Hana Bank Offers Special Experience to Children from Migrant Families at National Football Team A-Match

Contributing to Social Inclusion and Solidarity Through Football

On the 18th, at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Masih, the 'Matchball Kid' from Afghanistan, took a commemorative photo with the captains of both teams and the referees during the A-match football game between South Korea and Ghana. Hana Bank

Hana Bank announced on the 19th that it provided children from migrant backgrounds with a special opportunity to participate as 'Matchball Kids' and 'Flag Bearers' during the A-match football game between South Korea and Ghana held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 18th.

'Matchball Kids' and 'Flag Bearers' are children who deliver the official match ball to the referee before the game and enter the field with the national team players, holding the flags of both teams. As they step onto the national team stage, it becomes an unforgettable and valuable experience for young football enthusiasts.

Through this program, Hana Bank enabled children from diverse cultural backgrounds to come together through football, helping them gain confidence and a sense of belonging. The children from migrant families, selected through the 'Everyone's Ground - Shooting for Hope' program by Food for the Hungry, felt the joy and pride of being part of Korean society and experiencing a sense of unity through this event.

One child who participated in the event shared, "Standing on the same stage as the Taegeuk Warriors made me feel both nervous and deeply moved. When tens of thousands of spectators shouted 'Korea,' I was proud to be among them."

A Hana Bank representative stated, "Football has the power to unite everyone beyond nationality and language. We hope that through this experience, the children will feel the pride of being 'one with Korea' and realize that, regardless of their different backgrounds, they can grow together."

Meanwhile, Hana Bank continues to carry out various social contribution activities through football. On November 1, during the K League 1 Daejeon Hana Citizen home game, the bank introduced Korea's first 'AI voice broadcasting service' for the visually impaired. It also operates the 'PlayONE Cup,' where people with developmental disabilities and those without disabilities form teams and enjoy football together, thereby strengthening the inclusive role of finance in connecting everyone through sports.

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