EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Kevin S. Kim, certify that:
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| 1. | I have reviewed this periodic report on Form 10-K/A of Hope Bancorp, Inc. |
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| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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| Dated: May 4, 2018 | /s/ Kevin S. Kim |
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Kevin S. Kim
President and Chief Executive Officer
