SHINHAN BANK.
Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd. (Korean: 신한은행) is a South Korean bank headquartered in Seoul. It was founded under this name in 1982, but through its merger with Chohung Bank in 2006, traces its origins to the Hanseong Bank (est. 1897), one of the first banks to be established in Korea. It is part of the Shinhan Financial Group, along with Jeju Bank.
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Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd. (Korean: 신한은행) is a South Korean bank headquartered in Seoul. It was founded under this name in 1982, but through its merger with Chohung Bank in 2006, traces its origins to the Hanseong Bank (est. 1897), one of the first banks to be established in Korea. It is part of the Shinhan Financial Group, along with Jeju Bank. [3]
As of 2016, Shinhan Bank had total assets of ₩298.945 trillion (equivalent to ₩363.933 trillion or US$271.536 billion in 2025), total deposits of ₩221.047 trillion (equivalent to ₩269.101 trillion or US$200.78 billion in 2025) and loans of ₩212.228 trillion (equivalent to ₩258.365 trillion or US$192.77 billion in 2025). Shinhan Bank is the main subsidiary of Shinhan Financial Group (SFG). [3]
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When was SHINHAN BANK. founded?
Founded: 1897. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of SHINHAN BANK.?
Headquarters location: Seoul. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Which business sectors are recorded for SHINHAN BANK.?
Business sectors: financial sector. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
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