Shinhan Bank will work with Yonsei University Technology Holdings Co to discover and support startups based on university technology. The bank said it signed a strategic partnership agreement on Oct. 6 at Yonsei University’s main building in Seoul. The two sides will cooperate on jointly identifying promising entrepreneurs and startups, investment and incubation, participation in the TIPS programme and related linkages, and providing infrastructure and networks for technology commercialisation.

NH NongHyup Financial Group is pushing to establish a provisional “Southwestern NH Finance Hub” in the fourth quarter to support strategic industries in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City. The group plans to expand comprehensive financial support for key regional sectors such as AI, semiconductors and renewable energy. It selected the southwestern region as a third support base under the government’s balanced growth policy, and will use its local offices and staff to provide tailored services.