Hana Financial, POSCO International, and Dunamu Launch in

In a big move for digital finance, three major Korean companies have joined forces. Hana Financial Group, POSCO International, and Dunamu signed a deal to build . This partnership promises faster and cheaper money transfers across borders.

What is the New Partnership All About?

The agreement was signed at Hana Financial’s headquarters in Seoul. Top leaders from each company attended: Lee Eun-hyung, vice chairman of Hana Financial; Lee Kye-in, CEO of POSCO International; and Oh Kyoung-suk, CEO of Dunamu.

Together, they plan to mix their strengths:

• Hana Financial’s wide network for foreign exchange.
• POSCO International’s global trade and supply chains.
• Dunamu’s top blockchain tech.

The goal? Test real-time cross-border transfers using blockchain. This could cut down wait times and fees for businesses sending money overseas.

Roles of Each Company in the

Hana Financial Group

Hana leads with its global reach. They want to create remittance services that save time and money, especially for corporate clients. Blockchain will replace slow old systems.

POSCO International

POSCO will test the system in real life. Their worldwide trade operations need quick payments. This makes POSCO a perfect proving ground for the tech.

Dunamu

Dunamu runs Upbit, Korea’s biggest crypto exchange. They bring their GIWA Chain blockchain. It handles lots of transactions fast and keeps data private. GIWA Chain is key to making payments secure and efficient.

Building on Past Success

This is not their first try. In February, Hana Financial and Dunamu finished a proof-of-concept project. They used GIWA Chain instead of the old SWIFT network at Hana Bank branches. SWIFT is the standard for bank messages worldwide, but it’s slow and costly. Blockchain fixed that in the test.

Now, adding POSCO makes it stronger. They aim to build full remittance systems, better cash management, and new digital finance ideas.

“This partnership marks a meaningful step toward integrating digital assets with financial and industrial sectors. We aim to commercialize the service and deliver tangible value to the market,” said Lee Eun-hyung, vice chairman of Hana Financial Group.

“The agreement lays the groundwork for a long-term partnership in digital finance and digital assets,” said POSCO International CEO Lee Kye-in.

Dunamu’s CEO Oh Kyoung-suk hopes their tech will create a more efficient and transparent on-chain financial world.

Why Blockchain Matters for

Cross-border payments are a huge pain point. Traditional methods like SWIFT take days and charge high fees. Blockchain changes this:

• Speed: Transfers in minutes, not days.
• Cost: Lower fees by cutting middlemen.
• Transparency: Every step tracked on the chain.
• Security: Hard to hack with strong encryption.

In Korea, where crypto is hot, this fits perfectly. Dunamu’s Upbit experience shows they know high-volume blockchain. For POSCO’s global trades, instant payments could boost supply chains.

Bigger Picture: Korea Leads in Blockchain Finance

Korea is ahead in crypto and blockchain. With giants like Hana (a top bank group) and POSCO (steel and trade leader) jumping in, expect more innovation. This could spread to other countries, challenging giants like Ripple or Stellar in remittances.

Businesses worldwide struggle with $1.5 trillion in annual cross-border flows. Cheaper, faster options could save billions. Watch for pilots soon from this trio.

What’s Next for This Alliance?

They plan to commercialize soon. Real-world tests with POSCO will show if it works at scale. Success here could open doors to more partners and new services like tokenized assets or DeFi for corporates.

Stay tuned. The in is heating up, led by Hana Financial, POSCO International, and Dunamu.

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