Search results for Disability Day
Finance
KB Financial Group expands employment of people with disabilities
KB Financial Group said on April 20 it will expand employment of people with disabilities for Disability Day, aiming to boost hiring diversity and strengthen inclusive finance. KB Kookmin Bank plans to increase entry-level hiring and add corporate experience and internship programmes. KB Insurance will develop 11 disability-specific roles and expand job scopes. KB Securities is expanding the Seomseomoksu initiative, with 12 sites nationwide and three directly run.
Telecommunications & Media
LG U+ to support emergency medical costs for visually impaired households for Disability Day
LG U+ said on April 16 it will provide 5 million won raised through its employee donation programme, \"Love of 1,000 Won\", to support emergency medical costs for visually impaired households ahead of Disability Day on April 20. The company decided on the support in cooperation with the Korea Blind Union. Love of 1,000 Won began in 2016 and is funded through payroll deductions. Cumulative donations surpassed 300 million won as of December last year.
Industry
Kiwoom Securities to hold 2026 Kiwoom Run barrier-free short-course marathon
Kiwoom Securities said on March 12 it will hold the barrier-free short-course marathon \"2026 Kiwoom Run\" on April 18, Disability Day, at Yeouido Park in Seoul. The event is open to participants with and without disabilities, with 5 km and 10 km courses. Participation fees and event-related costs will be used for activities to improve disability accessibility. The venue will provide support spaces and programs, including services for wheelchair users and visually impaired runners.