[2021 National Audit] Rep. Kim Han-jung "Seogeumwon Integrated Center Promotion and Linked Counseling Performance Low"

Kim Han-jung, member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] It has been pointed out that financial support for vulnerable groups is not being properly provided due to a lack of proper awareness of institutions supporting low-income financial policies.

On the 15th, Kim Han-jung, a member of the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee from the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the low publicity and referral counseling performance of the Low-Income Financial Integrated Support Center under the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency.

The Low-Income Financial Integrated Support Center is an institution established in major cities nationwide to provide convenient financial counseling for low-income individuals.

Assemblyman Kim Han-jung stated, “Although 50 integrated support centers have been set up nationwide, the number of counseling referrals from 3,500 town, township, and neighborhood community centers across the country is less than 3,000,” adding, “The number of referrals from one community center in a year to low-income people who desperately need money and find it difficult to borrow is too small.”

Director Lee Gye-moon emphasized, “Since the role of welfare officers in each town, township, and neighborhood is important, we provide materials and explanations during workshops,” and added, “Although it is true that there are shortcomings as we are drastically enhancing non-face-to-face accessibility, I believe it will improve significantly.”

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