Under this agreement, KakaoBank and Seoul will implement tailored financial education and support programs for young people. Starting in May and running through September, the city will operate an 'Economics and Finance Academy' for approximately 360 youths across 21 municipal youth centers.
The Economics and Finance Academy is designed to teach essential financial skills such as saving, investing, and spending. The theoretical classes will utilize custom-made materials that include case studies of KakaoBank's financial services. Additionally, hands-on practical sessions will be conducted using Nexon Korea's coding platform 'Hello Maple' for an engaging learning experience.
Furthermore, beginning in July, the city will provide financial fraud prevention education, focusing on issues like voice phishing and illegal loans, to vulnerable youth at 19 youth shelters and independent living support centers. The program will also include 1:1 financial mentoring to assist youths in improving their financial habits and achieving economic independence.
KakaoBank will offer access to the youth information platform 'Youth All-in-One' through its app, which provides information on youth experience programs and career and academic guidance. In addition to educational initiatives, KakaoBank plans to introduce youth-specific financial services called 'Mini' to attract potential customers.
KakaoBank stated, "We have developed this initiative in partnership with Seoul to ensure that young people acquire essential financial knowledge and cultivate proactive financial habits. We will continue to support the healthy development of future generations in various ways."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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