Hanmi Financial Corporation to Release 2008 Second-Quarter Results on July 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC) will release financial results for the second-quarter ended June 30, 2008, at approximately 1:05 p.m. PDT (4:05 p.m. EDT) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

The Company will also hold a teleconference beginning at 1:45 p.m. PDT (4:45 p.m. EDT) on July 29 to review the Company's operating results. To participate in the teleconference, approximately 10 minutes before the start time dial toll-free 800-291-9234 (or 617-614-3923 for international callers) and provide the teleconference passcode "Hanmi."

You may also listen to the teleconference live via the Internet at www.hanmifinancial.com or at www.earnings.com. For those unable to attend, these web sites will host an archive of the call.

About Hanmi Financial Corporation

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Hanmi Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanmi Financial Corporation, provides services to the multi-ethnic communities of California, with 25 full-service offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. Hanmi Bank specializes in commercial, SBA, trade finance and consumer lending, and is a recognized community leader. Hanmi Bank's mission is to provide varied quality products and premier services to its customers and to maximize shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.hanmifinancial.com.

Source: Hanmi Financial Corporation

Released July 17, 2008