Revisiting Major Flood-Damaged Areas on the 25th...
Sincere Commitment to Recovery Support
Donating 100 Million Won Each to Flood Victims in Hapcheon, Sancheong, and Uiryeong Hit by Record Rainfall
On July 25, BNK Financial Group, led by Chairman Bin Daein, Busan Bank President Bang Seongbin, and Kyongnam Bank President Kim Taehan, along with other executives and employees, visited the regions of Hapcheon, Sancheong, and Uiryeong in South Gyeongsang Province, which suffered severe damage from record-breaking heavy rains. This visit was a continuation of their relief efforts following their activities on the 20th, as they worked tirelessly to provide additional support.
The 'BNK Emergency Disaster Volunteer Team,' organized under the leadership of Chairman Bin Daein, visited Deokchon-ri Village in Gahoe-myeon, Hapcheon-gun. There, they provided practical support by removing sediment brought in by the floods, cleaning water-damaged household goods, and collecting discarded home appliances.
The volunteer team donned work clothes and carried shovels, mops, and cleaning supplies, visiting residents one by one and dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to the relief efforts.
Starting in Hapcheon, BNK Financial Group continued to visit the affected areas of nearby Sancheong and Uiryeong, offering direct comfort to local residents. They also held a donation ceremony, presenting a special contribution of 100 million won each to Hapcheon-gun, Sancheong-gun, and Uiryeong-gun, further emphasizing the significance of their support. The entire donation will be used for the restoration of flooded homes, damaged crops, and support for disaster victims.
From the left, Kim Taehan, President of Gyeongnam Bank; Kim Yunchul, Mayor of Hapcheon County; Bin Daein, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; and Bang Seongbin, President of Busan Bank.
From the left, Kim Taehan, President of Gyeongnam Bank; Lee Seunghwa, Mayor of Sancheong County; Bin Daein, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Bang Seongbin, President of Busan Bank.
From the left, Kim Taehan, President of Gyeongnam Bank; Oh Taewan, Uiryeong County Governor; Bin Daein, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Bang Seongbin, President of Busan Bank.
BNK Financial Group Chairman Bin Daein stated, "Visiting the site in person makes my heart ache even more. I extend my deepest condolences to the disaster victims who have lost their homes and are in despair. BNK will continue to provide on-site, practical support to help the community recover quickly from the damage. Furthermore, BNK will always strive to be the first to act at disaster sites in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam."
BNK Financial Group, through Busan Bank and Kyongnam Bank, is providing financial support to affected customers under its own 'Disaster Recovery Financial Support System.' This includes business stabilization funds, preferential interest rates for new loans, deferment of interest and principal payments on existing loans, emergency living expenses for disaster victims, and waivers of remittance and foreign exchange fees.
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