Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Hosts 'Seoul Invitation Financial Camp' for Rural Elementary Students

Students of Chunyang Elementary School in Hwasun, Jeonnam, are taking a commemorative photo at Yeouido Financial Village on the 21st. (Photo by Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance)

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance announced on the 22nd that it has been conducting the 'Seoul Invitation Financial Camp' for 25 students of Chunyang Elementary School in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, for 3 days and 2 nights since the 21st.

The Seoul Invitation Financial Camp is a social contribution activity that invites elementary school students from rural fishing and farming villages, who have difficulty experiencing financial and cultural activities due to geographical conditions, to Seoul and operates in the form of a school trip.

It has been steadily conducted for 13 years since 2009, and since 2015, it has been included in the One Company One School financial education program and is held twice a year.

On the first day, the 21st, participating students visited the Korea Exchange Comprehensive PR Center and the Financial Village, a financial investment experience center, to receive education on finance and investment.

On the second day, at the NongHyup Bank Youth Financial Education Center, they experience financial career paths and receive customized financial education such as financial fraud prevention education and acquire various financial knowledge.

This year, the Seoul Invitation Financial Camp is planned to be held once more on the 28th for students of Beopjeon Elementary School in Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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