Korea Joongang Daily
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Hana Financial's net hits record high in 2025 on noninterest income

Hana Financial Group said Friday its net profit hit a record high last year, driven by a marked increase in noninterest income.

2026-01-30

Top court clears Hana chief Ham Young-joo of favoritism in hiring

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo was found not guilty by the Supreme Court on Thursday on charges of obstructing business over alleged hiring favoritism, clearing the way for him to remain in office.

2026-01-29

WKBL’s ‘unfair advantage’ Saki Iijima makes history as first foreign player to top All-Star voting

When coming over from Japan in 2024, Saki Iijima of Korea's women’s professional basketball team Bucheon Hana Bank probably never imagined being voted No. 1 in the WKBL All-Star fan poll less than two years later.

2026-01-05

Hana Bank welcomes new year at military bases with service members

Hana Bank executives and employees celebrated the start of 2026 by sharing hot bowls of rice cake soup and exchanging New Year's greetings with soldiers at military bases nationwide, the company said Thursday.

2026-01-01

Hana Financial opens two new branches in India

Hana Financial Group opened two new Indian branches in Devanahalli and Mumbai last week, the company said on Monday. There are now four Hana Bank branches in India, completing the company’s “One India” network.

2025-12-08

New Hana app more foreigner-friendly, provides overseas remittance and lifestyle features

Hana Bank has revamped its Hana EZ app into an integrated finance and lifestyle service that is now easier for foreign customers to use, the bank announced on Monday.

2025-11-24

Hana receives plaque of appreciation from Catholic group for nursing home support

Hana Financial Group was recognized by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres for its continued support of older adults.

2025-11-02

Hana to repurchase additional $104 million of its own shares to boost payouts

Hana said on Tuesday that it will repurchase and cancel an additional 150 billion won ($104 million) of its own shares in the fourth quarter after reporting higher year-on-year operating income but a drop in revenue and net profit in the third one.

2025-10-28

Hana commits 100 trillion won to encourage Korean economic growth

Hana Financial Group unveiled its "Hana Growth for All Project" on Thursday, through which the group will inject 100 trillion won ($70.5 billion) into the Korean economy over five years through 2030.

2025-10-16

Hana Bank opens branch in Poland in push to expand European reach

Hana Bank opened a branch in Wroclaw, Poland, ramping up its expansion into the European finance market with a base in what the bank characterizes as a strategic economic and logistics hub that connects central, eastern and western Europe.

2025-09-24