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Hana sponsors autism awareness race for 7th straight year

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Summary

Hana Financial Group joined the 2026 Autism Race on Saturday to promote understanding of autism and a culture of respect and inclusion. About 100 people, including Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung, employees and their families, ran alongside participants with autism. Hana has sponsored the annual campaign, organized by the Autism Society of Korea, for seven consecutive years since 2020.


Key Facts

  • Hana Financial Group said Sunday that all registration fees paid by its employees would be donated to the Autism Society of Korea to support people with autism.
  • The campaign encourages people to see differences as diversity that enriches society rather than as barriers or grounds for discrimination.
  • Lee Eun-hyung said Hana would continue supporting people with autism so they and other members of society could grow together as respected members of their communities.
  • Hana also supports people with disabilities through digital career exploration sessions, facility renovations, vehicle donations, and rehabilitation and learning aids.
  • Other Hana programs provide job training and employment opportunities for people with developmental or hearing disabilities to support their independence.
By Lee Hae-rin
  • Published Nov 1, 2026 8:09 pm KST
Hana Financial Group Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung, center in gray suit, poses with participants of the 2026 Autism Race at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Hana Financial Group

Hana Financial Group Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung, center in gray suit, poses with participants of the 2026 Autism Race at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Hana Financial Group

Hana Financial Group said Sunday it participated in the 2026 Autism Race the day before to promote public understanding of autism and foster a culture of respect and inclusion.

The group has officially sponsored the annual running campaign, organized by the Autism Society of Korea, for seven consecutive years since 2020.

About 100 participants, including Hana Financial Group Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung, employees and their families, voluntarily joined Saturday’s event, running alongside participants with autism.

All registration fees paid by the group’s employees will be donated to the association to support people with autism.

The campaign aims to encourage people to view differences not as barriers or grounds for discrimination, but as diversity that enriches society.

“It is meaningful to join efforts to broaden understanding and respect for people with autism and build an inclusive society,” Lee said.

“We will continue providing sincere attention and support so that people with autism and other members of society can grow together as respected members of our communities.”

Hana also supports people with disabilities through digital career exploration sessions, facility renovations, vehicle donations and rehabilitation and learning aids. The group’s other programs provide job training and employment opportunities for people with developmental or hearing disabilities, supporting their independence.

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