Gwangju Bank Leads in Conservation of Endangered Namseangi Habitats

10 Million Won Donated for Population Restoration
and Habitat Conservation of the Namseangi

Gwangju Bank announced on the 25th that it held a sponsorship ceremony with the Korea National Park Service Western Regional Headquarters to donate 10 million won for the restoration of the population and habitat conservation of the ‘Namseangi’ (the Chinese pond turtle), a Level II endangered wild species.

Gwangju Bank held a donation ceremony with the Korea National Park Service Western Regional Headquarters to support the restoration of the population and habitat conservation of the endangered wild species Class II, the 'Namsaengi,' and donated 10 million won. Photo by Gwangju Bank

This sponsorship is part of Gwangju Bank’s ESG partnership program. The donated funds will be used for various projects to promote biodiversity, including population restoration and habitat conservation for the Namseangi within Wolchulsan National Park.

Following the ceremony held that day at Wolchulsan National Park in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, more than 30 Gwangju Bank executives, employees, and university student ambassadors participated directly in volunteer activities for the protection of the Namseangi habitat. The participants conducted a range of ecological protection efforts such as capturing and removing invasive red-eared slider turtles in the area, checking the health of Namseangi turtles in breeding facilities, and cleaning the surrounding environment within Wolchulsan National Park.

The Namseangi is an indigenous freshwater turtle species inhabiting rivers and reservoirs in Korea. Due to habitat destruction and the influx of invasive species, its population has decreased, leading to its designation as a Level II endangered wild species, currently under protection.

This activity is significant in that it goes beyond simple donation, and is a practical ESG social contribution activity in which employees directly take part to help preserve regional biodiversity. Gwangju Bank, in collaboration with the Korea National Park Service, is contributing to the conservation of the local natural ecosystem and biodiversity, and plans to continue expanding environmental social contribution activities, with participation from both employees and university student ambassadors.

Shin Chung-sik, Head of Brand Strategy at Gwangju Bank, said, “Protecting the precious wildlife and natural environment of our region is an important action toward building a sustainable society,” and added, “Gwangju Bank will continue its efforts as the leading local bank, consistently carrying out ESG social contribution activities that enhance environmental value together with the community.”

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