Woori Financial Group Future Foundation said on the 22nd that it received a Presidential Citation at the 81st Police Day ceremony in recognition of its contribution to improving the welfare of police officers who died or were injured in the line of duty and their families.
The foundation has supported officers and bereaved families through its Woori Hero support program since 2022. From 2022 through last year, it provided a combined 900 million won ($630,000) to 220 officers and family members. This year, it plans to donate 200 million won to support about 70 people.
"Police officers and other heroes in uniform are the firm backbone of our society," said Yim Jong-yong, chairman of Woori Financial Group Future Foundation. "We will reflect on their noble sacrifices and continue to provide practical support for these heroes and their families."
Separately, iM Social Contribution Foundation, the public-interest foundation of iM Financial Group, received a Presidential Citation for the first time since its establishment as it marked its 15th anniversary. "We have been able to achieve sustainable growth because of the cooperation of local residents and related organizations over the past 15 years," said Hwang Byoung-woo, chairman of the iM Social Contribution Foundation.