Kookmin postpones Samurai, leaving Korean banks in a fix

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Kookmin postpones Samurai, leaving Korean banks in a fix

Kookmin Bank, South Korea’s biggest commercial lender, cancelled its debut Samurai bond this week. The move throws into doubt plans by other Korean issuers to tap the yen market for vital funding.

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