Shinbo Announces 'Shinbo Innovation National Ideas' Contest Until April 23

National Idea Contest Open to All Citizens of the Republic of Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund announced on the 26th that it will hold the ‘Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Innovation Public Idea Contest’ until the 23rd of next month to seek innovative directions that resonate with the public and to actively promote ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management in the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund style.

The contest themes reflect post-COVID government innovation directions and ESG management trends, covering six categories and twelve topics: ▲ definite creation of social value outcomes ▲ strengthening innovative growth and revitalizing the economy ▲ enhancing public trust ▲ environmental responsibility ▲ social responsibility ▲ governance. Participants can choose one topic among these to submit their entries.

Any citizen of the Republic of Korea is eligible to participate. After evaluation by a citizen participation judging panel in May, one grand prize winner, one excellence award winner, and two encouragement award winners will be selected and awarded a prize (Onnuri gift certificates). The final selected ideas will be incorporated into the ‘Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Innovation Promotion Plan’ and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund-style ‘Comprehensive ESG Promotion Plan.’

A representative of the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund said, “This contest was prepared to explore the direction the Fund should take together with the public to overcome environmental changes and crises caused by COVID-19,” adding, “We ask for your active interest and participation so that the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund can become an institution leading the post-COVID era and ESG management trends, and take the lead in innovations that the public can resonate with.”

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