Hana Financial provides vehicles to residential disability centers

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo, right, and Korea National Council on Social Welfare Chair Kim Soung-yee pose after a vehicle donation ceremony for residential disability facilities, held at Hana’s headquarters in Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Hana Financial Group

Hana Financial Group said Tuesday that it has provided eco-friendly vehicles, including electric and compact cars, to ten residential facilities for people with disabilities.

This initiative aims to strengthen welfare infrastructure and ensure mobility rights by supplying vehicles to residential facilities for people with disabilities, often located on the outskirts of cities.

Hana Financial Group said it expects residents with disabilities will be able to move more freely for school, work, medical appointments and emergencies, enabling them to lead more independent daily lives and expand their opportunities for social participation.

The group applied criteria outlined in Article 58 of the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities to select recipients. Facilities were required to have received a grade of C or higher in evaluations, have operated for more than three years, have aging vehicles in need of replacement and not have received similar support from corporations or local governments within the past five years.

Among those meeting the qualifications, the final ten facilities were selected through a professional review conducted by a screening committee composed of academics and disability welfare experts. The committee assessed factors such as the number of residents, the proportion of residents with severe disabilities, the facility’s location and the urgency and expected impact of the support.

"I hope that residents with disabilities in these facilities can enjoy everyday life without inconvenience through freedom of mobility, an essential first step toward connecting with society," said Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo.

"Hana Financial Group will continue to provide unwavering support to help create an inclusive society where people with disabilities can access education, employment, healthcare, and other opportunities without barriers," Ham added.

In addition to this initiative, Hana Financial Group is working to create safe and hygienic living environments for people with disabilities by supporting renovation projects at fifteen residential facilities nationwide. The group has also established eighteen daycare centers for children with disabilities across the country, offering high-quality childcare services.