[Seoul=News Desk] Hana Bank has newly launched sales of the 'Hana Gold Trust (Management)' product starting on the 1st of this month, significantly expanding the range of eligible gold products for subscription and the maturity yield. Through this reorganization, starting with products maturing in June 2026, customers will enjoy the benefits of asset growth utilizing a wider variety of gold products.

■ 18K & 14K Jewelry Subscription and Maturity Yield Increased to 1.7% The most significant feature of this service reorganization is the expanded range of gold products available for subscription. Previously, only 24K pure gold was eligible, but 18K and 14K jewelry have been added with this update. In addition, the entry barrier has been lowered to allow the subscription of various gold products weighing 30g or more, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and golden keys.

The yield, which is of high interest to financial consumers, has also been increased. The yield provided after a one-year maturity has been adjusted upward from the previous 1.5% per annum to 1.7% per annum (pre-tax and after deducting fees). To enhance user convenience, Hana Bank plans to expand the number of branches handling 'Hana Gold Trust (Management)' from the existing 166 to 180 starting in August.

■ Partnership with Korea Gold Exchange Digital Asset... Returned as '99.99% Purity' Gold Bar Hana Bank has formed a strategic partnership with Korea Gold Exchange Digital Asset to collaborate throughout the entire gold management process. When a customer visits a branch with their ID and physical gold, experts from Korea Gold Exchange Digital Asset will precisely appraise the purity and weight of the received gold product to confirm it as standardized eligible raw gold.

Once the customer agrees with the appraisal results, the trust subscription is finalized. After the one-year management period ends, the customer will receive a newly manufactured gold bar with a purity of 99.99% produced by the Korea Gold Exchange, along with the cash interest generated during the management period.

As such, this service goes beyond the simple concept of storing gold, establishing itself as a 'gold-tech' strategy that utilizes unused or abandoned jewelry to increase asset value.

A Hana Bank official stated, "Through this service reorganization, which prioritizes our customers' needs, we are now able to offer a higher maturity yield by utilizing various gold jewelry products such as 24K, 18K, and 14K." They added, "We will continue to expand this wise 'gold-tech' service, allowing customers to protect their assets without worrying about loss, while enjoying interest income and the benefit of converting to top-tier gold bars."