Finance

Woori Financial starts bank CEO succession process, expands committee role

Woori Financial Group has begun management succession procedures to appoint the next head of Woori Bank. Woori Financial Group said it launched the process after holding a meeting of its subsidiary CEO candidate recommendation committee. The company plans to expand the role of the bank executive candidate recommendation committee, add a new review of management performance, and involve external specialist organisations to verify performance from a market perspective. It will also set detailed standards and procedures in advance.

Finance

Woori Financial to hold Dahamhkke Festa event

Woori Financial Group will run its largest annual customer event, the 2026 Woori Financial Dahamhkke Festa, bringing together offerings ranging from savings products to ETFs, insurance and card benefits. The event will run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 on the WooriWON Banking app. Eight affiliates will showcase 16 key products and services. About 500,000 people signed up for pre-notifications, more than double last year.