Shinhan University Successfully Holds 'ESG Continuous Forum'... Exploring Strategic Directions for Human Rights Management in Public Institutions

Co-hosted with the Korean Association for Local Government Studies
Lively Discussion with Over 70 Practitioners Participating
President Kang Sungjong: "We Will Lead in Fulfilling Social Responsibility in the Public Sector"

Shinhan University (President Kang Sungjong) held the 11th ESG Continuous Forum in collaboration with the Korean Association for Local Government Studies (President Lee Hyangsou) at the association's lecture hall in Seodaemun District, Seoul, on March 24.

ESG Continuous Discussion Series. Provided by Shinhan University

This forum was organized to respond to the growing social demand for human rights management, which has been rapidly expanding both domestically and internationally, and to establish the value of respect for human rights and responsible management in the public sector. In particular, it has been evaluated as presenting concrete strategies for public institutions to internalize human rights management as a strategic practice rather than a mere slogan, especially in a changing management environment.

The event, which was also broadcast live online via Zoom to enhance accessibility, began with an opening address by Lee Hyun, Head of the ESG Innovation Group at Shinhan University, followed by a welcoming speech from Lee Hyangsou, President of the Korean Association for Local Government Studies. Kiwhan Lee, Director of the Human Rights Management Promotion Committee at the association, then delivered the keynote presentation, sharing practical insights for spreading a human rights-centered organizational culture.

During the subsequent discussion session, more than 70 public institution practitioners participated and engaged in lively discussions, candidly sharing the current issues and challenges of human rights management they face in the field and actively seeking feasible alternatives.

In a written greeting, Kang Sungjong, President of Shinhan University, stated, "Human rights are the most fundamental universal value that underpins the sustainable future pursued by ESG management," and added, "Shinhan University will continue to serve as a platform that brings together academic capabilities to propose policy alternatives and share practical action plans, so that a management environment in which human rights are respected can take root within the ESG ecosystem."

Meanwhile, Shinhan University, centered around its ESG Innovation Group, regularly holds forums and is taking the lead in advancing the academic sophistication and field adoption of ESG management in Korea.

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