The bank said May 7 it has selected sites for its KB Dream Home program, which supports these young people.
KB Dream Home is a corporate social responsibility initiative that offers capacity-building programs such as job counseling and help obtaining professional certificates. The goal is to help participants build a foundation for independence while living in a more comfortable housing environment.
The program is part of KB Financial Group’s “KB National Happiness Hope Project.” The bank said it completed renovation work last year at independent-living facilities in five regional areas, starting with South Chungcheong Province and including Gwangju, Mokpo, Daejeon and Jeonju.
This year, the bank plans to continue support for facilities nationwide. One facility in Seoul and four in regional areas — including Wonju in Gangwon Province and Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province — were selected for upgrades. The bank said it will carry out tailored remodeling based on on-site inspections.
The bank has also continued other youth-support programs. Last month, it said it would support 200 young people for one year with independence assistance funds, along with career exploration, certificate training and job consulting throughout the employment process.
A bank official said the KB Dream Home program is intended to provide “a solid foundation” for young people beginning independent lives, adding that the bank will continue to expand inclusive-finance support so that “all people, including youth,” can be happier.
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