Gwangju Bank Holds 53rd Anniversary Ceremony... "Growth into a 100-Year Bank"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Gwangju Bank (President Song Jong-wook) held its 53rd anniversary ceremony at its headquarters on the 19th, attended by President Song Jong-wook, executives, employees, and valued customers.

The ceremony included presenting plaques of appreciation to valued customers who have dedicated themselves to the development of the regional economy and supported Gwangju Bank for 53 years, as well as awarding certificates of commendation to outstanding employees who have done their best in their duties. It was an occasion for executives and employees to reflect on the bank’s 53-year history and renew their commitment to repaying the support of the local community.

In his commemorative speech, Gwangju Bank President Song Jong-wook emphasized orderly response in the With-Corona new normal era and proactively leading the recovery of the regional economy.

He then presented strategies toward the goal of becoming a 100-year bank: ▲ Innovation of field-centered sales support processes to respond to paradigm shifts ▲ Securing future growth engines through digital finance innovation and expansion of global business ▲ Establishing a horizontal corporate culture through expanded communication channels ▲ Spreading the values of coexistence and partnership with the local community and residents.

President Song said, “I sincerely thank our customers and local residents who have consistently supported Gwangju Bank to reach where it is today. To repay that support, we will continue to fulfill our corporate social responsibility with the sense of mission as the region’s representative bank.” He added, “By pursuing the values of ‘coexistence with the region and partnership with local residents,’ we will grow into a 100-year bank that is most loved and trusted by the community.”

Gwangju Bank took its first step on November 20, 1968, with a capital of 150 million won and 57 employees. Over the past 53 years, it has overcome various external challenges and grown into a local bank representing the region.

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