BNK Financial Group Launches Emergency Support for Victims of Kidnapping and Confinement in Cambodia

Bin Daein, Chairman of BNK Financial Group

BNK Financial Group announced on October 15 that it has established emergency support measures to protect victims following the recent kidnapping and confinement incidents involving Korean nationals in Cambodia.

First, BNK Capital's Cambodian subsidiary will build a cooperative network centered on its employees with the Korean Embassy and Consulate in Cambodia, as well as the local Korean community association. The company plans to activate a rapid response system on the ground, including providing information about areas suspected to be at risk for such incidents.

Additionally, BNK Capital has allocated an emergency budget of approximately 100 million won to support the costs of repatriating victims to Korea (including airfare and accommodation), as well as necessary funds for rescue operations, such as vehicle rental, fuel, and interpretation services. After returning to Korea, victims will be offered health check-ups and psychological counseling.

Furthermore, BNK Financial Group will produce and distribute promotional materials at Cambodian airports to raise awareness and prevent scams related to high-paying part-time jobs and overseas employment, targeting job seekers and travelers.

In addition, if the victims or their family members are customers of Busan Bank or Kyongnam Bank, BNK Financial Group will proactively implement financial protection measures in close cooperation with relevant authorities.

A BNK Financial Group representative stated, "The financial sector's social responsibility to protect the lives and safety of the people cannot be an exception," adding, "This situation goes beyond a simple crime, as it is directly linked to the lives and safety of our citizens. We will mobilize all available resources within the group to take the lead in supporting the victims."

Meanwhile, BNK Financial Group operates a BNK Capital subsidiary in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which, as of last month, has 17 branches and a total of 267 employees (including 2 Korean expatriates). The subsidiary focuses on small personal credit loans and plays an inclusive financial role, mainly serving low-income residents with limited access to financial services.

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