One of 10 「2020’s The Most Sustaninable Global Leaders, Business and Brands 100」

In August 2020, the Korean Inclusive Finance Agency (KINFA) was selected as one of ’10 Public Organizations’ in 「2020’s ‘The Most Sustainable Global Leaders, Businesses and Brands 100」 announced by, UN’s ‘Association for Supporting the SDG’, an international non-governmental organization in special consultative status with the ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council). Also, in the same year in October, KINFA was selected as a superior group along-side Samsung Electronics, Coca Cola, Apple etc. in 「UN’s The Sustainable Development Goals Business Index 2020」 and, in 2021, KINFA’s inclusive finance support model received official approval from UN’s written statement.

These outcomes, △ the board of directors strong will of diffusing the SGDs(Sustainable Development Goals) △ restoration of low credit · low incomers’ sustainable economic activity △ a 24 hour inclusive finance support fulfilled by digital innovation △ visiting/on site inclusive finance △ staff member’s enthusiastic social contribution and etc. are results of the international society’s acknowledgment of KINFA’s various activities towards inclusivity and model inclusive finance.

KINFA will make continuous efforts to become an exemplary case of a sustainable policy not only nationally, but in international society, through inclusive finance service innovation in a client’s perspective.

2021’s in 59th Session, Statement submitted by UN Commission for Social Development

“The 59th United Nations Social Development: Committee Officially Adopted Written Opinion”

Subject: Socially righteous change for sustainable development: The role of digital technology for social development and the well-being of all

Summary: The Korea Inclusive Finance Agency (KINFA) and Credit Counseling & Recovery Service (CCRS), which are policy financial institutions for the working class, preemptively introduced digital financial policies and presented the best response model in the midst of economic crises such as increased unemployment caused by COVID-19.

Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and Credit Counseling & Recovery Service drastically expanded accessibility and convenience to common people who are busy to get a living through innovation in financial services for low-income earners, such as the launch of chatbots and apps that enable 24-hour consultation and application..

In addition, both institutions have established a financial model that conforms the SDGs, contributing to mitigation of income polarization and easing the gap between the poor and the rich by providing financial support, debt adjustment, financial education, and employment support to low-credit and low-income people.

Advanced financial policy and efforts on digital financial innovation by the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and the Credit Counseling & Recovery Service show off the potential contribution to welfare for all, social development, and the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).