The new Hana Financial headquarters in Cheongna features a dedicated floor area of approximately 1,100 pyeong, three times larger than its previous location in Myeongdong. The workspace is designed with an open layout, eliminating physical barriers between departments. Workstations and communication areas flow seamlessly without walls, emphasizing connectivity through circular and curved design elements.
On September 30, the Cheongna headquarters was revealed as a space aimed at not only consolidating the company's scattered subsidiaries in Seoul but also transforming the way employees work with a focus on 'connection.' The expansive work floors are designed to encourage natural interaction among staff.
The seventh-floor smart work center allows Hana Financial employees, even those not based at the Cheongna headquarters, to use it as a remote office by bringing their laptops. This area features more sofas and open seating than typical work floors, creating a more relaxed atmosphere.
The changes in space align with a digital work environment. Hana Financial has established the first 5G-based wireless work environment in the financial sector at the Cheongna headquarters. Employees can utilize cloud PCs, messaging apps, and softphones, allowing them to work without being tied to specific desks or wired environments. Workstations and meeting rooms can also be reserved through an app or website.
Notable features of the building's design and employee amenities include a walkway connecting the 14th and 15th floors, equipped with angled 'metal fins' to reduce afternoon sunlight entering deep into the offices. From the 15th floor, views of the Yellow Sea extend to the horizon. The cafeteria, located on the 8th and 9th floors, accommodates approximately 800 seats across four corners.
The boundaries Hana Financial aims to break down in Cheongna extend beyond physical space. On September 14, employees from Hana Financial Group and some from Hana Bank and Hana Financial TI began working at the new headquarters, with other subsidiaries moving in sequentially. By the end of the year, around 2,200 employees from 10 subsidiaries will join, bringing the total workforce in Cheongna to about 4,000, with the goal of enhancing collaboration among previously dispersed teams.
The integrated data center near the new headquarters represents another pillar of the Cheongna consolidation. The integrated security control center employs 35 security specialists who collect over 1 billion security data points daily from 22 subsidiaries, including overseas branches. They filter about 50 million of these data points for precise analysis, identifying and blocking approximately 400 hacking attempts each day.
Hana Financial's IT workforce has also consolidated in Cheongna. About 1,800 IT professionals are implementing a 'One IT' strategy, sharing technology and ideas across subsidiaries in banking, securities, and credit cards. A Hana Financial representative explained, 'Ideas from the securities division can be provided to the bank, and good ideas from the bank can be connected to the card division.'
The move to Cheongna by Hana Financial is more than just a relocation; it is a reimagining of how to work together. With expansive workspaces and a wireless environment, the company aims to reduce constraints and bring subsidiaries and IT personnel together. As approximately 4,000 employees are set to work in Cheongna by year-end, it remains to be seen whether this consolidation will lead to actual collaboration and a shift in organizational culture.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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