ING appoints Helen (Hae Youne) Jung as country manager for South Korea

Seoul, South Korea, 8 July 2025 – ING today announced the appointment of Helen (Hae Youne) Jung as country manager for South Korea.

Helen brings over 27 years of experience in delivering wholesale banking solutions to Korean corporations and financial institutions. She joins ING from BNP Paribas Korea, where she served as head of Corporate Coverage Group, and led the expansion of the bank’s global corporate business. In her previous roles with HSBC and Mizuho Corporate Bank, she played a key role in growing their global banking business. Earlier in her career, Helen was an investment banker at JP Morgan Securities, where she was involved in delivering significant M&A, equity and debt capital market transactions across the automotive, shipbuilding, energy, and metal sectors.

With her extensive local knowledge and strong client relationships, Helen is well-positioned to lead ING’s wholesale banking strategy in South Korea - delivering sector-driven insights, deepening strategic partnerships and advancing financing solutions that reflect the full breadth of ING’s global capabilities.

Helen will be based in Seoul and report to Uday Sareen, chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking for Asia Pacific (APAC).

Uday Sareen, chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking for ING APAC, said: "South Korea has long been a key part of our Asia Pacific presence, with over 30 years of commitment to supporting clients and contributing to the country’s financial development. Helen’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter – her leadership, grounded in deep local understanding and global perspective, will be instrumental in strengthening our franchise and delivering long-term value in this dynamic market.”

Helen added: "It’s a privilege to lead ING’s business in South Korea — a market I know well and one that plays a vital role in the global economy. I’m honored to take on this role and build on ING’s strong legacy in Korea. I look forward to working with the team to deepen client relationships, drive sustainable growth, and contribute to our continued success in the region.”

ING in South Korea

ING has held a full banking license in South Korea since 1991 and established its Seoul Securities Branch in 2016, offering comprehensive debt capital markets and asset distribution capabilities. Over the past three decades, ING has built a successful Financial Markets franchise in the country and is a trusted partner to a growing base of Korean and international clients.

ING South Korea has also been recognised with multiple industry awards, including:

• International Trade Finance Bank of the Year (Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2023, 2024 and 2025)
• Transport Deal of the Year (The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2025)
• Best Bond – Quasi Sovereign (The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2025)
• Korea’s Best Bank for ESG (Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024)
• Digital Infrastructure Deal of the Year (The Asset Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2024)
• Best Social Bond (The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2024)
• Covered Sustainability Bond of the Year (Environmental Finance Awards 2023)

These accolades underscore ING’s leadership in delivering impactful and innovative financing solutions that support clients' transition toward a more sustainable future.