Shinhan Bank Opens Foreigner Lounge

Shinhan Bank inaugurated the Shinhan SOL Global Lounge Daelim-dong on October 14, marking the launch of its first foreigner-specialized lounge. Located on the second floor of the bank's Daelim-dong branch in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-gu, the lounge aims to serve as a communication space for foreign customers, ensuring they feel at ease within the bank's existing business area.

Going beyond a standard bank branch, the lounge was designed specifically to cater to the needs of foreign customers. Shinhan Bank plans to utilize the multipurpose space for regular financial education sessions, assisting foreign customers in settling comfortably in Korea. The lounge operates on a unique schedule, reflecting the needs of the Daelim-dong neighborhood, which is home to a significant population of ethnic Korean-Chinese and other foreign residents.

To accommodate these customers, the lounge is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in addition to its regular weekday hours.

Through the lounge, Shinhan Bank aims to enhance financial literacy among foreign customers. The bank provides essential financial information necessary for life in Korea. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Shinhan Bank President Jeong Sang-hyeok emphasized the establishment of the lounge as a means to create a comfortable space for foreign customers to receive financial consultations and connect with one another.

He added that the bank intends to expand dedicated lounges to other major residential areas for foreign nationals, continuing to provide the financial services they require.