‘Korean Economy and Political Risk’ … DGB Daegu Bank Holds In-Person ‘Gumi CEO Forum’

Invited Keynote Lecture by Professor Park Jaewan

DGB Daegu Bank held the 33rd Gumi CEO Forum on the 26th at the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to revitalize the local economy and strengthen the core competencies of local companies.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] DGB Daegu Bank announced on the 26th that it held the '33rd Gumi CEO Forum' at the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to revitalize the local economy and strengthen the core competencies of local companies.

As part of DGB Daegu Bank's ESG management, this forum was co-hosted with the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was attended by about 150 people, including CEOs of member companies of the Gumi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and heads of related local organizations.

In line with the launch of the new government, Professor Park Jae-wan, Honorary Professor at Sungkyunkwan University, was invited to discuss the revitalization of the local economy and gave a lecture on the topic of 'Korean Economy and National Risk,' emphasizing ‘the important tasks from the perspectives of people and government to minimize national risk.’

Professor Park stated, “For economic development, it is essential to establish communitarian liberalism as the policy standard and to maximize and enhance the capabilities of available manpower from the people's perspective,” adding, “From the government’s perspective, it is important to focus on private sector-led initiatives, two-way cooperative governance of integration and inclusion, promotion of deliberation and public discourse, restoration of checks and balances, and expansion of social capital.”

President Lim Seong-hoon said, “I hope this will help local companies’ sustainable management in accordance with the changing global environment and government policies following the launch of the new government,” and added, “We will make this year the first year of ESG management and strengthen support for events and activities that create social value for DGB Daegu Bank.”