ING appoints Jung Hae-youne as country manager for Korea

Jung Hae-youne, ING's country manager for Korea / Courtesy of ING

ING said Wednesday that it has appointed Jung Hae-youne, former head of corporate coverage group at BNP Paribas Korea, as the country manager for Korea.

Due to her extensive local knowledge and strong client relationships, ING views Jung as well-positioned to lead the bank’s wholesale banking strategy in Korea.

She will focus on delivering sector-driven insights, deepening strategic partnerships and advancing financing solutions that reflect the full breadth of ING’s global capabilities.

Jung brings over 27 years of experience in delivering wholesale banking solutions to Korean corporations and financial institutions. She joins ING from BNP Paribas Korea, where she led the expansion of the bank’s global corporate business.

In previous roles with HSBC and Mizuho Corporate Bank, she was crucial to growing their global banking operations. Earlier, Jung was an investment banker at JP Morgan Securities, where she was involved in mergers and acquisitions, equity, and debt capital market transactions across the automotive, shipbuilding, energy and metal sectors.

Jung will be based in Seoul, reporting to Uday Sareen, chief executive and head of wholesale banking for Asia Pacific.

"Korea has long been a key part of our Asia Pacific presence, with over 30 years of commitment to supporting clients and contributing to the country's financial development," Sareen said. "Jung's appointment marks an exciting new chapter."

Jung said it's a privilege to lead ING's businesses in Korea. "I'm honored to take on this role and build on ING’s strong legacy in Korea. I look forward to working with the team to deepen client relationships, drive sustainable growth and contribute to our continued success in the region."

ING has held a full banking license in Korea since 1991 and established its Seoul securities branch in 2016, offering comprehensive debt capital markets and asset distribution capabilities.