Mirae Asset Group Supports 2 Billion KRW for COVID-19 Prevention and Damage Recovery

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Hwajeong] Mirae Asset Financial Group has stepped up to support overcoming the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) crisis.

On the 27th, Mirae Asset announced that it will donate 2 billion KRW in funds to the National Disaster Relief Association for the prevention and damage recovery of COVID-19. These funds will be used to purchase medical supplies, protective clothing, masks, and daily necessities for the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region.

Mirae Asset Financial Group plans to support voucher purchases and other measures to help small businesses in buildings it owns, such as the Mirae Asset Center One building, recover their sales. At the group affiliate level, efforts are also underway to support COVID-19 damage recovery. To alleviate the temporary financial burden on Mirae Asset Financial Group’s partner companies, advance payments will be made within the day.

Additionally, Mirae Asset Group plans to donate to the Community Chest of Korea through voluntary fundraising by its executives and employees.

According to a Mirae Asset official, “In these difficult times when everyone is struggling, it is natural to share hardships and stand together,” adding, “Mirae Asset will continue to practice warm capitalism that gives back what it has received from customers and society.”

Mirae Asset conducts various social contribution projects through the Mirae Asset Park Hyun-joo Foundation, including ‘Support Projects for Vulnerable Youth’ and ‘Support for Social Welfare Facilities.’ In particular, it operates the largest overseas exchange scholarship program in Korea, supporting the global growth of Korean youth.

Chairman Park Hyun-joo of Mirae Asset has also taken the lead in practicing considerate capitalism by donating all dividends for nine consecutive years.

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