Shinhan Bank Selected as 'Most Respected Company in Korea' for 18 Consecutive Years

Differentiated ESG Management and Customer-Centered Value Enhancement Earn High Trust

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Shinhan Bank announced on the 26th that it was selected as the No. 1 bank in the banking industry for 18 consecutive years and as an All Star (top 30 companies overall) in the "2021 Most Admired Companies in Korea" survey conducted by the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC).

The "Most Admired Companies in Korea" survey, now in its 18th year, is the most prestigious certification system that comprehensively evaluates shareholder value, employee value, customer value, social value, and image value to select outstanding companies respected by stakeholders.

Shinhan Bank was recognized for ▲ practicing core banking business based on customer-centricity ▲ differentiated sustainable management aligned with Shinhan Financial Group's ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management promotion strategy of eco-friendliness, coexistence, and trust ▲ social contribution activities such as job creation, financial education, and support for culture and arts that embody the essence of the financial industry ▲ efforts in social responsibility management in various fields including consumer protection, financial services for the underprivileged, and mutual growth.

A Shinhan Bank official stated, "Along with customer-centric value management that prioritizes customers, we will continue to promote warm finance where the bank and society grow together by communicating with stakeholders through differentiated ESG management."