Establishing Local Cooperative Networks and Supporting Repatriation
Comprehensive Preventive Awareness Campaigns
First Emergency Response System in the Financial Sector
Protecting the Lives and Safety of Korean Citizens
On October 15, BNK Financial Group (Chairman Bin Daein) announced that it has established and immediately implemented emergency support measures to protect victims and ensure their prompt repatriation following the recent kidnapping and confinement of Korean nationals in Cambodia.
This action by BNK Financial Group is in line with the government’s directive to mobilize all available resources in response to the incident in Cambodia, and represents a swift, group-wide initiative to support the victims.
The main support measures include:
◆ First, BNK Capital’s Cambodia branch will take the lead in establishing a cooperative network with the Korean Embassy and Consulate in Cambodia, as well as the local Korean Association, to provide information on areas suspected of potential victimization and to activate a rapid response system for on-site support.
◆ Second, BNK Capital has allocated an emergency budget of approximately 100 million won to cover repatriation costs for victims (airfare and accommodation), as well as to support the local Korean Association’s rescue operations by funding vehicle rental, fuel, interpretation, and other necessary expenses. After returning to Korea, victims will also receive health checkups and psychological counseling.
◆ Third, BNK Capital will produce and distribute informational materials at Cambodian airports to raise awareness among overseas job seekers and travelers about high-paying part-time job scams and overseas employment fraud.
Finally, if the victims or their family members are customers of Busan Bank or Kyongnam Bank, BNK Financial Group will actively cooperate with relevant authorities to implement proactive financial protection measures.
A BNK Financial Group representative stated, “The financial sector’s social responsibility in protecting the lives and safety of our citizens cannot be an exception. This incident is not just a simple crime, but a matter directly related to the lives and safety of our people. We will take the lead in supporting the victims by mobilizing all available resources within the group,” adding, “BNK will continue to prioritize the safety of our citizens and customers as our highest value.”
BNK Financial Group operates a BNK Capital branch in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which, as of the end of September 2025, has 17 branches and a total of 267 employees (including two Korean expatriates). The branch primarily focuses on small personal credit loans and plays a key role in inclusive finance, targeting low-income individuals with limited access to financial services in the region.
BNK Financial Group Headquarters.
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