NH NongHyup Bank donates all Seongsu-dong pop-up profits to build children's library in Asan

NH NongHyup Bank has donated all proceeds from its Seongsu-dong pop-up store, NH Dream Bank, to build a children's library in Asan, South Chungcheong Province.

The bank remodeled an unused space at the Yeonhwa Community Children's Center in Asan into the "Anthony Browne Imagination Bookroom" and held a completion ceremony Wednesday, it said.

The reading space was created as part of a charity campaign with internationally acclaimed picture-book author Anthony Browne. It will serve local children as a place to read and enjoy cultural activities in a comfortable setting.

The funds came from the NH Dream Bank pop-up store the bank operated in Seongsu-dong through July. NH NongHyup Bank donated the full amount of those proceeds to ChildFund Korea.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from NH NongHyup Bank and ChildFund Korea, as well as local children and community welfare officials. A commemorative plaque was also presented.

"The warm support of the many customers who visited the NH Dream Bank pop-up store made it possible to give children this meaningful space of hope," an NH NongHyup Bank official said. "We will continue to put the value of sharing into practice together with our customers and carry out a range of social contribution activities that support the healthy growth of children in local communities."

Meanwhile, NH NongHyup Bank is also continuing financial education activities for vulnerable groups in local communities. Its Gwangju branch invited about 30 people — including users of the Naju Change Disability Independent Living Center and their escorts — to take part in hands-on banking experiences and receive education on preventing voice phishing and smishing.