Gwangju Bank Receives Presidential Citation in Emergency Preparedness Sector

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Bank (President Song Jong-wook) announced on the 5th that it was selected as the best institution in the '2020 Emergency Preparedness Sector' evaluation hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and received the Presidential Institutional Award.

During the Chungmu drill conducted over two days starting October 15 last year, Gwangju Bank was recognized for its thorough preparation measures for financial fund supply and financial support in the event of an emergency. It also conducted emergency employee assembly drills and CPR practice during the annual Eulji Taegeuk exercises, actively participating in fire and earthquake response drills, thereby contributing to enhancing the emergency and disaster preparedness capabilities of the nation and local communities.

In addition, Gwangju Bank contributed to establishing an integrated civil-military defense posture by delivering consolation goods worth 10 million won to the 31st Infantry Division, which mobilized troops and heavy equipment to provide civilian support for recovery from damage caused by last summer's heavy rains, encouraging the soldiers.

Song Jong-wook, President of Gwangju Bank, said, “We will continue to proactively respond to sudden disasters and emergencies to contribute to the safety of local residents and the development of the regional economy, and we will do our best to fulfill our social responsibilities as the representative bank of Gwangju and Jeonnam.”

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