Why KB Financial should buy KEB, not Woori

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Why KB Financial should buy KEB, not Woori

Seoul has set its heart on creating a megabank, with officials eager to secure a tie-up between KB Financial and Woori. Yet pride aside, a far better option for KB’s shareholders and employees would be the purchase of Korea Exchange Bank.

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