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Hanwha Life Expands Financial Literacy Programs to Indonesia, Reaching 700 Participants

Hanwha Life is expanding its financial education initiatives in Southeast Asia, launching a youth-focused program in Indonesia to help young people navigate financial risks associated with the rapid growth of digital financial services.The South Korean insurer announced on October 19 that it is working with international child rights organization Save the Children to establish a sustainable…

Hanwha Life, a South Korean insurer, is expanding its financial education programs to Indonesia, with a focus on youth in Bandung, West Java. In collaboration with Save the Children, the insurer aims to establish a sustainable financial education ecosystem, addressing challenges related to illegal online lending and gambling among minors.

The program, launched in June, involves high school students, university mentors, and teachers as peer financial education leaders, with the goal of creating a continuous education network. Approximately 700 participants, including 600 high school students, university mentors, and teachers, are currently engaged in the initiative.

Hanwha Life plans to invite 20 outstanding university student participants to South Korea in 2027 for a training program. The insurer has a decade-long experience in financial education in South Korea, reaching 7,254 students at 72 schools through various programs.

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