Competition over global payment infrastructure centered on stablecoins is spreading across the financial industry. Hana Financial Group is moving to cooperate on blockchain-based remittances with Dunamu and POSCO International, while Visa is expanding its stablecoin pilot and adding five more blockchains. U.S. banks are calling for stronger in-house blockchain strategies, and Shinhan Card is expanding a Solana-linked proof-of-concept. Markets also remain strong, with the KOSPI holding above 6,600 and repeatedly hitting record highs.

Hana Bank said it will expand a public-private cooperation model to support suppliers in the construction equipment industry. It signed a business agreement with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund to help small partner firms with technology development and export expansion. The three parties will form a 5 billion won fund to provide up to 85 billion won in financial support, including preferential guarantee ratios, reduced guarantee fees, and lower loan rates.