KB Insurance Launches Third Phase of 'RunRun FS' to Connect Independent Youths and Minors in Care

A futsal-based mentoring program connecting experienced and aspiring independent youths

Supporting the building of social networks

Establishing a sustainable support system through sharing independence experiences and emotional exchange

KB Insurance announced on August 24 that it has launched the third phase of its “Run Learn Futsal (RunRun FS)” youth independence support program in partnership with Holt Children’s Welfare Association.

Kyudong Kim, Head of ESG Shared Growth Finance Unit at KB Insurance (second from right), and Misook Shin, Chairperson of Holt Children's Welfare Association (third from left), are taking a commemorative photo with participants after the sponsorship donation ceremony. KB Insurance

“RunRun FS” is a social contribution program that KB Insurance has operated for three years to support young adults preparing for independent living. Using futsal as the medium, the program promotes healthy physical activity and interaction among participants. While the previous two phases focused on training programs centered around futsal clubs, the third phase broadens its scope to include both young adults preparing for independence and minors living in residential care facilities. This year, the program has evolved to bring the two groups together as mentors and mentees, fostering mutual growth.

This third phase, in particular, is designed so that youths who have already experienced independent living serve as mentors to younger peers, sharing their experiences and know-how gained during the process, and providing emotional support to one another. The program aims to help participants share the challenges they face during the transition to independence and to build sustainable support networks.

From August 22 to 23, KB Insurance held the orientation for the third phase of “RunRun FS” at the Awesome Town training center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. During the event, 15 young adults and 8 minors in residential care participated in a donation ceremony and group activities, which helped break the ice and build camaraderie. At the “Independence Talk Concert,” they shared their experiences and concerns about living independently, exploring topics such as career planning, finances, and housing. Afterwards, participants took part in mentoring sessions and friendly futsal matches, providing further opportunities for natural interaction and relationship building.

The third phase of RunRun FS will continue with regular and occasional gatherings, along with three rounds of mentoring activities scheduled throughout the year.

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