KSD Nanum Foundation Supports Economic Activities of Disabled Small Business Owners... Donates 176 Million KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The KSD Nanum Foundation of Korea Securities Depository has taken steps to support the economic activities of small business owners with disabilities and children with severe disabilities.

On the 22nd, the KSD Nanum Foundation of Korea Securities Depository announced that it delivered sponsorship funds of 176 million KRW to partner organizations to support the economic activities of small business owners with disabilities. Together with the Comprehensive Support Center for Disabled Enterprises, the KSD Nanum Foundation selected a total of 14 business sites to support facility renovations and conduct consulting for improving business environments.

Additionally, in cooperation with the Korea Disabled People's Development Institute, they delivered 65 wheelchairs for children with disabilities (worth approximately 120 million KRW).

Executives of the Depository returned 30% of their salaries for four months during the first half of the year, considering the difficulties faced by small business owners with disabilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and used these funds for donation, including support projects for small business owners with disabilities.

Lee Myung-ho, Chairman of the KSD Nanum Foundation, said, "I send comfort and applause to everyone who is going through a difficult year due to COVID-19," and added, "I hope this sponsorship will serve as an opportunity for small business owners with disabilities to take a leap forward and help children with disabilities dream big to step into a wider world."

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