Woori Bank Holds 2nd Employee Bazaar to Support Companies Affected by COVID-19 and Heavy Rain

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyo-jin] Woori Bank announced on the 13th that labor and management cooperated to hold an employee bazaar for companies affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and heavy rain damage to help struggling farms and small business owners.

The first bazaar held in May was successfully conducted and received positive responses from both participating companies and employees. The second bazaar also involved 16 affected companies recommended through Woori Bank's nationwide sales headquarters and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. It was held via Woori Bank's internal intranet in line with the untact era.

The total sales volume of the first and second bazaars reached 1.5 billion KRW, conducted through voluntary participation of employees. The main items sold were regional specialties from Paldo and seasonal agricultural and marine products, all of which were sold out within three days.

A Woori Bank official stated, "The second bazaar was also successfully held, and many participating companies expressed their gratitude, saying it was a great help during difficult times," adding, "We are considering holding continuous bazaars to support affected companies."

Meanwhile, Woori Financial Group and Woori Bank are carrying out various support projects for companies affected by COVID-19 and heavy rain damage. In particular, to aid the rapid recovery and revival of local residents, small business owners, and SMEs affected by the heavy rain, they donated 100 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross for damage recovery funds, and are providing financial support worth a total of 200 billion KRW for facility restoration and easing financial costs, as well as conducting lunchbox delivery volunteer services by employees.

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