KSD Receives Prime Minister's Commendation for Contributions to Social Economy Revitalization

Geum Jong-ik, Chief Information Security Officer of the Korea Securities Depository (right), and Han Hoon, Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance (left), are taking a commemorative photo at the government award ceremony for contributors to the social economy. Photo by Korea Securities Depository

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] Korea Securities Depository announced on the 5th that it received the Prime Minister's Commendation in the social value category at the '2021 Social Economy Activation Government Awards' ceremony, held as a side event of the opening ceremony of the '3rd Korea Social Economy Expo' at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju on the 2nd.

Hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this award was given in a total of 37 categories to individuals or organizations that contributed to the activation of the social economy to raise public awareness and establish and spread successful models of the social economy.

The Depository was recognized for its contributions to various projects aimed at realizing social value in public institutions, including ▲activation of social finance ▲creation of an innovative startup ecosystem ▲creation of good jobs ▲social contribution through sharing, and received a commendation.

Lee Myung-ho, President of the Depository, said, “In a situation where social interest in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) is increasing, this award recognizes the achievements of Korea Securities Depository in contributing to social value,” and added, “We will continue to strengthen our role as a warm corporate citizen fulfilling social responsibility.”

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