Yi Whan-woo is a Korea Times journalist primarily covering finance. He writes in-depth articles on macroeconomy and financial markets and previously covered sports, politics, diplomacy and inter-Korean affairs, among others. Feel free to contact him at yistory@koreatimes.co.kr.
Woori Financial holds 1st general meeting for ESG-focused foundation
Woori Financial Group Chairman and CEO Son Tae-seung, eighth from left, poses with Woori Bank CEO Lee Won-duk, seventh from left, and other CEOs of the banking group's affiliates during the inaugural general meeting of a charity foundation set up under the broader goal of supporting environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices at Woori Financial Group's headquarters in central Seoul, Friday. To be launched in July, the establishment of the foundation is made possible through the donation of 20 billion won ($15.4 million) from the executives and other employees of the banking group's 15 affiliates. Courtesy of Woori Financial Group
By Yi Whan-woo