[Photo] Jongno-gu and Korea Money Brokerage Sign One Company One Dong Partnership Agreement

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) signed a 'Love Sharing 1 Company 1 Neighborhood Partnership Agreement' with Korea Money Brokerage Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Seung-chul) on the 17th.

Accordingly, Korea Money Brokerage will donate 1 million KRW monthly, totaling 20 million KRW annually, to 20 low-income households in Hyehwa-dong starting from September.

Korea Money Brokerage, the largest comprehensive financial brokerage company in Korea that handles inter-financial institution brokerage of Korean won funds, bonds, foreign exchange, and derivative financial products, plans to further expand its participation in social contribution activities supporting marginalized groups through this partnership.

Jongno-gu's 1 Company 1 Neighborhood project, now in its 11th year, involves neighborhood community centers forming one-to-one partnerships with local businesses or religious organizations to carry out social contribution activities tailored to the characteristics of each neighborhood.

Started with the intention of looking after nearby neighbors first, the funds raised through the 1 Company 1 Neighborhood project have already exceeded 1.6 billion KRW.

Companies and religious organizations conduct various forms of customized welfare projects through the 1 Company 1 Neighborhood initiative, including support for living expenses and tuition, home repairs such as wallpapering and flooring, provision of side dishes and nutritional supplements, savings in hope accounts, and travel expense support.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong expressed his deep gratitude to Korea Money Brokerage for willingly becoming a sponsor to care for low-income residents of Hyehwa-dong together with the neighborhood community center.

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