Forecast, '2021 University Student Excellent Thesis Contest' Awards... 6 Winning Papers Selected

Winners of the 2021 University (Graduate) Student Excellent Thesis Contest are taking a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] The Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation announced on the 8th that it held the award ceremony for the '2021 University (Graduate) Students Excellent Thesis Contest' at its headquarters on Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.

This contest was held from March 29 to August 4, targeting university (graduate) students, to discover innovative ideas from the younger generation on strengthening the financial safety net and improving the deposit insurance system in the post-COVID-19 new normal era.

A total of 18 theses were submitted, and after a rigorous review, six works were selected as winners: one grand prize, two excellence awards, and three encouragement awards.

Kim Taehyun, President of KDIC, said, "Many theses addressed key issues in the latest economy and finance through various approaches," adding, "The winning works will contribute to predicting and preparing alternatives for the era following COVID-19."