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 WOORI BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016

 TURNING POSSIBILITY 
INTO REALITY

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

In 2016, Woori Bank turned 

possibilities into reality  

The launch of our advanced mobile banking platform impressed 

customers  and  generated  a  positive  response  in  the  market. 

We  then  took  the  first  steps  into  untapped  global  markets 

ahead of our competitors. These moves resulted in outstanding 

financial  performance  and  improved  fundamentals,  bringing 

about our long-cherished wish for privatization.

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Successful 
privatization 
gave us the wings 
to embrace 
a brighter future.

2016 was a historical year for everyone at Woori Bank because our persistent endeavors 

towards privatization finally paid off after 16 years of hard work. In 2017, 

we are all set to take the world by surprise once again with another round of innovation. 

We will continue striving to maximize value for our customers, shareholders and investors 

and raise corporate value by developing innovative products aimed at global markets.

Privatization

A Better Tomorrow, A Stronger Bank

GROWTH

Customer-base expansion 

PROFITABILITY

Profit-oriented business activities

SOUNDNESS

Exhaustive backdoor-locking 
(adequate level of asset growth, 
increased quality loans, reduced bad 
assets, lower delinquency rate)

Woori Bank 
Video Clip 
(In other languages) 
English/Chinese/Russian/
Bahasa Indonesia/Vietnamese

New growth engines 
(business portfolios/wealth 
EXPANSION OF 
management/platforms/global/ 
FINANCIAL REACH
IB-industrial convergence)

New growth engines

NEW 
PARADIGM 

Innovation in 
marketing and 
corporate culture

Woori Bank 
Video Clip
(In Korean)

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Privatization

Ready to create new value in 2017

Our  concerted  efforts  have  successfully  generated  the  industry’s  best  performance  results  in  terms  of  profit-
ability, soundness and growth, ultimately leading to our successful privatization. Just as we started out 2017 on 
a stronger note than ever before, we are now preparing for a new era for the bank.

Privatization Initiative: Strengthening our  
Fundamentals

Improving profitability and growth

We have devoted our energy to enhancing our financial fundamen-
tals over the past several years. As a result, we recorded a jump in 
earnings every quarter. In the third quarter of 2016, we posted KRW 
1,105.9 billion in net income for the year to date, ensuring the high 
levels of profitability required for privatization. Furthermore, the sub-
stantial improvements in our loan asset portfolios, as well as asset 
size, significantly enhanced our profitability and growth.

Asset quality improvement

In anticipation of the changing financial environment, we moved 
quickly in the field of risk management to stay ahead of the com-
petition, which significantly enhanced our asset quality. This back-
door-locking  initiative  and  thorough  risk  management  helped  us 
reduce bad debts by KRW 1.2 trillion, paving the way for successful 
privatization.

Delinquency Ratio 
BANK
(BANK+CARD )

0.82%
(0.84%)

0.46%
(0.48%)

Net Income
(Unit:KRW billion)

2016

2015

1,261

1,106

1,059

840

750

517

443

291

As of the end of 2015

As of the end of 2016

1Q

2Q 
(Cum.)

3Q 
(Cum.)

4Q 
(Cum.)

004

Expected changes and benefits of privatization

Reorganization

Majority Shareholder Ownership

The successful privatization made Woori Bank the first financial insti-
tution in Korea to have several major shareholders, setting the tone 
for new corporate governance in Korea’s financial sector. The Korea 
Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), which had held 51.06 per-
cent of all shares in Woori Bank, sold off 29.69 percent of its shares 
in the bank to seven different investors: IMM PE (6.0%), Tongyang 
Life Insurance (4.0%), Hanwha Life Insurance (4.0%), Korea Invest-
ment Securities (4.0%), Kiwoom Securities (4.0%), Eugene Asset 
Management (4.0%) and Mirae Asset Global Investments (3.69%).

The seven major shareholders will keep each other in check and con-
tribute their financial expertise in different financial business areas to 
generate greater synergies and help the firm achieve greater competi-
tiveness as a commercial bank through shareholder-friendly policies.

Termination of MOU between KDIC and Woori Bank

On  December  16,  2016,  the  Public  Funds  Oversight  Committee 
(PFOC) resolved to end the MOU(Memorandum of Understanding) 
between Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation and Woori Bank for 
business normalization, setting the bank free of governmental control 
to gain control over its business planning over the long term with 
higher levels of management efficiency and autonomy. Now, the bank 
can make market-oriented management decisions and bold invest-
ments in its future growth. Reduced inefficiency within the organiza-
tion will also allow us to heighten competitiveness without intervention 
from the bank’s largest shareholders. Now that its stock is no longer 
undervalued, the bank is poised to enhance corporate value.

Following its successful privatization, Woori Bank reshuffled its entire 
organization in February 2017 to lay the foundation for preemptive 
readiness in response to changing market environments and to po-
sition itself to grow into a stronger bank.

Greater autonomy for 
responsible management at 
each business division level 

Reshuffling the 
organization and 
executive positions

Strengthening the 
Wealth Management 
organization’s capabilities

Increased operations in 
non-interest income

Constant expansion of 
core businesses of 
global and smart finance

Expanding WM and trusts 
business organizations

Concentrating on F/X,
 trading (capital markets) 
operations

Strategically reinforcing 
global and smart financing

Enhancing efficiency in 
back-office organizational 
operations

Cost-saving, personnel 
management and efficient 
back-office operations

Shareholder Composition

37.0%

Minority Shareholders

4.4%

Employee Stock Ownership Association

7.5%

National Pension Service

(As of Jan. 31. 2017)

21.4%

Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC)

29.7%

Major Shareholder Group

005

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Woori Bank 
continues improving  
corporate value through 
innovative marketing 
strategies and evolving 
fundamentals.

In 2016, Woori Bank achieved higher-than-expected net income as a result of its proven 

profit-guaranteed marketing strategies. Ensuring the back door stayed locked dramatically  

improved our NPL, delinquency and coverage ratios. Supported by the successful 

privatization of Woori Bank, we are now well on our way to becoming a leading financial 

institution through the constant expansion of our financial reach. 

Stock Price Trends 

Financial Highlights

Stock Price Trends 

+44.6 %

Industry-leading 
Stock Price Growth 
in 2016 

(Unit:KRW)

16,000

14,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

JAN-2016

APR-2016

JUL-2016

OCT-2016

JAN-2017

APR-2017

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Financial Highlights

Financial Highlights

NET 
INCOME

(Unit:KRW billion)

ASSETS

Loans in KRW 

Total Assets

1,261

1,059

+19.1%

2016

2015

2014

(Unit:KRW trillion)

343.4

317.9

191.3

185.2

167.3

291.9

2015

2016

•  Consolidated Basis(K-IFRS), Total Assets include Trust Account

INTEREST 
INCOME

4,762

+5.4%

(Unit:KRW billion)

LIABILITIES

5,019

Deposits

Total Liabilities

(Unit:KRW trillion)

2016

2015

2014

221

290.1

209.1

272.5

188.5

252.1

2015

2016

•    Consolidated Basis(K-IFRS)

NON-INTEREST
INCOME

706

+22.8%

(Unit:KRW billion)

CREDIT COST RATIO

(Unit:%)

867

0.54

0.36

2015

0.28

2016

2015

2016

2014

•  Consolidated Basis (K-IFRS)

•   Adjusted Credit Ratio (Incl. net gains from the disposal of loans and others)

Net Income(Continuing Operations) attributable to owners

008

           
ASSET QUALITY

(Unit:%)

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

(Unit:%)

NPL Ratio 

Delinquency Ratio

NPL Coverage Ratio

BIS Ratio 

Tier1 Ratio

CET1 Ratio

15.29

12.68

10.5

13.66

10.43

+23.97%

8.47

14.25

10.69

8.96

2.1

1.47

0.88

0.82

121.5

0.98

0.46

165

2014

2015

2016

•  Consolidated Basis (K-IFRS)

97.2

PROFITABILITY (ROA & ROE)

(Unit:%)

Return on Equity (ROE)

Return on Asset(ROA)

3.55

0.21

2014

2015

2016

20141)

•  Separate Basis(K-IFRS)

•  Consolidated Basis(K-IFRS)

5.69

0.37

2015

Note 1)  Excluding one-off factors related to the sale and the spin-off subsidiaries.  

(Including one-off factors ROA 0.41 ROE 7.06 in 2014)

6.36

0.41

2016

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Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Banking becomes 
more enjoyable and 
more convenient 
with the WiBee Platform!
Creating a new paradigm 
for daily finance.

Our blue bee mascot, WiBee, invites you to indulge in a joyful financial experience as you 

handle your daily finances. The WiBee Platform has removed barriers between lifestyle 

services and financial services, as it takes full advantage of Woori Bank’s FinTech infrastructure 

to offer innovative financial services relating to marketing across different industries.

The WiBee Platform handily brings together mobile financial services, a mobile community 

service, mileage points and open markets to meet customer needs and stay one step 

ahead, while strengthening its services each and every day. 

WiBee Platform

WIBEE BANK

Korea’s first mobile-only banking 
service offering extensive financial 
services, from deposits and loans to 
foreign exchange and insurance

WIBEE MEMBERS

A mileage point scheme 
based on 'Honey Money' 
can be used just like cash 
within the app.

WIBEE TALK

Strategically converging financial tips 
and messenger services, WiBee talk 
offers useful life & culture functionality, 
including access to magazines 
as well as foreign exchange and partial 
payment services for consumers

WIBEE MARKET

A mobile-based open mar-
ket-type shopping mall that 
offers 1% cash back on 
all purchases via
 ‘Honey Money’

Scan me!

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

WiBee Platform

The First Comprehensive Financial Platform  
in the Korean Financial Sector

Woori Bank’s WiBee Platform is a total financial service platform that was created to provide optimal products and 
services that cater to the needs of customers as a proactive response to today’s ever-more-complicated digital fi-
nancial market environment. Launched in 2015, the WiBee service is quickly evolving into a smarter service. 

The Evolution of WiBee Bank

Establishment of WiBee Market

Launched in 2015, WiBee Bank successfully took the lead in the 
mid-range interest rate loan market when it became the first Korean 
bank to introduce ‘WiBee Mobile Loan’ in alliance with the Seoul 
Guarantee Insurance Company. Since then, we have also marketed 
loan products that utilize FinTech and big data to serve the lending 
needs  of  SOHO  business  owners.  Drawing  on  the  fast-growing 
financial technology business, WiBee Bank is able to deliver innova-
tive product development and customer-oriented financial services.

WiBee Market is a mobile-based open market shopping mall run by 
Woori Card Company that supports Woori Bank’s SME corporate 
clients to create a mutually-beneficial partnership. At the same time, 
it connects consumers with a generous mileage point policy that 
offers up to four percent cash back on purchases via WiBee Honey 
Money. WiBee Market is an innovative service that puts the custom-
er before everything else and brings together financial services with 
an online market platform

Launch of WiBee Talk

WiBee Talk is the first mobile-based messenger service from a Ko-
rean financial institution. The service provides convenient messaging 
functions including ‘Instant Erase’ and ‘Message Retrieval’ as well as 
a ‘TalkTalk Money Wiring Service’ that transfers remittances within five 
seconds. Additionally, it provides 20 types of lifestyle-related informa-
tion sources, such as TalkTalk Magazine, WiBee Gourmet Restaurant, 
WiBee Fortune-telling service, and useful tips on applying for applying 
for housing subscription savings plans. In 2016, the service was ex-
panded to the PC platform, thereby increasing accessibility and con-
venience for users.

Launch of WiBee Members

WiBee Members is a customer-oriented open membership service 
that uses ‘WiBee Honey Money’. This easy-to-subscribe to service 
considerably enhances customer access, while preferential benefits 
and a practical mileage point service allows for differentiated finan-
cial services tailored to each individual’s lifestyle.

New Services in 2016

WiBee  Cam  This  sticker  photo  camera  app  is  exclusive  to 
WiBee Talk, giving users the chance to easily produce animated 
GIF files, short videos and sticker photos for fun.

WiBee  Talk  Translator  The  WiBee  Talk  app  also  features  a 
translation function in 10 languages, including English, Chinese, 
Japanese,  Vietnamese  and  Russian,  facilitating  cross-border 
communication with people from around the world.

WiBee Go Dutch Service While competing money transfer apps 
are only accessible to individual app users, WiBee Talk allows 
non-app users to make remittances using their mobile phone 
numbers. 

WiBee Club This is a community for WiBee Talk users, who can 
utilize not only WiBee Talk’s powerful communication functions 
but also its commercial functions, which are linked to the WiBee 
Market service, offering a wide range of financial services.

012

 
WiBee Statistics in 2016 (As of the end of 2016)  

WiBee Bank Sales Records

Loan products

Deposit Products

KRW 295 billion

KRW 462 billion

Number of Customers

WiBee Talk subscribers

WiBee Members subscribers

3.02 million

3.04 million

Global Service

Across 8 markets

Cambodia / Australia / Vietnam / Bangladesh
India / Hong Kong / Japan / Brazil

013

Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Woori Bank is 
well on its way to 
becoming a 
leading global bank.

As it moves beyond the Korean market, Woori Bank is making unprecedented strides into 

other markets around the world with confidence.

With 250 customer contact points worldwide—the largest overseas network in the Korean 

banking sector—Woori Bank is active in its efforts to enter global markets on its way to 

emerging as a leading global bank.

Going forward, we will reinforce customer-oriented service, expand our non-face-to-face 

sales network, and continue effective risk management to compete at the same level as 

the world’s biggest banks. 

Global Resonance

New Markets in 2016

PHILIPPINES
Acquisition of a 
Thrift bank 
in the Philippines
(Oct. 2016)

VIETNAM

Establishment of  
a subsidiary in  
Vietnam 
(Nov. 2016)

IRAN
First Korean bank 
to enter Iran 
(May 2016)

INDIA
Preliminary approval for 
branches in Gurgaon and 
Mumbai, India (Oct. 2016)

 
Woori Bank is shaping the future of Korea’s financial industry as a leading global bank that grows alongside 
customers  in  the  global  market  through  its  continued  innovation  drive.  In  step  with  the  rapidly  changing 
market  environment,  Woori  Bank  is  lowering  boundaries  within  the  financial  sector  to  offer  unprecedented 
and  innovative  financial  services  to  our  clients  through  cross-selling  and  bundled  marketing.  While 
anticipating customer needs ahead of time, we stay one step ahead in our constant efforts to turn possibility 
into reality. With the wings provided by our privatization, Woori Bank is now set to take the next step on its 
successful journey.

Global Resonance

Emerging as a Leading Global Bank

In  2016,  Woori  Bank  successfully  laid  the  foundation  for  its  global  expansion  with  an  industry-leading  global 
network and operating profit growth rate as well as the nation’s fastest growing FinTech (WiBee) platform. With 
our  hardware  ready  for  international  expansion,  we  are  now  focusing  on  increasing  our  content  with  higher 
product competitiveness on the global front. While introducing competitive products from our headquarters to 
overseas customers, we are seeking cross-industry strategic alliances to further enhance product competitive-
ness at our overseas branches. 

First Korean Bank to Enter Iran’s Financial Market 
(May 2016)

Woori Bank Vietnam
(November 2016)

Woori Bank became the first Korean commercial bank to enter Iran’s 
financial market in May 2016. Our business alliance with Bank Pas-
argad—the second largest financial institution in Iran—will give us 
access to up-to-date developments in the local market and provide 
a foothold for Woori Bank to offer our financial services alongside a 
local partner. This will also constitute part of our ambitious Financial 
Belt initiative in the Middle East, complementing our branch offices 
in Dubai and Bahrain and help provide financial support to Korean 
companies that are, or will become, active in the region’s markets.

Acquisition of a Thrift bank in the Philippines  
(October 2016)

Our  acquisition  of  Wealth  Development  Bank  made  us  the  first 
foreign bank to acquire a Filipino bank since the Southeast Asian 
country opened its financial markets to foreign entities. Following the 
acquisition, Wealth Development Bank turned into a joint venture 
between Woori Bank and the former owner, Vicsal Development 
Corporation, at a ratio of 51:49. Today, in close partnership with 
Vicsal, Woori Bank is ambitiously expanding its retail banking opera-
tions in the local market.

Woori Bank won approval to operate a subsidiary in Vietnam from 
the State Bank of Vietnam in 2016. This adds to branch offices we 
have already established in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, facilitating 
our plans to step up our retail marketing efforts in the local market.

First Korean Bank with a Global Network of 
250 Customer Contact Points (December 2016)

Woori Bank’s aggressive global expansion initiatives have turned 
out to be a rousing success, with its overseas network surging to a 
total of 250 customer contact points as of 2016. This represents the 
greatest number of overseas customer contact points for any Kore-
an commercial financial institution. Guided by the ambitious goal of 
becoming one of Asia’s top 10—and the world’s top 50—financial 
institutions in the near future, Woori Bank is constantly expanding 
its network of local subsidiaries in the U.S., Indonesia, Vietnam, the 
Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar, while actively pursuing new 
subsidiaries in the EU (one subsidiary in Germany and a represen-
tative office in Poland) as well as in Mexico for Latin American mar-
kets.

016

Growing Our Financial Services through a Global Network

With its 250 customer contact points internationally—the largest global network among Korean banks—Woori 
Bank is making its globalization push the core competency in its drive to become a leading global financial in-
stitution.

250 Networks in 25 nations Worldwide 
(As of the end of 2016)

10

Overseas subsidiaries

19

Overseas branches

250

Global networks

Russia
AO Woori Bank Russia

USA
Woori America Bank

China
Woori Bank China

Woori Bank

Brazil
Woori Bank Brasil

Myanmar
Woori Finance Myanmar

Cambodia
Woori Finance 
Cambodia

Hong Kong
Woori Global Markets Asia Ltd HK

Vietnam
Woori Bank Vietnam

Philippines
Wealth Development Bank

Indonesia
P.T. Bank WooriSaudara Indonesia

Message from
the CEO

Woori Bank
Annual Report 2016
018

Let me begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to our 
shareholders and customers for their unwavering support of and 
commitment to Woori Bank.

Over the past year, we witnessed growing uncertainties in the global market, which suffered from 
prolonged economic recession and widespread protectionist trends, as evidenced by the Brexit vote 
and Trumponomics, as well as political instability in Korea, only adding to reduced domestic con-
sumer spending.

Nevertheless, everyone at Woori Bank worked harder than ever to finalize the bank’s privatization 
after a number of setbacks during the last round of talks, which ultimately took 16 years to conclude. 
The resultant rise in our corporate value will enable us to better serve our shareholders and custom-
ers as we move forward together. 

We are particularly proud of our remarkable financial results from 2016, with all of our major indica-
tors—profitability, fiscal soundness and growth—significantly improving.

Despite the challenging business environment amid a time of protracted low-interest rate policies, 
Woori Bank’s profitability surpassed its previous year’s net income just nine months into 2016 on the 
back of our exceptional marketing and sales performance results.

With this improvement to the bank’s fiscal soundness indicators, such as our non-performing loan 
(NPL) ratio, bad debt expenses and coverage ratios—all three of which had served as a drag on 
performance for the past several years—Woori Bank is now poised to compete at the same level as 
other world-leading banks.

In addition, the impressive growth in total assets, recording a KRW 25.5 trillion rise from 2015 to 
reach KRW 343.4 trillion in 2016, also outpaced our competitors.
Woori Bank also topped the competition in terms of future growth drivers, which included advanced 
FinTech infrastructure and an unsurpassed global network.

Staying one step ahead of other domestic banks, we successfully introduced four breakthrough plat-
forms—WiBee Bank, WiBee Talk, WiBee Members and WiBee Market—allowing us to play a leading 
role in the innovation of Korea’s financial landscape.

On the global front, our strategic approach aimed at expanding our worldwide network through 
South and Southeast Asian markets with high growth potential substantially paid off in 2016. This 
was made especially evident after we launched a subsidiary in Vietnam in October and increased the 
number of our overseas networks to 250, giving Woori Bank the largest overseas presence among 
Korean banks. This also laid the groundwork for our ambitious goal of becoming one of Asia’s top 
10—and the world’s top 50—financial institutions in the near future.

Our exceptional sales and marketing activities, as well as our strong commitment to the bank’s pri-
vatization efforts, garnered positive responses from markets. In that regard, we owe a tremendous 
debt of gratitude to our shareholders and customers for their adamant support of our successful pri-
vatization over the past year.

Woori Bank
Annual Report 2016
019

  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
However, we will not stand idly by and bask in the success of our privatization. Instead, we are start-
ing out 2017 on a stronger note as we prepare for a new era for the bank, and will be pushing for-
ward with the following five new growth engines in our attempt to extend our financial reach around 
the world.

First, we will outpace rival banks in terms of our competitiveness through new business models and 
a diversified profit portfolio. In doing so, we will closely communicate with major shareholders who 
hold a decisive stake in the bank to generate synergies for maximizing our profitability.

Second, with 2017 serving as the first year to redouble our asset management capabilities, we are 
determined to generate considerable results in bancassurance, funds, trusts, and Woori Bank’s four 
major pension fund investments. At the same time, we will surge ahead in the market with custom-
ized portfolios and unrivaled customer yield-oriented sales activities.

Third, we plan on connecting our lifestyle platforms in the fields of retail, healthcare and education 
to our WiBee platform through numerous business alliances, while also developing better-than-ever 
products to stay ahead of our competitors with respect to maintaining an industry-leading financial 
platform.

Fourth, we will pursue quantitative and qualitative growth in a balanced way internationally. In tan-
dem with our global network expansion, which is presently concentrated on emerging South and 
Southeast Asian markets, we will continue our profit-oriented business operations through localized 
marketing activities backed by our WiBee platform and credit card services, ensuring we remain Ko-
rea’s undisputed leader in the global market.

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Finally, we will strategically tap into our vast base of quality corporate clients to reinforce our invest-
ment banking operations and connect alliance partners that are already active on the WiBee Market 
to promote cross-industry convergence operations in pursuit of future growth drivers.
Looking ahead to 2017, Woori Bank is taking bold, confident strides into a brighter future as a rising 
comprehensive financial service provider, one with 118 years of experience standing firmly behind it.

On behalf of everybody at Woori Bank, all of whom are doing their utmost to make the bank stron-
ger than ever before under a united spirit of reinventing the organization anew, I humbly ask for your 
continued support as we draw closer to our goals.

I wish you and your family health and happiness.

Thank you.

President and CEO of Woori Bank

Lee Kwang Goo

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Board of Directors & Management   

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Standing Directors

Lee, Kwang Goo

President & Chief Executive Officer

• 50th President & Chief Executive Officer 

•  Executive Vice President, Consumer Banking Business Unit,  

Woori Bank

•  Executive Vice President, Finance & Management Planning Unit, 

Woori Bank

• Head, Gwangjin-Seongdong Sales Center, Woori Bank

•  General Manager, Consumer Banking Products & Marketing Dept., 

Woori Bank

• Chief Executive Officer, Woori Global Markets Asia Ltd. (Hong Kong)

• General Manager, Card Strategy Dept., Woori Bank

Park, Sang Yong

•   Honorary Professor, Yonsei University

•  Civilian Chair, Public Fund Oversight Committee

•  Dean, School of Business, Yonsei University

•  Ph.D. in Business Administration, New York University

•  B.A. in Business Administration, Yonsei University

Tian, Zhiping

•  Vice Managing Director, Beijing FUPU DAOHE Investment    

Management Ltd.

•  Managing Director and Director of ICBC (London) plc. and    

ICBC’s Middle East Division

•  Managing Director, Sichuan Sub-branch, Industrial and  

Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

•  MBA, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

• General Manager, Consumer Banking Marketing Dept., Woori Bank

•  IMBA, University of Hong Kong

• B.A. in Business Administration, Sogang University

•  B.A. in Economics & Governmental Administration,  

Shanxi University of Finance & Economics

Oh, Jung Sik

Standing Audit Committee Member / Director

• CEO, KB Capital
• Vice President, Commercial Business Division, Citibank

• Managing Director, Risk & Planning Group, Citibank

• B.A. in International Economics, Seoul National University

Outside Directors

Ro, Sung Tae

• President, Hanwha Economic Research Institute

• President, Korea Economic Research Institute

• Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University

• B.A. in Economics, Seoul National University

Shin, Sang Hoon

• President & CEO, Shinhan Financial Group

• President, Shinhan Bank

• MBA, Yonsei University

• B.A. in Business Administration, Sungkyunkwan University

Chang, Dong Woo

• CEO, IMM Investment

• Chief Partner, IMM Investment 

• LLB, Hanyang University

Non-Standing Director

Choi, Kwang Woo

•   Head, Office of Public Relations, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation

•  Head, Office of Fund Operations and Investment, Korea Deposit 

Insurance Corporation 

•  Head, Office of Customer Value Management Support, Korea  

Deposit Insurance Corporation 

• M.A. in Business Administration, Korea University 

•  B.A. in Business Administration, Korea University

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

 1. Lee, Kwang Goo 

 2. Ro, Sung Tae

 3. Oh, Jung Sik

4. Shin, Sang Hoon

 5. Park, Sang Yong

 6. Tian, Zhiping

 7. Chang, Dong Woo

 8. Choi, Kwang Woo

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Executive 
Vice Presidents 

Head, Business Unit

Nam, Ki Myung
Domestic Business Unit 

(Head, Retail Banking Business Group)

Sohn, Tae Seung
Global Business Unit 

(Head, Global Business Group)

Jeong, Won Jai
Business Support Unit 

(Head, Human Resources Group)

Managing Directors

Lee, Dong Yeun
Small & Medium Corporate Banking Business 
Group

Cheong, Chai Pong
Wealth Management Group

Lee, Chang Jae
Pension & Trust Business Group

Kim, Yeong Bae
International Trade Business Division

Lee, Jong In
Financial Market Business Group

Hong, Hyun Poong
Next Generation ICT System Building Division

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Head, Business Group

Jang, An Ho
Corporate Banking Business Group

Cho, Woon Haeng
Institutional Banking Business Group

Kim, Hong Hee
Real Estate Finance Business Group

Kwon, Kwang Seok
Investment Banking Business Group

Cho, Jae Hyun
Smart Banking Business Group

Choi, Jung Hoon
Risk Management Group

Kim, Sun Kyu
Credit Support Group

Shin, Hyun Seok
Management & Finance Planning Group

Compliance Officer

Park, Seong Il

Cho, Gyu Song
Operation & Support Group

Heo, Jeong Jin
Information Security Division

Ha, Tae Joong
Corporate Restructuring Division

Lee, Won Duk
Future Strategy Division

Kim, Jeong Ki
External Relations Division

Lee, Dae Jin
Audit Department

 
 
Corporate Governance

As of the end of March 2017, Woori Bank’s Board of Directors (BOD) consisted of eight executive directors: two standing 
directors, and one non-standing director and five outside directors who were appointed to increase the relevant expertise 
and  independence  of  the  BOD.  The  five  outside  directors  and  one  non-standing  director  were  selected  based  on  their 
experience in the fields of finance, management, law, accounting and public relations. Many of them are also well-known 
public figures. In their respective capacities, they support and monitor Woori Bank’s strategic decision-making process 
and overall business affairs on a regular basis.

2016 in Review

The BOD held 17 meetings in 2016 to discuss a total 
of  60  pending  issues  and  44  briefings  which  all  re-
quired decisions to be made.

Directors from a variety of fields collected information 
through internal and external activities, and then of-
fered real-world advice by utilizing their expertise to 
contribute significantly to improving management. 

As  experts  in  economics,  business  administration, 
accounting and law,directors contribute their expertise 
and information gathered from years of experience in 
the field to enhance the management efficiency of the 
bank and increase shareholder value. 

During regular quarterly meetings in 2016, the BOD 
was informed of quarterly business results, reviewed 
current  issues,  and  deliberated  on  the  bank’s  man-
agement plans. Major agenda items of discussion in-
cluded comprehensive briefings regarding major loans; 
briefings on NPLs; progress reviews and reports on 
review results concerning the implementation of orders 
handed down by the BOD; and a rundown of activities 
at all the committees that fall under the BOD. At the 
December meeting, the Board of Directors also held 
in-depth discussions about major issues facing Woori 
Bank amid constant market changes, as well as giving 
final approval to the bank’s 2017 draft management 
plan.

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Committees 
under the 
Board of Directors

※Three  previously  independent 
committees  (i.e.,  Officer  Candi-
date  Recommendation  Commit-
tee,  Outside  Director  Candidate 
Recommendation  Committee, 
Audit  Committee  Member  Rec-
ommendation  Committee)  were 
integrated into a single committee 
(The  Officer  Candidate  Recom-
mendation  Committee)  through 
an  amendment  to  the  Articles  of 
Incorporation at the Extraordinary 
General  Meeting  of  shareholders 
held on December 30, 2016.  

In order to ensure the efficient operation of the Board 
of Directors, Woori Bank has established a Board of 
Directors Management Committee , Audit Committee, 
Risk Management Committee, Compensation Com-
mittee, and Officer Candidate Recommendation Com-
mittee.

Board of Directors Management Committee 

The Board of Directors Management Committee ac-
tively supports the activities of the BOD by studying 
and reviewing its overall function and operation, while 
also establishing and reviewing succession and training 
plans of the management team, including directors. 

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee establishes and executes internal 
audit plans, makes outcome evaluations, carries out 
follow-up measures, and provides improvement plans 
to evaluate and enhance the appropriateness of the 
internal control system and management performance 
measures.

Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee makes decisions 
about risk-related policies and strategies in response 
to changes in the financial environment. It meets at 
least once every quarter, or on an ad hoc basis, to 
deliberate on risk management strategies and policies, 
risk tolerance levels and exposure, allowing it to pre-
dict measure and monitor overall risks arising from the 
bank’s management or transactions in a timely man-
ner.

Compensation Committee

The  Compensation  Committee  monitors  the  design 
and operation of the bank’s performance-based com-
pensation systems and is in charge of independently 
establishing compensation policies.

Officer Candidate Recommendation Committee

The Officer Candidate Recommendation Committee rec-
ommends candidates for the positions of President & CEO, 
outside directors, and members of the Audit Committee.

2017 Plans

In  2017,  Woori  Bank  will  make  significant  improve-
ments to its management by discussing major agenda 
items at BOD meetings. The quarterly BOD meetings 
will continue to focus on agenda items such as carrying 
out an analysis of management performance results 
and reviewing the draft 2017 management plan, with 

ad hoc meetings also being held whenever needed to 
deal with agenda items related to various matters, such 
as management goals, organization and financing. In 
2017, Woori Bank will maintain its position as a reliable 
banking partner that excels and grows through trans-
parent and efficient management innovation.

Type of Meeting

No. of 
Agenda Issues

No. of 
Briefings

Major Issues

Holding the general shareholders’ meeting, operating the BOD/Board of directors 
management committee, developing and implementing corporate governance issues 
and management plans/strategies (including set-up and revamp of business divi-
sions)

Approving and modifying the settlement of financial statements, reporting and plan-
ning financial records, providing briefings on results and actions for MOU reviews, 
planning  for  bonds  issuances  (including  foreign  currency  bonds),  and  managing 
credit limits

Comprehensive briefings on major loans, briefing on the status of NPLs, audit & in-
ternal control issues

Carrying out performance evaluations/compensation reviews, appointing & dismiss-
ing employees (excluding BOD members), and addressing issues related to the La-
bor-Management Council

Shareholders’ Meeting, 
BOD and Corporate Governance

Accounting/Financial Management

Portfolio & Risk Management/
Investment/Audit & Inspection/ 
Gov. Regulation

HR/Organizational Management

Others

Total

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16

5

2

7

30

60

4

7

15

1

17

44

 
 
Company Structure 

Privatization Project

The  Public  Fund  Oversight  Committee  announced 
on August 22, 2016 a set of confirmed measures to 
privatize  Woori  Bank.  According  to  the  measures, 
the Committee decided to sell a controlling stake in 
the bank, held by the Korea Deposit Insurance Corp. 
(KDIC). With a 51 percent stake in the bank, the KDIC 
put  a  30  percent  stake  of  the  bank  (59  percent  of 
KDIC's total ownership) up for sale to a number of dif-
ferent investors, splitting the shares into 4 to 8 percent 
chunks in open price bidding. 

The KDIC’s public notification of the bid on August 24 
kicked off the bank’s privatization procedure. Letters of 
Intent(LOI) were received as of September 23, 2016. A 
total of 18 investors submitted their letters of intent at 
levels ranging from 82 to 119 percent of shares in total. 

Of the eight investor bidding proposals totaling 33.7 
percent received by November 11, 2016, the Public 
Fund Oversight Committee selected 7 successful bid-
ders two days later, on November 13, concluding a 
sale amounting to a 29.7 percent stake in the bank. 

