Woori Financial : Response to Inquiry Relating to Press Reports (Denial) - Form 6-K
November 20, 2023 at 09:06 am EST
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Form 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2023
Commission File Number: 001-31811
Woori Financial Group Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04632, Korea
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form40-F ☐
Response to Inquiry Relating to Press Reports (Denial)
On November 20, 2023, Woori Financial Group Inc. ("Woori Financial Group") disclosed its final response to an official request made by the Korea Exchange on October 26, 2023 to address press reports regarding potential plans by Woori Financial Group to acquire Sangsangin Savings Bank.
Woori Financial Group had reviewed acquiring a stake in Sangsangin Savings Bank as part of the group's plan to strengthen its competitiveness in the savings banking sector, but has decided not to pursue the acquisition.
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Related Disclosure
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Form 6-K on October 27, 2023, Response to Inquiry Relating to Press Report
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Woori Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company. The Companyâs main subsidiary companies include Woori Bank, WOORI FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Finance Research Institute, woori credit Information co., Ltd., Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company, Ltd and WOORI FUND SERVICE LIMITED., among others. Woori Bank provides deposits, loans, funds, foreign exchange transactions, payment guarantees, securities investment, trust investment, and credit card services. WOORI FIS Co., Ltd. provides computer system installation and development, software development, telecommunication equipment supply and maintenance services. Woori Finance Research Institute conducts research activities on management strategies and the financial industry. woori credit Information co., Ltd. is engaged in credit investigation and collection of bonds. WOORI FUND SERVICE LIMITED. is engaged in private equity investment.