Hana Bank Provides Financial Education for Foreign Students

Financial Education for Foreign Students in Korea in Collaboration with Seoul Global Center
From Opening Bank Accounts to Preventing Financial Fraud
Providing Essential Financial Information

Hana Bank announced on September 17 that it conducted financial education for foreign students residing in Korea at Yonsei University in Seoul on the 2nd, aiming to support their stable life in Korea.

Since 2024, Hana Bank has been providing financial education for foreign students residing in Korea in cooperation with the Seoul Global Center. This year, starting with Korea University, the bank offered essential information-focused education sessions at Dongguk University and Yonsei University. These sessions covered not only basic financial information needed for convenient daily life in Korea but also education on preventing financial fraud, which is crucial for living in Korea.

The financial education was conducted in both English and Korean for foreign students. The curriculum included basic financial information such as ▲how to open a bank account ▲how to use check cards and ATMs ▲how to use smartphone banking and receive authentication certificates. It also featured ▲education on preventing voice phishing ▲illegal currency exchange ▲fraudulent bank accounts, which was met with a positive response from the students.

An Indonesian student who participated in the program shared, "I had difficulty adapting to Korea’s unfamiliar financial environment, but Hana Bank’s detailed and thorough explanations were a great help. In particular, learning about how to prevent fraudulent bank accounts and voice phishing, as well as real-life financial fraud cases targeting foreigners, will help me prevent financial accidents in advance so I can focus on my studies with peace of mind."

A Hana Bank representative stated, "We hope that foreign students will adapt smoothly to life in Korea and freely pursue their dreams through financial education. As a specialized foreign exchange bank, Hana Bank will continue to provide financial services that meet the diverse needs of our foreign customers."

Meanwhile, Hana Bank is also leading efforts to improve convenience for foreign customers, such as by launching the country's first 'Pre-Arrival Information Registration Service,' which allows foreigners abroad to register essential information for opening a bank account before entering Korea.

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