Shinhan Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony for Shinhan SOL-Bangul Forest with Triple Planet in Bangnae-ri, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do on Sept. 29.
Shinhan SOL-Bangul Forest is a new project launched by Shinhan Bank to support the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity among the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The project is being implemented in collaboration with Triple Planet, an international social venture startup certified by the Bank that has been creating biodiversity forests domestically and internationally for the past 15 years.
The name Shinhan SOL-Bangul Forest combines the meanings of Shinhan Bank’s flagship brand, “SOL,” and pinecones of Korean firs.
Shinhan Bank employees pose for a photo after planting fir trees in a ceremony for the Shinhan SOL Bangul Forest with Tree Planet in Bangnae-ri, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do on Sept. 29.
The goal is not to create a one-time event, but to have Shinhan Bank employees directly create a sustainable biodiverse forest.
Shinhan Bank has designated the Korean fir, a conifer native to Korea and listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, as a key conservation species.
Native to the alpine regions of Mount Halla, the Korean fir is gradually disappearing due to climate change.
Therefore, Shinhan Bank will create an alternative habitat in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, to support the conservation and research of the endangered species.
Shinhan SOL-Bangwool Forest will be established over three years, ending in 2027.
This year, the bank will begin planting Korean fir and improving trails in the forest.
The bank will continue to expand the biodiversity of the forest through additional Korean fir planting, expanding wildflower trails, and operating participatory an ecological experience program.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Shinhan Bank employees personally planted Korean firs, adding to the significance of a “forest created together.”
They also toured the forest, personally experiencing the value of climate crisis responses and conservation efforts.
Incheon Financial Education Center
Shinhan Bank announced the opening of the Incheon Financial Education Center, the first financial consumer education facility in Incheon, on Oct. 13.
The center is located in Namdong-daero, Incheon. The center features experiential learning booths utilizing digital devices, a space for experiencing bank tellers, and interactive lecture rooms, offering hands-on financial experiences in an environment reminiscent of real-world banking.
The center’s educational programs include “Welcome, Money” for preschoolers, “Becoming a Smart Consumer” for elementary school students, and “Safe Financial Life” for middle school students.
Additionally, courses for adults on asset management, insurance, pensions, and financial fraud prevention will be offered sequentially.
“The center will grow alongside the local community and serve as a hub for expanding citizens’ financial capabilities,” a Shinhan Bank official said.
“Shinhan Bank will operate it as an open space where anyone in Incheon can learn about finance in an easy and fun way.”
2025 Pediatric Cancer Hero Run’ to Support Children with Cancer
Shinhan Bank held the 2025 Pediatric Cancer Hero Run at Ilwon Eco Park in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Sept. 27 to support children with cancer and their families and provide medical support for them.
This event goes beyond a simple sports event and is part of a social contribution initiative that delivers hope and courage to children with cancer and their families.
Shinhan Bank donated 100 million won to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation which will use the funds to cover the medical expenses of children with cancer and support their families facing financial hardship.
Approximately 700 Shinhan Bank employees and customers participated in the event, walking along Tancheon Stream Trail and praying for sick children’s full recovery.
Various experiential programs, including a special charity performance by singer Song Ha-ye, cape customization, and mini-games, were also offered, ensuring a fun time for the children and their families.
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