In a bid to secure greater private-oriented autonomous 
management following Woori Bank’s successful pri-
vatization, the Committee drew from the effectiveness 
of the MOU for a business normalization plan that had 
been signed between KDIC and Woori Bank on De-
cember 16, 2016. 

As a result, the bank now has an improved ownership 
structure, with an increased number of major share-
holders to discuss and approve business plans. 

Meanwhile, the government is planning to sell its re-
maining stake (21.37%), still held by the KDIC, through 
close  consultation  with  the  Public  Fund  Oversight 
Committee.  This  will  be  done  in  view  of  the  upside 
gains of the bank’s privatization and from the perspec-
tive of retrieving public fund investment returns.  

Present Status of Woori Bank’s Subsidiaries

Domestic

Woori 
Card 

Woori 
Investment Bank
 (Merchant bank)

Woori 
FIS

Woori 
Finance Research 
Institute

Woori 
Credit Information 

Woori 
Fund Service

Woori 
Private Equity 
Asset Management 

100%

58.15%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

International

Woori
America
Bank

100%

Woori 
Global Markets 
Asia Limited
(Hong Kong)

100%

Woori 
Bank (China) 
Ltd

AO
Woori Bank 
(Russia)

Woori 
Bank Brasil
(Brazil)

100%

100%

100%

Woori 
Finance 
Cambodia Plc 

PT Bank 
Woori Saudara
Indonesia

Woori 
Finance 
Myanmar Plc

100%

74.02%

100%

Wealth 
Development 
Bank
(Philippines)

51%

Woori
Bank Vietnam

100%

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News Highlights

overseas investor relations events in Europe, the U.S. and 
Japan on three separate occasions. Through a concerted 
effort by Woori Bank’s employees to enhance profitability, 
soundness and growth, the bank was able to post indus-
try-leading performance results in 2016, which in turn led 
to its successful privatization.

Woori Bank is highly optimistic about the synergies that can 
be generated from collaborating with major shareholders—
institutional investors with expertise in securities, insurance 
and asset management—as it maintains its position as 
Korea’s leading bank

ceived a very positive response from customers. In fact, 
we offer our customers Honey Money mileage points 
in proportion to their product subscriptions and trans-
action records with Woori Bank and Woori Card. For 
instance, prime customers of Woori Bank are rewarded 
with 3,000 Honey Money every quarter, while two per-
cent of every purchase with their WiBee Members Card 
is put aside in the form of WiBee Honey Money mileage 
points. In addition to financial benefits, the WiBee Mem-
bers program offers many benefits through a number of 
partnerships with financial and non-financial businesses 
as a “life platform.” 

With more than three million subscribers to both WiBee 
Talk  and  WiBee  Members,  Woori  Bank  continues  to 
reinforce  connections  with  WiBee  Bank  and  WiBee 
Market, asserting itself as a leading Korean bank with 
an innovative total financial platform. 

After a number of challenges over the last 16 years, Woori 
Bank finally succeeded in its privatization plan. The Fi-
nancial Services Commission divided and then sold the 
29.7 percent stake held by the Korea Deposit Insurance 
Corporation in Woori Bank to seven investors, including 
Korea Investment & Securities, on December 1, 2016. This 
success can be credited to the concerted effort made by 
everyone at Woori Bank towards strengthening the bank’s 
profitability and financial soundness. 

In fact, net income grew from KRW 400 billion in 2014 to 
surpass the KRW 1 trillion mark in 2015, with net income 
surpassing KRW 1,126.1 billion for 2016. Financial sound-
ness, a long-time barrier to the bank’s substantial growth, 
was also significantly enhanced through heightened risk 
management with a focus on locking the back-door. The 
improved quality of our loan portfolio also contributed to 
record high levels of asset quality since the 2008 global 
financial crisis. 

President  &  CEO  Lee  Kwang-goo  devoted  himself  to 
promoting the bank’s value to overseas investors through 

The number of subscribers to both Woori Bank’s WiBee 
Talk and WiBee Members surpassed three million each 
by the end of December 2016. As the first mobile mes-
senger service launched by a Korean financial institu-
tion, WiBee Talk saw its subscription base exceed three 
million people in its first year. In addition, we secured 
three  million  subscribers  to  our  mobile-based  total 
membership service WiBee Members only five months 
after it was launched in July 2016. In October of the 
same year, the subscription procedures for all WiBee 
Platform services were integrated into a single process 
within  WiBee  Talk,  giving  members  easy  access  to 
other WiBee platforms like WiBee Members and WiBee 
Market, all in promotion of the WiBee Platform.

Furthermore, WiBee Talk’s user-friendly services include 
the  Talk  Talk  Money  Transfer  Service,  which  makes 
remittances as easy as typing in your PIN number, the 
WiBee Talk Go Dutch Remittance Service, which allows 
a user to wire money on the messenger platform with-
out opening the banking platform, and WiBee Club, a 
social network-like mobile community. 

WiBee  Members  is  an  integrated  privilege  program 
for customers of Woori Bank and Woori Card, offering 
WiBee Honey Money at the exchange rate of KRW 1 
for 1 Honey Money in cash-back benefits pegged to 
customers’ financial transaction records, and which can 
also be withdrawn from an ATM.. This benefit has re-

Successful 
Conclusion to 
16-year 
Privatization

Life Platform WiBee!
WiBee Talk and WiBee 
Members Subscribers 
Each Exceed 3 Million!

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WiBee 
(Former Woori Hansae) 

Basketball Team
Wins the 
Championship Four 
Consecutive Years in 
the Women's Korean 
Basketball League

Preemptive 
Prevention of 
Insolvency through 
Back-door Locking 
Schemes 
(Moneual, On Corporation, 
Digitech Systems, Leaders’ City)

Woori Bank’s Hansae basketball team defeated KEB Hana 
Bank’s team in the third round of the league final’s decid-
ing game to win the 2015/2016 Women’s Korean Basket-
ball League (WKBL) championship on March 20, 2016. 
This marked the fourth championship win for Woori Bank’s 
women’s basketball team. Woori Bank’s Hansae basket-
ball team is the number one organization in the league. 
It has finished atop the standings in the regular season a 
record nine times and has won the league championship 
eight times since the launch of the WKBL in 1988. 

On March 29, 2016, the team was renamed WiBee. On 
the same day, they released a new emblem and mascot 
at  their  new  home,  the  Yisunsin  Arena,  moving  from 
Chuncheon to Asan. Opened in July 2012, Asan’s state-
of-the-art Yisunsin Arena can accommodate 3,200 fans.

The  WiBee  basketball  team  was  still  the  undisputed 
leader  at  the  beginning  of  the  2016/2017  season.  It 

Since his inauguration, Woori Bank has been guided 
by its CEO’s commitment to locking the back door to 
enhance financial soundness. 

As a result, the bank has strengthened its risk man-
agement and steered clear of large-scale insolvencies, 
which has significantly improved its financial soundness. 

One case in point was the notorious Moneual scandal, 
which involved more than KRW 3 trillion in loan scams 
and resulted in a KRW 670 billion loss to the Korean 
banking sector. While most Korean banks extended 
loans  based  only  on  paperwork  that  the  company 
submitted, and which turned out to be falsified export 
bonds,  Woori  Bank  had  reasonable  doubts  about 
Moneual’s excessively high sales growth and carried 
out due diligence before extending additional loans. 
Despite the fact that Woori Bank was Moneual’s main 
creditor, the bank made the prudent decision to re-
trieve the entire amount it had lent Moneual (KRW 85 
billion) after an exhaustive loan review and study of risk 
management results. Later, this timely move ended up 
saving Woori Bank from massive losses. 

Another notable case had to do with On Corporation’s 
default on KRW 170 billion in loans. As with Moneual, 
Woori Bank also doubted On Corporation’s sales infla-
tion and excessively high operating profit, recalling the 
entire loan it had granted to On Corporation (KRW 2.5 
billion). More importantly, it was able to save itself from 
potential risk exposure worth more than KRW 10 bil-
lion. Yet another important case was Digitech Systems, 
which paid brokers so that it could take out a total of 

opened with a seven-game winning streak on March 
8, 2017, and became the first team to win 20 games in 
the 2016/2017 season, suffering just one loss during an 
impressive run. Backed by the full support of all Woori 
Bank employees, the WiBee basketball team is aiming 
to make greater achievements than ever before under 
the excellent leadership of Coach Wi Seong-woo.

KRW 80 billion in illegal loans from Korean banks. 

This was a prime example of where Woori Bank’s fol-
low-up checks on loans proved critical. Although Woori 
Bank had already established financial ties to the parent 
company, NP-Tech, we were among the first financial 
institutions to realize corporate raiders’ engagement 
in the management board at Digitech Systems, and 
ultimately turned down the company’s request for new 
loans worth KRW 5 billion, only to later recall the entire 
existing loan (KRW 10 billion). Finally, with the  most 
recent financial scandal, which revolved around LCT 
(Leaders’ City), Woori Bank turned down the borrow-
er’s request for KRW 200 billion in project financing and 
KRW 500 billion in collective installment loans. 

Through air-tight back-door locking procedures, Woori 
Bank was able to reduce its bad debts by KRW 1.2 
trillion, with the bad debt ratio decreasing by 0.6 per-
centage points, from 1.65 percent to 1.05 percent, in 
2016, thus significantly enhancing asset quality.  

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Woori Bank 
around the World: 
Global Expansion

In 2016, Woori Bank concentrated on solidifying its 
stance as a leading global bank. In fact, it was the first 
commercial bank in Korea to open a branch outside 
the country, which it did in Tokyo in November 1968. 
Since then, the bank has consistently worked to ex-
pand into overseas markets. 

As a result of this tenacity, and upon acquiring Indo-
nesia’s  Saudara  Bank,  we  became  the  first  Korean 
financial institution to acquire a bank listed on a market 
outside of Korea in 2014. In 2015, we also became the 
first Korean bank to open a 200th branch office over-
seas. In an effort to grow our network in the South and 
Southeast Asian markets in 2016, regions where we 
see high growth potential, we successfully launched a 
local subsidiary in Vietnam and acquired a thrift bank 
in the Philippines, Wealth Development Bank, while 
also acquiring preliminary approval for branch offices 
in  Gurgaon  and  Mumbai,  India,  completing  Korea’s 
largest  global  network  of  250  contact  points  in  25 
countries. 

In these new markets, we are poised to step up our 
sales activities as we continue to expand our local sub-
sidiary networks in the U.S., China, Indonesia, Cam-
bodia and Myanmar. On top of quantitative growth, we 
are quickly adopting localization strategies to enter lo-
cal credit card markets as we ensure qualitative growth 
through retail sales activities such as bancassurance 
and credit loans for full-time workers. 

Furthermore, to strengthen our sales competencies in 
EU markets, Woori Bank is planning to open a local 
subsidiary in Germany and a representative office in 
Poland. We are also keen to enter the Mexican market, 
where many Korean companies have already estab-
lished a presence. 

Based on these aggressive overseas expansion strat-
egies, we aim to raise the percentage of income from 
global  operations  up  to  30  percent  by  2020,  while 
achieving our greater vision of becoming one of Asia’s 
Top 10—and one of the world’s Top 50—financial insti-
tutions over the long term. 

South Korean 
Bank of the Year 
2016 : The Banker

Woori  Bank  was  named  Bank  of  the  Year  2016  in 
South  Korea  by  The  Banker,  a  UK-based  financial 
magazine that selects the top banks from countries 
around the world based on data submitted by 120 in-
ternational banks every year. 

This is the first time in five years that Woori Bank won 
the award. The Banker is a monthly magazine that has 
been published by the Financial Times since 1926 and 
is considered the world’s preeminent publication of its 
kind, with 29,000 institutional and 90,000 individual 
subscribers from 180 countries around the world. 

The Banker singled out Woori Bank for its significant 
improvements in its financial performance in view of 
profitability and asset soundness, as well as the indus-

try’s first launch of advanced mobile platforms such as 
WiBee Bank and the mobile messenger WiBee Talk, 
both of which rely on the strengths of its innovative 
FinTech know-how. 

The UK magazine also recognized Woori Bank’s ag-
gressive international expansion efforts and localization 
strategies that allowed for a timely advance into South 
and  Southeast Asian markets with  high growth po-
tential, including Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, the 
Philippines and Vietnam. This award will provide Woori 
Bank an opportunity to better publicize its improved 
business  results,  its  advanced  management  strate-
gies and marketing competitiveness so as to further 
strengthen its position in the global financial world.

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Woori Bank Awards 2016

The Banker 

World Finance 

The Asian Banker

The Asian Banker

LACP

The Maeil Business Daily

The Korea Economic Daily

The Korea Economic Daily

The Korea Economic Daily

The Korea Economic Daily

Asia Today

Infobank

Bank of the Year for 2016 in South Korea 

World Finance Wealth Management Awards 2016 (The first bank in Korea to win the award)

Best Transaction Bank in South Korea 

Best Cash Management Bank in South Korea (4 Consecutive years)

Platinum winner at the LACP’s 2015 Vision Awards’ Annual Report Competition

Grand Prize at the 21st Mail Business Daily Financial Product Awards

Grand Prize at the Korea Best Banker Awards

Best HR at the 1st Retirement Planning Service Awards

Grand Prize at the 2016 Korea Top Brand Awards

Hall of Fame in the Financial Sector at the Customer Satisfaction Management Awards 

Top prize in the mobile financial category at the 2016 Asia Today Financial Awards

Best Bank at the Infobank Awards 2016

Korea’s Financial Services Commission

Korean Presidential Commendation for Merits in Financial Reform at Korea’s 1st Finance Day 
awards ceremony

Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service

Best performer for one-company/one-academic financial education practice evaluation

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

2016 Ministerial commendation from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance for excellent per-
formance in establishing a Won-Yuan market

Ministry of Health and Welfare

Ministerial commendation at the 2016 Korea Sharing Awards

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation

Korean Presidential Commendation for Merits in Housing Welfare 

Joong-Ang Daily & Korean Association for 
Research of Industrial Security

Grand Prize at the 1st Korea Industrial Security Awards 2016 

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Ministerial Prize for Excellent Security Management in 2016

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EXPLORING 
OPPORTUNITIES 

Who is discovering new value?

DISCOVERING 
NEW VALUE

EXPLORING 
OPPORTUNITIES 

In  meeting  the  needs  of  an  ever-changing  financial  world,  Woori 

Bank  creates  connections  between  finance  and  markets  to  ex-

plore  new  opportunities.  In  today’s  financial  market  environment, 

which  involves  exposure  to  a  variety  of  risks,  we  carry  out  con-

stant  research  on  ways  to  reduce  risks  and  maximize  value  and 

benefits for our shareholders and customers. 

WOORI BANK

DISCOVERING 
NEW VALUE

Risk Management

Risk management has become essential in strengthening the competitiveness of financial institutions. Based on know-
how  accumulated  through  past  crises,  Woori  Bank  adopted  risk-adjusted  performance  measurement  (RAPM)  in  2002, 
the first time this had been done in the Korean banking sector, to firmly establish advanced risk management systems by 
successfully introducing the Basel II and III protocols. Believing that profit sources are a result of effective risk manage-
ment, Woori Bank will solidify its status as a leading bank through the implementation of top-tier risk management. 

2016 in Review

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To ensure the successful privatization of the bank in the 
face of a fluctuating financial environment, Woori Bank’s 
Risk Management group set proactive risk management 
as its goal to emerge as a world-leading financial group. 
It then concentrated on improving asset soundness to 
strengthen the fundamentals of the bank. 

Our particular focus was on taking preemptive measures 
targeting high-risk assets to reduce credit risks—the big-
gest risk factor in banking operations—by de-qualifying 
high-risk borrowers. As a result, asset quality has signifi-
cantly improved.

In addition, our non-performing loans (NPL) ratio (excluding 
exposure to Korea’s four major shipbuilders) improved 
from 1.24 percent at the end of 2015 to 0.91 percent a 
year after, while the nominal delinquency ratio declined 
from 0.82 percent in 2015 to 0.46 percent at the end of 
2016. Our quality asset percentage also increased from 
69.5 percent in 2015 to 75.5 percent at the end of 2016.

With a restructured operational risk management system 
and improved stress test program in place, Woori Bank 
saw considerable improvements in areas other than credit 
risks in 2016, thereby enhancing the bank’s overall risk 
management capability.

High net worth assets of BBB0 1) and above

As of the end of 
2015

As of the end of 
2016

(Unit:KRW)

Changes

Balance

Percentage

59.8 trillion

62.9 trillion

Up 3.1 trillion

69.5%

75.5%

+6%p

Note 1) BBB0 : Standard targets for calculation of BRR

Preemptive Action on Problem Loans

Risk Management

High-net-worth-assets
of BBB0 1) and above

75.5%

As of the end of 2016

 +6%p

69.5%

As of the end of 2015

Note 1) BBB0 : Standard targets for 
calculation of BRR

In  2016,  Korea’s  record-high  household  loan  volume 
and growing number of marginal borrowers in the wake 
of worsening corporate profits called for intensive asset 
quality control by banks.

For  its  part,  Woori  Bank  concentrated  its  efforts  on 
controlling problem loans by taking preemptive steps to 
target potential problem loans. The first step it took was 
tightening its mortgage loan criteria to prevent insolven-
cies of household loans at source while also establishing 
a process to look more closely into borrowers’ ability to 
repay debts, which ultimately helped the bank abstain 
from extending new credit to high-risk borrowers.

As with corporate borrowers, exposure to industries with 
growing  risks,  such  as  shipbuilding,  construction  and 
shipping, shrank by KRW 3.3 trillion over the previous 
year—the largest decrease among Korean banks. 

At the same time, we addressed our corporate account-
ing  fraud  monitoring  system,  which  strengthened  our 
ability to verify corporate accounting fraud and insolvency. 
We also bolstered our review process of problematic bor-
rowers by discovering blind spots in loan reviews through 
an established system for constant monitoring of marginal 
companies and reviewing of affiliates.

2017 Plans

Woori Bank’s Risk Management Group set as its main 
goal for 2017 upgrading its risk management system to 
make Woori Bank stronger than ever. 

In addressing this aim, the first measure we are taking 
is to establish a default diagnosis system, which is es-
sentially a big data-based risk management system. To 
prevent insolvency, we are also initializing an insolvency 
diagnosis dashboard that analyzes various structured 
and unstructured data, such as the client lists of borrow-
ers, affiliates of borrowers, and news coverage so as to 
pre-emptively detect warning signs concerning insolven-
cy prior to Woori Bank extending any loans. 

In meeting the recent growth in the volume and value of 
non-face-to-face (NFTF) transactions through advanced 
financial technology, or FinTech, we are developing an 
exclusive NFTF channel credit rating model to cater to 
the needs of NFTF clients, while also working on a pro-
cess to pinpoint our highest performing clients. 

Our efforts to remain fully prepared for risk-related reg-
ulatory reforms will continue in 2017. While developing 
a standard approach measurement system to reinforce 
our market risk calculation methodology, we plan on sig-
nificantly improving our asset-liability management (ALM) 
system in response to upcoming interest rate risk regula-

We spent much of 2016 improving our risk management 
system as well as our credit risk management system. To 
begin, we restructured our operational risk management 
system, which provided for higher convenience and effi-
ciency in our management of operational risks. In addi-
tion, the department's special mascot was used to make 
our operational risk management more accessible and 
convenient, thereby boosting operational risk manage-
ment effects at the branch office level. Plus, risk manage-
ment tips and countermeasures differentially applicable by 
risk type and/or a branch office’s specific needs helped 
raise employee understanding and awareness of opera-
tional risk management. The improved stress test system 
also refined our stress test analysis capabilities, with the 
resultant stress test findings reflected in developing risk 
management strategies and business plans for 2017. 

Furthermore, our risk management scope and coverage 
also expanded in tandem with the growing size of our 
overseas branch network. In an effort to avoid any con-
centration of capital at risk (CaR) exposure, we distributed 
the Group’s total CaR to subsidiaries with asset sizes 
exceeding KRW 1 trillion in China, Indonesia and the U.S., 
and concurrently verified the present status of risk man-
agement practices at overseas operations. Prior to any 
cross-border mergers and acquisitions, we scrutinized all 
risk factors associated with acquisition targets to minimize 
our own risks arising from global expansion.

tions that are expected to be strengthened soon.

As part of our drive to bolster our credit risk manage-
ment capabilities, we will update the loss given default 
(LGD) estimating system and retail credit rating model to 
reflect the latest data. In step with the expansion of our 
investment banking operations in pursuit of new growth 
engines, an IB asset monitoring system is also set to be 
completed in the first half of 2017. 

Furthermore, in anticipation of the diversification of risk 
factors in tandem with our expansion into overseas mar-
kets, we will spare no effort in supporting our local sub-
sidiaries to reinforce their risk management capabilities 
and localize their risk management systems.

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Retail Banking

The  Retail  Banking  Business  Group  oversees  marketing  strategies  for  retail  consumers,  new  market  penetration,  retail 
marketing organization management, and strategy-building for marketing channels for university and hospital clients. In 
our constant effort to develop new markets and manage customer relationships at the highest level, our prime concern 
remains providing customized products and services to our clients.

In  2016,  Woori  Bank’s  commitment  to  developing 
innovative  and  differentiated  financial  products  re-
mained consistent with its retail client base, which now 
exceeds 21.6 million customers. The bank’s signature 
programs for attracting new retail customers—Baby 
Project, School Project and Company Project—were 
further  upgraded  in  2016  to  offer  different  financial 
products and services according to different life stag-
es, from infants and students to workers, housewives 
and seniors. As a proactive response to the bank ac-
count switching system that went into effect in 2016, 
we concentrated on expanding the number of loyal 

customers throughout the year. To that effect, we en-
tered into new contracts for Prime Power Loans (PPL) 
with 35 corporate clients, thereby attracting new credit 
loans for high-yield customers. We also extended new 
loans  based  on  Employee  Stock  Ownership  Plans 
(ESOP) for corporate clients that carried out Initial Pub-
lic Offerings (IPO). 

Additionally, we continue to offer portable services for 
customers through our Tablet Branch Office Service, 
visiting customers at a time and place of their choice 
to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction. 

2016

2015

2016

2015

105.0

+10.4%

95.1

88.0

81.3

+8.2%

2016 in Review

Total Loans 

of Retail Banking
(Unit:KRW trillion)

Total Deposits 

of Retail Banking
(Unit:KRW trillion)

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Total Retail Banking 
Customers
(Unit:million people)

21.7

As of the end of 2016

+2.9%

21.1

As of the end of 2015

2017 Plans

Launch of Charity Donation Tie-in Products 

In 2016, Woori Bank introduced a new product called 
Woori Care Plus Package, which is helping the bank 
attract  new  clients  and  increase  transactions  with 
existing clients, while also allowing them to donate to 
social causes. The bank offers a special preferential 
interest rate for subscribers to this deposit plan only 
when they agree to donate a portion of the additional 
interest upon maturity to one of two charities, Child 
Fund Korea or Good Neighbors Korea. The additional 
option of a donation beneficiary was well received by 
clients. In order to induce more clients to become loyal 
to Woori Bank, prime interest rates were also specially 
offered to new customers as well as to existing clients 
who expanded their transaction volume with the bank. 
As a result, the Woori Care Plus Package Deposit Plan 
secured KRW 187.3 billion in 2016 through 13,151 de-
posit accounts and KRW 82.9 billion through 29,398 
installment deposit accounts, significantly increasing 
the number of high-performing clients.

Comprehensive Financial Services through 
Branch in Branch (BIB) Operations

Woori Bank has begun offering cutting-edge compre-
hensive  financial  services  through  branch  in  branch 
(BIB) operations since it signed a business alliance with 
Korea’s No. 1 securities firm, Samsung Securities, in 
March 2015. 

In 2016, four more BIB outlets opened outside of bank 
branches in addition to the existing three BIBs at Woori 
Bank  branches  and  one  at  a  Samsung  Securities’ 
branch. Providing more than just financial transaction 
services, BIB outlets also function as sales and services 
channels and therefore boost Woori Bank’s status in 
dispensing advice and selling products.

In 2017, we will continue to develop new hybrid finan-
cial products in collaboration with Samsung Securities 

and add new BIB outlets to develop synergy between 
the banking and securities brokerage business as well 
as marketing directed at individual high net worth cli-
ents. 

Channel  Network  Optimization  for  Higher 
Efficiency

In coping with all the changes occurring in the financial 
market environment, Woori Bank is strategically proac-
tive when moving into areas with new growth potential, 
such as Innovation Cities and industrial complexes, 
while integrating and relocating certain low-profit, over-
lapping and low-profile branches. In 2016, we added 
four new branch offices, integrated 66 branch offices 
and relocated 16 branch offices. As a result, the rein-
forced efficiency in branch network operation helped 
us improve profitability, with a total of 894 branch offic-
es in operation as of the end of 2016. 

Retail marketing capabilities were also reinforced with 
the  introduction  of  the  personalized  branch  service 
established in 2015 to improve the competitiveness of 
the sales organization through increased efficiency in 
channel operations. As a result, a dual track was set 
up in which financial centers focus on corporate clients 
while personalized branches channel their marketing 
resources towards retail customers. 

At the same time, we streamlined teller windows from 
the previous four channels down to two—a General 
Product  Sales  &  Service  Team  and  a  Total  Banking 
Service  &  Advisory  Team—in  a  bid  to  reinforce  the 
efficiency of personnel management and strengthen 
employee competencies. The resultant surplus per-
sonnel were reassigned to outbound marketing cam-
paigns, which led to heightened customer relationship 
management and greater marketing activities to attract 
new customers.

In anticipation of fierce competition amid the prolonged 
low-growth and low-interest rate market environment 
in 2017, the Retail Banking Business Group will con-
centrate on expanding its customer base. In addition 
to business alliances with governmental agencies and 
certain lifestyle-related businesses, we are stepping up 
our marketing towards attracting new customers while 
also striving to turn inactive customers into active cus-
tomers, especially among freshly employed graduates, 
housewives,  sole  proprietorships,  foreign  residents 
and  retirees.  On  top  of  this,  we  will  further  expand 
our life-cycle marketing initiatives, which offer differ-
ent products and services depending on one’s stage 
in life, as we continue our event-oriented marketing 

campaigns to preemptively respond to the expanded 
scope of the bank account switching initiative sched-
uled for 2017.

Furthermore, we plan on running a pilot program for 
a new channel strategy called Hub & Spoke to take 
full  advantage  of  marketing  synergies  by  matching 
regional headquarters with nearby branch offices and 
area-based joint sales activities. 

By deploying external sales experts to operational data 
stores (ODS) introduced in 2016, as well as enhancing 
process  efficiency,  we  will  further  expand  our  sales 
channels in 2017 while doing our best to attract new 
customers.

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Wealth Management 

The Wealth Management (WM) Group is in charge of overseeing Private Banking (PB) services that target high net worth 
(HNW) clients. As of the end of 2016, the WM Group consisted of three departments—the Wealth Management Strategy 
Department, Wealth Management Business Department and Wealth Management Advisory Center—with 10 teams under 
their supervision. A total of 645 private bankers and financial assistants work together to provide Korea’s best compre-
hensive asset management and consulting services to 166,076 HNW customers through an independent PB brand called 
Two Chairs and through 632 sales channels nationwide.

WM Customer Base Expansion and 
Specialized Advisory Services

After classifying clients that have more than KRW 50 
million but less than KRW 100 million in deposits as sub-
HNW clients, Woori Bank then assigned asset managers 
(AM) to serve this customer segment exclusively in 2016.

The  resultant  expansion  of  the  WM  customer  base 
and higher number of employees tasked with serving 
these sub-HNW clients increased the number of private 
banking (PB) clients (those with cash deposits of at least 
KRW 100 million) by more than twofold, reaching 22,000 
people by the end of 2016.

In  December  2016,  Woori  Bank  reshuffled  its  WM 
business organization to reinforce its competitiveness 
and  added  a  WM  Business  Department  that  was 
tasked with developing and marketing wealth manage-
ment products. The existing WM Strategy Department 
also took on two new teams, the WM Platform Team, 
which  will  develop  non-face-to-face  (NFTF)  wealth 
management platforms and a company-wide custom-
er return management system, and a Future Planning 
Team that will offer clients customized retirement solu-
tions depending on their life cycle stage. These addi-
tions definitively strengthened our client-oriented WM 
marketing capabilities.

In recognition of our outstanding strategies and ac-
complishments in wealth management, Woori Bank 
became  the  first  Korean  financial  institution  to  be 
awarded  a  prize  at  the  2016  Wealth  Management 
Awards, hosted by World Finance, a U.K.-based glob-
al finance magazine. 

2016 in Review

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Fund product sales 
increased in 2016

KRW 2.1 trillion 

(The largest quantitative growth in 
the recorded by the industry in Korea) 

Total number of  
WM customers
(Unit:1,000 people)

Total wealth management 
banking deposits
(Unit:KRW trillion)

2017 Plans

Recruiting and Training WM Experts

In 2016, the WM Group invested in recruiting and train-
ing WM experts in order to reinforce its WM competen-
cies. As a result, 350 prospective PBs and FAs were 
hired and subsequently received intensive training to 
heighten their capabilities. In addition, the 645 existing 
PBs received step-by-step training courses tailored to 
their individual skillsets, while all employees received 
online training in WM every morning to generate inter-
est in and broaden sales skills related to WM products.

Sizeable Growth and Profitability in Funds 
& Bancassurance Sales

Sales of hybrid products through business alliances 
achieved sizeable growth and profitability in 2016. Fund 
product sales increased KRW 2.1 trillion from the pre-
vious year, the largest quantitative growth recorded by 
the industry in Korea. Continuing with its remarkable in-
dustry-leading sales record in bancassurance in 2015, 
our bancassurance sales and profitability robustly out-
performed all Korean competitors yet again in 2016.  

Proven Capabilities in ISA Operations &  
Introduction of a New PEF Sales Approach

The  Wrap-ISA  (individual  savings  account)  that  we 
introduced in April 2016 topped all commercial banks 
in terms of aggregate returns and annualized perfor-
mance for six months in a row. These remarkable re-
sults were all the more amazing considering that other 
Korean banks took advantage of their financial group 
structure  through  cross-selling  with  peer  securities 
subsidiaries.  Despite  the  disadvantages  associated 
with developing competitive products without the sup-
port of a financial group structure, our stable perfor-
mance results in asset management also allowed for 
industry-high returns.

Furthermore,  we  were  the  first  Korean  commercial 
bank to adopt a new private equity fund (PEF) sales 
model  through  seminars  for  customers  where  they 
could give us firsthand suggestions and feedback in 
the product planning stage. As a result of this innova-
tive initiative, we sold approximately KRW 2 trillion in 
PEFs, the highest amount in the industry.

2016

2015

2016

2015

166.1

+21.4

47.6

+6.9

144.7

40.7

Woori  Bank  declared  2017  as  the  starting  year  for 
client-oriented wealth management services. To that 
end, we plan on solidifying our customer-oriented sales 
platform, especially with respect to systems, products, 
employee  competencies,  marketing  and  retirement 
planning.

To begin with, we are adopting technologies to develop 
a  new  customer-oriented  total  wealth  management 
platform and customer management system. We also 
have a private equity fund planned in which clients and 
sales  staff  at  the  branch  office  level  can  make  their 
voices heard in the product development stage. In a bid 
to meet the most exacting needs of customers, we will 
also introduce more hybrid products through enhanced 
collaboration with securities firms and insurance com-
panies, while also bolstering our product competitive-
ness and global investment strategies through strategic 
alliances  with  outstanding  investment  advisors  and 
leading global asset management companies. 

To  assist  competency-building  efforts  among  em-
ployees,  we  are  planning  to  open  an  asset  manage-
ment-specialized corporate university called Woori Asset 
Management University (WAMU), which will offer system-
ic training programs to foster professional PB experts.

In terms of marketing, we are departing from traditional 
marketing methodologies and instead expanding our 
WM client base. At the same time, we are personaliz-
ing our WM channels through the use of outdoor sales 
(ODS) devices. 

Additionally,  we  are  seeking  strategic  alliances  with 
service agencies that cater to senior citizens to rein-
force our retirement pension plan sales as we also ex-
pand the scope of our financial/non-financial services 
required for retirement. We also plan on adding a re-
tirement plan platform specifically for our senior clients 
to our NFTF channels so that we can offer one-on-one 
WM services on top of non-financial services.

