Established in 2001, Shinhan Financial Group is a diversified financial services provider headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates through numerous subsidiaries, with its flagship being Shinhan Bank, which has roots dating back to 1897. The group's mission is to practice "Compassionate Finance, Your Companion for the Future," aiming to benefit the world through finance. Its core business lines include commercial banking, credit card services, securities and investment banking, life insurance, asset management, and leasing, making it one of the largest and most influential financial institutions in South Korea with a growing international presence.