NH Nonghyup Bank Holds 'Smart Finance Academy' for Local Seniors
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- NH Nonghyup Bank conducted a 'Smart Finance Academy' for seniors in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province.
- The program aimed to improve digital financial literacy and prevent financial fraud among the elderly.
- The bank plans to expand similar ESG activities using its IT capabilities.
NH Nonghyup Bank is actively working to enhance the digital financial skills of senior citizens through its 'NH Senior Smart Finance Academy'.
The program, held for individuals aged 60 and over in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, focused on practical, hands-on training. Participants received instruction on preventing financial scams, using kiosks, and basic artificial intelligence applications. The bank also provided guidance on responding to voice phishing, aiming to bolster the financial security of vulnerable groups.
Recognizing the significant challenge of digital exclusion among the elderly, NH Nonghyup Bank organized this initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility. Digital exclusion refers to the difficulties individuals face in accessing financial services due to the rapid shift towards digital technologies in banking and other sectors.
Park Do-seong, Executive Vice President of NH Nonghyup Bank's Tech Business Division, affirmed the bank's commitment. "We will continue to expand various ESG activities that promote mutual growth with local communities, leveraging Nonghyup's IT capabilities," he stated.
We will continue to expand various ESG activities that promote mutual growth with local communities, leveraging Nonghyup's IT capabilities.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.