Hana Bank marked the start of the new year by visiting military units across the country, including a frontline army division near the inter-Korean border, to deliver support for service members, the bank said Thursday. Hana Bank officials, led by CEO Lee Ho-seoung, visited Dorasan Observatory at the Army’s 1st Infantry Division in Paju, just south of the Demilitarized Zone, on New Year’s Day. The visit was part of a nationwide initiative by the bank to encourage troops serving in key security areas. The event coincided with Hana Bank taking on the role of operator for Korea’s government-backed "Nara Sarang Card" program for enlisted soldiers. It said the visits were intended to demonstrate appreciation for military personnel and highlight its commitment to supporting their welfare. About 100 employees from Hana Bank’s headquarters joined the visit, along with military officials from the 1st Division. Participants watched the year’s first sunrise together and later shared a traditional New Year’s breakfast of rice cake soup at the base dining hall. The bank also delivered a