Korea Eximbank donates vehicles to 18 multicultural family centers nationwide

The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has donated vehicles worth 500 million won ($375,000) to 18 multicultural family support centers across the country as part of its long-running social contribution program, the bank said Sunday.

The state-run lender delivered a total of 18 vehicles — nine vans and nine compact cars — through the Community Chest of Korea, a major local charity organization.

The handover ceremony took place Thursday at the bank’s headquarters in Seoul’s Yeouido district, attended by Korea Eximbank Chairman and CEO Hwang Ki-yeon and representatives from recipient family centers in Jeonju and Daegu.

The vehicle donation program, one of the bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility initiatives, has been ongoing since 2011. Over the past 15 years, the bank has provided 156 vehicles worth a combined 3.36 billion won to multicultural support institutions nationwide.

“These vehicles will greatly improve access to services for marriage immigrants, children from multicultural backgrounds and other residents who have had difficulty visiting centers due to long distances,” said Lee Hae-kyung, executive director of the Jeonju Family Center.

Hwang said the bank has consistently supported the stable settlement of multicultural families and other new members of society.

“Marking our 50th anniversary, we have increased our annual donation by 200 million won compared to last year,” he said. “We will continue to strengthen local welfare infrastructure and fulfill our social responsibilities.”

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