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Pension & Trust Business 

As  the  retirement pension  market continues expanding, the Retirement Pension Business Department  was launched in 
2009 to support the efficient management of retirement resources for retail customers. From the initial stages of adopting 
a  retirement  pension  system,  the  Pension  &  Trust  Business  Group  provided  differentiated  customized  services  through 
comprehensive retirement pension consulting. 
We lead Korea’s retirement pension market by offering comprehensive financial services. This includes optimal customized prod-
ucts that suit our customers’ investment tendencies through advanced processes and highly experienced investment specialists.

In order to guarantee a stable retirement for people 
and  also  prepare  for  changes  in  the  labor  market, 
such as a rapidly aging population, Woori Bank has 
been fostering customer-oriented businesses with a 
long-term perspective.

Customer-focused Marketing Activities

Woori  Bank  provides  subscribers  (both  companies 
and employees) with monthly newsletters on the lat-
est trends and current issues concerning retirement 
pension funds, tips on asset management, and other 
useful information. These same subscribers can also 
access our new Happy Life Retirement Pension Life 
Deposit  plan,  which  allows  for  the  more  convenient 
management and monitoring of individual pension fund 
investments.

More recently, we introduced a New Retirement Pen-
sion System that reflects the latest developments in the 

pension market. Our service scope further improved 
with  Welcome  Letters  for  new  subscribers  and  a 
Happy Call System that handles customer services. 
Additionally, our differentiated services include training 
programs for our subscribers to help them understand 
the operation of retirement pension funds.

As of the end of 2016, the retirement pension funds 
under our management increased by KRW 1,655.3 
billion from the previous year, reaching KRW 12,991 
billion, with the number of subscribers amounting to 
1,391,492  employees  from  55,640  companies.  In 
2016, we paid special attention to promoting an un-
bundled service in which the Korean Workers’ Com-
pensation & Welfare Service serves as the operator 
and Woori Bank serves as the asset manager. By the 
end of 2016, 227,264 employees from 28,369 compa-
nies were subscribers to this service.

2016 in Review

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No. of Companies   
Subscribed to Woori’s  
Retirement Pension Plan
(Unit:Companies)

No. of Employees    
Subscribed to Woori’s  
Retirement Pension Plan
(Unit:People)

2017 Plans

12,991

2016

+14.6%

Retirement Pension Assets
(Unit:KRW billion)

11,336

2015

58.54

2016

+10.3%

Risk-adjusted Operating Income
(Unit:KRW billion)

53.09

2015

2016

2015

55,640

+9.2%

50,971

•Including companies subscribed to the Korean Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service

2016

2015

1,391,492

1,320,355

+5.4%

•Including employees of companies subscribed to the Korean Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service

retirement pension market by drawing on our highly 
experienced staff, our training support system, a wide 
variety of products, specialized management capabil-
ities, and a differentiated retirement planning service 
platform. 

While  Korea  is  transforming  into  a  super-aged  so-
ciety,  Woori  Bank  is  actively  carrying  out  marketing 
activities to secure a broad profit base and long-term 
customers by making retirement pension a key growth 
engine. This is being carried out by taking into consid-
eration the importance of the retirement market for the 
banking sector. In order to strengthen our position as 
a leader in the pension business, the Retirement Pen-
sion Business Department will secure a foundation for 
growth in 2017 through customized marketing strat-
egies  targeting  specific  customer  groups,  while  im-
proving customer revenues through enhanced product 
investment capabilities. With a focus on improving the 
efficiency of our sales channels, the restructuring of our 
retirement pension system and adoption of Business 
Process Reengineering (BPR) will further enhance our 
business capabilities. In the future, we aim to lead the  

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Corporate Banking

As of the end of 2016, Woori Bank had the largest number of corporate client transactions among all Korean banks. The 
Corporate Banking Business Group provides optimal financial services that cater to the specific needs of our diverse cor-
porate clients, including some of the nation’s biggest corporate groups like Samsung, LG and POSCO. Spearheading our 
corporate banking services at Woori Bank are the general managers that work at the Corporate Banking Headquarters. 
All of these men and women are well versed in corporate banking and serve as the engine behind the bank’s impressive 
growth to emerge as Korea’s leading corporate bank. At the same time, Corporate Banking general managers working at 
banking centers are in charge of corporate clients, their affiliates and partner companies as well as retail banking for the 
employees of these clients. We take tremendous pride in our 118 years of providing top-of-the-line financial services to 
our corporate clients as we helped them grow into major global players, and will strive to offer our expertise to an even 
larger number of customers in the future.

As of the end of 2016, the Corporate Banking Busi-
ness Group (including the Corporate Finance Center) 
recorded total assets of KRW 26.5 trillion, an operating 
income of KRW 704 billion, and an export/import fi-
nancing volume of USD 243.6 billion.

In 2016, the Corporate Banking Business Group main-
tained its No.1 market share in loans to main creditors, 
thereby reaffirming that we are the undisputed leader 
in corporate finance. 

Woori Bank is currently exploring various financial op-
portunities through the Woori Diamond Club, a meet-
ing of CEOs from large Korean corporations, while also 
strengthening  the  relationships  we  enjoy  with  large 
corporate clients. In response to growing demand for 
heightened corporate social responsibility, we are de-
veloping products that will facilitate mutual prosperity 
among corporate partners and increase widespread 
support for a cooperative culture.

2016 in Review

Operating income
(Unit:KRW billion)

704

(As of the end of 2016)

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044

Total assets of corporate 
banking operations
(As of the end of 2016)

KRW 26.5 trillion

Total credit exposure to 
main debtor groups
(As of the end of 2016)

KRW 26.7 trillion

Continuously Strengthening Relationships

As  our  corporate  customers  have  developed  into 
more  important  global  entities,  their  financial  needs 
have changed rapidly and become more diverse. In 
line  with  this,  Woori  Bank  has  operated  the  Woori 
Diamond Club, a meeting of CEOs from large Korean 
corporations, since 2003. This year marks the 14th 
anniversary of the club and a time to strengthen our 
relationships with our corporate customers, as well as 
provide services that respond appropriately to changes 
in the business environment by identifying the fi nancial 
needs of our customers in a timely manner.

Extending Support for  
Large Corporations/SMEs

At a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR) is 
being particularly emphasized, Woori Bank has signed 
cooperation agreements with large corporate custom-
ers and offers product packages to extend funds to 
SMEs at low interest rates.

In 2008, we launched our ‘Win-Win Partnership Loan 
for Suppliers of Large Corporations’, which, by the end 
of 2016, had extended funds worth KRW 619.1 billion 
to 2,368 companies. In addition, the ‘Win-Win Partner-

ship Loan’ that was developed in 2013 received a sys-
tem upgrade in 2015, with funds worth KRW 327.4 bil-
lion having been extended to 3,535 companies by the 
end of 2016. As a bank that has cultivated meaningful 
relationships  with  many  large  corporate  customers, 
we operate a partnership system through a variety of 
customer networks aimed at reducing fi nancial costs 
to SMEs, thereby contributing to the shared growth of 
both large corporations and SMEs. 

Developing and Supporting Customized 
Financial Products 

In  step  with  rising  demand  for  low-risk/high-return 
investment products during a prolonged period of low 
interest rates, we provided a corporate-oriented Struc-
tured Hybrid Deposit product to corporate clients that 
want high-interest rate time deposits. In partnership 
with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, we also mar-
keted export factoring without recourse for exporters, 
non-letter-of-credit sales of export receivable fi nancing 
with  reduced  risk  when  the  importer  refuses  settle-
ment, and debt ratios on the financial statements of 
exporters, thus stabilizing cross-border transactions 
with effi  cient fi nancial services for exporters.

Woori Bank was the main creditor bank of 13 large corporations as of 2016.
(Total number of large corporations under main creditor bank management: 39)

2017 Plans

Guided  by  the  business  goal  in  2017  of  readying 
ourselves for a brighter future as an even more com-
petitive corporate banking institution, the Corporate 
Banking Business Group is poised to carry out innova-
tive marketing practices in the fi rst year of privatization. 
To that end we have come up with the following four 
strategies.

First, we will explore new fi nancial products and mar-
kets to diversify revenue sources while also engaging 
in profi t-oriented sales activities with a normal interest 
rate/fee pricing policy. 

Secondly, we will find a balance between adequate 
growth of loans to well-performing large corporations 
and eff ective risk management. 

Thirdly, we will expand our all-in margin business activ-
ities through active transactions with business partners 
and employees of large corporate clients. 

Lastly, we will seek new revenue sources at the bank 
level  through  cross-industry  partnerships  and  joint 
marketing.

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SME Banking 

The Small and Medium Corporate (SME) Banking Business Group oversees financial services to corporate clients, man-
aging KRW 75 trillion in loans extended to 1.38 million SOHO and SME clients as of the end of 2016. Woori Bank offers 
a variety of financial/non-financial services as well as competitive products to SME clients to ensure the highest level of 
customer satisfaction. More importantly, we foster and manage SME relationship managers (RM) who are versed in SME 
finance and asset management to deliver Korea’s best financial services.

In 2016, asset quality significantly improved at Woori 
Bank.  In  fact,  the  KRW  3.7  trillion  reduction  in  po-
tentially  insolvent  assets  raised  the  percentage  of 
performing assets to 74.2 percent, with the number of 
SOHO and SME clients increasing by 90,000 over the 
previous year. 

While carrying on with the marketing strategy we es-
tablished in 2015, which focused on attracting and re-
taining high-yield SME clients in 2016, we continued to 
direct our attention towards strategic targets through 
technology  financing,  policy  financing  and  guaran-
tee-secured loans. Another important strategy in 2016 
had to do with cross-selling for customer lock-in and 
maximization  of  profitability,  while  also  introducing 
diverse privilege benefits to enhance customer satis-
faction and the quality of services offered to our SME 
clients. All the while, we also trained and fostered SME 
financing experts. 

Marketing Activities Targeting  
High-Yield SME Clients

Throughout 2016, just as in 2015, the SME Banking 
Business Group continued updating marketing infor-
mation on targets by key product and customer class 
as well as for partner firms of large corporations to as-
sist branch offices with their campaigns to attract high-
yield corporate clients. In January 2016, we launched 
High-yield Enterprise Master Loan II, High-yield En-
terprise  Power  Tech  Loan  and  the  SOHO  Areumdri 
Loan, all of which come with competitive interest rates 
offered only to high-yield enterprises along with extra 
credit limits. By the end of 2016, these three new loan 
products accounted for a total of KRW 8.8 trillion in 
sales. As a result of our consistent marketing efforts 
to expand high-yield assets, the size of loans to high-
yield corporate clients rated BBB and above increased 
by KRW 6.8 trillion at the end of 2016.

2016 in Review

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Number of SOHO and 
SME clients increasing in 2016

90,000

Reduction in potentially 
insolvent assets

KRW 3.7 trillion

Percentage of performing 
assets

74.2%

Concentration on Technology Financing & Re-
inforcing Growth Potential

In order to increase high-yield assets concentrated on 
technology financing, our marketing focus remained on 
securing an early mover advantage in the market in 2016, 
just as it did in 2015, through marketing activities aimed at 
corporate clients with advanced technologies and through 
the provisioning of pre-approved lines of credit. Our newest 
products launched especially for quality corporate clients 
with advanced technologies include the High-yield Corpo-
rate Power Tech Loan and Tech Start-up Guarantee, both 
of which have reinforced our product line-up for stronger 
sales competitiveness. Moreover, our marketing efforts to 
increase the volume and number of borrowers related to 
technology financing resulted in a KRW 3.6 trillion increase 
in value by the end of 2016, with a jump in the number of 
borrowers amounting to 6,800. Additionally, an increase 
in the number of corporate clients by 90,000, as well as 
a KRW 2 trillion growth in low-cost deposits, significantly 
contributed to our strong profitability and loan growth.

Retaining Customers & Offering  
Top Consulting Services

As a means to hone our competitive edge in business 
consulting ahead of anticipated fierce competition in the 
financial sector and to meet the diverse needs of custom-
ers, we are actively implementing various programs that 
feature preferential offers and consulting services. The 
preferential benefits offered to membership clients and loy-
al customers who have carried out transactions with Woori 
Bank for an extended period of time include expenditures 
for family events and employee training. Thus, Woori Bank 
has proven yet again that it is making strenuous efforts to 
remain the most reliable financial partner for both individual 
and corporate clients.

Woori Bank’s business consulting service draws on the 
bank’s unparalleled experience in Korea’s financial sector, of-
fering a number of consulting programs to corporate clients 
in the fields of business consulting, CFO consulting, family 
business succession, and operations consulting. In 2016, 
we carried out a total of 114 consulting projects for clients.

Diversified Special Products

In 2016, the SME Banking Business Group introduced a 
wide range of specialized products, including the High-
yield Enterprise Master Loan II and the Woori Credit Card 
Member  Store  Power  Loan,  a  preferential  product  for 
high-yield SOHOs and SMEs to increase SOHO and SME 
banking loans.

In support of government policies, we also marketed the 
Woori Value Added Tax Buyers’ Tax Payment Deposit to 
attract new clients and low-cost deposits. For this same 
purpose, we marketed our WiBees CVS Honey Deposit 
product as a preferential product for sole proprietors in 
the latter half of 2016. In step with governmental tech 
financing prop-up measures, we diversified our product 
line-up for SME clients that feature leading technologies. 
This included the High-yield Enterprise Power Tech Loan 
and Tech Start-up Guarantee, both of which balanced our 
business competencies for corporate and sole proprietor 
enterprise clients alike.

Promotion of Policy Financing &  
Guaranteed Loans

In promotion of policy financing, the SME Banking Busi-
ness Group continually sought strategic alliances with 
local governmental agencies and public organizations in 
2016. We also strengthened the interest rate competi-
tiveness of policy financing and conducted job training 
programs in order to reinforce sales competencies. Spe-
cifically, we launched two new products, one called the 
S-Plus Start-up Support Loan, which is guaranteed by 
the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, and offers preferential 
interest rates on guarantees and subsidies for guarantee 
fees targeting high-yield SMEs in their early stages of op-
erations, as well as a second product called Tech Start-
up Loan, which is guaranteed by the Korea Technology 
Finance Corporation, and is a preferential product for 
SMEs with outstanding technological competencies. As 
a result, our customer base for high-yield SME clients 
grew substantially throughout 2016. In addition to cor-
porate clients, we also continued offering policy financ-
ing tailored to the needs of sole proprietary enterprises, 
providing KRW 129.1 billion in SOHO Market Promotion 
Funds and KRW 58.6 billion through the Seoul General 
Business Stabilization Fund to further expand our cus-
tomer base with this customer segment.

2017 Plans

In 2017, the SME Banking Business Group will pur-
sue marketing activities to increase quality assets and 
profitability while also retaining high-yield clients. Plans 
are now in place to launch new products targeted at 
different target clients so as to attract new customers. 
Since the bank’s successful privatization at the end 
of  2016,  the  SME  Banking  Business  Group  plans 
to reinforce financial services that will lead to mutual 

prosperity for the bank as well as for clients. We will 
also continue to strengthen our competencies when 
it comes to attracting high-yield clients and sales ex-
perts so we can expand our profit base through total 
financial services, while bolstering FinTech-based SME 
platform sales to further expand our financing to foster 
SMEs that have competitive technologies.

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Institutional Banking

The Institutional Banking Business Group consists of the Institutional Banking Product & Marketing Department, which 
serves the central government, local governments and public institutions, and the Public Fund Sales Department, which 
manages the municipal and provincial treasuries of local governments and the courts.
In  fact,  we  are  the  only  Korean  bank  that  employs  institutional  banking  specialists  (institutional  customer  relationship 
managers), all of whom provide first-rate financial services to institutional customers. As of 2016, our institutional cus-
tomers included  the  Seoul Metropolitan Government and its 24  district offices, the  Ministry of  Land, Infrastructure  and 
Transport, the Korea Land & Housing Corporation, and the Korea Railroad Corporation. Such an impressive list of cus-
tomers only reaffirms our position as the primary choice of bank by the largest number of public institutions.

2016 in Review

On top of the knowhow we have gained from our 101 years 
of experience as Seoul Metropolitan Government’s treasury 
bank, Woori Bank has also become a leading financial insti-
tution for residents around the country through our Institu-
tional Banking Business Group, which contributes to region-
al development and helps expand the scope of transactions 
we carry out with the central government, local governments 
and major public agencies.  

In line with governmental policies, Woori Bank provides spe-
cialized services for government agencies and their planned 
relocation to outlying regions, including Sejong-si. As of 
2016, we have locked in 42 of 154 institutions that are to be 
relocated outside of Seoul in our institutional customer base, 
with plans to provide advanced financial services to all of 
these institutional clients and their employees. As of the end 
of 2016, the Institutional Banking Business Group managed 
total deposits of KRW 24.7 trillion and total loans worth 
KRW 1.2 trillion through transactions with 4,200 institutional 
customers.

24.7

2016

+2.2

Total Deposits
(Unit:KRW trillion)

22.5

2015

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Number of Institutional 
customers

4,200 

Major Institutional Customers

Seoul Metropolitan 

Government & its 24 district offices, 

Gwangmyeong City

Major public agencies 
customers

• Korea Land & Housing Corporation
• National Pension Service 
• Ministry of Land
• Infrastructure and Transport
• Korea Railroad Corporation
•  Korea Institute for Advancement of 

Technology

• Agency for Defense Development
•  Korea Evaluation Institute of Indus-

trial Technology(KEIT)

•  Korea Institute of Energy Technolo-

gy Evaluation & Planning

•  Korea Electric Power Corporation 

(KEPCO)

•  Defense Acquisition Program Ad-

ministration

• National Health Insurance Service
• Korea Post
•  Korea Institute of Startup & Entre-

preneurship Development

• Korea Creative Content Agency

2017 Plans

cash  management  system  (RCMS)  as  well  as  R&D 
fund management and expenditures to total financial 
services to companies with successful R&D results. 

Since renewing our contract as the exclusive bank for 
international agreements and foreign exchange trans-
actions for the Defense Acquisition Program Admin-
istration, an executive branch of the Korean Govern-
ment, we will be providing a variety of financial support 
measures for the payment and settlement of goods 
purchased from overseas for the next three years.

Maximizing Synergies from New Business 
Opportunities 

The  Institutional  Banking  Business  Group  not  only 
provides direct financial services to institutional cus-
tomers, but also discovers and offers business linkage 
opportunities to SMEs and individuals involved in an 
institution’s business. In 2016, we participated as a 
financial partner in KEPCO’s School Project to elicit 
students and parents from 2,000 schools where the 
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is installing 
solar power generation facilities.

Additionally,  we  are  making  use  of  our  industry-first 
mobile  WiBee  Platform  to  support  the  Human  Re-
sources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) in 
its initiative to alert customers of any dormant claims 
with HRD Korea’s service. This has secured us a foot-
hold to access 560,000 foreign workers as prospective 
customers.

Aiming for Another Century of Serving as 
Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Treasury 
Bank

Since signing a treasury management agreement with 
Gyeongseongbu (Seoul) in 1915, Woori Bank has done 
a formidable job as Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 
treasury bank by not only collecting tax revenue, but 
also by managing all annual expenditure payments.

In  1988,  we  launched  Seoul  Metropolitan  Govern-
ment’s first comprehensive management system for 
revenues and expenditures. Then, in 1991, we estab-
lished the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Center, 
epitomizing our century-long service as the city's mu-
nicipal treasury bank. Moreover, the introduction of our 
ETAX system in 2001, an annual expenditure e-banking 
system in 2004, and a revenue e-banking system and 
an integrated treasury management system in 2011 
equipped us with globally competitive treasury man-
agement capabilities. Based on our advanced treasury 
management system and high-quality specialists in all 
related fields, Woori Bank has become a stalwart part-
ner of Korea’s capital city, helping to handle Seoul Met-
ropolitan Government’s tax and financial management 
tasks, providing a convenient tax payment system for 
citizens, and helping develop local communities.

Supporting New Governmental and Public 
Agency Projects

In order to effectively support public projects, we have 
established a System Sales Team within the Institu-
tional Banking Products & Marketing Department. As 
a result, we have earned the chance to participate as 
the  exclusive  settlement  bank  for  Korea  Power  Ex-
change’s project to upgrade the REC Trading System 
to facilitate direct transactions and payment clearing 
between the buyers and sellers of renewable energy. 
In addition, we were selected as the exclusive bank for 
managing the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s 
R&D funds, thus providing extensive financial services 
that now range from the management of the real-time 

In 2017, the Institutional Banking Business Group is 
preparing for the official selection process to be re-
named the treasury bank for the Seoul Metropolitan 
Government and its sub-district offices for 2018. In ad-
dition, we are focused on enhancing the quality of our 
services as a financial partner to institutional clients by 
providing top-quality systems to ensure effective cap-
ital management for the government and other public 

agencies  and  by  exploring  various  alliance  services 
linked to a wide range of investment projects. Further-
more, we will seek to increase transactions with public 
agencies that are being relocated to regional Innova-
tion Cities, while expanding our financial service line-
up to serve a greater number of employees at these 
agencies.

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Real Estate Finance

For  systematic  and  professional  management  of  real  estate  financing,  the  Housing  Finance  Division  was  enlarged  into 
the  Real  Estate  Finance  Business  Group.  The  group  also  manages  the  Ministry  of  Land,  Infrastructure  and  Transport’s 
National Housing and Urban Fund as a general treasury bank. We strive to satisfy the diverse needs of our customers by 
providing products that build on Woori Bank accounts, as well as National Housing Fund products that are available for 
low-income individuals/families.

2016 in Review

In  2016,  the  Real  Estate  Finance  Business  Group 
ranked 1st in market share among all national hous-
ing and urban funds. Recognized for our excellent 
performance  over  the  past  seven  years,  we  have 
been providing a variety of real estate finance prod-
ucts to our customers as a general treasury bank for 
the National Housing and Urban Fund. In addition, 
we preemptively responded to the prolonged reces-
sion in the real estate market and played a leading 
role in generating demand for real estate financing by 
seeking to discover new markets.

Increased Customer Base as a Managing 
Trustee Bank for the National Housing and 
Urban Fund

The National Housing and Urban Fund project is crit-
ical  to  broadening  financing  options  for  consumers 
of housing finance, including low-income individuals/
families.  As  the  managing  trustee  bank  of  the  proj-
ect, Woori Bank acted as the leader in funding and 
implementing the project. As of the end of 2016, the 
bank claimed a market share of 43.1 percent in loans 

Real Estate Finance Group

(As of the end of 2016)

Mortgage Loans (Unit:KRW billion)

Fund Demand-Side Loans (Unit:No. of Subscription)

Housing Subscription Savings Plans (Unit:No. of Subscription)

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Results

Market Share

Rank

80,958

317,819 

5,200,122

26.4%

43.1%

27%

2

1

1

Ranked first in 
market share

Demand-side Housing  
Subscription Loans

43.1%

Housing Subscription  
Savings Plans

27%

2017 Plans

for subscribers and a market share of 27 percent in 
savings for housing trust subscriptions. Throughout 
the year, 990,000 new customers subscribed to the 
Housing Subscription Savings Plan in preparation for 
a future real estate purchase. We will continue working 
hard to expand the benefits we offer to a greater num-
ber of customers and make National Housing and Ur-
ban Fund products more accessible than ever before.

we  were  the  first  Korean  bank  to  introduce  mo-
bile-based loan products, which were made available 
in 2016 on the bank’s mobile-only banking platform, 
WiBee Bank. As it turned out, the WiBee Jeonse (Key 
Money) Loan and WiBee Installment Payment Loan 
gained  an  early  foothold  in  the  real  estate  product 
sales segment through non-face-to-face (NFTF) chan-
nels. 

Leading Korea’s Housing Finance Market

In 2016, the Real Estate Finance Business Group was 
a leader in developing products and reforming systems 
so that it can more proactively respond to changes in 
financial markets. 

The Group channeled its R&D resources into develop-
ing Internet/mobile access to its real estate financial 
products to increase customer convenience. In fact, 

Woori  Bank  is  determined  to  maintain  its  dominant 
market  share  as  part  of  the  National  Housing  and 
Urban Fund in 2017. To that end, we will devote time 
to expanding our share of the loan market, where de-
mand is exploding, specifically targeting the Monthly 
Rent Loan, Beotimmok Jeonse (Key Money) Loan , 
and Housing Subscription Total Savings Plan. Draw-
ing  on  our  advanced  IT  system  and  accumulated 
experience and knowhow from funding and operating 
numerous  housing  fund  projects,  we  are  poised  to 
assume a leading role in supporting residential stabili-
zation projects for customers and promoting national 
housing projects in a sound manner. Furthermore, we 

will remain an ardent proponent of the government’s 
housing finance measures, while extending practical 
financial aid to those who wish to buy their own home 
through our optimal profitability and minimal-risk asset 
structure. At the same time, we will keep introducing 
more  mobile-only  real  estate  financing  products  for 
higher customer convenience, thereby cementing our 
position as an early mover in NFTF channel-based real 
estate financing. In this regard, we have plans to in-
crease our mortgage loan balance by KRW 3.5 trillion 
in 2017 to contribute to asset growth in the bank’s re-
tail banking business despite the economic downturn.

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EXPANDING 
HORIZONS 

Who is transcending boundaries? TRANSCENDING 
BOUNDARIES

EXPANDING 
HORIZONS 

Woori Bank is proudly broadening the boundaries of finance. The 

lines  drawn  between  local  and  global,  finance  and  technology, 

and geographical locations are blurring. As a result, we are ready 

to offer new solutions for the future of finance in pursuit of a bet-

ter tomorrow. Committed to a better future, Woori Bank embraces 

the global market with innovative ideas. 

WOORI BANK

TRANSCENDING 
BOUNDARIES

Smart Banking

The Smart Banking Business Group is in charge of establishing Woori Bank’s strategy for smart banking as well as the 
exploration of new markets. In order to ensure a prompt response to the smart banking market, which has demonstrated 
exponential growth, while also achieving market dominance in the electronic payment/remittance market in alliance with 
ICT companies, the Smart Banking Business Department, Platform Business Department, FinTech Business Department 
and ICT Support Center all fall under the umbrella of the Group. As of the end of 2016, 15.63 million customers had sub-
scribed to Internet banking and smart banking services. Along with roughly 6,500 ATMs—and by utilizing state-of-the-art 
technologies and networks on smartphones and the Internet—we strive to remain a bank that caters to the most exacting 
needs of our customers.

2016 in Review

In 2016, Woori Bank’s Smart Banking Business Group 
maintained  its  position  as  a  leader  in  the  emerging 
digital finance market as we completed development 
of the WiBee comprehensive finance platform with the 
launch of the WiBee Talk service, the first messenger 
service launched by a Korean financial institution, and 
WiBee Market, a financial product shopping mall. 

Through  business  partnerships  with  mobile  platform 
operators, Woori Bank introduced a variety of financial 
services that make use of advanced technology and 
services before the competition. Moreover, our custom-
er-oriented, on-demand services, which were facilitated 
by the launch of our O2O service and loan process in-
novation, allowed the bank to sustain its market position 
as a leader in the digital banking market.

No.1 

NO.1 in sales among all non-face-to-face finance-related products in Korea
NO.1 ranked smart banking subscription and active usage rate
NO.1 market share in non-face-to-face sales channels

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Korea’s First Comprehensive Financial Ser-
vice Platform

Maintaining  Our  Leadership  in  FinTech 
through Strong Business Alliances 

Ranked 1st in Market Share 
in smart banking subscriptions 
and active usage rate among 
bank-wide clients

Following  the  successful  launch  in  2015  of  WiBee 
Bank, a mobile-only banking service, we added WiBee 
Talk, WiBee Members and WiBee Market services to 
create a complete platform for fi nancial services. 

In response to the rapidly changing market environ-
ment due to the entry of FinTech businesses, Woori 
Bank has been seeking new business opportunities in 
conjunction with O2O platform operators.

No.1 Market Share

52.5%

subscription rate
(As of the end of 2016)

34.1%

active usage rate
(As of the end of 2016)

Introduced in January 2016, WiBee Talk quickly took 
root in the market, with subscribers surpassing the two 
million mark as of September 21, and surpassing the 
three million threshold by the end of the year.

As  Korea’s  first  financial  mobile  messenger  service, 
WiBee Talk off ers a wide array of fi nancial services that 
draw on WiBee’s extensive finance platform. Among 
these  new  products,  the  WiBee  Talk  Deposit  plan 
offers preferential benefits in connection with mobile 
messenger services, while the WiBee Honey Market 
Deposit plan links mileage points to WiBee Market ac-
counts. Furthermore, preferential foreign exchange fee 
rates are available through the Foreign Exchange for 
All service (in partnership with WiBee Bank) while the 
TalkTalk Remittance service allows for one-click easy 
money transfers. Additionally, the WiBee Talk service 
was expanded to provide informative messages con-
cerning bank transactions to clients via text messages. 
In the future, we plan on increasing the scope of this 
alert service through alliances with parcel services and 
credit card businesses. 

In  addition  to  the  Woori  Samsung  Pay  service 
launched in 2015, we also established a number of 
financial  services  products  that  include  the  WiBee 
Designated Driver Service (for people who have con-
sumed more than the legal limit of alcohol and require 
someone else to drive them and their vehicle home), 
the  Energy  Seven  (E7)  Partnership  Service,  a  cash 
withdrawal service at convenience stores, an Automat-
ed Clearing House (ACH) payment system for Baedal 
Minjok (a mobile-based delivery app service), and a 
platform for e-note receivable discount brokerage ser-
vices for SMEs. 

Moreover,  our  strategic  alliance  with  several  foreign 
partners, including China’s Tencent platform, for simple 
payment services helped grow our business domain 
overseas.

More  recently,  the  Woori  FinTech  Lab  opened  and 
quickly  discovered  new  business  models  through 
collaborative initiatives with—and in support of—rising 
FinTech start-ups in their nascent stages of business. 
Woori FinTech Lab also hosted a FinTech Lab Demo 
Day event for these businesses to provide greater op-
portunities for investment and business alliances.

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Internet & smart banking 
subscribers

KRW 15.6 million

No. 1 non-face-to-face 
product sales market share
(As of the end of 2016)

KRW 18.2 trillion

Advanced On-Demand Financial Services

Woori  Bank’s  on-demand  services,  which  take  full 
advantage of new technologies, continue to cater to 
the diverse needs of our clients. In fact, we were the 
first Korean bank to launch a pilot service using retinal 
scans for financial transactions and a smart card ser-
vice that utilizes fingerprint scans through a business 
alliance with the Public Procurement Service. We were 
also the first Korean bank to integrate bioinformation 
into our financial services with a voice-recognition typ-
ing function launched for the Woori Watch Banking in-
terface, a wearable banking service for smartwatches. 
In addition, our Woori Quick Banking service, Smart 
Security Card and Smart Quick Verification services 
all utilize advanced technologies to comprehensively 
enhance customer convenience with their verification 

functions,  while  OutbounD  Sales  (ODS)  were  pro-
moted through the launch of our Tablet Branch Office 
service.  The  back-to-back  launch  of  O2O  services, 
including  With  Woori,  Smart  Name  Cards,  Smart 
Notes, and our Non-Face-to-Face Reservation service, 
considerably enhanced customer convenience, too. 
At the same time, we drew on data scraping technol-
ogy like the Paperless Smart Lending service and the 
Woori SOHO Smart Guarantee lending service, both 
of which brought about innovation in paperless lending 
procedures. On top of this, we constantly introduced 
new products like WiBee Mobile Auto Loan and WiBee 
Call Loan for Rentals through collaboration efforts with 
mobile platform operators, outpacing our competitors 
in non-face-to-face channel sales.

In 2017, Woori Bank is determined to respond swiftly 
to ever-changing market conditions while enhancing 
customer convenience so that we remain the leader in 
digital financial markets.

In 2017, the Smart Banking Business Group plans on 
expanding its platform network and developing new 
content to upgrade the WiBee platform so as to solid-
ify its competitive edge in the field of smart financing 
platforms.

To that end, the Group is developing new financial ser-
vices that integrate future technologies such as artificial 
intelligence and biotechnology, while also strengthen-
ing platform operations through alliances with Korea’s 
leading O2O operators as we continue to expand ACH 
services for Chinese customers. By engaging in a big 
data-based  target  marketing  campaign  and  estab-
lishing a smart work system through digitalization, the 
Group will also continue efforts to consolidate a solid 
foundation for digital finance. 

2017 Plans

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Global Business

In 2016, Woori Bank completed laying the groundwork for expansion overseas, with its global network/operating profit 
growth rate ranking No. 1 in Korea’s financial sector and spreading its the successful launch of its FinTech (WiBee) plat-
form to in eight countries—the largest number by of any Korean bank. 

