EXHIBIT 23.2


              CONSENT OF KIM & LEE, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) of Hanmi Financial Corporation, pertaining to the Hanmi
Financial Corporation Year 2000 Stock Option Plan, of our report dated
February 25, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Hanmi Financial Corporation incorporated by reference in its Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (333-32770), and the related financial statement
schedule included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                                                  Kim & Lee LLP

Los Angeles, California
August __, 2000