Korean financial watchdog wobbles over Woori sale

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Korean financial watchdog wobbles over Woori sale

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Korea’s financial watchdog has said it will no longer seek more leeway for a buyer to purchase government-owned Woori, only hours after saying the opposite. The pull back marks a victory for politicians across parties who have dogged the regulator over its handling of the sale.

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