Hanwha Life invites Vietnamese fintech talent for financial innovation program

Vietnamese fintech talent pose during the welcoming ceremony of Hanwha Life's five-day training program on financial innovation at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of Hanwha Life

Hanwha Life Insurance has invited 30 outstanding students from Vietnam for a five-day program focused on financial innovation, the firm said Wednesday.

The program, which began Monday, is part of the insurer’s global corporate social responsibility initiative, FuturePlus.

The selected participants include winners of the Vietnamese Olympiad in Informatics, top students from the fintech department at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) and scholarship recipients in finance and ICT from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

A welcoming ceremony was held Tuesday at the insurer’s headquarters at the 63 Building in Seoul. The participants then visited Hanwha Life’s open innovation hub, DreamPlus Gangnam, where they explored Korea’s dynamic startup ecosystem and observed fintech innovation firsthand.

They also attended lectures organized by Hanwha Life’s artificial intelligence (AI) division and external experts on topics such as AI-driven innovation in insurance services.

On Wednesday, the group visited Korea University and Sogang University for special lectures and campus tours, gaining academic inspiration and cross-cultural experience.

FuturePlus, Hanwha Life’s ongoing initiative in Vietnam, launched last year in collaboration with local universities and government agencies. The initiative aims to improve financial literacy in the Southeast Asian country and nurture the next generation of fintech professionals.

Through FuturePlus, the insurer has introduced a fintech major at VKU and supported a variety of educational programs, including sponsorship of the Vietnamese Olympiad in Informatics.

“This training program serves as a meaningful platform for talented Vietnamese fintech students to gain practical experience and pursue growth opportunities in their careers or startups,” said Lim Suk-hyun, executive director and head of the Corporate Planning Division at Hanwha Life. “We will continue to support young people who grow through learning so that they can play a key role in improving financial literacy in their communities.”