Ham Young-joo, chair of Hana Financial Group, said on the 1st that the group will "lead the next 100 years based on 'Hana's DNA.'"
Ham made the remarks at the "20th anniversary of Hana Financial Group's launch" event held that day at the Myeong-dong headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, saying, "The single DNA internalized within the financial group over the past 20 years is the driving force that can carry the group into the next 100 years."
Ham said, "Hana Financial started with two branches, 347 employees, and as the 22nd latecomer bank," adding, "With Hana's DNA, we navigated countless crises such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) foreign exchange crisis and the Lehman shock, recognized each other's diversity, and grew healthier than any other financial group." She then said, "I am truly grateful to the many seniors who helped us grow into the Hana we are today and to the Hana people (employees) who are still doing their best at their posts at home and abroad," and emphasized, "Based on Hana's DNA, we will go beyond finance to add value to the world."
Ham said, "The essence of finance is everyone's happiness," adding, "Going forward, all employees will take the lead so that the growth and dreams of stakeholders—customers, shareholders, and the social community—can be realized."
About 200 group employees attended the event.