New Hana Bank Employees Embrace Year of the Dragon with Passion and Hope

South Korean Bank Hana’s New Employees Eagerly Welcome the Year of the Dragon

A group of new employees at Hana Bank in South Korea are enthusiastically embracing the Year of the Dragon, expressing their hopes and aspirations for the new year. Over 200 new employees will complete their training at the Incheon Hana Global Campus and be assigned to various departments by the 18th of this month.

Continued Increase in Household Loans by Major Banks in South Korea

According to the financial sector, household loans from the top five banks in South Korea have been consistently increasing over the past eight months. The total balance of household loans increased by over 2 trillion won in the last month alone, with mortgage loans playing a significant role in this growth.

Hana Financial Group Chairman Emphasizes Collaboration and Co-prosperity

In his New Year’s address for 2024, Chairman Ham Young-ju of Hana Financial Group highlighted the importance of collaboration and co-prosperity. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the group in the past year and urged the strengthening of essential capabilities to enhance core businesses.

Hana Bank Receives International Certification for Compliance and Anti-corruption Management Systems

Hana Bank has become the first domestic commercial bank in South Korea to receive international certification for its compliance management system (ISO 37301) and anti-corruption management system (ISO 37001). This certification recognizes the bank’s efforts in identifying and controlling legal risks and preventing corruption.

Economic Impact

The continued increase in household loans reflects the sustained demand for credit in South Korean households. This trend indicates positive effects on consumer confidence and willingness to invest in real estate, thus positively impacting the economy.

Future Outlook

The passion and aspirations of Hana Bank’s new employees towards the Year of the Dragon symbolize their hope for prosperity and success in the future. Hana Bank aims to adhere to ethical standards, practice transparent and responsible finance through the certification of compliance and anti-corruption management systems. Overall, the positive growth in household loans and Hana Bank’s efforts in compliance and anti-corruption contribute to the stability and development of the South Korean financial sector.