The acquisition of a local thrift bank in the Philippines and the establishment of a local subsidiary in Vietnam completed 
an extensive overseas network of 19 branches, 10 local subsidiaries (with 228 branch offices), and 3 representative of-
fices. Through these 250 strategic contact points, our international experts played a pivotal role in developing the largest 
global  network  among  all  Korean  banks  while  also  securing  significant  growth  momentum  through  global  expansion. 
Coupled  with  localized  and  differentiated  marketing  strategies  by  region,  these  synergies  generated  USD  61  million  in 
year-on-year growth in operating profit, which totaled USD 380 million for 2016. Furthermore, we have strategically over-
come the physical challenges associated with overseas networks by launching our own FinTech platform, WiBee Bank, 
throughout our Southeast Asian operations, specifically in Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

2016 in Review

Expanding Our Overseas Network

Woori Bank took a big step forward towards becoming 
a leading global bank with the opening of its first over-
seas branch office in November 1968 in Tokyo, the first 
time a Korean commercial bank established a network 
abroad. Following the acquisition of Saudara Bank in 
Indonesia  in  December  2014,  we  then  became  the 
first foreign bank to acquire a local bank in the Philip-
pines when we invested in Wealth Development Bank 
for a 51% stake in October 2016. In November 2016, 
Woori Bank established a local subsidiary in Vietnam 
which we will utilize to enhance our retail marketing 
efforts for local customers in the country. Also in 2016, 
we became the first Korean bank to advance into the 
Iranian market through a business alliance with Bank 
Pasargad,  the  second  largest  financial  institution  in 
Iran, which will give us access to up-to-date develop-
ments in the local market and provide a foothold for 
Woori Bank to offer our financial services alongside a 
local partner.

Major Highlights Of Global 
Business 

Gross Operating Income

USD 380 million

NPL Ratio

0.68 %

(Excluding our exposure to Hanjin 
shipping)

Liquidity Ratio

117.43 %

Through these M&A activities Woori Bank has been 
able to establish the largest overseas network - 250 
strategic contact points across 25 countries - among 
all Korean banks, making Woori Bank the unrivaled 
globalization leader in the Korean financial sector. On 
top of that, with the completion of an ambitious New  
Asian Financial Belt, we laid the foundation for Woori 
Bank  to  make  further  inroads  overseas.  Today,  we 
have plans to enter Germany, Poland and Mexico in 
the near future, and continue to spearhead the Korean 
financial industry’s globalization efforts. Through these 
bold international strategies, we aim to become one of 
Asia’s top 10—and one of the world’s top 50—banks 
in the future.

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Increasing Overseas Product Competitive-
ness & Cross-Industry Alliances

Enhanced Management of Overseas Finan-
cial Institutions

Woori Bank is actively introducing strategic products 
customized to local needs in the financial markets of 
each  country  where  it  operates.  Plus,  our  cross-in-
dustry  strategic  alliances  allow  for  higher  product 
competitiveness at our overseas operations. In 2016, 
we launched a number of off -shore-only products, 
including global bills bought, while pursuing cross-bor-
der  synergies  through  cross-industry  alliances  with 
the Korea International Trade Association(KITA), Seoul 
Guarantee Insurance(SGI), Hanwha Life, Lotte Shop-
ping, CGV, and Paris Baguette. In 2017, our goal is 
to emerge as Korea’s leading global financial alliance 
service  provider  through  various  partnerships  with 
overseas financial institutions, governmental agencies, 
and domestic institutional clients.

The Global Business Group is working hard to secure 
new lines of credit through stronger relationships with 
top global financial institutions, while also taking the 
lead  in  financing  Korean  companies  that  are  active 
overseas  as  well  as  sound  corporate  borrowers  lo-
cally by increasing funding support to our overseas 
branches. In pursuit of new business opportunities, 
we are determined to expand our network and global 
businesses as we preemptively prepare for potential 
compliance  issues  arising  from  stricter  international 
regulations  in  the  near  future  by  strengthening  our 
anti-money  laundering  procedures  against  foreign 
correspondent banks and introducing enhanced client 
identification procedures.

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Worldwide Branch Network

Head Office

Overseas Branch(14) & Sub-Branch (5)

Overseas Representative Office (3)
Overseas Representative Office (3)
Overseas Representative Office (3)
Overseas Representative Office (3)
Overseas Representative Office (3)

Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)
Overseas Subsidiary (10)

Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)
Korean Desk/ GRM(Global Relationship Manager)

250 Networks in 25 nations 
Worldwide
(As of the end of 2016)

250 Networks

Woori America 
Bank(21)

Mexico (GRM)

Exploration of new markets overseas

Woori Bank 
Brasil (Brazil)(1)

• First Korean bank to enter Iran in May 2016
• Acquisition of a thrift bank in the Philippines in October 2016
 Acquisition of a thrift bank in the Philippines in October 2016
•  Establishment of a subsidiary in Vietnam in November 2016
  Establishment of a subsidiary in Vietnam in November 2016

Poland (GRM)

AO Woori Bank
Russia(3)

Turkey (Korean Desk)

Tehran

Woori Bank
China(21)

Woori Finance Myanmar(10)

Hong Kong

Seoul

Hanoi

Woori Global Markets Asia Ltd HK(1)

Yangon

Woori Bank Vietnam(1)

Woori Finance Cambodia(12)

Ho Chi Minh 

Wealth Development Bank
(Philippines)(16)

P.T. Bank Woori
Saudara Indonesia(142)

Republic of South Africa (Korean Desk)

2017 Plans

In 2017, the Global Business Group plans to reinforce 
profitability  through  special  businesses  and  alliance 
marketing,  increase  face-to-face/non-face-to-face 
contact points via platform expansion and heighten 
preemptive management of global risks. 

While  seeking  to  raise  our  profitability  through  en-
hanced  cross-industry  marketing  and  cross-selling 
practices  among  branch  offices  at  home  and  over-
seas, we plan to launch a credit card business in the 
Southeast Asian market, starting in Vietnam, in order 
to expand our local customer base. Along with special 
projects customized for individual branch offi  ce needs 
in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and India, we 
will concentrate our eff orts on developing the funda-
mentals required for revenue growth from all our global 
operations.

Moreover,  the  Global  Business  Group  will  continue 
broadening  its  network  in  highly  profitable  markets 
throughout Southeast Asia and other new markets so 
as to expand the network to 500 contact points world-
wide in the not-so-distant future as we also increase 

our face-to-face and non-face-to-face business chan-
nels. To that end, we will work tireless to promote the 
growth of our global mobile banking platform, Global 
WiBee Bank, at our overseas branch offi  ces and off er 
a variety of benefits and services. At the same time, 
our partnerships with FinTech businesses will allow us 
to expand our customer-base through non-face-to-
face channels.

In order to reinforce our competencies for the preemp-
tive management of global risks, we will not only bol-
ster our overseas round-the-clock monitoring system 
in collaboration with related departments to develop a 
comprehensive global risk management system, but 
will also establish a Global Compliance Council to im-
prove our anti-money laundering system overseas.

With the very best quality customer-oriented products 
and services, we will remain Korea’s top bank in terms 
of overseas market share in the short run, and aim to 
become Asia’s leading bank in the long term, engaging 
in direct competition with the world’s most prominent 
banks.

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International Trade Business 

Woori  Bank’s  International  Trade  Business  Division  develops  and  supports  marketing  strategies  for  the  bank’s  foreign 
exchange services. The Division also provides support to branch offices in a swift and efficient manner through the Inter-
national Trade Service Center (a business process reengineering-specialized unit). Additionally, it induces foreign direct 
investment and related capital transactions through the Global Investment Center in Seoul. In an effort to strengthen our 
foreign customer targeted marketing capabilities, we established a Foreign Customer Banking Business Department to 
create synergies from diverse international trade & F/X operations and to maximize profits. By drawing on our years of ex-
perience and knowhow in dealing with the largest number of large corporations along with our abundant F/X specialists, 
we will continue to provide industry-leading consulting services related to import and export finance and overseas invest-
ments to clients at home and abroad.

2016 in Review

In line with our goal of becoming a leading global bank, 
we spent 2016 reinforcing the F/X competencies of 
employees, thereby honing our competitiveness in im-
port/export financing, foreign exchange and remittance 
operations. Backed by the USD 175 billion in export 
financing and USD 120.9 billion in import financing, we 

claimed a robust market share (export 39.4%, import 
34.6%) the highest among Korea’s four major banks. 
Currency exchange operations also generated USD 
4.5 billion in transaction volume, representing a 31.2 
percent market share, which also marked the highest 
figure among Korea’s four major banks.

37.5%

Export/Import Financing
Total Market Share
(As of the end of 2016)

Woori Bank’s 
International Trade Business 
Results in 2016

26.7%

F/X & Remittances 
Total Market Share
(As of the end of 2016)

•Among Korea's four major banks

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Strategic Reorganization to Step Up    
Marketing Efforts Aimed at Foreign Customers

Stronger F/X Competencies for Higher Export/
Import and F/X Remittance Competitiveness

Woori Bank continues to foster F/X experts with ad-
vanced  training  programs,  expanding  its  network  of 
non-BPR branch offices to bolster the F/X competen-
cies of its entire workforce, and honing its competitive 
edge in export/import and F/X & remittance operations. 
As a result, our 2016 export/import performance results 
totaled USD 295.9 billion, solidifying our market posi-
tion as the nation’s top corporate financing institution. 
We also engaged in aggressive marketing campaigns 
at international gateways like Gimpo International Air-
port, Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station’s 
F/X Center. This helped us successfully secure a large 
foreign  customer  base,  with  USD  4.5  billion  in  F/X 
transaction volume.

With the goal of attracting two million foreign custom-
ers, Woori Bank’s International Trade Business Division 
has mounted a number of campaigns to secure foreign 
customers and stay ahead of the competition. Part of 
this initiative has involved setting up a Foreign Custom-
er Banking Business Department to better serve these 
new clients. 

For the sake of foreign resident workers, we operate 
eight  special branches,  including  the  Hyehwa-dong 
branch,  where  Filipino  is  spoken,  and  the  Gwang-
hee-dong  branch,  where  Mongolian  is  spoken,  are 
now open on Sundays. We are also designating some 
of our branch offices as overseas remittance-special-
ized locations as part of our marketing towards foreign 
clients. Moreover, we offer foreign direct investment 
consulting  and  other  capital  transaction  services 
through our global investment centers, while also pro-
viding segmented and accurate one-stop financial ser-
vices to foreign investors and related organizations on 
legal affairs, taxation and other investment-related af-
fairs for inbound investments. In 2016, we opened the 
Gangnam Global Investment Center and Jeju Global 
Investment Center to complete a business line-up in 
locales that have recently become more attractive for 
foreign investors.

International Trade Business Organization

International Trade Business Division

International Trade Business Department

Foreign Customer Banking Business Department

International Trade Service Center (BPR Center)  

Global 
Investment 
Center

Gangnam 
Global 
Investment 
Center

Jeju 
Global 
Investment 
Center

Wongokdong 
Foreign 
Exchange 
Remittance 
Center

Gimhae 
Foreign 
Exchange 
Remittance 
Center

International 
Trade 
Business 
Team

International 
Trade 
Business 
Support 
Team

Foreign 
Customer 
Banking 
Strategy 
Team

Foreign 
Customer 
Banking 
Business 
Team

International 
Trade Service 
Team

Foreign 
Exchange/
Export Team

Import/Foreign 
Currency Loan 
Team

Sanctions
Management 
Team 

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Establishing an Early Foothold in the Won/
Yuan Trade Settlement Market

In  2011,  Woori  Bank  became  the  world’s  first  bank 
to  complete  an  offshore  Korean  won-denominated 
settlement system. At the same time, it arranged for 
the  won-denominated  clearing  of  trade  settlements 
through a currency swap deal between Korea and Chi-
na, playing a vital role in leading the globalization of the 
Korean won. With many major financial institutions now 
subscribing to the Woori Clearing System, our transac-
tion volume has greatly expanded, reaching KRW 31.5 
trillion in total trade settlement clearing (in KRW) as of 

the end of 2016. After becoming the first Korean bank 
to obtain approval for international yuan settlements 
from  Chinese  authorities  back  in  2010,  Woori  Bank 
then became the first financial institution to set up trade 
settlements  through  won-yuan  currency  swaps  and 
now boasts the largest volume in this regard. We were 
also the first Korean bank to commence a Korean won 
clearance service in China, which contributed to the 
promotion of Korean won-denominated transactions, 
facilitating Chinese banks to opt for Korean won for 
their trade business operations and deposit-taking ser-
vices in China.

In  2017,  Woori  Bank’s  International  Trade  Business 
Division will continue to reinforce its foreign exchange 
operational  competencies  through  expert  training 
and  marketing  campaigns.  By  harnessing  multiple 
synergies in the diverse domains of foreign customer 
marketing as well as export/import financial services, 
foreign exchange and remittances, we will maximize 
profitability and expand our market share in interna-
tional trade business operations.

At the same time, we continue to attract new clients 
based on our expertise and knowhow in the field of 
foreign currency vault services for the National Pen-
sion Service and corporate banking services, all the 
while maintaining a focus on profitable growth. We will 
continue our endeavors towards becoming a leading 
foreign exchange bank, which will serve as a stepping 
stone to achieving our greater vision of becoming one 
of Asia’s top 10 banks and one of the world’s top 50 
banks in the near future.

Total Export & Import 
Financing, 
F/X & Remittances Volume 
(As of the end of 2016)

Export/Import Financing

USD 295.9 billion

Foreign Exchange

USD 4.5billion

Remittances

USD151.3 billion

2017 Plans

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Financial Market Business 

The Financial Market Business Group consists of the Treasury Department, which manages bank-wide liquidity, the Trad-
ing Department, which handles F/X trading, marketable securities and financial derivatives, and the Settlement Support 
Department,  which  performs  back  office  duties.  Woori  Bank  is  a  solid  market  leader  among  Korean  banks  in  terms  of 
trading derivative products, such as forwards, swaps and options, based on a wide range of underlying assets, including 
interest rates, foreign exchange, equities and commodities.

2016 in Review

As a result of these measures, the bank’s liquidity cov-
erage ratio (above 85%), liquidity ratio in foreign curren-
cy (above 85%), and medium- and long-term foreign 
currency funding ratio (above 100%) were well above 
regulatory guidelines in 2016, contributing to a 0.54 
percent increase in our BIS ratio. We also strength-
ened our competitiveness in F/X and derivatives trad-
ing through diversified trading currencies and provided 
various hedging services that are available through all 
global trading hours to assist our customers with their 
risk management strategies.

As the funding and investment body of Woori Bank, 
the  Financial  Market  Business  Group  focused  on 
improving efficiency in its funding and investment pro-
cedures throughout 2016, thereby efficiently balancing 
assets and liabilities through these activities to continu-
ally improve profitability while maintaining sound liquidi-
ty levels. 

These  efforts  contributed  to  higher  NIM  figures  by 
maintaining optimal loan-deposit ratios, liquidity man-
agement and low-cost funding. Bracing for a possible 
decrease  in  BIS  ratio  that  could  arise  from  Woori 
Bank’s privatization, we enhanced our capital ratio with 
stable funding by issuing won-denominated contingent 
convertible capital instruments (CoCos) in the first half 
of the year. Of particular note was the perpetual foreign 
currency contingent capital issue in the latter half of 
the year, which was the first of its kind for any Korean 
bank.

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Optimized Liquidity Management

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Issuance of senior bonds and contingent capi-
tal securities in domestic and foreign currencies

In 2016, the Financial Market Business Group estab-
lished  proactive  financing  plans  to  issue  KRW  5.19 
trillion in won-denominated senior bonds, KRW 0.25 
trillion  in  won-denominated  CoCo  bonds,  and  USD 
500 million in foreign currency senior bonds and CoCo 
bonds, respectively, at low interest rate. Most notably, 
the F/C CoCo bond was issued as a perpetual F/C 
CoCo bond (Tier 1)—the first in the domestic market—
and  at  record-low  interest  rates,  backing  up  Woori 
Bank’s  prominent  position  in  international  financial 
markets.

Stabilizing Foreign Currency Liquidity in 
Preparation for Volatile Financial Markets

In 2016, we amended internal rules to allow the Trea-
sury Department to directly purchase foreign currency 
bonds for liquidity control purposes and expanded our 
investment targets to include foreign currency public 
bonds, which are high-quality liquid assets in terms of 
foreign currency liquidity coverage ratios (LCR). As a 
result, the department was able to diversify its invest-
ment portfolio of surplus foreign currency capital and 
stabilize foreign currency liquidity in the face of highly 
volatile financial markets that reacted to events such as 
Brexit, U.S. interest rate hikes, and the U.S. presidential 
election. 

As of the end of 2016, Woori Bank was well above the 
regulatory ratio set by Korea’s Financial Supervisory 
Service (FSS) as a result of proactively managing sur-
plus liquidity to achieve a 109.61 percent liquidity cov-
erage ratio, a 121.70 percent foreign currency liquidity 
ratio, and a 224.17 percent medium- and long-term 
foreign currency funding ratio.

Stronger Competitiveness in 

F/X & Derivatives Sales

In 2016, the Financial Market Business Group swiftly 
moved to prepare itself for increased volatility in finan-
cial markets, while reinforcing its marketing competi-
tiveness through new revenue generation.

F/X Trading

In foreign currency trading, Woori Bank strengthened 
its trading activities in the MXN (Mexican peso), ZAR 
(South  African  rand),  PLN  (Polish  zloty),  and  RUB 
(Russian ruble) markets, as well as in major currencies 
such as the USD (US dollar), JPY (Japanese yen) and 
EUR (Euro) as it diversified its revenue sources as part 
of a proactive response to market changes.

In addition, we were selected as the market maker for 
the won-yuan direct trading market after the market 
opened in December 2014. We are especially proud 
to be playing a leading role in the development of the 
won-yuan trading market, receiving commendations in 
2015 and 2016 for this accomplishment. 

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Derivatives 

Securities

In derivatives markets, we strengthened the stability 
of our derivatives trading taking versatile position in 
anticipation of market variable developments, such as 
domestic and international policy changes and fluctu-
ations in demand and supply. We also provided one-
on-one customized solutions and risk management 
consulting services for F/X and derivatives trading by 
having derivatives specialists visit SME clients in per-
son to provide direct support in areas in which they 
lack risk management experience and know-how. 

In the securities markets, we increased interest profits 
and non-interest profits by efficiently managing bonds 
and  bond-type  beneficiary  certificates  through  an 
analysis of monetary policies and bond markets, do-
mestically and internationally, as well as by diversifying 
the source of non-interest profits through a variety of 
items and a higher volume of bond lending transac-
tions traded as risk-free transactions that received a 
commission.

2017 Plans

In  2017,  the  Financial  Market  Business  Group  will 
prepare for regulatory changes slated for the year con-
cerning new foreign currency LCR and stress tests, as 
well as a higher liquidity coverage ratio, by stabilizing 
bank-wide liquidity management with high-quality liq-
uid assets, including public bonds in Korean won and 
foreign currencies. With this preemptive move to man-
age liquidity, the Group will diversify won-denominated 
funding durations by issuing bonds, while generating 
savings related to its cost of funding by increasing re-
purchase agreement (RP) sales.

In the meantime, we will strategically diversify our trad-
ing portfolios to include arbitrage in foreign exchange 
derivatives as well as hedging on foreign currencies 
and interest rates to increase profits from foreign cur-
rency derivatives. Furthermore, in anticipation of rising 
demand for risk hedging against the growing volatility 
of global markets, we will provide timely customized 
products  so  that  we  can  consistently  expand  our 
foreign exchange and derivatives transactions. All the 
while, our sales task force team, which is made up of 
a wide array of experts, will continue serving securities 
firms,  insurance  firms,  governmental  agencies,  and 
other financial/public institution investors to attract ma-
jor new clients and increase non-interest profits.

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratio (Foreign Currency)             

Liquidity Coverage Ratio (All Currency)               

130

125.0

114.9

120

110

100

118.1

109.0

117.4

111.2

(Unit:%)

121.7

109.6

Mar-2016

Jun-2016

Sep-2016

Dec-2016

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Investment Banking 

Woori  Bank’s  Investment  Banking  (IB)  Business  Group  is  in  charge  of  diverse  investment  tasks,  including  syndicated 
loans (M&As, corporate finance), project financing (infrastructure projects, power generation energy projects), securities 
investments (securities, mezzanine securities, collective investment securities, foreign currency bonds) and the granting 
of  credit.  With  the  Investment  Banking  Department  and  the  Project  Finance  Department  under  the  IB  Business  Group, 
we actively implement IB policies and solutions. In particular, we provide a customized financial structure that can meet a 
project’s capital needs implemented by companies through a strong network and partnerships with our major corporate 
clients. In addition, we actively explore not only the domestic but also the overseas IB market, having established Woori 
Global  Markets  Asia  Ltd.  in  October  2006,  Korea’s  first  financial  institution  to  specialize  in  overseas  IB  investments  in 
Hong Kong. 

In 2016, we focused on improving asset quality 
by  substantially  reducing  problem  assets,  while 
raising the percentage of quality assets to high-
er  than  90  percent.  In  addition,  our  continued 
growth  in  profitability  achieved  an  increase  of 
more  than  KRW  200  billion  in  operating  profits 
over the past two years. 

Through a fund with KRW 49 billion in assets, we 
were the first Korean bank to invest in high-per-
forming  corporations  jointly  with  private  equity 
funds in 2016, and also to arrange aircraft financ-
ing in the Middle East worth USD 70 million, thus 
taking advantage of a highly profitable investment 
market.

At the same time, our inter-departmental cooper-
ation resulted in outstanding accomplishments. In 
collaboration with the WM Strategy Department 
and Trust Department, we carried out structured 
financing on loans for Mirae Asset Global Invest-
ments, which in turn generated additional fee in-
come, expanded our market share of investment 
vehicles,  and  increased  overall  customer  satis-
faction.

2016 in Review

Total Assets of Investment 
Banking Operations
(As of the end of 2016)

KRW 10.0 trillion

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Investment Banking Operations in 2016

(Unit:KRW trillion)

Total Assets

Balance Sheet Assets

Loans

Securities

Others

Off-Balance Sheet Assets

Loan Agreements

Payment Guarantees

 2016

10.0

6.4

3.8

2.6

0.0

3.6

2.4

0.4

%

100

64

3

26

0

36

24

4

2017 Plans

In  responding  to  the  intensifying  competition  of 
the IB market, Woori Bank’s IB Business Group 
will concentrate its resources on core businesses, 
such as mergers & acquisitions, principal invest-
ments, and infrastructure financing. We will also 
explore various new business opportunities that 
have not been pursued as of yet to push the lim-

its of the domestic market in pursuit of future rev-
enue sources even as we actively seek out over-
seas business opportunities. More than anything 
else, however, we will seek to eliminate existing 
problem loans as soon as possible and strive to 
prevent the emergence of new insolvent assets to 
further enhance our asset soundness.

Investment Banking Organization

IB Business Group

Investment Banking Department

Project Finance Department

Woori Global Markets Asia Ltd. (Hong Kong)

IB Control & 
Management 
Team

M&A & Global 
Finance
Team

Principal 
Investment 
Team 

Corporate 
Finance /Ship-
ping & Aviation 
Team

Structured 
Finance Team

Infrastructure 
Finance Team

Power & 
Energy Team

Business
Unit

Business 
Support 
Unit

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BEYOND
FINANCE

Who is creating a better world?

CREATING 
A BETTER 
WORLD

BEYOND
FINANCE

Woori  Bank’s  commitment  goes  beyond  the  financial  sector  to 

reach all of the communities we operate in. As a responsible cor-

porate  citizen,  we  continue  to  share  our  growth  with  local  com-

munities.  Firmly  rooted  in  our  ethical  management  practices  and 

trust-based relations with stakeholders, we take pride in our con-

tributions to creating a better society for everyone with higher em-

ployee  satisfaction  and  the  provision  of  a  secure  and  convenient 

financial lifestyle for our customers.

WOORI BANK

CREATING 
A BETTER 
WORLD

Ethical Management 

In order to survive in an era of global competition and achieve sustainable development, Woori Bank devised the Woori 
Code of Ethics and Woori Code of Conduct to provide standards for employees and ensure that all corporate social re-
sponsibilities  are  carried  out  faithfully.  Based  on  our  high  level  of  ethical  finance  provisions  implemented  through  the 
Woori Code of Ethics, we will contribute to social development by fulfilling our social responsibilities for all stakeholders, 
from customers and shareholders to employees and society as a whole.

In 2016, we improved accessibility for employees to 
our Code of Ethics by posting the 27 provisions on our 
intranet so that everyone at Woori Bank is well-versed 
in  the  bank’s  ethics  code.  Woori  Bank  employees 
renew their pledges to legal compliance and sound 
business practices on an annual basis, while also con-
ducting monthly self-check ethics/compliance tests to 
enhance their ethical/legal mindset. We also publicize 
ethics- and compliance-related educational materials 
on the bank’s intranet to serve as a reminder. Guided 
by the most stringent business ethics principles as our 
core principles, the bank continually monitors business 
practices against legal compliance standards to evalu-
ate performance results from all branch offices. Woori 
Bank’s  annual  awards  for  outstanding  accomplish-
ments in ethical management and compliance moni-
toring are instrumental in raising employee awareness 
about ethical compliance and motivate such practices 
with incentives that are in line with our commitment to 
remain a fully honest and ethical bank.

Legal Support for the Front Office

Woori  Bank  offers  prompt  legal  service  on  demand 
for  emergency  legal  issues  that  arise  at  any  of  our 
branches.  The  bank’s  legal  affairs  portal  site  has 
downloadable standard agreement forms that cover a 
wide array of issues, allowing for time savings related 
to legal reviews of agreement forms at branches. For 
departments  and  teams  in  charge  of  new  products 
and  new  terms  &  conditions,  we  assign  attorneys 
who specialize in finance law to clear up any potential 
legal issues that may arise in the process of launching 
new  products  or  when  pursuing  new  business  op-
portunities. Furthermore, our website has a separate 
page providing answers to FAQs on legal affairs and a 
collection of case studies (by type of business) to help 
employees  at  branch  offices  better  understand  the 
legal issues involved.

2016 in Review

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Advanced Ethical Management Training 
Programs for Higher Employee Ethical 
Awareness

Ethics training has been enhanced with the introduc-
tion  of  a  compulsory  ethical  and  legal  compliance 
course within the standard employee training program 
for  new  hires  and  those  recently  promoted,  as  well 
as  regular  job  competency  training.  Additionally,  all 
compliance officers from our headquarters and branch 
offices are required to receive in-house group training 
every year. Moreover, monthly Ethical & Compliance 
Self-check and Check & Clean Day events allow em-
ployees to develop a deeper awareness of business 
ethics and voluntary legal compliance measures. The 
ethics training material referred to as On-Site Ethics & 
Compliance Practices are distributed to all our opera-
tions, while the quarterly publication of Case Studies 
on Ethics and Legal Compliance is instrumental in our 
efforts to raise ethical awareness and integrity among 
all employees.

Diverse Ethical Management Programs

Woori Bank has implemented a number of programs 
to make sure employees are well-versed in our Code 
of Ethics and that they translate these provisions into 
action  at  work.  To  begin,  the  Woori  Code  of  Ethics 
and Woori Code of Conduct prohibit employees from 
benefitting from any stakeholder interests, while the 
Self-Reporting Program encourages employees and 
non-employees  alike  to  report  on  the  giving  or  re-
ceiving of any and all gifts or benefits in exchange for 
favors connected to their job position. We also have 
a whistle-blowing program in place to report on any 
unfairness or irregularities by employees, as well as an 
ethical contracting system that mandates all involved 
parties  draw  up  contracts  in  a  sound,  transparent 
manner.  In  addition,  we  have  reporting  systems  for 
marketable  securities  accounts  and  transaction  re-
cords, ensuring that we comply with all laws and regu-
lations governing marketable securities trading as well 
as the prohibition of insider trading.

2017 Plans

In 2017, Woori Bank will improve its internal control 
and  compliance  program  management  system  to 
further  enhance  the  efficiency  of  its  internal  control 
of  branch  offices  while  also  minimizing  legal  risks. 
The internal control process will also be reformed to 
strengthen  on-site  monitoring  functions  at  branch 
offices and back offices. In addition, we have plans to 
establish an anti-money laundering risk management 
system at our domestic and overseas operations that 
will feature top-of-the-line monitoring capabilities. In or-

der to enhance ethics awareness and legal compliance 
among employees, a variety of on and offline training 
will be provided as we aim to reflect regulatory chang-
es in our corporate bylaws on a timely basis to prevent 
financial incidents from occurring. As such, we strive 
to remain a leading bank in compliance and business 
ethics through systematic ethical practices and higher 
levels of social responsibility for employees.

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Employee Satisfaction

Woori  Bank  believes  that  a  workplace  where  employees  are  happy  is  the  foundation  for  providing  the  best  services  to 
customers.  This  commitment  took  shape  with  the  setup  of  the  Employee  Satisfaction  Center  in  2007.  Since  then,  the 
Center has been developing and offering diverse programs to enhance employee satisfaction while increasing the provi-
sion of healing and travel programs. These, we believe, enhance our employees’ sense of ownership in the bank thereby 
enhancing the quality of customer services.

Programs for Higher Employee Satisfaction

Woori Bank has in place varied novel programs to height-
en employee satisfaction. Among the many programs that 
Woori Bank introduced in 2016 to raise employee satisfac-
tions was the Woori Pop Star event, a talent show where 
Woori Bank employees from across the nation show off 
their varied talents. Today, we operate a number of pro-
grams that support employee hobbies and assist in their 
social networking within the organization.

The two most popular programs are Oh! Happy Woori, 
a family getaway initiative, and a psychological counsel-
ing program that helps employees deal with stress and 
effectively address family issues. Together, they not only 
help employees better understand each other and their 
families, but also encourage them to deal effectively with 
issues at work and life in line with the bank’s belief that 
happy  employees—and  their  families—constitute  the 
bank’s competitiveness.

• Oh! Happy Woori

Established under the belief that happy families lead to 

happy employees, Oh! Happy Woori is the bank’s signa-
ture family-friendly program that provides employees the 
chance to reconnect with family members and relieve 
stress in a healthy way. In 2016, Oh! Happy Woori in-
cluded a night star-gazing event, a trip to Pocheon Herb 
Island, a visit to Korea Job World—the largest job expe-
rience center for kids and teenagers in Korea, a country 
house stay and an opportunity to experience taekwondo 
firsthand at Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Head-
quarters. Later that same year, the bank also arranged 
special programs for employees and their spouses, such 
as an autumn trip to the south of the country and a win-
ter trip to the coastal city of Donghae. With the largest 
number of applications from employees, this monthly 
program has become the most popular employee satis-
faction program, giving participants a chance to spend 
quality time with their families.

•  Head Office Auditorium Becomes a Free  

Venue for Weddings

Woori Bank rents out the auditorium at its head office 
building for free as a venue that employees can use to 

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Number of couples married at 
the Woori Bank's head office 
building

160 couples

(As of the end of 2016)

host weddings. The spacious, ornately decorated layout 
features a gorgeous bridal room and another separate 
room to perform traditional wedding rites, while a great 
many guests can enjoy specially prepared meals in the 
renovated cafeteria. In 2015, we carried out renovations 
to the auditorium to make it an even more luxurious 
wedding venue. Another important benefit is that the 
newlyweds are provided the bank president’s official car 
as their wedding car. In the first two years Woori Bank 
rented out the auditorium, from 2012 to 2013, a total 
of 179 couples walked down the aisle. As this service 
become more widely known within the organization, the 
number of weddings grew, from 165 couples in 2014 to 
189 couples in 2015. In 2016, 160 couples chose to tie 
the knot in the auditorium. Not only does this free service 
help employees save money, but also serves to increase 
their pride as members of the Woori family.

Benefits Offered in 2016

Woori Bank subsidizes psychological and legal counseling 
services for its employees and their family members in 
the hopes that we can assist our employees to effectively 
address their personal/family issues to create a worry-free 
workplace and a vibrant corporate culture. On top of this, 
we also have an in-house psychologist to provide counsel-
ing, run tests, and deliver lectures at branch offices upon 
request from employees. Furthermore, we are constantly 
seeking  ways  to  help  our  employees  deal  with  stress 
through daily meditation, temple stay programs and herbal 
healing programs.

