Hana Financial Group honored for long-term support of older adults in need

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo, right, poses with Sister Min Hye-sook, provincial superior of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, after receiving a plaque of appreciation at the group's headquarters in Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Hana Financial Group

Hana Financial Group said Sunday that it has received a plaque of appreciation from the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in recognition of its continued support for vulnerable older adults. The award ceremony was held Friday at the group's headquarters in Seoul.

Founded in 1888 as the first religious order in Korea, the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres carry out a wide range of social welfare activities for the underprivileged, including operating child welfare centers, shelters for older adults without families, and residential facilities for people with disabilities.

Since 2017, Hana Financial Group has supported the Saint Paul Nursing Home, a welfare facility for older adults operated by the Sisters, which provides care for older individuals with dementia and other age-related conditions.

The group has donated a variety of essential items over the years, including electric beds, fall-prevention mattresses, wheelchairs, welfare equipment and agricultural products. It has also contributed to significant facility upgrades, such as the installation of heating and cooling systems and improvements to indoor flooring.

"It is an honor to receive a plaque of appreciation from the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, who have devoted more than 130 years to practicing love and sharing with the marginalized," said Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo.

"We will continue to provide meaningful support to help underprivileged seniors live vibrant lives as respected members of society in an inclusive community," Ham said.

In addition to this partnership, Hana Financial Group is implementing various initiatives to support the older generation, including the program “Hana Power On Second Life,” which helps older adults and mid-career professionals find reemployment or start new businesses.

Other projects include opening meal box production facilities to create local jobs for older people and provide meals for vulnerable groups, supplying lightweight carts and safety kits to older waste collectors, and offering digital finance education programs for older adults.