KDB delivers W10 mil. for underprivileged children

Korea Development Bank (KDB) Chairman Lee Dong-geol, right, poses with Kang Myung-hee, head of the Daddy Long Legs School, at the bank’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Monday, after delivering 10 million won to the school as part of the bank’s philanthropy program. / Courtesy of KDB

The Korea Development Bank (KDB) said Tuesday that it delivered 10 million won ($9,000) to an after-school tutoring program operator in Seoul, as part of its KDB Daddy Long Legs philanthropy program for the underprivileged.

According to the bank, it selected the Daddy Long Legs School, which operates the after-school class in Seongbuk-gu, as the eighth beneficiary of the bank’s philanthropy program, and delivered the funds to support it.

The after-school class has been providing free tutoring services to children from single-parent and other underprivileged families since 2012.

Twelve tutors, including students of Korea University and other volunteers, are teaching 15 elementary, middle and high school students. Kang Myung-hee, head of the after-school class has been running the program at her own expense.

“Thanks to the KDB’s support, the class can provide tutoring for more children who have been deprived of opportunities to study more,” said Kang.

KDB’s Daddy Long Legs program was proposed by KDB Chairman Lee Dong-geol in order to help people neglected by the government’s welfare plans or companies’ corporate social responsibility activities. So far, the bank has selected eight beneficiaries, including Kang’s class, and the total amount of support stands at 90 million won.

“Through the program, KDB will offer a hand to children who need more opportunities for education and will expand the range of support down the road,” Lee said.

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