Busan Mayor's Commendation for Contributions to Closing the Information Gap in Game Records

Contributing to Closing the Digital Divide through Smartphone Education and PC Donations

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] The Korea Technology Finance Corporation (Chairman Kim Jong-ho, hereinafter referred to as Kibo) announced on the 7th that it was selected as an institution contributing to bridging the digital divide and received a commendation from the Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City at the '2021 Digital Divide Reduction Merit Awards' event.

The Digital Divide Reduction Merit Awards of Busan Metropolitan City are given to institutions, individuals, and organizations with outstanding achievements in bridging the digital divide, such as strengthening the digital capabilities of Busan citizens and distributing digital devices.

To address the digital divide accelerated by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, in October, Kibo’s informatization department staff visited the Dong-gu Comprehensive Social Welfare Center in Busan Metropolitan City to provide smartphone usage education to digitally vulnerable groups and donated PC and monitor sets for non-face-to-face education, earning recognition for their sharing activities and receiving the commendation.

Since 2007, Kibo has been conducting the "Sending PCs with Love" campaign to support low-income and basic livelihood security recipients in the local community, enabling digitally vulnerable groups to actively participate in the digital society. Kim Young-chun, a director at Kibo, stated, "We will continue to strive to fulfill our social responsibilities as a public institution."

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