0001128361-23-000004 Sample Contracts

Certain identified information has been redacted from this exhibit because it is both (i) not material and (ii) information that is private or confidential. The redacted information is identified by the mark “[***]”. SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

Separation and Release Agreement • January 6th, 2023 • Hope Bancorp Inc • National commercial banks • California

• Contract Type
  Separation and Release Agreement
• Filed
  January 6th, 2023
• Company
  Hope Bancorp Inc
• Industry
  National commercial banks
• Jurisdiction
  California

This Separation and Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Gunho Ko (also known as Alex Ko) (“Employee”) and Hope Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Bank of Hope (collectively referred to as “Employer”). Employee and Employer shall be referred to herein together as the “Parties,” or individually as a “Party.”

Certain identified information has been redacted from this exhibit because it is both (i) not material and (ii) information that is private or confidential. The redacted information is identified by the mark “[***]”. CONSULTING AGREEMENT

Settlement and Release Agreement • January 6th, 2023 • Hope Bancorp Inc • National commercial banks • California

• Contract Type
  Settlement and Release Agreement
• Filed
  January 6th, 2023
• Company
  Hope Bancorp Inc
• Industry
  National commercial banks
• Jurisdiction
  California

This Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Gunho Ko (also known as Alex Ko) (“Consultant”) and Hope Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Hope (collectively the “Company”). Consultant and the Company shall be referred to herein together as the “Parties,” or individually as a “Party.”