Hana Financial Group Employees Leading Regional Economic Revitalization

Purchase of 10 Billion Won in Onnuri Gift Certificates and Local Currency
Partial Salary Paid in Gift Certificates for 6 Months

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] Hana Financial Group has stepped up to revitalize the local economy, which has been depressed due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 26th, Hana Financial announced that it has decided to purchase a total of 10 billion KRW worth of Onnuri gift certificates and local currencies to help small business owners facing difficulties.

The company expects that this purchase of Onnuri gift certificates and local currencies will contribute to revitalizing the local economy, which has been contracted due to COVID-19. It also stated that by encouraging the use of these in traditional markets and neighborhood commercial districts nationwide, it will provide practical support to small business owners across the country who are struggling with a sharp decline in sales.

This purchase of gift certificates was made possible through the voluntary participation of Hana Financial employees. Employees within the group agreed to receive part of their salaries in Onnuri gift certificates and local currencies over six months, thereby joining efforts to overcome the national crisis.

Onnuri gift certificates can be used at affiliated stores within traditional markets, shopping districts, and commercial revitalization zones nationwide. Local currencies issued by each local government can be used like cash at affiliated stores within the respective local government areas.

A Hana Financial official said, “Employees have united in their intention to participate in overcoming the national crisis caused by COVID-19,” adding, “We hope this will serve as a small stepping stone for Hana Financial as a member of the local community to overcome the crisis.”

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