Korea Rural Community Corporation Selected as an 'Excellent' Institution in Disaster Management

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Korea Rural Community Corporation announced on the 12th that it received the highest grade of 'Excellent' in the safety management category in the 2022 Disaster Management Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The Disaster Management Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on 355 disaster management responsible organizations (central government ministries, public institutions, and local governments) to diagnose the management status and capabilities at each stage of disaster management.

Last year, the Corporation was evaluated for strengthening its dedicated disaster safety management organization and introducing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management, establishing a management policy that emphasizes safety in the social (S) sector, and building a virtuous cycle system for disaster prevention, preparedness, and response.

In particular, it received high marks for practical efforts to strengthen disaster response, including ▲enhanced safety inspections ▲deployment of safety managers at small-scale workplaces ▲strengthened on-site training ▲field-centered disaster drills ▲customized education for disaster managers ▲and collaboration with related organizations.

Lee Byung-ho, President of Korea Rural Community Corporation, said, "This evaluation is the result of the Corporation’s management policy prioritizing safety and the efforts of our employees. We will continue to do our best for the lives and safety of the public."

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