The Korea Exchange announced on the 1st that it donated 240 million won from the 'KRX Dream Wings' sponsorship to the Green Umbrella Fund's Busan office for autonomous preparation youth in the Busan area.
Autonomous preparation youth refers to young people who have been protected in child care facilities, co-living homes, or foster care and reach the age of 18 when their protection ends.
Since 2022, the Korea Exchange has been supporting autonomous preparation youth with self-development expenses, living stabilization funds, independence education, career and financial consulting for up to five years. This year, it decided to provide opportunities for overseas exploration so that autonomous preparation youth can explore their career paths.
Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, said, "I hope this becomes a stepping stone for youth preparing for independence to gain positive motivation and actively design their futures," and added, "We will spare no effort to support youth as they pursue their dreams."