Korea Joongang Daily
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Kazakhstan's embassy holds 'AIFC Connect' business event, Korea praised as 'key partner'

The Kazakhstan Embassy in Seoul on Wednesday hosted a business event, called "AIFC Connect," in central Seoul to invite Korean companies and investors to the Astana International Financial Centre in their capital city.

2025-05-23

Corporate direct financing surges in April on spike in debt sales

Corporate direct financing in Korea soared in April as companies heavily sold debt amid increased uncertainty stemming from U.S. tariffs, data showed Tuesday.

2025-05-20

Hana Financial Group expands eligibility, support for internship program participants

Hana Financial Group has launched its 2025 internship program connecting job seekers from marginalized groups including seniors and youth with social ventures, expanding both eligibility and support to boost employment, the company announced Sunday.

2025-05-18

Banks rush out translation, forex services as Korea's foreign population hits 2.65 million

Korean banks are increasing efforts to attract the growing population of foreign residents, offering customized products and services as spending and demand rise significantly among this demographic.

2025-05-07

U.S. seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows

The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues, an internal United Nations document seen by Reuters showed.

2025-05-06

Hana plays video ad at Vegas Sphere featuring G-Dragon

Hana Financial Group has unveiled its new advertising campaign featuring Korean rapper G-Dragon.

2025-04-29

Korean adults' financial literacy higher than OECD average, survey finds

Korean adults' financial literacy is higher than the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) average, a report showed Tuesday.

2025-04-29

Hana inks MOU on financial education programs in North Chungcheong

Hana Financial Group signed an agreement with Korea’s financial regulator, the North Chungcheong government and the province’s education office to launch financial education programs for youth and scam awareness campaigns for vulnerable groups.

2025-04-28

Notorious fraudster Jang Young-ja handed fifth prison stint

The Supreme Court upheld an appellate court's sentence for fraudster Jang Young-ja of one year in prison for attempting to pass a forged check.

2025-04-18

Hana holds annual Artverse awards to celebrate artists with developmental disabilities

Hana Financial Group held its annual Hana Artverse awards to celebrate artists with developmental disabilities, coinciding with Korea's Day of Persons with Disabilities on April 20.

2025-04-17