Gwangju Bank Supports Wandering Detection Devices for Seniors with Dementia in Jeonnam Province

(From left) Kim Donggeuk, Secretary General of Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea, Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, and Ko Byungil, President of Gwangju Bank, are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea

Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea (hereinafter referred to as Jeonnam Saranguiyeolmae) announced on August 21 that it held a donation ceremony for the "Support for Wandering Detection Devices for Seniors with Dementia and People with Severe Disabilities in Jeonnam Province."

The ceremony, held at the Jeonnam Provincial Government Office, was attended by Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, Ko Byungil, President of Gwangju Bank, and Kim Donggeuk, Secretary General of Jeonnam Saranguiyeolmae.

The donation of 350 million won delivered at the ceremony will be used to purchase wandering detection devices. The devices will be distributed in cooperation with the Jeonnam Social Service Institute and the Jeonnam Metropolitan Dementia Center.

Since 2023 and through last year, Gwangju Bank's wandering detection device support program has provided 440 million won (about 1,500 devices) to Jeonnam Province. This initiative has made a significant contribution to building a social safety net by protecting seniors with dementia and people with severe disabilities-who are at high risk of wandering-from crime and accidents, and by enabling early discovery in the event of a disappearance.

The supported wandering detection devices are equipped with precise location information, heart rate and health data, and automatic SOS calls in emergencies. These features are expected to facilitate prompt discovery and safe return home in the event of a disappearance.

Ko Byungil, President of Gwangju Bank, stated, "As our society rapidly ages, Gwangju Bank will take the lead in sharing so that seniors can live with greater peace of mind. As a financial institution that grows alongside the local community, we will do our utmost to fulfill our social responsibilities."

Kim Donggeuk, Secretary General of Jeonnam Saranguiyeolmae, said, "Gwangju Bank's diverse and active acts of neighborly love are bringing vitality and warmth to the Jeonnam community. Jeonnam Saranguiyeolmae will also be a strong partner so that Gwangju Bank can continue to carry out a wide range of social contribution activities."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.