep office or liaison office is not supposed to engage in direct sales…"
Sang Chong replied to vince rubino's discussion What is your favorite Makgeolli?"My favorite? Seng Tak from Busan area. I think it's only available in Busan area. I am not a drinker, but i can say i have tried lots and lots of different types of drinks. As for Makgoli, Seng Tak is by far the…"
Sang Chong replied to chance leland barkley's discussion Picture logo"I did not konw it was a gray tie or red tie until i looked at it for a long time to be honest~ :)"
Sang Chong replied to declan_griffin's discussion Soft Power Disaster!! Does anyone care???"Ducks? The same way they did with the pigs. Just pack them in bags and bury them. Luckily (?) ducks don't have as much blood in their body and not strong enough to struggle the way pigs could. That image I saw…"
Sang Chong replied to Carl Kwan's discussion What the hell's a pyoung and other burning questions about real estate in Korea?"So far, the best and economic way is to have a trustworthy Korean friend help you with that. Agents don't usually play around, but if you are renting, and are a foreigner, the landlord might ask for high and advance rents and charge you…"
Sang Chong replied to William Sisson's discussion S. Korean Gov’t Seeks New Measures to Attract Foreign Talents"I don't think bright foreign brains would come to Korea for a green card, but may be the following:
Easy visa, exciting opportunities ($$ too), less tax, open minded culture & language (be able to live without having to speak…"
Sang Chong replied to Eun-Shil Park's discussion National Sport of Korea: Dong Chim, rectal bonding in the ROK"Not too hard though~ very dangerous! :)"
Sang Chong replied to Eun-Shil Park's discussion Korean Lovemaking in Busan"Funny story! Once it becomes business, is it legal?
By the way, when I got married, a mid-aged man I knew told me that I should no-longer sleep with my wife because it is now considered an 'incest'. So looks like this is…"
Carl Kwan left a comment for Sang Chong"Thanks! But....WHAT hair!? :-)
Nice to connect with you Sang Chong. Hope to talk to you about some of the work you're doing... Or just about hair products :)
All the best.
Carl"
Profile Information | 프로파일 정보
- Company Name / 회사이름
- HP / Agilent Technologies / Prometric
- Website Address / 홈페이지 주소
- http://prometric.com
- Job Title / 직함
- Accounts Manager / Business Development
- How long have you been involved with Korea and/or Korean business? / 한국 또는 외국에 관련된 비즈니스에 몇 년 동안 종사하였습니까?
- 10+ years
- What is the nature of your involvement with Korea and/or Korean business? / 주로 어떤 직종의 비즈니스에 종사하였습니까?
- Korean - American expat for 11 years.
Introduce global skills assessment programs (certification programs), assessment techonology and services.
Market global programs to increase Korean penetration. Analyze and forecast business performance. Manage P&L and operations staffs. Liaise with senior management at HQ.
Project manage large opperation projects. Initiate & manage business process & cost improvement projects.
etc...
- What is at least one benefit you hope to get from joining the Korea Business Central community? / 어떠한 목적을 갖고 Korea Business Central에 회원가입을 하였습니까? 또한, Korea Business Central 에 바라는 점
- Networking, expat friends, possibly career move back home (USA), get advice from pros and hopefully be able to give advice to others.
- How did you find out about Korea Business Central? / 어떠한 경로로 Korea Business Central를 가입하게 되었습니까?
- web search
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 2:22am on January 16, 2011, Carl Kwan said…
Thanks! But....WHAT hair!? :-)
Nice to connect with you Sang Chong. Hope to talk to you about some of the work you're doing... Or just about hair products :)
All the best.
Carl
- At 12:24pm on July 12, 2010,
Michelle Evans said… - Did you live in Australia at some stage or just extended work visits? I'm based in Brisbane, absolutely gorgeous winter's day today. I'm working from home while my littlest one (nearly 2yrs) is asleep. Off to get the 4 yr old from Kindy soon. Life is good!
Thanks
Michelle
- At 5:56pm on June 24, 2010,
Steven S. Bammel said… - Thanks for joining. It's great to have you on the site.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to make your experience here more valuable.
Please spread the word about Korea Business Central!
- At 2:35pm on June 18, 2010,
William Sisson said… - Hi Sang Chong,
Welcome to the KBC family. If you have time tonight we are hosting the first off-line networking event for our members. We would love for you to come. Please take a look at the Events Page. Hopefully we will see you there. Cheers - William
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