Kim Eun-kyung, chairwoman of the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency (KINFA) and the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service, said Monday that "not a single citizen should be left in despair at the threshold of financial access," pledging to "build a financial safety net that embraces not only economic recovery but also psychological stability."
According to KINFA on Monday, Kim has visited 18 of the country's 50 microfinance integrated support centers during the five months since taking office in early January. Kim personally counseled customers visiting the centers to identify policy needs on the ground, and held separate meetings with staff to gather their suggestions.
Kim plans to enhance the completeness of the microfinance policy support system through close communication with the field. "We will build an integrated microfinance support system that allows ordinary citizens to stand on their own feet by combining debt restructuring, financial assistance, and linkages with employment and welfare services," Kim said.
