Hana Bank, Hirediversity join forces on financial literacy for international students

Hana Bank will work with startup Hirediversity to offer financial literacy programs to international students and help them use the bank's services.

From left: Hirediversity COO Moon Joon-cheol, Li Jiaheng, president of Sungkyunkwan University's international student union, and Jin Geon-chang, head of Hana Bank's International Trade Business Division, pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on Monday [HANA BANK]

Hana Bank will work with startup Hirediversity to offer financial literacy programs to international students and help them use the bank's services.

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday to host financial literacy lectures for international students attending universities in Korea.

They will further create relevant educational content and offer additional financial services tailored to the needs of foreign residents.

The companies will also help international students engage in banking tasks through the Hana EZ application and at Hana Bank branches.

The Hana EZ app is offered in 16 languages such as English, Chinese and Vietnamese, allowing users to transfer money abroad and issue digital identity verification certificates.

Hirediversity is a startup founded in 2020, assisting international students with administrative procedures such as reporting a housing lease, applying for health insurance exemption and getting residence card numbers.

BY LEE TAE-HEE [lee.taehee2@joongang.co.kr]