NH Nonghyup Bank Opens Yangon Office in Myanmar... Second Local Channel in Myanmar

Official Commencement of Operations for Entry into Banking Industry

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] NongHyup Bank announced on the 26th that it held an opening ceremony for its representative office in Yangon, Myanmar, and officially began operations to enter the banking industry.

This is the second local channel in Myanmar following the establishment of NongHyup Finance Myanmar (MFI), a microfinance institution, in 2016.

The opening ceremony of NongHyup Bank's Yangon office was conducted contactlessly via video connection with the Korean headquarters to comply with the Myanmar government's COVID-19 policies and prevent virus spread. Instead of a large-scale event, the bank donated 1,000 sets of protective suits and 2,500 diagnostic kits to the Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports, contributing meaningfully to the local medical situation struggling with COVID-19.

Based on its extensive agricultural finance experience, NongHyup Bank is reviewing business models suitable for Myanmar, where agriculture plays a significant role. It is also accelerating localization by appointing a local resident as the head of the Yangon office to strengthen relationships with local financial authorities and establish a business foundation in advance.

Kim Yong-gi, head of NongHyup Bank's Global Business Division, stated, “Through the opening of the Yangon office, we plan to expand into a professional and comprehensive financial business suitable for the Myanmar market.” He added, “In addition to establishing the bank, we will strive to expand NongHyup Group synergies by promoting cooperative projects with NongHyup Finance Myanmar and other NongHyup affiliates.”

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