Hana Financial Group wins Gold at International Business Awards

Hana Financial Group has been awarded the Gold Stevie in the publishing category at the 2026 International Business Awards (IBA). The award recognizes the group’s first integrated history book, ‘Hana Financial Group 20-Year History’.

Published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the group’s launch, the book chronicles 55 years of evolution, beginning with the establishment of Korea Investment Finance in 1971. It details the transition to Hana Bank and the subsequent formation of the financial group, documenting the achievements and corporate culture of its various subsidiaries in a single unified narrative.

The International Business Awards, organized by the US-based Stevie Awards, is a global competition that evaluates the business achievements and promotional activities of companies and organizations. This year’s competition saw approximately 3,800 entries from 82 countries.