Lee Chan-jin, head of the Financial Supervisory Service, engaged in charitable activities with financial companies at a traditional market ahead of Chuseok.
On September 18, the Financial Supervisory Service announced that Lee visited Bangsin Traditional Market in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, alongside the Salvation Army of Korea, IBK Industrial Bank, Kiwoom Securities, KB Insurance, and Shinhan Card to conduct charitable activities.
The Financial Supervisory Service and the participating financial companies jointly raised 130 million won to purchase daily necessities and Onnuri gift certificates at the market. The items and gift certificates were distributed to local vulnerable groups and social welfare organizations.
During the visit, Lee personally purchased daily necessities and spoke with market vendors to hear about their challenges and suggestions.
Lee expressed hope that the charitable activities would help market vendors and those in need enjoy a bountiful Chuseok, stating, "We will continue to engage in activities that support traditional markets and local communities in collaboration with the financial sector."
Representatives from the participating financial companies also affirmed their commitment to fostering cooperative values with local communities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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