According to the financial sector on June 16, Kang met with Langley and Colin Crooks, the British Ambassador to South Korea, on June 15 at NH Nonghyup Bank's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, to explore global financial cooperation.
They shared insights on trends in the UK financial market and discussed ways to enhance collaboration between South Korean and UK financial institutions. Key topics included joint investment cooperation between the London Financial District and South Korea, the development of the digital financial industry, and the introduction of agentic artificial intelligence (AI).
They also exchanged views on the performance and revitalization strategies of NH Nonghyup Bank's London branch, which opened in July 2025 and is the bank's first overseas branch in Europe.
NH Nonghyup Bank and the London Financial District agreed to strengthen their financial network in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region based on the London branch. They plan to actively seek investment opportunities linked to the UK's infrastructure and alternative investment markets.
Kang stated, "Collaboration with London, a global financial hub, is crucial for enhancing NH Nonghyup Bank's competitiveness in global business. We will expand our efforts in the European market centered around the London branch and continuously strengthen our global investment and financial network."
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