The Power of Cooperation Gathers in Jeju

‘3rd 2025 Presidents’ Meeting of the Korea Cooperative Council’ Hosted by the National Credit Union Federation of Korea

The National Credit Union Federation of Korea (President Kim In) announced on October 1 that it held the '3rd 2025 Presidents' Meeting of the Korea Cooperative Council' at the MG Jeju Training Center in Aewol-eup, Jeju City, on September 25, where representatives discussed shared issues facing cooperatives.

(From left) Shin Mikyung, Chairperson of the iCOOP Cooperative Federation; Noh Dongjin, President of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives; Kim In, President of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea; Kim Yunsik, President of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives; Kang Hodong, President of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation; Choi Changho, President of the National Forestry Cooperative Federation

The meeting was attended by Kim In, President of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea and Chairperson of the Council; Kang Hodong, President of NongHyup Bank; Choi Changho, President of the National Forestry Cooperative Federation; Roh Dongjin, President of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives; Kim Yunsik, President of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives; and Shin Mikyung, Chairperson of the iCOOP Cooperative Federation.

The presidents discussed key tasks that cooperatives must address together, including a campaign to promote rice consumption and the expansion of social contribution activities to support vulnerable groups.

Launched in July 2009, the Korea Cooperative Council is an autonomous body where major domestic cooperatives come together to seek development strategies and carry out social contribution activities. Currently, six organizations participate, including the National Credit Union Federation of Korea, National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, National Forestry Cooperative Federation, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, and iCOOP Cooperative Federation, all working to spread the values of cooperatives.

Kim In, President of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea, was appointed as Chairperson of the Council in December last year and is currently serving his term, presiding over this meeting. President Kim emphasized, "The Council has realized social value through supporting vulnerable groups and contributing to local communities. Going forward, we will continue to promote the value of cooperatives based on solidarity and cooperation."

"This meeting demonstrated that cooperatives are establishing themselves as platforms for strengthening social solidarity and public interest, beyond being mere economic organizations. In particular, discussions on promoting rice consumption and expanding social contribution activities are expected to have a tangible impact on both local and national economies."

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