By Kang Seung-woo
Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) Chairman Richard Wacker received a special appreciation plaque from the Korea Liberation Association at the 61st memorial service for Homer Hulbert held during a book publication ceremony, the bank announced Thursday.
Hulbert was not only a missionary but also a special envoy of the Korean emperor.
Wacker, who is interested in Korea’s history and culture, has provided scholarships and living expense support worth 100 million won each year for men of merit for national independence and their descendents through the KEB Foundation.
“I am greatly honored to receive the appreciation plaque even though I didn’t expect it and was just happy that we could be of help to the descendents. We will continue to practice ‘management with the spirit of sharing’ by keeping up our social contribution efforts,” said Wacker.