ING Korea wins major global banking awards, demonstrating expertise in sustainable finance and trade finance

Seoul, South Korea, 20 July 2026 – ING Korea has received two major accolades at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 and the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2026.

These awards recognise ING Korea’s strong global competitiveness in both sustainable finance and trade finance. Marking its 35th anniversary in Korea, ING Korea continues to strengthen its position as a trusted financial partner for Korean corporates and financial institutions, supporting their increasingly complex financing needs, sustainable growth ambitions, and cross-border expansion.

Recognition in sustainable finance

At the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, held on 17 July, global financial publication Euromoney named ING Korea Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in South Korea. The award recognises ING Korea’s financial solutions supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, as well as its ability to help clients advance their transition plans in a structured and credible manner.

Sustainable finance is a core pillar of ING’s strategy. The bank supports the transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive and socially responsible economy through a broad range of financial solutions, including green bonds, green loans and sustainability-linked loans (SLLs). Building on this momentum, ING mobilised €34 billion (approximately KRW 59.8 trillion) in sustainable finance volume in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 11% increase year-on-year.

Recognition in trade finance

ING Korea was also recognised for its trade finance capabilities. At the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2026, held on 2 July, ING Korea was named South Korea International Trade Finance Bank of the Year for the fourth consecutive year.

The Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards are among the most prestigious in the wholesale banking sector across the Asia-Pacific region. They recognise financial institutions that deliver meaningful impact for clients and the broader financial industry, based on a comprehensive assessment of innovation, effectiveness, impact and market dynamism.

Strength in client solutions and global network

ING Korea was recognised for providing tailored solutions supported by its deep product expertise, strong local market knowledge and long-standing relationships with major Korean corporates. In particular, the award highlighted ING Korea’s ability to respond flexibly to increasingly complex financing needs through a wide range of solutions, including trade loans, receivables finance, corporate guarantee facilities, letter of credit refinancing, bankers’ acceptances, and unsecured guarantees for non-bank financial institutions.

ING Korea was also recognised for its cross-border financing capabilities, leveraging ING’s global network across 35 markets to support Korean corporates in their international expansion, particularly into Europe.

“ING Korea’s international recognition in both sustainable finance and trade finance reflects the trust and corporate finance expertise we have built through close collaboration with our clients in Korea over the past 35 years,” said Helen Jung, country manager of ING Korea.

“Drawing on ING’s global network and sector expertise, we will continue to support Korean corporates and financial institutions as they expand their businesses in an increasingly complex market environment and pursue sustainable growth.”

ING’s recognition in Korea forms part of a broader regional achievement, underscoring the strength of its Asia-Pacific franchise. ING Taiwan was named Taiwan International Trade Finance Bank of the Year for the third consecutive year, while ING Philippines was awarded Philippines International Green Financing Bank of the Year—both by Asian Banking & Finance.