• Workshop Support at the Branch Office Level

Zip-lining, glamping, yacht and ATV experiences, and 
survival games are only a few of the outdoor activities 
we provide so that employees at branch offices can 
strengthen their ties with colleagues and the organization 
as a whole. Every year, a growing number of employees 
are applying to take advantage of this popular program. 
This thoroughly enjoyable workshop facilitates across-
the-board communication within the organization and 
generates synergies among employees. In light of the 
CEO’s commitment to management by walking around 
(MBWA), the Woori Town Hall Meeting program was 
expanded in 2015 to the Regional Banking Headquar-
ters level so as to facilitate cross-departmental and even 
cross-regional communication and mutual understanding 
among employees. In 2016, the Woori Pop Star event 
also provided a fun venue for employees from different 
regional bases to become acquainted with one another.

• Appreciating the Arts

This culture-oriented program enriches the lives of em-
ployees and their family members through musicals, 
operas and classical music performances. Introduced in 
2012, Woori Bank first arranged a group viewing of the 
opera version of The Little Prince. In 2014, participants 
went  to  see  the  musical  Wicked,  in  2015  they  saw 
Dream Girls, and in 2016 employees were treated to the 
musical 42nd Street. We continue offering cultural pro-
grams that have garnered positive responses from our 
employees.

• Encouraging a Healthy Work-Life Balance

In a bid to improve working conditions for employees, 
we instituted a program in 2013 to discourage employ-
ees from overworking. Since then, most of our branch 
offices abide by this unofficial rule. As part of this initia-
tive, computers are set to automatically turn off at 7 p.m. 
every day, forcing employees to leave the workplace and 
relax or spend time with family. As a result, employees 
aim to enhance productivity so they can finish everything 
they need to get done before all the computers turn 
off, thus eliminating any possibility of staying late at the 
office. Going forward, we will continue listening to what 
employees have to say and address any potential issues 
concerning the automatic shutdown of computers in an 
effort to heighten employee satisfaction.

• A Healthy and Vibrant Workplace

Woori Bank encourages all employees to receive com-
prehensive health and blood screening at least once 
a year. Based on the findings, employees advised to 
receive additional check-ups are entitled to the bank’s 
Group  Insurance  Coverage  and  medical  subsidies, 
which helps ensure a healthy and vibrant workplace. The 
bank also supports membership in a condo-sharing pro-
gram nationwide, allowing employee to enjoy time away 
with family members at multiple destinations throughout 
Korea.

• Woori Daycare Center

In support of the government’s policy to address the 
falling birth rate, Woori Bank runs corporate daycare 
centers in Seoul to assist our employees with childcare 
issues. In addition to the two existing centers in Ma-
po-gu (Happiness Center) and Seongdong-gu (Love 
Center), Woori Bank opened a third daycare center at 
its head office in Jung-gu, Seoul in August 2016. We will 
continue adding new day care centers in promotion of a 
corporate culture that encourages childbirth, while also 
helping parents balance the challenges of working full 
time and raising a young child. 

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Consumer Protection 

In line with our management principle of on-site management in which customers come first, we have made Customer 
happiness, Pioneering for the future, Honesty & trust, and Putting talent first our core values, of which customer happi-
ness is the overriding value. Based on this management philosophy, we were the first Korean bank to establish a Con-
sumer Protection Division, an organization devoted solely to consumer rights protection, which strengthened our position 
as a leading bank in consumer rights protection. 

2016 in Review

The Financial Consumer Protection Center establishes 
and implements complaint prevention plans after re-
flecting customer opinions and consumer protection 
policy  trends,  while  also  promoting  and  advancing 
consumer rights and interests through the continuous 
improvement  of  systems  and  the  correction  of  un-
sound practices. In addition, we deal with customer 
complaint issues promptly and fairly. Moreover, branch 
office  support  requests  and  problem-solving  issues 
are promptly handled after consulting with the relevant 
departments.

Continued Decrease in Customer    
Complaints

Through diverse incentives to motivate employees to 
prevent customer complaints, we proactively support 
self-driven  complaint  prevention  drives  at  the  sales 
network level. Whenever we launch a new product, rel-
evant departments join forces to preview and deal with 
any potential risks for customer complaints or viola-
tions of consumer rights. As a result of this tenacious-
ness, we saw the number of our customer complaints 
decline for a fifth straight year in 2016. In recognition 
of our constant system upgrading efforts in pursuit of 
consumer rights protection, the Financial Supervisory 
Service singled out Woori Bank in 2016 for Excellence 
in the Financial Sector as part of its Financial Consum-
er Rights Protection Practice Review for 2015.

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Customer-oriented Consumer Rights  
Protection Practices

In order to reflect the voices of those working at custom-
er contact points, we invite our staff at branch offices 
every quarter to submit their ideas for consumer rights 
protection initiatives and also reflect suggestions made 
by customers that are collected through diverse chan-
nels to prevent the recurrence of similar complaints. 

As  part  of  our  commitment  to  voluntary  and  active 
consumer  rights  protection  activities,  we  are  also 
proud to promote our Charm Forum, a voluntary meet-
ing of customer relationship managers who spearhead 
our  consumer  rights  protection  efforts  at  customer 
contact points. 

Heightening Prevention of Financial Fraud

In active response to the growing frequency of financial 
fraud, such as voice phishing and pharming, as well 
as mortgage fraud, we constantly publicize warnings 
about such malfeasance and train our employees ac-
cordingly at branch offices. At the same time, tellers 
are instructed to block withdrawals as soon as they 
recognize any sign of financial fraud. Due to this vig-
ilance, there was a sharp increase in the prevention 
of fraud and losses over the previous year. In fact, we 
even received a citation from the Korean National Po-
lice Agency for cooperating in the arrests of numerous 
people who had committed fraud. 

2017 Plans

The Financial Consumer Protection Center set becom-
ing a stronger financial consumer rights protector as its 
goal for 2017. To that effect, we will reinforce our com-
plaint prevention campaigns at branch offices, work 
hard to promote consumer rights, and scrutinize new 
products before marketing them to the public so as to 

weed out any potential risks to customers. Additionally, 
we will upgrade our financial fraud prevention proce-
dures yet again and further train employees to help 
them bolster their competencies in preventing financial 
fraud and ultimately protect all customer assets.

Information Security at Woori Bank

Woori Bank pursues continuous upgrades to its information security organization and heightens its administrative 
and technological protection measures to eliminate customer information leakage at its source.

Increasing Staff at the Information  
Security Organization

The Information Security Division hosts regular 
Information  Security  Commission  meetings  to 
discuss agenda related to IT security and inter-
nal controls for customer information protection 
as well as system amendments. 

In addition, our ICT Security Check Team con-
sists of highly skilled “white hats” (ethical infor-
mation security experts) to ensure our financial 
service environment remains secure.

Administrative Protection Measures

In an effort to prohibit the misuse and abuse of 
customer information, staff members in charge 
of customer information inquiries have minimal 
access to customer information—and only when 
required. They also receive periodic training on 
information security to raise awareness of per-
sonal information protection and the prevention 

of information security incidents. When customer 
information is provided for use by external par-
ties for business purposes, we scrutinize their 
monitoring practices to prevent loss, theft, leak-
age, forgery, falsification or damage to customer 
information.

Technological Security Measures

Woori Bank earned an information security manage-
ment system (ISMS) certificate from the Ministry of 
Science, ICT and Future Planning’s Korea Internet 
Security Agency (KISA) in October 2014. In June 
2016, the bank was also awarded a Ministerial Prize 
at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy’s 
1st Annual Korea Industrial Security Awards.

That  same  year,  we  became  the  first  Korean 
financial  institution  to  complete  a  system  for 
countering advanced persistent threats (APT) in 
the trafficking of malicious code, which helped 
to successfully insulate the bank against cyber-
attacks. Later, the application of state-of-the-art 

FinTech security technology related to dynamic 
app falsification prevention and obfuscation sys-
tems further reinforced the safety and stability of 
our mobile-based services.

2017 Plans for Information Security

In addition to plans already in place to counter 
cyber attacks, we are also working to complete 
a system for detecting malicious code related 
to security violations and incidents by internal 
users. FinTech technology will also be applied 
to  enhance  our  advanced  security  systems. 
Hacking  simulation  drills  will  allow  us  to  thor-
oughly prepare ourselves against the potential 
threat of cyber attacks. At the same time, we will 
strengthen our security practice checks related 
to new service platforms, including WiBee Bank. 
Going forward, we will continue to maintain air-
tight  protection  of  customer  information  and 
maintain the high level of trust customers have in 
the bank. 

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Social Contribution Activities 

Since its foundation in 1899, Woori Bank has taken great pride in not only being only Korea’s first commercial bank, but 
also the country’s first fully domestically-funded bank and a vital part of the development of the national economy over 
the past 118 years. In modern society, where financial institutions are expected to fulfill their social roles and responsi-
bilities, we have three core values in place—humanity, happiness and hopefulness—and uphold all three through diverse 
social contribution activities and sharing campaigns. By lending our financial acumen to social contribution initiatives, we 
provide financial aid to SOHOs and underbanked clients in a variety of ways.
In recognition of these accomplishments, Korea’s Minister of Health & Welfare granted a commendation to Woori Bank at 
the 2016 Korea Sharing Awards. Going forward, we will continue to develop and carry out activities to create heightened 
social value through diverse social contribution activities.

HUMANITY

Humanity in Action with Local Communities

• The Woori Love Sharing Program

Since  launching  the  Woori  Bank  Volunteer  Corps 
in July 2007, we have been engaged in a number 
of social contribution activities through our national 
branch network. Today, the bank’s signature com-
munity engagement initiative for the underprivileged 
is the Woori Love Sharing Program. Under this pro-
gram, our 33 regional business headquarters select 
social welfare centers that support underprivileged el-
derly citizens, infants and the disabled, create sister-
hood ties and provide regular volunteer services led 
by employees. At the end of every year, the scope of 
our support expands to include other social welfare 

agencies through a wide range of social contribution 
campaigns. We also review and share social contri-
bution activity best practices from each department 
engaged in social contribution campaigns, as well as 
the bank’s headquarters, to promote the spread of a 
culture of sharing within the organization.

•  Sponsoring Living Necessities for the Under-

privileged
It  is  with  great  joy  that  Woori  Bank  makes  its 
warm-hearted wishes a reality for people in the run-
up to important national holidays such as Lunar New 
Year and Korean Thanksgiving. During the Lunar New 
Year holidays in 2016, for example, we made dump-
lings with multicultural families at a social welfare cen-
ter for elderly people in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, delivering 
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are members of the center. Later that year, as Korean 
Thanksgiving Day approached, our employees vol-
unteered their time to make Songpyeon (Korean tra-
ditional rice cakes) with residents of Myeonghwiwon 
Social Welfare Center for the mentally challenged in 
Ansan. The 2016 event was of particular significance 
because Myeonghwiwon Ansan was established by 
Lee Bang Ja, the wife of King Yeong Chin, who also 
served  as  the  second  president  of  Korea  Cheonil 
Bank (the forerunner of Woori Bank), in promotion of 
social welfare for the mentally challenged.

• Put Love First Blood Donation Campaign

Woori Bank’s Put Love First Blood Donation Cam-
paign, which is specifically aimed at helping children 
from low-income families fight leukemia, a variety of 
children’s cancers, and other hard-to-cure diseases 
marked its 11th anniversary in 2016. During the cam-
paign, which we usually run in July and August when 
the blood donation rate is relatively low across the 
country, employees voluntarily participate in the blood 
drive at our branch offices nationwide and present 
their blood donation certificates to children most in 
need and those suffering from rare diseases, as well 
as subsidies for medical bills on behalf of Woori Bank.

HAPPINESS

Happiness through Sharing

•  Woori  Care  Fund  and  Woori  Children’s  Care 

Fund
Woori Bank regularly encourages employees to do-
nate voluntarily to good causes. In fact, most of our 
employees make donations from their monthly pay-
checks to the Woori Care Fund and Woori Children’s 
Care Fund. The Woori Care Fund finances our more 
than 80 annual social contribution programs, while 
the Woori Children’s Care Fund provides funding for 
a number of activities for underprivileged children, as 
well as providing food for underfed children. 

• Sisterhood Ties with Local Childcare Centers
With strong sisterhood ties to local community centers 
for children, Woori Bank hosts an annual skating com-
petition for children. In January 2016, we invited kids 
from local community centers to a winter sports event at 
the ice rink located in front of Seoul City Hall. That same 
year, a total of 200 children benefited from the biannual 

scholarships we offer to local community centers for 
children through the Woori Bank Dream Support Schol-
arship program. Furthermore, we invited boys and girls 
from rural villages, which often lack access to cultural/
social events, to visit Seoul and go sightseeing around 
Gyeongbok Palace and some nearby museums. 

HOPEFULNESS
Communication & Harmony for 
Hopefulness

• Global Social Contribution Activities 

As  a  responsible  global  financial  institution,  Woori 
Bank makes use of its vast overseas network, which 
includes 250 branches around the world, to effec-
tively deal with social issues that local communities 
are faced with worldwide through social contribution 
activities. In fact, we held a Sharing Hope Campaign 
with new employees of the bank to help children of 
climate change refugees in October and December 
2016. We donated T-shirts that featured drawings 
from our employees with the aim of delivering hope 
as well as ready-to-use therapeutic foods for under-
nourished children who have been displaced. Our 
Bangladesh  branch  was  even  involved  in  a  waste 
disposal  campaign  and  environmental  awareness 
improvement project, both of which were meant to 
address environmental issues in developing South 
and Southeast Asian countries.

•  Woori Multicultural Families Scholarship  

Foundation
Woori Bank and the subsidiaries of the former Woori 
Financial Group collectively established the Woori Mul-
ticultural Scholarship Foundation in 2012 as a way to 
assist children from multicultural families. This founda-
tion also engages in various projects that help multicul-
tural families to plant firmer roots in Korean society. In 
June 2016, we awarded scholarships to 400 children 
from multicultural families and marriage migrants, pro-
viding relief from the economic burden of tuition fees, 
while also providing education programs on econom-
ics, finance, and Korean culture in the hopes that we 
can help them quickly and effectively adjust to Korean 
society.  Moreover,  on  the  5th  Woori  Wedding  Day 
event, we arranged joint wedding ceremonies for 10 
multicultural couples who had not been able to have a 
wedding ceremony due to a lack of funds. 

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Woori Smile Microcredit 

Woori Bank is engaged in microcredit to spearhead efforts in practicing socially responsible banking by supporting financially 
struggling, socially vulnerable and underbanked customers. 
In 2009, Woori Bank led in the contribution of KRW 10 billion per year, totaling KRW 50 billion over five years, together with the 
former Woori Financial Group and its affiliates, to establish and operate the Woori Microcredit Foundation. The foundation ap-
pointed well-known people from the religious, academic and social welfare circles as outside directors, ensuring the fairness of 
the project and the support of citizens. There are nine branches across the nation with 28 employees.

Woori Bank extended approximately KRW 17.9 billion 
in credit in 1,778 loans throughout 2016.

Woori Bank is proud to make this support available so 
that recipients can become self-sustainable through 
one-on-one  consulting/counselling  and  microcredit 
events  via  visits  aimed  at  providing  counseling  ser-
vices, offering microcredit services, holding special mi-
crofinance events at traditional markets, and extending 
a helping hand at shorthanded workplaces.  

Major Performance Results of the   
Microcredit Foundation

By extending support to the financially vulnerable, the 
socially neglected and those who lack financial access, 
we  extended  microcredit  worth  KRW  279  billion  in 
2015, leading the way in practicing socially responsible 
financing. Microcredit services were provided through 
a range of different products: Woori New Hope Seed 
for low-credit low-income customers as well as Tran-
sit Loan, which help the financially excluded transfer 
high-interest loans to low-interest ones. 

Through microcredit services, Woori Bank extended 
a total of KRW 112.7 billion in credit via 9,338 loans  
through 2016. To stay true to the goal of bolstering 
customer  self-sufficiency  through  microcredit  assis-
tance, we saw a tremendous increase in the volume 
of microcredit loans extended throughout the year by 
approaching customers directly and developing cus-
tomized products.

Number of branches

9

Number of emplyees

28

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Key Products of the Microcredit Foundation

• Business Start-up Loans

For  registered  entrepreneurs  to  start  a  new  small 
business

• Working Capital Loans

For individual entrepreneurs who have already been 
in business for over six months to purchase prod-
ucts, raw materials, etc.

Woori Bank tops the 2016 
Miso Microfinance Foundation 
Performance Review of 
five Korean banks & 'S' grade

S grade

(by Korea Inclusive Finance Agency)

• Facility Improvement Loans

For individual entrepreneurs who have already been 
in business for over six months to improve business 
site facilities.

•  Sunshine Loans for University Students and 

Young People
Emergency funding for young people and university 
students who are under 29 years of age (under 31 
for men who fulfilled their military duties).

Microcredit Financing that Helps Achieve 
Self-Sufficiency

We plan to expand support by exploring low-income 
industries with high vulnerability and sign agreements 
with traditional market merchant councils and associ-
ations. Meanwhile, we will secure exclusive channels 
for better accessibility to microcredit. In addition, we 
will take the lead in promoting and sharing the genuine 
role and purpose of microcredit, together with society, 
and promote these roles and trends by exploring and 
facilitating best practices, to raise confidence among 
recipients.

Woori Bank will establish a foundation for the self-suffi-
ciency of low-credit low-income people through micro-
credit services, ensuring the stabilization of livelihoods 
and improvement in living standards.

Woori Smile Microcredit’s  
Cumulative Performance

(Unit:KRW billion)

(Unit:cases)

2016

2015

2014

2016

2015

2014

74.2

7,560

5,601

112.7

+38.5%

95

9,338

+66%

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FINANCIAL
REVIEW

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Independent Auditors' Repor

Financial Statements

085

094

096

Audit Report 

Financial 
Statements

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

1. Overview

In 2016, challenging market environments abounded in the global economy in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, spreading protectionism and nation-
alistic economic policies triggered by the presidential election of Donald Trump in the U.S. At the same time, trade friction with China over THAAD, steering 
the shipbuilding and shipping industries and the resultant business restructuring, coupled with contracting domestic consumption over political instability, 
adversely affected the domestic market environment. 

Amid the overall economic slowdown and low-interest rate trends in the wake of base rate cuts in June 2016, Korea’s banking industry continued serving the 
diverse financial needs of customers through consistent profit-oriented marketing strategies and expansion of low-cost deposits in pursuit of stable profitabil-
ity, while improving their financial soundness through effective risk management practices. 

For its part, Woori Bank succeeded in its 16-year quest for privatization, providing an opportunity to move forward under a new vision.

The seven major shareholders-Tongyang Life, Kiwoom Securities, Korea Investment Securities, Hanwha Life Insurance, IMM PE, Eugene Asset management 
and Mirae Asset Global Investments-have all purchased shares in the bank that range from 3.69 percent to 6.0 percent, totaling a 29.69 percent stake in 
Woori Bank, from the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation. Five of these companies have appointed outside directors to the bank. This has put Woori Bank 
under a new corporate governance structure of several major oligopolistic shareholders with enhanced autonomy and accountability for management activi-
ties in line with the goal of a beginning a “A Better Tomorrow, A Stronger Bank.”

Financial performance results were also remarkable in all aspects of profitability, soundness and growth. Despite a continued challenging market environment 
with prolonged low-interest rate trends, Woori Bank outperformed its record from the previous year in terms of net income in the first nine months of 2016 
backed by outstanding marketing activities. On top of that, soundness significantly improved with all relative indicators pointing upwards-NPL ratio, bad debt 
expense and delinquency ratio-thereby assuaging market concerns.

Woori Bank also excelled in generating future growth engines throughout 2016. The bank was the first in the industry to launch a mobile messenger service, 
WiBee Talk, followed by WiBee Members and WiBee Market, to complete the four components of the WiBee platform inclusive of the existing WiBee Bank 
service that it introduced the year before.

On the global front, the bank focused on markets with high growth potential, specifically Southeast Asian countries, to expand its global network. As a result, 
the bank boasted 250 networks worldwide, the most among all Korean commercial banks, as of the end of the 2016, setting the stage the bank to become 
one of Asia’s top 10-and the world’s top 50-financial institutions in the near future.

As it starts out 2017 on a stronger note, Woori Bank is poised to stride into a brighter future as a rising total financial service provider, with its 118 years of 
history standing firmly behind it.

Through the development of new growth engines, we are determined to broaden our financial reach as a stronger bank with healthy fundamentals. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Key Management Indicators

Profitability

Return on Assets (ROA)

Return on Equity (ROE)

Delinquency Ratio (Bank)

Asset Quality

NPL Ratio (Bank)

NPL Coverage Ratio(Bank)

Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio

Capital Adequacy

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

Total Equity Ratio

2016
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

0.41

6.36

0.46

0.98

165.0

10.50

12.68

15.29

0.37

5.69

0.82

1.47

121.5

8.47

10.43

13.66

(Unit:%)

2014
(181st term)

0.21 Note 2)

3.55 Note 2)

0.88

2.10

97.2

8.96

10.69

14.25

Note 1) Profitability and capital adequacy figures are based on consolidated financial statements and asset quality figures are based on separate financial statements

Note 2)  The above figures do not reflect the one-off factors arising from corporate sell-offs and/or spin-offs. In consideration of the one-off factors arising from the disposal and/or 

spin-offs of subsidiaries in the 181st term, ROA and ROE stand at 0.41 percent and 7.06 percent, respectively.

2. Financial Position & Business Performance Results

A. Growth

Total assets

Loans and receivables

Loans in KRW

Loans in foreign currencies

Bills bought in foreign currencies

2016
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

310.7

258.4

191.3

14.1

7.8

291.9

244.8

185.2

13.1

6.6

(Unit:KRW trillion)

Change

6.4%

5.6%

3.3%

7.6%

18.2%

Note) Based on the Korean version of International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS) consolidated financial statements

As of the end of 2016, Woori Bank‘s total assets (consolidated basis) stood at KRW 310.7 trillion, up KRW 18.8 trillion, or 6.4 percent, from the previous 
year. Loan assets rose by KRW 13.6 trillion, or 5.6 percent, year on year to reach KRW 258.4 trillion, with KRW 191.3 trillion of these extended in Korean 
won (KRW). The won-denominated loan growth rate stood at 3.3 percent for this same period. This can be attributed to our asset growth strategy of improv-
ing asset quality through quality asset-oriented growth and lower risk-weighted assets to achieve an adequate level of capital adequacy.

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B. Profitability

(Unit:KRWmillion, %)

Operating profit

1. Net interest income

2. Net fees & commissions income

3. Dividend income

4. Net gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

5. Net gain (loss) on available-for-sale financial assets

6. Impairment losses due to credit loss

7. General and administrative expenses

8. Other net operating expenses

Non-operating income (loss)

Net income before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Net income from continuing operations

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

Net income

1. Net income attributable to owners

(1) Income from continuing operations

(2) Income from discontinued operations

2. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(1) Income from continuing operations

(2) Income from discontinued operations

Note) Based on consolidated K-IFRS financial statements

2016
(183rd term)

1,574,206

5,019,544

937,131

184,510

114,387

(1,035)

(834,076)

(3,478,476)

(367,779)

(20,817)

1,553,389

275,856

1,277,533

-

1,277,533

1,261,266

1,261,266

-

16,267

16,267

-

2015
(182nd term)

1,351,586

4,761,900

976,796

102,923

240,342

(3,281)

(966,646)

(3,150,387)

(610,061)

100,360

1,451,946

376,554

1,075,392

-

1,075,392

1,059,157

1,059,157

-

16,235

16,235

-

2014
(181st term)

897,708

4,493,018

917,015

96,812

189,912

(68,924)

(1,096,940)

(2,958,919)

(674,266)

(63,313)

834,395

288,195

546,200

661,769

1,207,969

1,213,980

435,289

778,691

(6,011)

110,911

(116,922)

As of the end of 2016, Woori Bank‘s net income reached KRW 1,261.2 billion (consolidated, controlling interests).

Net interest income was up 5.4 percent year on year to stand at KRW 5,019.5 billion for 2016, thanks to the bank‘s profit-oriented marketing strategies and 
low-cost deposit increase efforts in the face of a base rate cut by the Bank of Korea in June 2016. The drop in the net interest margin slowed starting in the 
fourth quarter of the year and interest profits are expected to rise as the Korean central bank is predicted to raise market interest rates in the wake of the U.S. 
central bank‘s rate hikes. Also, non-interest income surged by 22.8 percent from the previous year to KRW 867 billion in 2016. As the bank set its goal for 
2017 at strengthening wealth management capabilities with strategies of catering to the rising demand of personalized wealth management advisory ser-
vices in tandem with the nation‘s aging society and growing single-person households, its efforts to take the lead in the wealth management market will lead 
to growth in non-interest income.

Although general administrative expenses had a temporary rise in one-off costs, which was mainly due to the additional lay-off expenses, the expected 
higher efficiency in personnel and channel operations and bank-wide cost-saving efforts will help us stabilize general administrative expenses at an adequate 
level.

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C. Asset Quality

Non-performing loans

Non-performing loan ratio

NPL Coverage ratio Note 1)

Delinquency ratio Note 2)

2016
(183rd term)

Change

-9,888

-0.49

43.51%p

-0.36%p

Indicators

21,121

0.98

165.04%

0.46%

Indicators

31,009

1.47

121.53%

0.82%

(Unit:KRW 100 million)

2015
(182nd term)

Change

-9,207

-0.63

24.37%p

-0.06%p

2014
(181st term)

Indicators

40,216

2.10

97.16%

0.88%

Note 1) The NPL coverage ratio excluding loan loss provisions: 84.48% as of the end of 2016

Note 2) Delinquency ratio before account reconciliation

In 2016, Woori Bank‘s asset quality showed remarkable achievements.

Non-performing loans (NPL) have continued decreasing since 2015, with the NPL ratio dropping by 49 basis points year on year, from 2.10 percent in 2014 
to 1.47 percent in 2015 and to 0.98 percent (0.91 percent if exposure to the three troubled Korean shipbuilders are excluded) in 2016. The NPL coverage ra-
tio continued improving over the same period, from 97.16 percent in 2014 to 121.53 percent in 2015 to 165.04 percent in 2016. This remarkable growth can 
be attributed to our consistent effort towards quality corporate client-oriented asset growth and tight management of existing asset quality, while reducing the 
volume of loans extended to businesses on our watchlist in specific industries, including shipping, shipbuilding, construction, and real estate development & 
supply.

As a result of our asset quality improvement efforts, our delinquency ratio also significantly fell to 0.46 percent in 2016. Most notably, the substandard and 
below loans also declined by 25.1 percent from the previous year in 2016, foretelling continued improvement in Woori Bank‘s loan asset quality. Woori Bank 
will continue its efforts towards enhancing its asset quality at a stable level with a thorough back-door-locking approach in 2017 even amid unstable eco-
nomic conditions.

D. Capital Adequacy

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio(CET 1 retio)

Tier 1 capital ratio

Total capital ratio (BIS ratio)

2016
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

10.50

12.68

15.29

8.47

10.43

13.66

(Unit:%)

Change

8.96

10.69

14.25

In 2016, Woori Bank achieved significant growth in capital adequacy equivalent to the increase it reported for asset quality. Capital ratios significantly im-
proved, exemplified by a 10.50 percent Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (CET 1 ratio), 12.68 percent Tier 1 capital ratio and 15.29 percent Total capital ratio (BIS 
ratio). These figures meet the requirements of the Basel III guidelines, indicating that the bank‘s loss absorbing capacity (LAC) meets common standards. 
These improvements are partially due to regulatory changes, which resulted in a revision to assessment guidelines like loan loss provisions being counted 
as common equity and the approval of changed internal ratings-based approach (retail card assets) for credit risks under the Basel III guidelines, resulting in 
a decrease in the risk-weighted asset of Woori Card. Going forward, Woori Card will continue its efforts to generate steady profits and control risk-weighted 
assets to maintain its capital ratio at an adequate level.

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3. Liquidity, Sources & Applications of Fund

A. Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Note 1)

Foreign currency liquidity ratio

Before applying liquidity weight

After applying liquidity weight

(Unit:%)

2016
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

2014
(181st term)

109.61

131.47

121.70

106.67

130.30

120.71

123.10

130.29

121.29

Note 1) The LCR figures differ by term due to regulatory revisions: Figures for the 183rd and 182nd terms represent LCRs, while those for the 181st term stand for liquidity ratio in KRW

* LCR (consolidated, including foreign currency) = high liquidity assets/monthly net cash outflows

(According to standards, LCR should remain higher than 80 percent, demanding an annual increase of 5 percent to surpass the 100 percent level as of 2019)

** Liquidity ratio in KRW (separated) = (maturity of one month or less) assets/liabilities (higher than 100 percent by financial supervisory standards)

In its liquidity management practices, Woori Bank fully abides by the new requirements (80% in 2015 and 85% in 2016) for the LCR—the new liquidity indicator 
adopted in 2015. In tandem with stricter regulations, however, the bank will need a more sophisticated LCR management framework in consideration of profit-
ability. As a result, it is developing a Basel III liquidity regulatory ratio system for tight management of these indicators.

B. Sources of fund (Bank Account)

2016 
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

(Unit:KRW million, %)

2014
(181st term)

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

%

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

%

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

Deposits in KRW

183,440,285

Certificates of Deposit

Funds 
in KRW

Borrowings in KRW

Call Money in KRW

Others

Subtotal

3,466,223

6,709,080

1,159,188

18,532,241

213,307,017

Deposits in foreign currencies

14,838,684

Borrowings in foreign currencies

8,595,575

Call money in foreign currencies

1,401,294

Debentures in foreign currencies

3,950,614

Funds 
in foreign
currencies

Others

Subtotal

Total capital

Provisions

Others

Subtotal

Others

Total

531,877

29,318,044

19,617,484

412,553

18,070,427

38,100,463

1.38

1.70

1.45

1.32

2.60

1.50

0.47

0.86

0.70

2.54

0.29

0.87

-

-

-

-

65.35 169,919,620

1.23

2.39

0.41

1,879,832

6,689,135

1,370,253

6.60

18,944,493

75.98 198,803,334

5.29

11,568,322

3.06

0.50

1.41

0.19

9,245,073

1,199,484

4,851,289

650,409

10.44

27,514,577

6.99

18,501,137

0.15

640,666

6.44

16,907,843

13.57

36,049,647

1.70

1.92

1.77

1.62

2.95

1.82

0.44

0.53

0.53

2.72

0.66

0.88

-

-

-

-

64.76 157,994,039

0.72

2.55

0.52

1,983,619

5,675,238

984,378

7.22

15,925,666

75.77 182,562,940

4.41

3.52

0.46

1.85

0.25

7,973,812

6,357,072

1,242,371

5,559,305

918,010

10.49

22,050,569

7.05

18,225,902

0.24

594,945

6.44

12,779,094

13.74

31,599,941

2.22

2.71

2.31

2.28

3.69

2.36

0.44

0.50

0.54

3.51

1.03

1.26

-

-

-

-

%

66.89

0.84

2.40

0.42

6.74

77.29

3.38

2.69

0.53

2.35

0.39

9.34

7.72

0.25

5.41

13.38

280,725,524

1.23 100.00 262,367,557

1.47 100.00 236,213,449

1.94 100.00

Note 1) Deposits in KRW = Deposits in KRW – Deposit checks & bills in process of collection – reverse deposits with BOK – inter-bank adjustment funds (call loans)

* Deposit checks & bills in process of collection = total checks and bills in process of collection – checks & bills on clearing for overdrafts – inter-bank adjustment funds (call money)

* Interests for calculating interest rates are the sum of interests on deposits and installment deposits and deposit insurance premiums.

