Hana Bank Partners to Provide 200 Billion Won in Guaranteed Youth Loans

Hana Bank signed a tripartite agreement with the Korea Technology Finance Corporation and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund on Aug 21, 2026, at its headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. The deal commits 200 billion won ($144 million) in guaranteed loans to young entrepreneurs under the Y-BRIDGE guarantee financing program. Eligible borrowers include individual business owners aged 39 or younger who meet guarantee requirements, along with companies led by young entrepreneurs.

Each firm can receive up to 300 million won. The guarantee ratio is 100%, and Hana Bank will cover the full 0.3% fixed guarantee fee. "We will offer diverse and generous support so that young companies can grow," Hana Bank President Lee Ho-sung said.