Forums on care services, economic policy seminars, and new appointments announced

The Central Social Service Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is organizing a forum on June 25 at the President Hotel in Seoul. Titled 'Reconstructing Care, Solidarity and Public Responsibility,' the event aims to explore ways to redefine public responsibility within the care sector and examine the role of the social solidarity economy.

Meanwhile, the Hana Financial Research Institute, alongside the Korea Institute of Finance and the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, convened a joint seminar on June 11 at the Bank of Korea's International Conference Hall. This seminar focused on redefining the relationship between industrial and financial policies to secure national competitiveness within the global economic and supply chain order, under the theme 'Activating Productive Finance.'

In personnel news, the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training announced on June 14 the appointment of Lee Byung-hoon, former professor of sociology at Chung-Ang University, as its 17th president. His term is set for three years.

Additionally, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Seoul Design Foundation, is holding an open call for entries for the '2026 Upcycle Design Competition' until July 9. The competition seeks works that promote a circular culture by utilizing old objects and discarded resources for crafts and sculptures. Participants can use materials and workspaces available at the Seoul Upcycling Plaza during the application period. More information is available on the contest's website, upcyclecontest.com.

Finally, HMM, led by CEO Choi Won-hyuk, conducted employee volunteer activities at a children's welfare facility in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, on June 11. The company also donated 10 million won to improve the facility's environment.