Hana Securities said on the 30th that Chief Executive Officer Kang Seong-muk joined a relay campaign to prevent illegal gambling among teenagers.

Kang Seong-muk, CEO of Hana Securities (center), and Hana Securities employees pose for a commemorative photo as they take part in a campaign to eradicate illegal gambling among teenagers. /Courtesy of Hana Securities

The campaign, led by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was launched to raise awareness of the seriousness and dangers of the recent surge in illegal cyber gambling among teenagers and to broaden social interest in eradicating illegal gambling.

It proceeds in a relay format that shares the message, "Illegal cyber gambling targeting teenagers is a scam you can never beat," and designates the next participant.

CEO Kang Seong-muk joined the campaign after being designated by CEO Kim Jong-min of Meritz Securities. He recommended CEO Seong Young-soo of Hana Card as the next participant.

Kang said, "Illegal gambling among teenagers is a serious social problem that threatens future generations," adding, "Hana Securities will do its best in its role as a financial institution to help teenagers establish proper values and to spread a sound investment culture."

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