Note 2) Deposits in foreign currencies = Deposits in foreign currencies + off-shore deposits in foreign currencies

Note 3) Foreign currency borrowings = Foreign currency borrowings + due to BOK in foreign currency + off-shore borrowings in foreign currencies

Note 4) Finance debentures issued in foreign currencies = Finance debentures issued in foreign currencies + offshore finance debentures issued in foreign currencies

Note 5) Based on K-IFRS financial statements

Note 6) Excluding merchant banking accounts

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C. Applications of Fund (Bank Account)

2016
(183rd term)

2015
(182nd term)

(Unit:KRW million, %)

2014
(181st term)

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

%

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

%

Average 
balance

Interest 
rate

%

Deposits in KRW

3,171,599

1.34

1.13

2,580,842

1.72

0.98

2,670,185

2.37

1.13

Marketable securities in KRW

33,880,119

2.58

12.07

32,994,958

2.79

12.58

31,496,840

3.40

13.33

Loans in KRW

189,079,324

3.10

67.35 176,631,188

3.42

67.32 161,296,709

4.18

68.28

Funds 
in KRW

Advance payments on 
acceptances and guarantees

Call loans in KRW

Privately placed bonds

Credit card receivables

Others

51,254

0.89

0.02

64,533

1.89

0.02

69,099

4.27

0.03

3,581,382

247,292

24

1.41

5.19

-

4,580,215

2.04

1.28

0.09

0.00

1.63

2,083,053

280,702

-

1.64

5.98

-

0.79

0.11

2,186,891

470,988

-

3,967,556

2.32

4.12

-

0.93

0.20

-

4,313,781

2.61

1.64

(3,073,009)

3.50

1.68

Allowance for doubtful accounts in KRW (1,925,177)

-

(0.69)

(2,482,955)

-

(0.95) 199,085,264

-

(1.30)

Subtotal

232,666,033

2.98

82.88 216,466,103

3.31

82.50

2,044,084

4.06

84.28

Deposits in foreign currencies

3,761,286

0.43

1.34

2,872,735

0.28

1.09

1,073,932

0.47

0.87

Marketable securities in
foreign currencies

1,752,884

1.13

0.62

1,375,146

1.51

0.52

12,364,024

0.85

0.45

Loans in foreign currencies

13,371,873

Funds 
in foreign
currencies

Call loans in foreign currencies

Bills bought in foreign currencies

Others

Allowance for doubtful 
accounts in foreign currencies

2,940,858

7,110,164

13,829

1.95

0.85

1.53

9.72

4.76

14,206,736

1.05

2.53

0.00

2,040,819

6,899,811

17,047

1.65

0.59

1.38

6.96

5.41

0.78

2.63

0.01

1,347,232

5,559,305

5,425,038

19,509

1.71

0.94

1.40

6.36

5.23

0.57

2.30

0.01

(312,211)

-

(0.11)

(191,224)

-

(0.07)

(239,896)

-

(0.10)

Subtotal

Cash

Property, plant and equipment for 
business

Others

Subtotal

28,638,685

1.51

10.20

27,221,069

1.37

10.38

22,033,923

1.46

1,169,566

2,325,893

15,925,347

19,420,807

-

-

-

-

0.42

1,116,715

0.83

2,328,130

5.67

15,235,540

6.92

18,680,385

-

-

-

-

0.43

1,076,521

0.89

2,358,135

5.81

11,659,606

7.12

15,094,262

-

-

-

-

9.33

0.46

1.00

4.94

6.39

280,725,524

2.62 100.00 262,367,557

2.87 100.00 236,213,449

3.56 100.00

Others

Total

Note 1) Deposits in KRW = Deposits in KRW – reverse deposits with BOK

Note 2) Marketable securities in KRW = Marketable securities in KRW + Loaned securities in Won

* Interest for calculating interest rates = Securities interests (including dividend received) + Evaluation profit (net) + gain on redemption of securities (net) + excluding the portion of 
gain from stock transactions (net) out of gains on sales of securities

Note 3) Loans in KRW = Loans in KRW + Checks & bills on clearing for overdrafts

* Interest for calculating interest rates = Interest on loans in KRW – Contribution to the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund

Note 4) Deposits in foreign currencies = Deposits in foreign currencies + offshore deposits in foreign currencies

Note 5) Interest on securities in foreign currency = Interest on securities in foreign currency + Loaned securities in foreign currency

* Interest for calculating interest rates = Securities interests (including dividend received) + Evaluation profit (net) + Gain on redemption of securities (net) + Excluding the portion of 
gain from stock transactions (net) out of gains on sales of securities

Note 6) Loans in foreign currencies = Loans in foreign currencies + offshore loans in foreign currencies + inter-bank loans in foreign currencies + loans from foreign borrowings + 
domestic import issuance bills

Note 7) Cash = Cash – total checks & bills in process of collection

Note 8) Property, plant and equipment for business = property, plant and equipment for business – accumulated depreciation

Note 9) Based on K-IFRS financial statements

Note 10) Excluding merchant banking accounts

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4. Other Issues Required for Informed Investment Decisions

A. Environmental Impacts

As a financial service provider, Woori Bank‘s banking and trusts businesses do not have an environmentally destructive impact. Therefore, the bank is not 
currently paying, or is likely to pay in the future, any environmental remediation/restoration expenses. It has not been subject to, or likely to be subject to in the 
future, administrative measures by the government or environmental authorities. Woori Bank, however, reports to the government on its greenhouse gas emis-
sions and energy consumption as a target management company on its buildings designated under Paragraph 5, Article 42 of the Framework Act on Low-Car-
bon, Green Growth.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (tCO2eq)

Energy Consumption(TJ)

B. Risk Management 

(1) Risk Management Policy Overview

2016

88,472

1,315

2015

91,322

1,360

2014

93,676

1,421

(A) Objective and Policies
①Objective : The risk management objective is to identify the sources of risks and measure the size and appropriateness to make and implement deci-

sions to avert or mitigate the risks, thereby enhancing the soundness of investment assets and holding assets.

②Policies : Risk management policies are purported at maintaining the overall asset quality of the bank at the optimal status by applying the risk amounts 
to its assets by preemptively detecting the sound creditability and counterparty risks up until the point of asset holding through constant management 
of credit lines based on the credit assessment of counterparties against credit ratings.

(B) Risk Management Organization

Board of Directors

President & CEO

Marketing Support

Risk Management Group

Risk Management Committee

Risk Management Council

Risk Management Department

Loan Review Department

①  Risk Management Committee

②Risk Management Council

- Top Risk Management Decision-making Body
- Composition: three outside directors and one non-standing director
- Major Items for Resolution
- Setting the tone of risk management master plans
- Credit Line Approval and Capital Allocation
- Meeting Cycle: Quarterly

- Composition:  Head of the Business Support Division (Chairman) and the 

heads of the six Groups

- Major Items for Deliberation
- Reviewing risks of new products
- Determining internal interest rates guidelines
- Fund supply and demand programs (liquidity management)
- Meeting Cycle: Quarterly

(C) Risk Management Strategies & Procedures
① Strategies: While disposing of excess risks and taking an appropriate level of risks, we strategically pursue asset soundness and profitability by maxi-
mizing profit to risks.
② Procedures

-  Risk recognition: Analyzing various risks possibly associated with the bank‘s business activities
-  Risk measurement/assessment: Determining risk measurements by risk type, we measure risk size and determine if the size is appropriate by utilizing measurement sys-

tems

-  Risk controlling: Controlling risks by determining the risks subject to daily, monthly and quarterly reports to avert/mitigate risks or maintain risks at appropriate levels
-  Monitoring/Reporting risks: In proper response to risks, we continuously monitor risk levels and define the route, content and cycle of reporting.

(2) Credit Risk

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(A) Definition

Credit risk represents the possibility of financial losses incurred when the counterparty becomes insolvent or rejects transactions within the period provided 
in the contract. The goals of credit risk management are to maintain the bank‘s credit risk exposure to a permissible degree and to optimize its rate of re-
turn considering such credit risk.

(B) Method
①  Credit Line Management : Relying on aggregation management, total exposure management and portfolio management, we set and manage appropri-

ate credit lines by aggregation, corporate and industry.
-  Aggregation management: By aggregating the exposures of borrowers who share credit risks, we put them under a single credit risk aggregation management system to 

take into control the bank‘s exposure to credit risks.

-  Total exposure management: In order to prevent a concentration of loans, we calculate corporate value based on its future cash flow and set the ceilings per borrower with-

in the limit of capability of repaying borrowings from revenue.

(3) Operational Risk

(A) Definition

Woori Bank defines the operational risk that could cause a negative effect on capital resulting from inadequate internal processes, labor work and systematic 
problems or external factors.

(B) Operational Risk Management

In order to reinforce its foreign competition, reduce the amount of risk capital, enhance operational risk management capabilities and prevent any unexpected 
occasions, Woori Bank has in place the operational risk management system it developed under Basel II since December 2005. The objectiveness of our 
operational risk management system has been tested internally and by an independent third party. The advanced measurement approach also obtained the 
approval for application from the Financial Supervisory Service in June 2009 and came in use as of June 30.
① Operational Risk Management

-  Risk Self Assessment (RSA): Applying to the bank‘s entire business premises, the RSA refers to all procedures related to risk management activities, from distinguishing 

material operational risks and assessing the controlling activities to coming up with countermeasures to eliminate/improve the risks.

-  Key Risk Indicators (KRI): KRIs are used for determining and monitoring risks and tracking the operational risks.
-  Loss data: Woori Bank has constructed a systemic framework of collecting and managing internal loss data on a bank-wide level under the operational risk management 

system. It also receives external loss data from SAS Global Data and the Korea Operational Risk Data Exchange Committee for scenario analysis and risk identification.

-  Scenario analysis: Operating risks characteristically lack of accumulated loss data, making it difficult to take a statistical approach. To measure such operations risks, we 
predict potential loss amounts and frequencies of possible operational risk events based on various information, such as internal data, external data and opinions of our ex-
perts working at each department and branch.

-  Business Continuity Plan (BCP): Woori Bank has in place business continuity plans for organizational structure, risk assessment, business impact analysis, alternate location 
for recovery, and drills so that it can restore and regain core business parts in the event of cessation in its business operations due to unexpected factors like disasters and 
calamities.

②Operational Risk Measurement

Woori Bank takes an advanced measurement approach and its consolidated subsidiaries take a basic indicator approach to measure operational risk 
capital amounts.
-  The basic indicator approach sets 15 percent of the bank‘s total income as operational risk capital.
-  The advanced measurement approach takes 99.9 percentile value of annual total loss distribution induced from the integrated loss distribution approach that combines loss 
data and scenarios to calculate operational risk capital. Based on the eight business domains and seven event types under Basel II, we add a back-office process, which is 
common bank-wide, setting the 9X7 matric as the operational risk capital amount measuring unit in consideration of the four basic factors (internal data, external data, sce-
narios, business environment and internal control factors) for measuring operational risk capital.

-  Woori bank does not rely on insurance policy to mitigate its operational risk capital amount.

(4) Market Risk

(A) Definition

Market risk refers to potential losses that incur from trading positions of a financial institution according to changes in market factors, such as interest rates, stock 
prices and exchange rates. Market risks arise from changes in interest rates and exchange rates on unsettled financial instruments. Thus, all contracts are exposed 
to a certain level of volatility according to interest rates, credit spread, exchange rates and equity securities prices.

Market risks can be classified as general market risks and individual risks. General market risks represent losses arising from price changes in relation to some events 
that have an impact on all markets, such as interest rates, stock prices and exchange rates. Individual risks are losses from price changes related to individual events 
of issuing securities, including bonds and stocks.

(B) Market Risk Management

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Market risk management entails the entire process of identifying the sources of risks by risk factor on trading to measure the size and assess the appropri-
ateness of the market risk sizes, then to make decisions to avert, share or mitigate risks.

We take both a standard approach and internal model to measure market risks. The standard approach is used for calculating individual risks of market risk cap-
ital charge, while the internal model is for calculating the general market risks of capital charge and for managing internal risks.

Relying on the internal model approved by the Financial Supervisory Service, Woori Bank uses the historical simulation method at a 99 percent confidence level, 
once out of 10 days of holding, to measure Value at Risk (VaR) and calculate the market risk capital charge for calculating the BIS ratio. For internal control pur-
poses, the bank controls daily limits by measuring VaR at 99 percent confidence level per day. Model validation is carried out through daily back-testing of the 
VaR measurement and actual profit/loss.

In addition to VaR, we perform monthly stress testing to measure the loss amount in the event of abnormal market situations, such as IMF borrowings or a 
global financial crisis.

Market risk limits, including the VaR limits, loss limits and risk capital limits, are managed by Business Group, department/team and risk type and annually 
set by the Risk Management Committee. Limits for the subordinate units, excluding the derivatives books, are set by position-related departments within the 
given limits. Compliance to the limits are monitored by the Risk Management Departments independently from the working-level departments, and the moni-
toring reports are made to the Risk Management Council and Risk Management Committee on a regular basis.

(5) Liquidity Risk

(A) Definition

Liquidity risk management is aimed at preventing potential losses to a financial institution arising from a shortage of funds through effective management 
of liquidity crunch due to disparity in maturity of assets and liabilities or unexpected outflow of funds. Therefore, derivatives products that involve the cash 
flow off balance account, as well as all assets and liabilities appearing on financial statements, are subject to our liquidity risk management activities.

(B) Methods
①   Funding/Application Status Analysis by Maturity (Maturity Gap Model)

In managing liquidity risk, we determine the maturity gaps and gap ratios from the cash flow statements by time groups (remaining maturities or contract 
periods) by grouping assets and liabilities according to a different ALM chart of accounts. Based on the outcomes, we maintain the gap ratios within pre-
determined target ratios (limits).

Our daily ALM system allows for inquiring maturity classification reports by business group, while providing daily liquidity ratios to identify the liquidity risk 
management indicators and status at related departments.

These maturity-based reports of each business group are available on the daily ALM system and we provide daily liquidity ratio reports to related depart-
ments (Financial Planning Department, Treasury Department and all business groups) to keep them up to date with liquidity risk management indicators 
and status.

② Contingency Planning & Implementation

In effective response to capital outflow and funding risks arising from abrupt and unforeseeable changes in market environments, we prepare bank-wide 
contingency plans to conduct regular monitoring on all issues with possible liquidity risks on a daily and weekly basis.

(6) Risk Management of Derivatives Products

Derivatives transactions are set to hedge any risks of loss in assets of holding, but they entail characteristic complexity and inherent risk factors. Therefore, 
Woori Bank caps the transactions and losses to hedge excessive loss potentials by limiting the transaction volumes. Prior to any atypical transactions (hybrid 
derivatives) or exotic derivatives transactions, when necessary, the Risk Management Department reviews potential risks in advance and then moves to 
the Risk Management Council for deliberation. Additionally, we minimize potential risks of losses by dividing the job processes into front office, middle office 
and back office so as to keep in check all procedures related to derivatives transactions.

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

(Notes 4,7,11,12,18 and 26)

Available-for-sale financial assets (Notes 4,8,11,12 and 18)
Held-to-maturity financial assets (Notes 4,9,11,12 and 18)
Loans and receivables (Notes 4,10,11,12,18 and 45)
Investments in joint ventures and associates (Note 13)
Investment properties (Note 14)
Premises and equipment (Notes 15 and 18)
Intangible assets and goodwill (Note 16)
Assets held for sale (Note 17)
Current tax assets (Note 42)
Deferred tax assets (Note 42)
Derivative assets (Notes 4,11,12 and 26)
Net defined benefit assets (Note 24)
Other assets (Notes 19 and 45)

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

(Notes 4,11,12,20 and 26)

Deposits due to customers (Notes 4,11,21 and 45)
Borrowings (Notes 4,11,12 and 22)
Debentures (Notes 4,11 and 22)
Provisions (Notes 23, 44 and 45)
Net defined benefit liability (Note 24)
Current tax liabilities (Note 42)
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 42)
Derivative liabilities (Notes 4,11,12 and 26)
Other financial liabilities (Notes 4,11,12,25 and 45)
Other liabilities (Notes 25 and 45)

Total liabilities

(Continued) 

December 31, 
December 31, 
2016
2015
(Korean Won in millions)

7,591,324

6,644,055

5,650,724
20,817,583
13,910,251
258,392,633
439,012
358,497
2,458,025
483,739
2,342
6,229
232,007
140,577
70,938
128,846
310,682,727

3,803,358
221,020,411
18,769,515
23,565,449
428,477
64,666
171,192
22,023
7,221
21,985,086
299,376
290,136,774

5,132,657
17,170,592
13,621,640
244,842,062
643,861
351,496
2,471,206
419,806
17,904
6,782
210,597
183,128
-
143,286
291,859,072

3,460,561
209,141,826
20,033,917
21,898,859
516,601
99,691
108,943
19,379
-
16,964,206
305,174
272,549,157

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 (CONTINUED) 

EQUITY

Owners‘ equity:

Capital stock (Note 28)
Hybrid securities (Note 29)
Capital surplus (Note 28)
Other equity (Note 30)
Retained earnings (Notes 31 and 32)

(Regulatory reserve for credit loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 
is 2,255,252 million Won and 1,756,142 million Won, respectively)
(Regulatory reserve for credit loss to be reserved (reversed) as of 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 is 182,939 million Won and 499,110 
million Won, respectively)
(Planned provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit loss as 
of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is 182,939 million Won and 499,110
million Won, respectively) 

Non-controlling interests

Total equity
Total liabilities and equity

See accompanying notes

December 31, 
December 31, 
2016
2015
(Korean Won in millions)

20,386,160
3,381,392
3,574,896
286,331
(1,468,025)

19,188,472
3,381,392
3,334,002
294,259
(1,547,303)

14,611,566
159,793
20,545,953
310,682,727

13,726,122
121,443
19,309,915
291,859,072

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 

Interest income 
Interest expense
Net interest income (Notes 34 and 45)

Fees and commissions income
Fees and commissions expense
Net fees and commissions income (Notes 35 and 45)

Dividend income (Note 36)
Net gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (Note 37)
Net loss on available-for-sale financial assets (Note 38)
Impairment losses on credit loss (Notes 39 and 45)
General and administrative expenses (Notes 40 and 45)
Net other operating expenses (Notes 40 and 45)
Operating income

Share of losses of joint ventures and associates (Note 13)
Net other non-operating income (expense)
Non-operating income (loss) (Note 41)

Net income before income tax expense

Income tax expense (Note 42)

Net income from continuing operations
Net income

2016
2015
(Korean Won in millions, 
except for per share data)

8,512,312
(3,492,768)
5,019,544

1,865,470
(928,339)
937,131

184,510
114,387
(1,035)
(834,076)
(3,478,476)
(367,779)
1,574,206

(19,507)
(1,310)
(20,817)

8,698,235
(3,936,335)
4,761,900

1,757,340
(780,544)
976,796

102,923
240,342
(3,281)
(966,646)
(3,150,387)
(610,061)
1,351,586

(70,124)
170,484
100,360

1,553,389

1,451,946

(275,856)

(376,554)

1,277,533

1,075,392

(Net income after the provision of regulatory reserve for credit loss for the 
years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are 1,094,594 million Won and 
576,282 million Won, respectively) (Note 32)

1,277,533

1,075,392

Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Gain on available-for-sale financial assets
Share of other comprehensive gain (loss) of joint ventures and associates
Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations
Gain on valuation of cash flow hedge
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Other comprehensive income , net of tax

Total comprehensive income

Net income attributable to:

Net income attributable to owners
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Comprehensive income attributable to owners
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

Basic and diluted earnings from operations per share 

(In Korean Won) (Note 43)

See accompanying notes

34,162
34,162

12,586
(7,937)
28,712
10,371
43,732

77,894

(78,267)
(78,267)

72,297
3,295
33,837
-
109,429

31,162

1,355,427

1,106,554

1,261,266
16,267

1,332,614
22,813

1,567

1,059,157
16,235

1,094,870
11,684

1,301

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

January 1, 2015
Net income 
Dividends
Change in ownership interest of
investments in consolidated 
subsidiaries and others
Gain (loss) on valuation of 

available-for-sale financial 
assets

Share of other comprehensive 

income of joint ventures and 
associates

Gain (loss) on foreign currencies 

translation of foreign 
operations

Remeasurement of the net 
defined benefit liability
Dividends to hybrid securities
Issuance of hybrid securities
Retirement of treasury stock
Appropriation of merger losses
December 31, 2015

January 1, 2016
Net income 
Dividends
Change in capital surplus of 
consolidated subsidiaries
Changes in non-controlling 

interests due to acquisition of 
subsidiary

Gain on valuation of available-
for-sale financial assets
Share of other comprehensive 
loss of joint ventures and 
associates

Gain on foreign currencies 
translation of foreign 
operations

Remeasurement of the net 
defined benefit liability

Gain on valuation of cash flow 

hedge

Dividends to hybrid securities
Issuance of hybrid securities
Repayment of hybrid securities
December 31, 2016

Capital
stock

Hybrid 
securities

Capital
surplus

Other
equity

Retained 
earnings

Controlling 
interests

(Korean Won in millions)

Non-
controlling 
interests

Total
equity

3,381,392 
-
-

2,538,823 
-
-

291,066 
-
-

(2,393,138)
-
-

14,165,358
1,059,157
(504,952)

17,983,501
1,059,157
(504,952)

109,924 
16,235
(824)

18,093,425
1,075,392
(505,776)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,193

-

-

-

-

73,691

3,295

36,932

-

-

-

-

3,193

660

3,853

73,691

(1,394)

72,297

3,295

-

3,295

36,932

(3,095)

33,837

-
-
-
-
-
3,381,392

3,381,392
-
-

-
-
795,179
-
-
3,334,002

3,334,002
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
294,259

294,259
-
-

(78,204)
-
-
3,481
806,640
(1,547,303)

-
(183,320)
-
(3,481)
(806,640)
13,726,122

(78,204)
(183,320)
795,179
-
-
19,188,472

(63)
-
-
-
-
121,443

(78,267)
(183,320)
795,179
-
-
19,309,915

(1,547,303)
-
-

13,726,122
1,261,266
(168,317)

19,188,472
1,261,266
(168,317)

121,443
16,267
(1,286)

19,309,915
1,277,533
(169,603)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(7,928)

7,930

-

-

-

-

-

-

12,296

(7,937)

22,436

34,182

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

12,296

-

2

16,823

290

16,823

12,586

(7,937)

-

(7,937)

22,436

34,182

6,276

28,712

(20)

34,162

-
-
-
-
3,381,392

-
-
549,904
(309,010)
3,574,896

-
-
-
-
286,331

10,371
-
-
-
(1,468,025)

-
(206,515)
-
(990)
14,611,566

10,371
(206,515)
549,904
(310,000)
20,386,160

-
-
-
-
159,793

10,371
(206,515)
549,904
(310,000)
20,545,953

See accompanying notes 

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income 
Adjustments:

Income tax expense
Interest income
Interest expense
Dividend income

Additions of expenses not involving cash outflows:

Impairment losses on credit loss
Loss on available-for-sale financial assets
Loss on valuation of investments in subsidiaries and associates
Loss on transaction / valuation of derivative instruments (hedging)
Loss on hedged items (fair value hedge)
Provisions
Retirement benefits
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment, intangible assets and 

investment properties

Loss on disposal of investments in joint ventures and associates
Loss on disposal of premises and equipment and other assets
Impairment loss on premises and equipment and other assets

Deduction of revenues not involving cash inflows:

Gain on valuation of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Gain on valuation of investments in subsidiaries and associates
Gain on transaction / valuation of derivative instruments (hedging)
Gain on hedged items (fair value hedge)
Reversal of provisions
Gain on disposal of investments in joint ventures and associates
Gain on disposal of premises and equipment and other assets
Reversal of impairment loss on premises and equipment and other assets

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Loans and receivables
Other assets
Deposits due to customers
Provision 
Net defined benefit liability
Other financial liabilities
Other liabilities

Cash received from (paid for) operating activities:

Interest income received
Interest expense paid
Dividends received
Income tax paid

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(Continued) 

2016
2015
(Korean Won in millions)

1,277,533

1,075,392

275,856
(8,512,312)
3,492,768
(184,510)
(4,928,198)

376,554
(8,698,235)
3,936,335
(102,923)
(4,488,269)

834,076
1,035
56,264
98,981
475
34,774
152,609

252,031
15,060
9,718
1,936
1,456,959

75,690
36,757
130
99,302
1,396
23,457
1,885
3,581
242,198

(99,581)
(14,433,390)
219,323
11,878,628
34,376
(261,097)
5,158,055
(6,163)
2,490,151

8,511,349
(3,593,358)
184,674
(251,627)
4,905,285

966,646
3,281
111,487
20,982
56,532
72,062
132,131

240,764
10
2,707
2,990
1,609,592

55,773
41,363
59,003
25,235
854
61,653
6,814
539
251,234

(495,507)
(23,150,910)
1,922
20,620,287
(66,399)
(255,585)
1,205,411
(91,116)
(2,231,897)

8,692,851
(4,355,880)
100,368
(534,829)
(383,906)

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 (CONTINUED) 

Cash flows from investing activities:

Cash in-flows from investing activities:
Disposal of available-for-sale financial assets
Redemption of held-to-maturity financial assets
Disposal of investments in joint ventures and associates
Disposal of premises and equipment
Disposal of intangible assets
Disposal of assets held-for-sale
Cash in-flow related to derivatives for risk hedge

Cash out-flows from investing activities:
Net cash flows through business combination
Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets
Acquisition of held-to-maturity financial assets
Acquisition of investments in joint ventures and associates
Acquisition of investment properties
Acquisition of premises and equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets
Cash out-flow related to derivatives for risk hedge

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Cash in-flows from financing activities:
Increase in borrowings
Issuance of debentures
Issuance of hybrid securities
Change in ownership interest of subsidiaries

Cash out-flows from financing activities:
Decrease in borrowings
Repayment of debentures
Payment of dividends
Dividends paid on hybrid securities
Repayment of hybrid securities
Dividends paid on non-controlling interests

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

See accompanying notes

2016
2015
(Korean Won in millions)

20,395,744  
8,462,346  
97,135  
63  
4,325  
22,723
-
28,982,336

132,301  
23,844,849  
8,818,376  
43,281  
4,428  
131,009  
191,161  
42,544
33,207,949  
(4,225,613)

8,259,380  
15,848,055

549,904  

-
24,657,339

9,524,626  
14,118,720
168,317
201,328
310,000
1,286

24,324,277  
333,062

1,012,734
6,644,055  
(65,465)
7,591,324

18,426,846
6,404,711
75,599
18,600
1,782
3,711
56,956 
24,988,205

38,535
16,305,797
7,138,013 
1,098 
-
129,454 
97,891 
3,273 
23,714,061
1,274,144

12,674,649
13,502,777 
795,179
3,787
26,976,392

10,346,919
16,425,353
504,952
179,758
-
824
27,457,806
(481,414)

408,824
5,962,861
272,370
6,644,055

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

1. GENERAL 

(1) Summary of the parent company   

Woori Bank (hereinafter referred to the ―Bank‖), which is a controlling entity in accordance with Korean 
International Financial Reporting Standards (―K-IFRS‖) 1110 – Consolidated Financial Statements, was 
established in 1899 and is engaged in the commercial banking business under the Banking Law, trust business 
under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Market Act, and foreign currencies exchange business with 
approval from the Bank of Korea (―BOK‖) and the Ministry of Finance and Economy (―MOFE‖).

Previously, Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd., the former holding company of Woori Financial Group, 
established on March 27, 2001 held a 100% ownership of the Bank. Effective November 1, 2014, Woori Finance 
Holdings Co., Ltd. completed its merger with and into Woori Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, as 
contemplated by the merger agreement dated July 28, 2014, by and between Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd.
and Woori Bank. Accordingly, the shares of the Bank, 597 million shares, prior to the merger, were reduced to 
nil in accordance with capital reduction procedure, and then, in accordance with the merger ratio, the Bank 
newly issued 676 million shares. As a result, as of December 31, 2015, the common stock of the Bank amounts,
expressed in Korean Won (the ―KRW‖ or ―Won‖), to 3,381,392 million Won.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (“KDIC”), the majority 
shareholder of the Bank, sold its 187 million shares in the Bank in accordance with the contract of ‗Disposal of 
Woori Bank‘s shares to Oligopolistic Shareholders‖. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, KDIC held 158 
million shares (23.37% ownership interest) and 345 million shares (51.06% ownership interest), respectively, of 
the Bank‘s shares issued.

On June 24, 2002, Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd. listed its common shares on the Korea Exchange through 
public offering. In addition, on September 29, 2003, the holding company registered with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission in the United States of America and, on the same day, listed its American Depositary 
Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. 

As a result of such merger, the Bank incorporated Woori Card Co., Ltd., Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd., 
Woori FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd., and Woori Finance Research Institute 
Co., Ltd. as its subsidiaries. 

The head office of the Bank is located in 51 Sogong-ro, Jung Gu, Seoul, Korea. The Bank has 894 branches and 
offices in Korea, and 22 branches and offices overseas as of December 31, 2016. 

(2) The consolidated financial statements for Woori Bank and its subsidiaries (the ―Group‖) include the 

following subsidiaries: 

Subsidiaries

Main business

Woori Bank:

Woori FIS Co., Ltd. 

Woori Private Equity Asset 

Management Co., Ltd. (*5)
Woori Finance Research Institute

Co., Ltd.

Woori Card Co., Ltd. 
Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd.
Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd. 

System software development 

& maintenance

Finance

Other service business
Finance
Other credit finance business
Credit information

Percentage of ownership 
(%)

December
31, 2016

December
31, 2015

Financial   
statements 
as of

Location

100.0

100.0 

100.0 
100.0 
58.2 
100.0 

100.0

  Korea 

December, 31

100.0 

  Korea 

December, 31

100.0 
100.0 
58.2 
100.0 

Korea
  Korea
  Korea
  Korea

December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31

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Subsidiaries

Woori America Bank
Woori Global Markets Asia Limited 
Woori Bank (China) Limited 
ZAO Woori Bank
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk 
Woori Brazil Bank 
Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund 
Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.
Woori Finance Cambodia 
Woori Finance Myanmar
Wealth Development Bank (*6)
Woori Bank Vietnam Limited (*6)
Kumho Trust First Co., Ltd. (*1)
Asiana Saigon Inc. (*1)
An-Dong Raja First Co., Ltd. (*1)
Consus Eighth Co., LLC (*1)
KAMCO Value Recreation First Securitization 

Specialty Co., Ltd. (*1)
Hermes STX Co., Ltd. (*1)
BWL First Co., LLC (*1)
Woori Poongsan Co., Ltd. (*1)
Deogi Dream Fourth Co., Ltd. (*1) 
Jeonju Iwon Ltd. (*1)
Wonju I one Inc. (*1) 
Heitz Third Co., Ltd. (*1) 
Woorihansoop 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)
Electric Cable First Co., Ltd. (*1)
Woori International First Co., Ltd. (*1)
Woori HJ First Co., Ltd. (*1)
Samsung Plus Private Equity Investment 

〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃

Trust 36th and 34 beneficiary certificates 
for the rest (*2)

Principle Guaranteed Trust (*3)
Principle and Interest Guaranteed Trust (*3)

Woori Bank and Woori Private Equity Co., 

Securities investment
and others
Trust
〃

Ltd.:
Woori Private Equity Fund (*4)

Woori Private Equity Fund

Woori EL Co., Ltd. 
Woori Investment Bank:

Other financial business

Other financial business

Dongwoo First Securitization Specialty Co., 

Ltd. (*1)

Woori Card Co., Ltd.

Asset securitization

TUTU Finance-WCI Myanmar Co.,Ltd. (*7)

Finance

Main business
Finance
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
〃
Asset securitization
〃
〃
〃

Percentage of ownership

December
31, 2016
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
74.0
100.0
99.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
51.0
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

(%)
December 
31, 2015
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
74.0
100.0
99.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
-
-
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

China 
Russia 

Location
U.S.A 

Brazil 
Korea 
Korea 

Financial   
statements as of
December, 31
Hong Kong  December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
Indonesia  December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
Cambodia  December, 31
December, 31
Myanmar
Philippines December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31

Vietnam
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 

15.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

-
0.0
0.0

31.9

100.0

5.0

100.0

15.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

-
0.0
0.0

Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea 
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea

Korea 
Korea 
Korea 

December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31
December, 31

December, 31
December, 31
December, 31

31.9

Korea 

December, 31

100.0

Korea 

December, 31

5.0

-

Korea 

December, 31

Myanmar

December, 31

(*1)  The entity was a structured entity for the purpose of asset securitization and was in scope for consolidation. 

Although the Group was not a majority shareholder, the Group 1) had the power over the investee, 2) was exposed, 
or had rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and 3) had the ability to use its power to 
affect its returns. 

(*2)  The entity was a structured entity for the purpose of investment in securities and was in scope for consolidation, 
considering that the Group 1) had the power over the investee, 2) was exposed, or has rights, to variable returns 
from its involvement with the investee, and 3) has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. 

(*3)   The entity was a money trust under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and was in scope for 
consolidation. Although the Group was not a majority shareholder, the Group 1) has the power over the investee, 2) 
was exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and 3) has the ability to use 
its power to affect its returns. 

(*4)  The entity was in scope for consolidation since the Group has controlling power over the entity, as a general partner. 
(*5)  The entity, formerly, Woori Private Equity Co., Ltd., registered as the professional private equity fund investor 
during the year ended December 31, 2016, and the entity changed its name into Woori Private Equity Asset 
Management Co., Ltd. 

(*6)  The entities were included in scope for consolidation since the Group acquired their majority ownership interests 

during the year ended December 31, 2016.   

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(*7)  Woori Card Co., Ltd. acquired the entity‘s majority ownership interest during the year ended December 31, 2016.

