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Shin named vice chairman of World Chambers Federation
By Lee Hyo-sik
Shin Bark-jae
By Lee Hyo-sik
NPX Semiconductors Korea Chairman Shin Bark-jae won a second-term as vice chairman of the World Chambers Federation (WCF) at the organization’s general meeting in Paris, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Monday.
Shin, who has been serving in the post since September 2012, will remain through Dec. 31, 2018.
The WCF, affiliated with the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC), issues certificates of origin for 2,000 ICC members in 140 countries, promoting cross-border trade.
“I will continue to do my best to reflect the interests of Korean companies at the international organization that sets rules for cross-border trade,” Shin said after winning the three-year term. “I will also play a part in raising the global profile of domestic firms.”