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Four major financial institutions and banks have pledged to donate 5 billion won to 7 billion won in recovery funds for the flooding disaster in the Korean city of Gyeongnam. KB Financial announced on the 21st that it would donate 5 billion won to aid in the recovery and resettlement of affected residents and the unemployed. This funding will be used for urgent relief and recovery efforts, as well as the provision of essential supplies and housing security for the displaced.

Related subsidiaries of KB Financial, including KB National Bank, KB Insurance, and KB National Card, are offering special loans to residents and customers (individuals and businesses) in the affected areas, including emergency household budgets, vehicle expenses, and facility funding. The loan terms include extended repayment periods, reduced interest rates, and temporary suspension of payment obligations.

Additionally, Shinhan Financial Group announced that it will contribute an additional 5 billion won to the recovery efforts in addition to the 2 billion won it has already pledged. The group is providing emergency aid kits containing essential supplies and medication, as well as temporary housing assistance for those affected by the flooding.

Hanone Financial also pledged 5 billion won to support the quick recovery of the affected areas and the daily lives of the affected residents. The group's financing assistance will include extended payment periods, reduced interest rates, and interest-free periods on insurance and insurance loan repayments. UIG also announced that it will transfer 5 billion won in recovery aid to the National Disaster Relief Association, which will then distribute the funds to affected individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and medium-sized enterprises.

UIG will provide loans up to 5 billion won per company to affected businesses, with the maximum loan limit set at 1.5% below the standard interest rate. Affected residents will be provided with loans of up to 20 million won for emergency household needs, with reduced interest rates as well.