Financial Supervisory Service Donates 90 Million Won to Support Traditional Markets and Flood Victims

Lee Bok-hyun, Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, purchasing rice cakes at a traditional market

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] The Financial Supervisory Service announced on the 8th that it conducted a Chuseok sharing event worth 90 million won to support traditional markets struggling due to COVID-19.

The event took place at Sinyeong Market in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, with Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Bok-hyun, representatives from financial companies, and the Korean Salvation Army in attendance. Food items such as rice cakes and fruits were purchased and delivered along with Onnuri gift certificates to about 20 social welfare organizations. Essential items such as blankets purchased at Seongdae Market and Onnuri gift certificates will also be provided to flood victims in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

After purchasing food items directly at Sinyeong Market and listening to the merchants' difficulties, Governor Lee Bok-hyun said, “I feel honored to be able to share good products from traditional markets with neighbors in need ahead of the holiday.” He added, “I hope this small gesture, prepared jointly with the financial sector, will be well delivered to market merchants, marginalized neighbors, and flood victims, creating an opportunity for mutual growth.”

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