Obituary: Moon Chul-sang, former Credit Union Federation of Korea president

Moon Chul-sang, the 31st president of the Credit Union Federation of Korea, died Monday at the age of 76.

Moon began his credit union career at Gunsan Daegeon Credit Union, where he served as executive director and board chairman before heading the federation's North Jeolla Province regional council. He went on to serve as the federation's 31st president from 2014 to 2018.

During his tenure, Moon championed what he called a "renaissance of the credit union movement," focusing on expanding financial services for low-income households and fostering community partnerships. In 2015, he became the inaugural chairman of the Credit Union Social Contribution Foundation. In 2016, he was elected president of the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions, contributing to the expansion of international cooperation.

Funeral services will be held under the federation's auspices.

Moon Chul-sang is survived by his wife, Kim Kyung-hee; children Moon Sun-hwan and Moon Yun-sun; and daughter-in-law Yun Yeon-ji. Services are being held at the second-floor VIP suite of Gunsan Eunpa Funeral Hall in Gunsan. The funeral procession departs Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Gunsan Seunghwawon. For inquiries, call 063-445-4444.