Gwangju Bank's KJB Financial Museum Gains Attention as a Leading Public Cultural Space

The First Financial Museum in Honam
A Comprehensive Look at the History of Finance in Gwangju and Jeonnam

Photo of the entrance to Gwangju Bank KJB Financial Museum. Provided by Gwangju Bank

Gwangju Bank announced on November 7 that the KJB Financial Museum is gaining attention as a leading public cultural space, providing financial education and cultural experiences for local residents and students.

Opened in 2012 on the second floor of Gwangju Bank's headquarters, the KJB Financial Museum is the first financial museum in the Honam region. It systematically organizes and preserves the history of Gwangju Bank as well as the development of finance in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas.

The museum is divided into the "History Zone" and the "Currency Zone," allowing visitors to explore the development of regional finance, the history of Korean currency, and currencies from around the world at a glance. It also features exhibits on the founding background and growth of Gwangju Bank, which was established in response to the aspirations of local residents.

In addition to exhibitions, the museum offers a variety of interactive financial programs such as a market experience, currency-making activities, and bank teller simulations, helping children and teenagers easily and enjoyably learn financial concepts.

Furthermore, a dedicated financial education room provides tailored financial education for children, teenagers, and the financially underserved, supporting the development of sound economic perspectives and rational consumption habits.

Alongside the operation of the museum, Gwangju Bank is actively continuing its "One Company, One School Financial Education" initiative. By partnering with middle and high schools in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions and visiting schools directly, the bank provides financial education tailored to students, helping young people develop proper financial awareness and healthy spending habits.

Shin Chungshik, Head of Brand Strategy at Gwangju Bank, stated, "The Gwangju Bank KJB Financial Museum is not just a space for preserving records of the past, but a place where local residents can learn and share the value of finance together." He added, "We will continue to strive to make finance more approachable to more people through various exhibitions and educational programs, and to grow together with the local community."

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