(3) As of December 31, 2016, and 2015, despite having more than a 50% ownership interest, the Group has not 

consolidated the following companies as the Group does not have the ability to control following 
subsidiaries: 

Subsidiaries

Golden Bridge NHN Online Private Equity Investment (*)
Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust 7th (*)
Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*)
Kiwoom Frontier Professional Investment Private Fund 6(Bond) (*)

Subsidiaries

Golden Bridge NHN Online Private Equity Investment (*)
Heungkuk High Class Private Equity Securities Investment Trust 377th (*)
Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust 7th (*)
Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*)

As of December 31, 2016

Location
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea

Main
business
Securities Investment
Securities Investment
Securities Investment
Securities Investment

Percentage of 
ownership (%)

60.0
59.7
88.9
50.0

As of December 31, 2015

Location
Korea
Korea
Korea
Korea

Main
business
Securities Investment
Securities Investment
Securities Investment
Securities Investment

Percentage of 
ownership (%)

60.0
51.3
59.7
88.9

(*)   The Group owns the majority ownership interest in these structured entities, but has no power on the investees‘ 
relevant activities. As results, it is deemed that the Group has no power or control on the structured entities. 

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(4) The summarized financial information before the elimination of intercompany transactions of the 

subsidiaries whose financial information were prepared under K-IFRS for the Group‘s consolidated 
financial statements is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2016

Assets

Liabilities

Operating 
revenue

Net income 
(loss) 
attributable to 
owners

Comprehensive 
income (loss) 
attributable to 
owners

141,329

105,821

244,783

1,048

Woori FIS
Woori Private Equity Asset 
Management Co., Ltd

Woori Finance Research Institute
Woori Card
Woori Investment Bank
Woori Credit Information 
Woori America Bank
Woori Global Markets Asia Limited 
Woori Bank (China) Limited
ZAO Woori Bank
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 

1906 Tbk

Woori Brazil Bank
Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund
Woori Fund Service 
Woori Finance Cambodia
Woori Finance Myanmar
Wealth Development Bank
Woori Bank Vietnam Limited
Money trust under the Trust 

Business Act

Structured entity for the 

97,338
3,710
7,606,108
1,576,627
31,292
2,186,049
272,008
4,984,017
239,860

2,089,822
241,229
784,770
11,386
32,405
4,305
209,779
159,223

53,244
334
6,180,893
1,404,566
4,416
1,973,263
147,581
4,466,812
188,474

1,693,111
206,043
299
1,372
24,751
2,651
174,446
278

1,525,145

1,495,815

2,154
4,445
1,555,373
178,572
27,884
73,909
7,255
475,174
16,221

179,014
17,059
33,476
7,787
4,545
380
12,519
-

55,540

29,480

312
108
109,393
23,872
543
15,266
1,863
32,025
5,650

24,573
2,786
29,617
1,011
1,250
(613)
1,248
(346)

697

6,912

1,432

219
100
116,381
23,897
618
20,899
5,582
11,505
15,553

48,542
9,600
29,617
1,011
1,494
(569)
1,876
3,545

697

7,138

securitization of financial assets

487,431

895,824

Security investments structured 

entity

4,397,163

1,898,977

137,896

56,605

61,535

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2015

Assets

Liabilities

Operating 
revenue

Net income 
(loss) 
attributable to 
owners

Comprehensive 
income (loss) 
attributable to 
owners

161,778 

127,701 

260,657 

1,421 

(833)

Woori FIS
Woori Private Equity Asset 
Management Co., Ltd

Woori Finance Research Institute
Woori Card
Woori Investment Bank
Woori Credit Information 
Woori America Bank
Woori Global Markets Asia Limited 
Woori Bank (China) Limited
ZAO Woori Bank
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 

1906 Tbk
Woori Brazil Bank
Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund
Woori Fund Service 
Woori Finance Cambodia
Woori Finance Myanmar
Money trust under the Trust 

Business Act

Structured entity for the 

89,365 
3,605 
6,604,059 
1,206,156 
33,957 
1,701,191 
245,246 
4,016,968 
261,026 

1,770,900 
106,239 
739,502 
9,818 
22,767 
2,252 

45,491 
328 
5,295,225 
1,057,992 
6,691 
1,509,304 
126,401 
3,511,268 
225,194 

1,417,952 
80,653 
279 
815 
16,607 
29

1,477,657 

1,449,024

securitization of financial assets

545,534

961,065

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3,669 
4,149 
1,379,873 
129,404 
31,271 
67,932 
6,851 
408,566 
17,301 

375,747 
19,850 
34,042 
6,247 
2,705 
9

56,397

22,728

1,224 
86
116,858 
10,435 
1,806 
12,893 
1,763 
1,056 
7,232 

24,023 
2,330 
30,307 
358 
579 
(117)

125

1,024 
62
119,976 
7,830 
1,830 
24,356 
8,958 
32,855 
(762)

10,691 
(7,377)
30,307 
358 
946 
(166)

125

(13,685)

(6,662)

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As of and for the year ended December 31, 2016

Assets

Liabilities

Operating 
revenue

Net income 
(loss) 
attributable to 
owners

Comprehensive 
income (loss) 
attributable to 
owners

Security investments structured 

entity

3,071,375

562,477

126,904

26,906

41,080

(5)  The financial support that the Group provides to consolidated structured entities is as follows: 

- Structured entity for securitization of financial assets 

The structured entity is established for the purpose of securitization of project financing loans, corporate 
bonds, and other financial assets. The Group is involved with the structured entity through providing 
with credit facility over asset-backed commercial papers issued by the entity, originating loans directly 
to the structured entity, or purchasing 100% of the subordinated debts issued by the structured entity. 

- Structured entity for investment in securities 

The structured entity is established for the purpose of investments in securities. The Group acquires 
beneficiary certificates through its contribution of fund to the structured entity, and it is exposed to the 
risk that it may not be able to recover its fund depending on the result of investment performance of 
asset managers of the structured entity. 

- Money Trust under the Trust Business Act 

The Group provides with financial guarantee of principal and interest or principal only to some of its 
trust products. Due to the financial guarantees, the Group may be obliged to supplement when the 
principal and interest or principal of the trust product sold is short of the guaranteed amount depending 
on the result of investment performance of the trust product. 

(6) The details of the limitations with regard to the transfer of assets or the redemption of liabilities within the 

Group are provided below. 

Some subsidiaries are regulated by the rules of certain jurisdictions, in which they were incorporated, with 
regard to funding or management of deposits. Also, there is the limitation that they must have pre-approval 
from their regulators in case of remittance of earnings to the Group. 

(7) The Group has entered into various agreements with structured entities such as asset securitization vehicles, 
structured finance and investment funds, and monetary funds. Where it is determined in accordance with K-
IFRS 1110 that the Group has no controlling power over such structured entities, the entities are not 
consolidated. The nature of interests, which the Group retains, and the risks, to which the Group is exposed, 
of the unconsolidated structured entities are as follows:         

The interests to unconsolidated structured entities, which the Group retains, are classified to asset 
securitization vehicles, structured finance and investment fund, based on the nature and the purpose of the 
structured entities. 

Asset securitization vehicle issues asset-backed securities and redeems the principal and interest or 
distributes dividends on asset-backed securities with profits from collecting cash flows or sale of 
securitized assets. The Group, as a secondary guarantor, provides purchase commitments for its asset-
backed securities or guarantees to such asset securitization vehicle and recognizes commission income or 
interest incomes related to the commitment or guarantees. Therefore, the Group would be exposed to risks 
to purchases or pays back asset-backed securities issued by the vehicles when a primary guarantor fails to 
provide the financing asset securitization vehicles. 

Structured finance includes investments in project financing on real estates, social overhead capital 
(―SOC‖), infrastructure and shipping finance. They are formed as special purpose entity by funding through 
equity investments and loans from various investors. Investment decisions are made by such investors 
including the Group based on business outlook of such projects. In relation to such investments, the Group 

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recognizes interest incomes on loans, gains or losses on valuation of equity investments or dividend income. 
The structured finance is secured by additional funding agreement, guarantee or credit facilities. However, 
the structured financing project would fail to return the capital of equity investments or principal of loans to 
the Group if it is discontinued or did not achieve business outcome. 

Investment funds include trusts and private equity funds. A trust is formed by contributions from various 
investors, operated by a manager engaged to the trust and distributed proceeds from sales of investments to 
the investors. A private equity fund is established in order to acquire ownership interests in a portfolio 
company with exit strategy after implementing financial and operational restructuring of the company. The 
Group recognizes unrealized gains or losses on change in value of investments in proposition of ownership 
interests in investments. The Group would be exposed to risks of loss when the value of portfolio 
investment is decreased. 

Total assets of the unconsolidated structured entities, the carrying value of the related items recorded, the 
maximum exposure to risks, and the loss recognized in conjunction with the unconsolidated structured 
entities as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 
millions): 

Total asset of the unconsolidated structured entities
Assets recognized in the consolidated financial statements 

related to the unconsolidated structured entities
Loans and receivables
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Held-to-maturity financial assets
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Derivative assets

Liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial 

statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities 
Derivative liabilities
Other liabilities (including provisions)

The maximum exposure to risks

Investments
Purchase agreements
Credit facilities
Other commitments

Loss recognized on unconsolidated structured entities

December 31, 2016

Asset 
securitization 
vehicle
8,426,713

Structured 
finance
61,324,862

Investment

funds
9,131,362

3,361,910
65,470
-
1,216,446
2,079,648
-
346

1,363
201
1,162
4,263,993
3,361,910
28,000
834,083
40,000
6,353

2,790,215
2,414,044
254,150
115,843
-
-
6,178

1,224
362
862
3,802,210
2,790,215
-
970,195
41,800
71,185

1,749,494
-
-
1,664,865
-
84,629
-

-
-
-
1,749,494
1,749,494
-
-
-
683

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Total asset of the unconsolidated structured entities
Assets recognized in the consolidated financial statements 

related to the unconsolidated structured entities
Loans and receivables
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Held-to-maturity financial assets
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Derivative assets

Liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial 

statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities 
Derivative liabilities
Other liabilities (including provisions)

The maximum exposure to risks

Investments
Purchase agreements
Credit facilities

Loss recognized on unconsolidated structured entities

December 31, 2015

Asset 
securitization 
vehicle
10,138,371

Structured 
finance
48,198,653

Investment
Funds
7,611,232

4,219,809
148,811
-
1,649,949
2,420,870
-
179

3,688
126
3,562
5,250,850
4,219,809
74,000
957,041
2,205

2,879,310
2,439,207
274,175
133,455
-
-
32,473

728
-
728
3,877,161
2,879,310
48,000
949,851
47,942

963,747
26,976
-
654,705
-
282,066
-

-
-
-
963,747
963,747
-
-
-

(8) Subsidiaries of which non-controlling interests are significant to the Group‘s consolidated financial 

statements are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

1) Accumulated non-controlling interests at the end of the reporting period 

Woori Investment Bank
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk
Wealth Development Bank

December 31, 2016
73,986
70,249
16,983

December 31, 2015
64,013
58,880
-

2) Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 

Woori Investment Bank
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk
Wealth Development Bank

3) Dividends to non-controlling interests 

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
9,990
6,383
611

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
4,353
6,241
-

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
1,242

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
778

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2.

SIGNIFICANT BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(1) Basis of presentation 

The Group‘s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with K-IFRS. 

The significant accounting policies that have been applied for the preparation of the consolidated financial 
statements for the year ended on December 31, 2016 are described below, and the significant accounting policies 
are the same as the accounting policies applied for the preparation of the previous year‘s consolidated financial 
statements, except the impacts from the adoptions of accounting standards or interpretations which are explained 
below.     

The Group‘s consolidated financial statements have been prepared based on the historical cost method except for 
specific non-current assets and certain financial assets or liabilities reported at fair value. The historical cost is 
generally measured by fair value of acquired assets. 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group were approved by the board of directors on February 8, 2017. 

1) The Group has newly adopted the following amendment to K-IFRS that affected the Group‘s accounting 

policies. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1001 – Presentation of Financial Statements

The amendments to K-IFRS 1001 clarify the concept of applying materiality in practice and restrict an entity 
reducing the understandability of its financial statements by obscuring material information with immaterial 
information or by aggregating material items that have different natures or functions. The adoption of the 
amendments has no material impact on the Group‘s consolidated financial statements. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1016 – Property, plant and Equipment

The amendments to K-IFRS 1016 prohibit the Group from using a revenue-based depreciation method for 
items of property, plant and equipment. The adoption of the amendments has no material impact on the 
Group‘s consolidated financial statements. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1038 – Intangible Assets   

The amendments to K-IFRS 1038 rebuts presumption that revenue is not an appropriate basis for the 
amortization of an intangible assets, which the presumption can only be rebutted when the intangible asset 
expressed as a measure of revenue or when it can be demonstrated that revenue and consumption of the 
economic benefits of the intangible asset are highly correlated. The adoption of the amendments has no 
material impact on the Group‘s consolidated financial statements. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1110 – Consolidated Financial Statements & K-IFRS 1112 – Disclosure of interests 
in other entities & K-IFRS 1028 – Investment in associates

The amendments clarify that in applying the equity method of accounting to an associate or a joint venture 
that is an investment entity, an investor may retain the fair value measurements that the associate or joint 
venture used for its subsidiaries. The adoption of the amendments has no material impact on the Group‘s 
consolidated financial statements. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1111 – Joint Arrangement

The amendments to K-IFRS 1111 provides guidance on how to account for the acquisition of joint operation 
that constitutes a business as defined in K-IFRS 1103 Business Combinations. A joint operator is also 
required to disclose the relevant information required by K-IFRS 1103 and other standards for business 
combinations. The adoption of the amendments has no material impact on the Group‘s consolidated financial 
statements. 

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Other than the amendment stated above, there are several annual improvements in the current period, but the 
application of the amendments has had no material effect on the Group‘s consolidated financial statements. 

2) The Group has not applied the following K-IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective: 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1007 – Statement of Cashflows 

The amendments require that changes in liabilities arising from financial activities are disclosed. The 
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017.   

Amendments to K-IFRS 1012 – Income Taxes   

The amendments clarify that unrealized losses on fixed-rate debt instruments measured at fair value and 
measured at cost for tax purposes give rise to a deductible temporary difference regardless of whether the 
holder expects to recover the carrying amount of the debt instrument by sale or by use and that the estimate 
of probable future taxable profit may include the recovery of some of assets for more than their carrying 
amount. When the Group assesses whether there will be sufficient taxable profit, the Group should compare 
the deductible temporary differences with future taxable profit that excludes tax deductions resulting from the 
reversal of those deductible temporary differences. The amendments are effective for annual periods 
beginning on or after January 1, 2017. 

Amendments to K-IFRS 1102 – Share-based Payment

The amendments include: 1) when measuring the fair value of share-based payment, the effects of vesting 
and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payment should be consistent 
with the measurement of equity-settled share-based payment, 2) Share-based payment transaction in which 
the Group settles the share-based payment arrangement net by withholding a specified portion of the equity 
instruments per statutory tax withholding requirements would be classified as equity-settled in its entirety, if 
otherwise would be classified as equity-settled without the net settlement feature, and 3) when a cash-settled 
share-based payment changes to an equity-settled share-based payment because of modifications of the terms 
and conditions, the original liability recognized is derecognized and the equity-settled share-based payment is 
recognized at the modification date fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the liability at 
the modification date and the amount recognized in equity at the same date would be recognized in profit and 
loss immediately. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. 

Enactment of K-IFRS 1109 – Financial Instruments 

The amendments to K-IFRS 1109 contain the requirements for the classification and measurement of 
financial assets and financial liabilities based on a business model whose objective is achieved both by 
collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and based on the contractual terms that give rise 
on specified dates to cash flows, impairment methodology based on the expected credit losses, and broadened 
types of instruments that qualify as hedging instruments and the types of risk components of non-financial 
items that are eligible for hedge accounting and the change of the hedge effectiveness test. The amendments 
are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. 

The Group is in the process of changing the related accounting systems to adopt K-IFRS 1109, however the 
impact from the adoption on the Group‘s consolidated financial statements is yet to be analyzed. Meanwhile, 
the typical financial impacts per each major requirements under the Standard that are expected to be 
applicable are as follows: 

Phase 1: Classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities   

All recognized financial assets that are currently within the scope of K-IFRS 1109 will be subsequently 
measured either at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI), or fair value 
through Profit or Loss (FVTPL) under K-IFRS 1109 based on the business model and the nature of the 
contractual cash flows. Specifically: 

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The nature of 
contractual cash flows

Objective is to collect the 
contractual cash flows

Contractual cash flows 
that are solely payment 
of principal and interest 

Measured  at  amortized 
cost(*)

The business model
Objective is achieved 
both by collecting the 
contractual cash flows 
and selling financial 
assets
Measure at 
FVOCI(*)

Objective is to sell 
financial assets and so 
on

Measure at FVTPL

Other than the above 

Measure at FVTPL

Measure at FVTPL

Measure at FVTPL

(*) For eliminating or reducing accounting discrepancies an irrevocable election can be made at initial 
recognition to measure the investment at FVTPL   

In accordance with K-IFRS 1039, the Group holds Loans and receivables amounting to 258,392,633 million 
Won, Held-to-maturity financial assets amounting to 13,910,251 million Won, Available-for-sale financial 
assets amounting to 20,817,583 million Won and FVTPL amounting to 5,650,724 million Won as of 
December 31, 2016.   

In  accordance  with  K-IFRS  1109,  an  entity  may  make  an  irrevocable  election  at  initial  recognition  for 
particular investments in equity instruments that would otherwise be measured at fair value through profit or 
loss  to  present  subsequent  changes  in  fair  value  in  other  comprehensive  income,  and  the  amount  amounts 
should be recycled to profit or loss. In accordance with K-IFRS 1039, the Group holds equity investments that 
are classified as Available-for-sale financial assets (except for the puttable instrument defined in K-IFRS 1032)
amounting to 1,161,292 million Won as of December 31, 2016. 

One major change from K-IFRS 1039 relates to the presentation of changes in the fair value of a financial 
liabilities designated as at FVTPL attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability. Under K-IFRS 
1109, such changes are presented in other comprehensive income, unless the presentation of the effect of the 
change in the liability‘s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting 
mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability‘s credit risk are not 
subsequently reclassified to profit or loss.   

In case a Hybrid contract contains financial asset hosts, an entity shall recognize the entire hybrid contract as 
financial asset, not separating the embedded derivative from the host. 

In accordance with K-IFRS 1039, the Group holds financial liabilities designated as at FVTPL 766,880 
million Won as of December 31, 2016. 

Phase 2: Impairment methodology   

The impairment model under K-IFRS 1109 reflects expected credit losses. Under the impairment approach in 
K-IFRS 1109, it is no longer necessary for a credit event to have occurred before credit losses are recognized. 
Instead, an entity always accounts for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses. The 
amount of expected credit losses should be updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk 
since initial recognition.     

In accordance with K-IFRS 1109, the allowance for doubtful receivables is measured at the amount equivalent 
to the expected 12-month credit loss or the lifetime expected credit loss, depending on the degree of 
deterioration of the credit risk after the initial recognition of the financial asset. 

Stage

Allowance recognition

Stage 1

In case the exposure‘s 
credit risk has not 
increased significantly 
since initial recognition

The Group recognizes 
only 12-month expected 
credit losses as a loss 

Stage 2
In case the exposure 
has suffered a 
significant increase in 
credit risk

Stage 3
In case the exposure 
meets the accounting 
definition of credit 
impaired

The Group recognizes a loss allowance equal to 
lifetime expected credit losses

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Meanwhile,  K-IFRS  1109  requires  that,  an  entity  shall  only  recognize  the  cumulative  changes  in  lifetime 
expected credit losses since initial recognition as a loss allowance for purchased or originated credit-impaired 
financial assets. 

allowance

In accordance with K-IFRS 1039, the Group holds loans and receivables amounting to 260,419,729 million 
Won and Allowance for credit losses amounting to 2,027,096 million Won as of December 31, 2016.   

Phase 3: Hedge accounting   

The general hedge accounting requirements of K-IFRS 1109 retain the three types of hedge accounting 
mechanisms in K-IFRS 1039: Fair Value Hedge, Cash Flow Hedge, and Hedge of Net Investment in a Foreign 
Operation. However, greater flexibility has been introduced to the types of transactions eligible for hedge 
accounting, specifically broadening the types of instruments that qualify as hedging instruments and the types 
of risk components of non-financial items that are eligible for hedge accounting. In addition, the effectiveness 
test has been overhauled and replaced with the principle of an ‗economic relationship‘ Retrospective 
assessment of hedge effectiveness is no longer required. Far more disclosure requirements about an entity‘s 
risk management activities have been introduced. 

Enactment of K-IFRS 1115 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The core principle under K-IFRS 1115 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of 
promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity 
expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The enactment introduces a 5-step approach to 
revenue recognition and measurement: 1) Identify the contract with a customer, 2) Identify the performance 
obligations in the contract, 3) Determine the transaction price, 4) Allocate the transaction price to the 
performance obligations in the contract, 5) Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance 
obligation. This standard will supersede K-IFRS 1011 - Construction Contracts, K-IFRS 1018- Revenue, K-
IFRS 2113 - Customer Loyalty Programmes, K-IFRS 2115-Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate,
K-IFRS 2118 - Transfers of Assets from Customers, and K-IFRS 2031-Revenue-Barter Transactions Involving 
Advertising Services. The enactment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. 

The Group is reviewing the impact from the amendments and the enactments listed above on the Group‘s
consolidated financial statements. 

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(2) Basis of consolidated financial statement presentation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Bank and the entities (including 
structured entities) controlled by the Bank (and its subsidiaries, that is the Group). Control is achieved where the 
Group 1) has the power over the investee, 2) is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement 
with the investee, and 3) has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. The Group reassesses whether or not 
it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three 
elements of control listed above. 

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting rights of an investee, it has power over the investee when 
the voting rights are sufficient to give it the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee 
unilaterally. The Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether or not the Group's 
voting rights in an investee are sufficient to give it power, including:   

• The relative size of the Group's holding of voting rights and dispersion of holdings of the other vote 

holders; 

• Potential voting rights held by the Group, other vote holders or other parties; 
• Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; 
• Any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Group has, or does not have, the current 

ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns 
at previous shareholders' meetings.   

Income and expenses of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group gains control until the date when the Group ceases 
to control the subsidiary. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the 
owner of the Group and to the non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed 
to the owner of the Group and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests 
having a deficit balance. 

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting 
policies into line with the Group‘s accounting policies. 

All intra-group transactions and, related assets and liabilities, income and expenses are eliminated in full on 
consolidation. 

Changes in the Group‘s ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over the 
subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group‘s interests and the non-
controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any 
difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the 
consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to the owner of the Group. 

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) 
the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the 
previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-
controlling interests. When assets of the subsidiary are carried at revalued amounts or fair values and the related 
cumulative gain or loss has been recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, the 
amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are accounted for as if 
the Group had directly disposed of the relevant assets (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or transferred directly to 
retained earnings). The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is 
lost is recognized as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under K-IFRS 1039 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement or, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment 
in an associate or a joint venture. 

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(3) Business Combinations 

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration 
transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-
date fair values of the assets transferred by the Group, liabilities assumed by the Group to the former owners of 
the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-
related costs are generally recognized in net income as incurred. 

At the acquisition date, the acquiree‘s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the 
condition for recognition under K-IFRS 1103 are recognized at their fair value, except that: 

•  deferred tax assets or liabilities and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are 

recognized and measured in accordance with K-IFRS 1012 Income Taxes and K-IFRS 1019 Employee 
Benefits, respectively;

•  liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-

based payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of 
the acquiree are measured in accordance with K-IFRS 1102 Share-based Payment at the acquisition date; 
and 

•  non-current assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with K-IFRS 1105 

Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured at the lower of their 
previous carrying amounts and fair value less costs to sell.

Any excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the 
acquiree and the fair value of the Group‘s previously held equity interest (if any) in the acquiree over the net of 
identifiable assets and liabilities assumed of the acquiree at the acquisition date is recognized as goodwill which 
is included in intangible assets.   

If, after reassessment, the Group‘s interest in the fair value of the acquiree‘s identifiable net assets exceeds the 
sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value 
of the acquirer‘s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in 
net income as a bargain purchase gain.   

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of 
the entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-
controlling interests' proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. The 
choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Other types of non-controlling 
interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis specified in another K-IFRS. 

When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting 
from a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair 
value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Changes in the fair value 
of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with 
corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from 
additional information obtained during the ‗measurement period‘ (which cannot exceed one year from the 
acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. 

The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that do not qualify as 
measurement period adjustments depends on how the contingent consideration is classified. Contingent 
consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent 
settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or a liability is 
remeasured at subsequent reporting dates in accordance with K-IFRS 1039 Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement, or K-IFRS 1037 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, as appropriate, 
with the corresponding gain or loss being recognized in profit or loss. 

When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is 
remeasured at fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date when the Group obtains control) and the resulting 
gain or loss, if any, is recognized in net income. Amounts arising from changes in value of interests in the 
acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are 
reclassified to net income where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of. 

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In case where i) a common entity ultimately controls over all participating entities, or businesses, in business 
combination transaction, prior to and after the transaction continuously, and ii) the control is not temporary, the 
transaction meets the definition of ―business combination under common control‖ and it is deemed that the 
transaction only results in the changes in legal substance, not economic substance, from the perspective of the 
ultimate controlling party. Thus, in such transactions, the acquirer recognizes the assets and liabilities of the 
acquiree on its financial statements at the book values as recognized in the ultimate controlling party‘s 
consolidated financial statements, and the difference between the book value of consideration transferred to and 
the book value of net assets transferred in is recognized as equity.         

(4)

Investments in joint ventures and associates 

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to 
participate in making decision on the financial and operating policy of the investee but is not control or joint 
control over those policies.

A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights 
to net assets relating to the arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an 
arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the 
parties sharing control. 

The net income of current period and the financial results of the joint ventures and associates are incorporated in 
these consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting, except when the investment is 
classified as held for sale, in which case it is accounted for in accordance with K-IFRS 1105 Non-current Assets 
Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. Under the equity method, an investment in the joint ventures and 
associates is initially recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at cost and adjusted 
thereafter to recognize the Group's share of the net assets of the joint ventures and associates and any impairment. 
When the Group's share of losses of the joint ventures and associates exceeds the Group's interest in the associate, 
the Group discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. Additional losses are recognized only to the extent 
that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint ventures 
and associates. 

Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, 
liabilities and contingent liabilities of the joint ventures and associates recognized at the date of acquisition is 
recognized as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the 
Group‘s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of 
acquisition is recognized immediately in net income. 

Upon a loss of significant influence over the joint ventures and associates, the Group discontinues the use of the 
equity method and measures at fair value of any investment that the Group retains in the former joint ventures 
and associates from the date when the Group loses significant influence. The fair value of the investment is 
regarded as its fair value on initial recognition as a financial asset in accordance with K-IFRS 1039 Financial 
Instruments; Recognition and Measurement. The Group recognized differences between the carrying amount and 
fair value in net income and it is included in determination of the gain or loss on disposal of joint ventures and 
associates. The Group accounts for all amounts recognized in other comprehensive income in relation to that 
joint ventures and associates on the same basis as would be required if the joint ventures and associates had 
directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. Therefore, if a gain or loss previously recognized in other 
comprehensive income by an associate would be reclassified to net income on the disposal of the related assets 
or liabilities, the Group reclassifies the gain or loss from equity to net income as a reclassification adjustment.   

When the Group‘s ownership of interest in an associate or a joint venture decreases but the Group continues to 
maintain significant influence over an associate or a joint venture, the Group reclassifies to profit or loss the 
proportion of the gain or loss that had previously been recognized in other comprehensive income relating to that 
decrease in ownership interest if the gain or loss would be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the 
related assets or liabilities. Meanwhile, if interest on associate or joint venture meets the definition of non-
current asset held for sale, it is accounted for in accordance with K-IFRS 1105. 

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The requirements of K-IFRS 1039 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to determine whether 
there has been a loss event are applied to identify whether it is necessary to recognize any impairment loss with 
respect to the Group‘s investment in the joint ventures and associates. When necessary, the entire carrying 
amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with K-IFRS 1036 
Impairment of Assets as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value 
less costs to sell) with its carrying amount. Any impairment loss recognized is not allocated to any asset 
(including goodwill), which forms part of the carrying amount of the investment. Any reversal of that 
impairment loss is recognized in accordance with K-IFRS 1036 to the extent that the recoverable amount of the 
investment subsequently increases. 

The Group continues to use the equity method when an investment in an associate becomes an investment in a 
joint venture or an investment in a joint venture becomes an investment in an associate. There is no 
remeasurement to fair value upon such changes in ownership interests. 

When a subsidiary transacts with an associate or a joint venture of the Group, profits and losses resulting from 
the transactions with the associate or joint venture are recognized in the Group's consolidated financial 
statements only to the extent of interests in the associate or joint venture that are not related to the Group. 

(5)

Investment in joint operation 

A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have 
rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. Joint control is the 
contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant 
activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. 

When the Group operates as a joint operator, it recognizes in relation to its interest in a joint operation: 

(a) its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly; 
(b) its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly; 
(c) its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation; 
(d) its share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation; and 
(e) its expenses, including its share of any expenses incurred jointly. 

The Group accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses relating to its interest in a joint operation in 
accordance with the IFRSs applicable to the particular assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. 

When the Group enters into a transaction with a joint operation in which it is a joint operator, such as a sale or 
contribution of assets, it is conducting the transaction with the other parties to the joint operation and, as such, 
the Group recognizes gains and losses resulting from such a transaction only to the extent of the other parties‘ 
interests in the joint operation. 

When the Group enters into a transaction with a joint operation in which it is a joint operator, such as a purchase 
of assets, it does not recognize its share of the gains and losses until it resells those assets to a third party. 

(6) Revenue recognition 

1) Interest income 

Interest income is recognized when earned. Interest income on financial assets that are classified as loans 
and receivables, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity is determined using the effective interest method.   

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset (or group of 
financial assets) and of allocating the interest income over the expected life of the asset. The effective 
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash flows to the instrument's initial carrying 
amount. Calculation of the effective interest rate takes into account fees payable or receivable that is an 
integral part of the instrument's yield, premiums or discounts on acquisition or issue, early redemption fees 
and transaction costs. All contractual terms of a financial instrument are considered when estimating future 
cash flows. 

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2) Loan origination fees and costs 

The commission fees earned on loans, which is part of the effective interest rate of loans, is accounted for 
deferred origination fees. Incremental cost related to the acquisition or disposal is accounted for deferred 
origination costs, and it is amortized on the effective interest method and included in interest revenues on 
loans. 

3) Fees and commissions income 

Commitment and utilization fees are determined as a percentage of the outstanding facility. If it is unlikely 
that a specific lending arrangement will be entered into, such fees are taken to net income over the life of 
the facility otherwise they are deferred and included in the effective interest rate on the advance. 

Fees in respect of services are recognized as the right to consideration accrues through the provision of the 
service to the customer. The arrangements are generally contractual and the cost of providing the service is 
incurred as the service is rendered. The price is usually fixed and determinable. 

Credit card fees include commission received from merchants for processing credit card transaction and 
annual fees received from credit card holders. Revenue from the commission is accrued to net income when 
the service performed and annual fee is deferred and recognized as income over the period of the service 
provided.

4) Trust fees and compensation related to trust accounts 

The Group receives fees for its management of unconsolidated trust assets, which are recognized on an 
accrual basis when the management services are provided and earned. The Group also is entitled to receive 
performance-based fees for certain trust accounts. These performance-based fees are recognized at the end 
of the performance period. In addition, a certain trust account which the Group guarantees to repay the 
principals and minimum interests of the trust account to its beneficiaries shall be included in the 
consolidated financial statements. The Group recognizes incomes when earned and expenses when interests 
to be paid to beneficiaries are accrued. 

(7) Accounting for foreign currencies 

The Group‘s consolidated financial statements are presented in Korean Won, which is the functional currency of 
the Group. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 
are translated to the functional currency at its prevailing exchange rates at the date. Foreign exchange differences 
on monetary items that qualify as hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge or that form part of net investment in 
foreign operations are recognized in equity.   

A monetary available-for-sale (―AFS‖) financial asset is treated as if it were carried at amortized cost in the 
foreign currency. Accordingly, for such financial assets, exchange differences resulting from retranslating 
amortized cost are recognized in net income. 

Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated into Korean 
Won at foreign exchange rates at the dates the values were determined. Translation differences arising on non-
monetary items measured at fair value are recognized in net income except for differences arising on non-
monetary AFS financial assets, for example equity shares, which are included in the AFS reserve in equity unless 
the asset is the hedged item in a fair value hedge.   

The Group identifies the most appropriate functional currency for each foreign operation based on the foreign 
operation‘s activities. If Korean Won is not the foreign operation‘s functional currency, its assets and liabilities, 
including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated into Korean Won at foreign 
exchange rates at the end of each reporting date while the revenues and expenses are translated into Korean Won 
at average exchange rates for the period unless these do not approximate to the foreign exchange rates at the 
dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on the translation of a foreign operation are 
recognized directly in equity and included in net income on its disposal. 

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(8) Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits, interest-earning deposits with original 
maturities of up to 3 months of acquisition date and highly liquid investment assets that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(9) Financial assets and financial liabilities 

1) Financial assets 

A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is recognized or derecognized on the trade or settlement 
date. A regular way purchase or sale is a purchase or sale of a financial asset under a contract whose term 
requires delivery of the asset within the time frame established generally by regulation or convention in the 
marketplace concerned.   

On initial recognition, financial assets are classified into Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
(―FVTPL‖), AFS financial assets, held-to-maturity (―HTM‖) and loans and receivables. 

a) Financial assets at FVTPL: 

A financial asset is classified as held for trading if: 






it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or 
on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages 
together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or 
it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. 

A financial asset other than a financial asset held for trading or contingent consideration that may be paid 
by an acquirer as part of a business combination may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if: 


such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that 
would otherwise arise; or 
the financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is 
managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group's 
documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided 
internally on that basis; or 
it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and K-IFRS 1039 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to 
be designated as at FVTPL. 





Financial assets designated by the Group on initial recognition as at FVTPL are recognized at fair value, 
with transaction costs recognized in net income, and are subsequently measured at fair value. Gains and 
losses on financial assets that are designated as at FVTPL are recognized in net income as they arise. 

b) AFS financial assets: 
Financial assets that are not classified as HTM, financial assets at FVTPL, or loans and receivables, are 
classified as AFS. Financial assets can be designated as AFS on initial recognition. AFS financial assets are 
initially recognized at fair value plus directly related transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at 
fair value. Unquoted equity investments whose fair value cannot be measured reliably are carried at cost 
and classified as AFS financial assets. Impairment losses in monetary and non-monetary AFS financial 
assets and dividends on non-monetary financial assets are recognized in net income. Interest revenue on 
monetary financial assets is calculated using the effective interest method. Other changes in the fair value 
of AFS financial assets and any related tax are reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity 
until disposal, when the cumulative gain or loss is recognized in net income.   

c) HTM investments: 
A financial asset may be classified as a HTM investment only if it has fixed or determinable payments, a
fixed maturity, and the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold the financial asset to maturity. 
HTM investments are initially recognized at fair value plus directly related transaction costs. They are 
subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment losses. 

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d) Loans and receivables:   
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable repayments that are not quoted in an active 
market are classified as loans and receivables, except those that are classified as AFS or as held-for-trading, 
or designated as at FVTPL. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus directly related 
transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less 
any impairment losses. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method, except for the 
short-term receivables to which the present value discount is not meaningful.   

2) Financial liabilities 

On initial recognition financial liabilities are classified financial liabilities at FVTPL (held for trading, and 
financial liabilities designated as at FVTPL) and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost. 

A financial liability is classified as held-for-trading if it is incurred principally for repurchase in the near 
term, or forms part of a portfolio of financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is 
evidence of short-term profit taking, or it is a derivative (not in a qualifying hedge relationship). Held-for-
trading financial liabilities are recognized at fair value with transaction costs being recognized in net 
income. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value. Gains and losses are recognized in net income as 
they arise. 

A financial liability other than a financial liability held for trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon 
initial recognition if: 







such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that 
would otherwise arise; or 
the financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is 
managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group's 
documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided 
internally on that basis; or 
it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and K-IFRS 1039 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to 
be designated as at FVTPL. 

Financial liabilities that the Group designates on initial recognition as being at FVTPL are recognized at 
fair value, with transaction costs being recognized in net income, and are subsequently measured at fair 
value. Gains and losses on financial liabilities that are designated as at FVTPL are recognized in net income 
as they arise. 

All other financial liabilities, such as deposits due to customers, borrowings, and debentures, are measured 
at amortized cost using the effective interest method.   

3) Reclassifications 

Held-for-trading and AFS financial assets that meet the definition of loans and receivables (non-derivative 
financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market) may be 
reclassified to loans and receivables if the Group has the intention and ability to hold the financial asset for 
the foreseeable future or until maturity. The Group typically regards the foreseeable future as twelve 
months from the date of reclassification. Reclassifications are made at fair value. This fair value becomes 
the asset's new cost or amortized cost as appropriate. Gains and losses recognized up to the date of 
reclassification are not reversed. 

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4) Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities 

The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual right to the cash flows from the asset is 
expired, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of 
the asset to another company. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and 
rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognizes its retained 
interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains 
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to 
recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralized borrowing for the proceeds received. 

On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset‘s carrying amount and 
the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulated gain or loss that had been 
recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss. 

On derecognition of a financial assets other than in its entirety (e.g. when the Group retains an option to 
repurchase part of a transferred asset, or it retains a residual interest and such an retained interest indicates 
that the transferor has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership 
and has retained control of the transferred asset), the Group allocates the previous carrying amount of the 
financial asset between the part it continues to recognize under continuing involvement, and the part it no 
longer recognizes on the basis of the relative fair value of those parts on the date of the transfer. The 
difference between the carrying amount allocated to the part that is no longer recognized and the sum of the 
consideration received for the part that is no longer recognized and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to 
it that had been recognized in other comprehensive income is recognized in profit or loss. A cumulative 
gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income is allocated between the part that 
continues to be recognized and the part that is no longer recognized on the basis of the relative fair value of 
those parts. 

The Group derecognizes the financial liability, when Group's obligations are discharged, canceled or 
expired. The difference between paid cost and the carrying amount of financial liabilities is recorded in 
profit or loss. 

5) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities 

Financial instruments classified as held-for-trading or designated as at FVTPL and financial assets 
classified as AFS are recognized in the financial statements at fair value. All derivatives are measured at 
fair value.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in and orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair values are determined from quoted 
prices in active markets for identical financial assets or financial liabilities where these are available. The 
Group characterizes active markets as those in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with 
sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.   

Where a financial instrument is not in active market characterized by low transaction volumes, price 
quotations which vary substantially among market participants, or in which minimal information is released 
publicly, fair values are established using valuation techniques rely on alternative market data or internally 
developed models using significant inputs that are generally readily observable from objective sources. 
Market data includes prices of financial instruments with similar maturities and characteristics, duration, 
interest rate yield curves, and measures of volatility. The amount determined to be fair value may 
incorporate the management of the Group‘s own assumptions (including assumptions that the Group 
believes market participants would use in valuing the financial instruments and assumptions relating to 
appropriate risk adjustments for nonperformance and lack of marketability).   

The valuation techniques used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments include market 
approach and income approach, each of which involves a significant degree of judgment. Under the market 
approach, fair value is determined by reference to a recent transaction involving the financial instruments or 
by reference to observable valuation measures for comparable companies or assets.   

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Under the income approach, fair value is determined by converting future amounts (e.g., cash flows or 
earnings) to a single present amount (discounted) using current market expectations about the future 
amounts. In determining value under this approach, the Group makes assumptions regarding, among other 
things, revenues, operating income, depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures, income taxes, 
working capital needs, and terminal value of the financial investments. These valuation techniques involve 
a degree of estimation, the extent of which depends on the instrument‘s complexity and the availability of 
market-based data.   

The following are descriptions of valuation methodologies used by the Group to measure various financial 
instruments at fair value. 

a) Financial assets at FVTPL and AFS financial assets: 
The fair value of the securities included in financial assets at FVTPL and AFS financial assets are 
recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position based on quoted market prices, where 
available. For debt securities traded in the OTC market, the Group generally determines fair value based on 
prices obtained from independent pricing services. Specifically, with respect to independent pricing 
services, the Group obtains three prices per instrument from reputable independent pricing services in 
Korea, and generally uses the lowest of the prices obtained from such services without further adjustment. 
For non-marketable equity securities, the Group obtains prices from the independent pricing services. The 
Group validates prices received from such independent pricing services using a variety of means, including 
verification of the qualification of the independent pricing services, corroboration of the pricing by 
comparing the prices among the independent pricing services and by reference to other available market 
data, and review of the pricing model and assumptions used by the independent pricing services by the 
Group‘s personnel who are familiar with market-related conditions. 

b) Derivative assets and liabilities: 
Quoted market prices are used for the Group‘s exchange-traded derivatives, such as certain interest rate 
futures and option contracts. All of the Group‘s derivatives are traded in OTC markets where quoted 
market prices are not readily available are valued using internal valuation techniques. Valuation techniques 
and inputs to internally developed models depend on the type of derivative and nature of the underlying 
rate, price or index upon which the derivative‘s value is based. If the model inputs for certain derivatives 
are not observable in a liquid market, significant judgments on the level of inputs used for valuation 
techniques are required.   

c) Valuation Adjustments:   
By using derivatives, the Group is exposed to credit risk if counterparties to the derivative contracts do not 
perform as expected. If counterparty fails to perform, counterparty credit risk is equal to the amount 
reported as a derivative asset in the consolidated statements of financial position. The amounts reported as a 
derivative asset are derivative contracts in a gain position. Few of the Group‘s derivatives are listed on an 
exchange. The majority of derivative positions are valued using internally developed models that use as 
their basis observable market inputs. Therefore, an adjustment is necessary to reflect the credit quality of 
each counterparty to arrive at fair value. Counterparty credit risk adjustments are applied to derivative 
assets, such as OTC derivative instruments, when the market inputs used in valuation models may not be 
indicative of the creditworthiness of the counterparty. Adjustments are also made when valuing financial 
liabilities to reflect the Group‘s own credit standing.

The adjustment is based on probability of default of a counterparty and loss given default. The adjustment 
also takes into account contractual factors designed to reduce the Group‘s credit exposure to each 
counterparty. To the extent derivative assets (liabilities) are subject to master netting arrangements, the 
exposure used to calculate the credit risk adjustment is net of derivatives in a loss (gain) position with the 
same counterparty and cash collateral received (paid). 

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6) Impairment of the financial assets   

The Group assesses at the end of each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a 
financial asset or group of financial assets classified as AFS, HTM or loans and receivables is impaired. A 
financial asset or portfolio of financial assets is impaired and an impairment loss incurred if there is 
objective evidence of impairment as result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition 
asset and that event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset. 

a) Financial assets carried at amortized cost: 
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on a financial asset or group of financial assets 
classified as HTM investments or as loans and receivables has been incurred, the Group measures the 
amount of the loss as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset or group of assets and the 
present value of estimated future cash flows from the asset or group of assets discounted at the effective 
interest rate of the instrument at initial recognition. For collateralized loans and receivables, estimated 
future cash flows include cash flows that may result from foreclosure less the costs of obtaining and selling 
the collateral.   

Impairment losses are assessed individually for financial assets that are individually significant and 
assessed either individually or collectively for assets that are not individually significant. In making 
collective assessment of impairment, financial assets are grouped into portfolios on the basis of similar risk 
characteristics. Future cash flows from these portfolios are estimated on the basis of the contractual cash
flows and historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. Historical loss 
experience is adjusted, on the basis of observable data, to reflect current conditions not affecting the period 
of historical experience. 

Impairment losses are recognized in net income and the carrying amount of the financial asset or group of 
financial assets reduced by establishing a provision for impairment losses. If, in a subsequent period, the 
amount of the impairment loss reduces and the reduction can be ascribed to an event after the impairment 
was recognized, the previously recognized loss is reversed by adjusting the provision. Once an impairment 
loss has been recognized on a financial asset or group of financial assets, interest income is recognized on 
the carrying amount using the rate of interest at which estimated future cash flows were discounted in 
measuring impairment. 

It is not the Group‘s usual practice to write-off the asset at the time an impairment loss is recognized. 
Impaired loans and receivables are written off (i.e. the impairment provision is applied in writing down the 
loan's carrying value in full) when the Group concludes that there is no longer any realistic prospect of 
recovery of part or the entire loan. Amounts recovered after a loan has been written off are reflected to the 
provision for the period in which they are received. 

b) Financial assets carried at fair value: 
When a decline in the fair value of a financial asset classified as AFS has been recognized directly in other 
comprehensive income and there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, the cumulative loss is 
removed from other comprehensive income and recognized in net income. The loss is measured as the 
difference between the amortized cost of the financial asset and its current fair value. Impairment losses on 
AFS equity instruments are not reversed through net income, but those on AFS debt instruments are 
reversed, if there is a decrease in the cumulative impairment loss that is objectively related to a subsequent 
event.   

(10)    Offsetting financial instruments 

Financial assets and liabilities are presented in net in the consolidated statements of financial position when the 
Group has an enforceable legal right to set off and an intention to settle on a net basis or to realize an asset and 
settle the liability simultaneously. 

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(11)    Investment properties 

The Group classifies a property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation as an investment property. 
Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs, less subsequent depreciation and 
impairment. 

Subsequent costs are included in the carrying amount of the asset or recognized as a separate asset if it is 
probable that future economic benefits associated with the assets will flow into the Group and the cost of an asset 
can be measured reliably. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. 

While land is not depreciated, all other investment properties are depreciated based on the respective assets‘ 
estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation 
method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any change in estimate accounted for 
on a prospective basis. 

An investment property is derecognized from the consolidated financial statements on disposal or when it is 
permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected even from its disposal. The gain 
or loss on derecognition of an investment property is calculated as the difference between the net disposal 
proceeds and the carrying amount of the property and is recognized in profit or loss in the period of the 
derecognition.     

(12)    Premises and equipment   

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated 
impairment losses. The cost of an item of premises and equipment is directly attributable to their purchase or 
construction, which includes any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition 
necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. It also includes the initial 
estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located.   

Subsequent costs to replace part of the premises and equipment are recognized in carrying amount of an asset or 
as an asset if it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the assets will flow into the Group 
and the cost of an asset can be measured reliably. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.   

While land is not depreciated, for all other premises and equipment, depreciation is charged to net income on a
straight-line basis on the estimated economic useful lives as follows: 

Buildings used for business purpose
Structures in leased office
Properties for business purpose
Leased assets

Useful life
35 to 57 years
4 to 5 years
4 to 5 years
Useful lives of the same kind or
similar other premises and equipment

The Group reassesses the depreciation method, the estimated useful lives and residual values of premises and 
equipment at the end of each reporting period. If expectations differ from previous estimates, the changes are 
accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate. When the carrying amount of a fixed asset exceeds the 
estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount of such asset is reduced to the recoverable amount. 

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(13)    Intangible assets and goodwill 

Intangible assets are stated at the manufacturing cost or acquisition cost plus additional incidental expenses less 
accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. The Group‘s software and industrial property 
right (trademark) are amortized over five years using the straight-line method. The estimated useful life and 
amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. If expectations differ from previous 
estimates, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate.   

Patents
Development costs
Software and others

Useful life
10 years
5 years
4 to 5 years

In addition, when an indicator that intangible assets are impaired is noted, and the carrying amount of the asset 
exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its 
recoverable amount immediately.   

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized but 
tested for impairment annually to the extent of reporting unit and when there is any indication of impairment. 

Goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the Group‘s cash-generating units (―CGU‖) expected to benefit from 
the synergies of the combination. A CGU to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, 
or more frequently when there is indication that the CGU may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the 
CGU is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any 
goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU on a pro-rata basis based on the carrying 
amount of each asset in the CGU. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in net income in the 
consolidated statements of comprehensive income. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed 
in subsequent periods.

(14)    Impairment of non-monetary assets 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, such as goodwill and membership, or intangible assets that are not 
yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, regardless of whether or not there is any indication of 
impairment. All other assets are tested for impairment when there is an objective indication that the carrying 
amount may not be recoverable, and if the indication exists. The Group estimates the recoverable amount. 
Recoverable amount is the higher of value in use and net fair value less costs to sell. If the recoverable amount of 
an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its 
recoverable amount and such impairment loss is recognized immediately in net income. 

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(15)    Leases 

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and 
rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. 

1) As a lessor 

Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recognized as receivables at the amount of the Group‘s 
net investment in the leases being the minimum lease payments and any unguaranteed residual value 
discount interest rate implicit in the lease. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods so as to 
reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Group‘s net investment outstanding in respect of the leases.

Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant 
lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying 
amount of the leased asset and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease 
assets are included within others in other assets and depreciated over their useful lives. 

2) As a lessee 

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognized as assets of the Group at their fair value at the 
inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding 
liability to the lessor is included in the consolidated statements of financial position as a finance lease 
obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation 
so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Contingent rentals 
arising under finance leases are recognized as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. 

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except 
where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from 
the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognized as expenses 
in the period in which they are incurred. 

(16)    Derivative instruments 

Derivative instruments are classified as forward, futures, option, and swap, depending on the types of 
transactions and are classified as either trading or hedging depending on the purpose. Derivatives are initially 
recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently measured to their 
fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in net income immediately 
unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument. 

A derivative embedded in a contract is accounted for as a stand-alone derivative if its economic characteristics 
are not closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract; unless the entire contract is measured 
at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. 

The Group designates certain hedging instruments to (a) hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of a 
recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge); (b) hedge of the exposure to 
variability in cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a 
highly probable forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge); and (c) hedge of a net investment in a foreign 
operation. 

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Group documents the relationship between the hedging instrument 
and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge 
transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Group documents whether 
the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. 

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1) Fair value hedge 

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as fair value hedges are 
recognized in net income immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or 
liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes 
the hedging relationship or when the hedging instrument is no longer qualified for hedge accounting. The 
fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item is amortized to net income from that date 
to maturity using the effective interest method. 

2) Cash flow hedge   

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualified as cash 
flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective 
portion is recognized immediately in net income. Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive 
income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to net income when the hedged item is recognized in net 
income. 

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument is expired or sold, or it is no longer 
qualified for hedge accounting, and any cumulative gain or loss in other comprehensive income remains in 
equity until the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in net income. When a forecasted transaction is 
no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized immediately in net 
income. 

3) Net investment hedge 

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. The 
effective portion of changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in equity while the 
ineffective portion is recognized immediately in net income. The cumulated gain and loss in other 
comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss on the disposal or partial disposal of the 
foreign operations. 

(17)    Provisions 

The Group recognizes provision if it has a present or contractual obligations as a result of the past event, it is 
probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount of the obligation is 
reliably estimated. Provision is not recognized for the future operating losses. 

The Group recognizes provision related to the unused portion of point rewards earned by credit card customers, 
payment guarantees, loan commitment and litigations. Where the Group is required to restore a leased property 
that is used as a branch, to an agreed condition after the contractual term expires, the present value of expected 
amounts to be used to dispose, decommission or repair the facilities is recognized as an asset retirement 
obligation.   

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the probability that an outflow will be required in settlement is 
determined by considering the obligations as a whole. Although the likelihood of outflow for any one item may 
be small, if it is probable that some outflow of resources will be needed to settle the obligations as a whole, a 
provision is recognized. 

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(18)    Capital and compound financial instruments 

The Group classifies a financial instrument that it issues as a financial liability or an equity instrument in 
accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement. An instrument is classified as a liability if it is a 
contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset, or to exchange financial assets or financial 
liabilities on potentially unfavorable terms. An instrument is classified as equity if it evidences a residual interest 
in the assets of the Group after the deduction of liabilities. The components of a compound financial instrument 
issued by the Group are classified and accounted for separately as financial liabilities or equity as appropriate. 

The Group recognizes common stock as equity and redeemable preferred stocks as a liability. Direct expenses 
related to the issuance of new shares or options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.   
If the Group reacquires its own equity instruments, those instruments (―treasury shares‖) are presented as a 
deduction from total equity. The gain or loss on the purchase, sale, issue, or cancellation of treasury shares is not 
recognized in net income but recognized directly in equity. 

(19)    Financial guarantee contracts   

Under a financial guarantee contract, the Group, in return for a fee, undertakes to meet a customer‘s obligations 
under the terms of a debt instrument if the customer fails to do so.   

A financial guarantee is recognized as a liability; initially at fair value and will be amortized, if not designated as 
at FVTPL, subsequently at the higher of its initial value less cumulative amortization and any provision under 
the contract measured in accordance with provision policy. Amortization is calculated so as to recognize fees in 
net income over the period of the guarantee. 

(20)    Employee benefits and pensions 

The Group recognizes the undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expecting payment in exchange 
for the services, when employee renders services. Also, the Group recognizes expenses and liabilities in the case 
of accumulating compensated absences, when the employees render service that increases their entitlement to 
future compensated absences. Though the Group may have no legal obligation to pay a bonus, considering some 
cases, the Group has a practice of paying bonuses. In such cases, the Group has a constructive obligation, and 
thus recognizes expenses and liabilities when the employees render service.   

The Group is operating defined contribution retirement pension plans and defined benefit retirement pension 
plans. Contributions to defined contribution retirement pension plans are recognized as an expense when 
employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. For defined benefit retirement pension plans, 
the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations 
being carried out at the end of each reporting period. Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the 
effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is 
reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other 
comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. 

Remeasurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and 
will not be reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognized in profit or loss in the period of a plan 
amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net 
defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit costs are composed of service cost (including current service 
cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements), net interest expense (income), 
and remeasurement. 

The Group presents the service cost and net interest expense (income) components in profit or loss, and the 
remeasurement component in other comprehensive income. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as 
past service costs. 

The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position represents the 
actual deficit or surplus in the Group‘s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is 
limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or 
reductions in future contributions to the plans. 

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Liabilities for termination benefits are recognized at the earlier of either 1) when the Group has become not able 
to cancel its proposal for termination benefits, or 2) when the Group has recognized the cost of restructuring that 
accompanies the payment of termination benefits.   

(21)    Income taxes 

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current income tax expense 
approximates taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period and deferred income tax expense is provided on 
an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, 
including operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable 
temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the carrying values of assets and 
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their tax bases. Deferred income tax benefit or expense is then 
recognized for the change in deferred tax assets or liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities 
are measured at the tax rates on the date of enactment or substantive enactment that are expected to apply in the 
period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized. Deferred tax assets, including the carry forwards of 
unused tax losses, are recognized to the extent it is probable that the deferred tax assets will be realized.   

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if the Group has a legally enforceable right to 
offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities, and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income 
taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend
either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis. 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset 
to be recovered.   

Deferred liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from goodwill. Deferred tax assets or 
liabilities are not recognized if they arise from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of 
other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.   

Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in 
other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized 
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. 

(22)    Earnings per share (―EPS‖)

Basic EPS is calculated by earnings subtracting the dividends paid to holders of preferred stock and hybrid 
securities from the net income attributable to ordinary shareholders from the statements of comprehensive 
income and dividing by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated 
by adjusting the earnings and number of shares for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares. 

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3.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 

The significant accounting estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical 
experiences and various factors including expectations of future events that are considered to be reasonable. 
Actual results can differ from those estimates based on such definitions. The accounting estimates and 
assumptions, which involve potential significant risks that may materially impact the book values of assets and 
liabilities on the Group‘s consolidated financial statements, are as follows:

(1)

Impairment of goodwill 

The Group performs goodwill impairment test annually, or whenever there is any indicator that CGU may have 
been impaired. Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the CGU 
to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the management to estimate the 
future cash flows expected to arise from the CGU and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. 

(2)

Income taxes 

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions, which requires significant judgment in 
determining realization of deferred tax. Actual tax payment may be different from the provision estimate and 
such difference may affect the income tax expense. There are various transactions and calculations for which the 
ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Deferred tax assets relating to tax losses carried forward and deductible 
temporary differences are recognized, only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be 
available against which the tax losses carried forward and the deductible temporary differences can be utilized. 
This assessment requires significant management estimates and judgments. Future taxable profit is estimated 
based on, among other relevant factors, forecasted operating results, which are based on historical financial 
performance. In the event the Group was to determine that it would be able to realize its deferred income tax 
assets in the future at an amount different than their net recorded amount, the Group would make an adjustment 
to the provision for income taxes at such time. 

Under the Earnings Accumulation Tax (EAT) regime, the Group may incur additional tax burden depending on 
its level of investment, payroll increase or cash dividends for the preceding three years from 2015. As such, there 
exists uncertainty with regard to the estimation of such tax impact to the Group, which is measured by the 
management given the level of expected investment, payroll increase and cash dividends.

(3) Valuation of Financial Instruments 

Financial instruments classified as held-for trading or designated as at FVTPL and financial instruments 
classified as AFS are recognized in the financial statements at fair value. All derivatives are measured at fair 
value. Financial instruments, which are not traded in active market will have less objective fair value and require 
broad judgment in liquidity, concentration, uncertainty in market factors and assumption in price determination 
and other risks. The fair value of those assets is established by using valuation techniques.   

As described in the significant accounting policies in Note 2-(9)-5), ‗ Fair value of financial assets and liabilities‘, 
a range of valuation techniques, which include market approach and income approach and internally developed 
models that incorporate various types of assumptions and variables, are used to determine the fair value of 
financial instruments. 

(4)

Impairment of loans 

Impairment loss for loans and receivables carried at amortized cost is measured as the difference between such 
assets‘ carrying value and the present value of estimated recoverable cash flows (not include any future loss 
events that have not occurred) discounted by using the initial effective interest rate. After initial recognition, 
when the estimated cash flow of the financial asset is affected by one or more loss events, it is determined that 
the financial asset is impaired.   

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The objective evidences that a financial asset is impaired incorporate below loss events: 

1) Financial assets that are individually assessed 

Past due   

-
- Debt restructuring 
-
Possible state of debtor‘s bankruptcy or liquidation
- Occurrence of significant impairment on securities 
- Breach of limit or debt covenant 
- Deterioration of operating performance 

2) Financial assets that are not individually assessed   

- Repayment status of debtor or observable macro-economic indexes 

The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that 
are individually significant (individual evaluation of impairment), and individually or collectively for financial 
assets that are not individually significant. If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment 
exists for an individually assessed financial asset, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar 
credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment (collective evaluation of impairment). 

There are two components to the Group's loan impairment provisions (individual and collective). 

Individual assessment of impairment losses are calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows of a 
loan at its original effective interest rate and comparing the resultant present value with the loan‘s carrying 
amount. This process normally encompasses management‘s best estimate, such as operating cash flow of debtor 
and net realizable value of any collateral held and the timing of anticipated receipts. 

Collective assessment of impairment losses are established on a portfolio basis using the methodology based on 
historical loss experience. The methodology based on historical loss experience is used to estimate inherent 
incurred loss on groups of assets for collective evaluation of impairment. Such methodology incorporates factors 
such as type of product and debtors, credit rating, portfolio size, loss emergence period and recovery period and 
applies probability of default on each assets (or pool of assets) and loss given default by type of collateral. Also, 
consistent assumptions are applied to form a formula-based model in estimating inherent loss and to determine 
factors on the basis of historical loss experience and current condition. The methodology and assumptions used 
for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and 
actual loss experience. 

(5) Defined benefit plan 

The Group operates defined benefit retirement pension plans. Defined benefit retirement pension plans are 
measured through actuarial valuation and the Group estimates discount rate, future wage growth rate, mortality 
ratio to produce actuarial valuation. Defined benefit retirement pension plans contain significant uncertainty in 
these estimates due to its long-term characteristic. 

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4. RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Group‘s operating activity is exposed to various financial risks. The Group is required to analyze and assess 
the level of complex risks, and determine the permissible level of risks and manage such risks. The Group‘s risk 
management procedures have been established to improve the quality of assets for holding or investment 
purposes by making decisions as how to avoid or mitigate risks through the identification of the source of the 
potential risks and their impact. 

The Group has established an approach to manage the acceptable level of risks and reduce the excessive risks in 
financial instruments in order to maximize the profit given risks present, for which the Group has implemented 
processes for risk identification, assessment, control, and monitoring and reporting.   

The risk is managed by the risk management department in accordance with the Group‘s risk management policy. 
The Risk Management Committee makes decisions on the risk strategies such as the avoidance of concentration 
on capital at risk and the establishment of acceptable level of risk. 

(1) Credit risk 

Credit risk represents the possibility of financial losses incurred when the counterparty fails to fulfill its 
contractual obligations. The goals of credit risk management are to maintain the Group‘s credit risk exposure to 
a permissible degree and to optimize its rate of return considering such credit risk. 

1) Credit risk management 

The Group considers the probability of failure in performing the obligation of its counterparties, credit 
exposure to the counterparty, the related default risk and the rate of default loss. The Group uses the credit 
rating model to assess the possibility of counterparty‘s default risk; and when assessing the obligor‘s credit 
grade, the Group utilizes credit grades derived using statistical methods. 

In order to manage credit risk limit, the Group establishes the appropriate credit line per obligor, company 
or industry. It monitors obligor‘s credit line, total exposures and loan portfolios when approving the loan.

The Group mitigates credit risk resulting from the obligor‘s credit condition by using financial and physical 
collateral, guarantees, netting agreements and credit derivatives. The Group has adopted the entrapment 
method to mitigate its credit risk. Credit risk mitigation is reflected in qualifying financial collateral, trade 
receivables, guarantees, residential and commercial real estate and other collaterals. The Group regularly 
performs a revaluation of collateral reflecting such credit risk mitigation. 

2) Maximum exposure to credit risk 

The Group‘s maximum exposure to credit risk refers to net book value of financial assets net of allowances, 
which shows the uncertainties of maximum changes of net value of financial assets attributable to a 
particular risk without considering collateral and other credit enhancements obtained. However, the 
maximum exposure is the fair value amount (recorded on the books) for derivatives, maximum contractual 
obligation for payment guarantees and loan commitment for loan contracts. 

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The maximum exposure to credit risk is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Loans and receivables:

Korean treasury and government agencies
Banks
Corporates
Consumers

Sub-total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

(―FVTPL‖):
Gold banking assets
Debt securities held for trading
Financial assets designated at FVTPL
Derivative assets for trading
Sub-total

Available-for-sale (―AFS‖) debt securities
Held-to-maturity (―HTM‖) securities
Derivative assets for hedging
Off-balance accounts :

Guarantees
Loan commitments

Sub-total
Total

a)   Credit risk exposure by geographical areas 

16,058,305
20,242,260
88,985,566
133,106,502
258,392,633

26,180
2,644,916
4,348
2,898,295
5,573,739
16,541,888
13,910,251
140,577

14,761,784
83,795,496
98,557,280
393,116,368

12,062,603 
19,048,126 
93,765,023 
119,966,310 
244,842,062 

24,884 
2,617,406 
986
2,390,497 
5,033,773 
14,723,577 
13,621,640 
183,128 

17,315,443 
88,211,580 
105,527,023 
383,931,203 

The following tables analyze credit risk exposure by geographical areas (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Loans and receivables
Financial assets at FVTPL
AFS debt securities
HTM securities
Derivative assets
Off-balance accounts

Total

Loans and receivables
Financial assets at FVTPL
AFS debt securities
HTM securities
Derivative assets
Off-balance accounts

Total

Korea
241,380,250
5,205,849
16,155,290
13,758,863
74,166
96,245,092
372,819,510

China
4,286,018
6,525
13,845
-
-
737,513
5,043,901

Korea
231,685,404 
4,664,382
14,427,447 
13,525,799 
91,022
103,454,192 
367,848,246

China
2,808,255 
11,794
38,094 
-
-
607,685 
3,465,828

December 31, 2016
UK
895,874
261,547
-
-
66,342
80,831
3,053,415 1,304,594

USA
2,792,088
-
137,861
20,336
-
103,130

Japan
323,470
81
-
-
-
23,250
346,801

Others (*)

Total

8,714,933 258,392,633
5,573,739
16,541,888
13,910,251
140,577
98,557,280
10,548,147 393,116,368

99,737
234,892
131,052
69
1,367,464

USA
2,606,044 
-
96,443 
15,112 
-
88,552 

December 31, 2015
UK
644,387 
269,039
-
-
91,538
107,239 
2,806,151 1,112,203

Japan
192,599 
-
-
-
-
28,884 
221,483

Total

Others (*)
6,905,373  244,842,062 
5,033,773
14,723,577 
13,621,640 
183,128
1,240,471  105,527,023 
383,931,203
8,477,292

88,558
161,593 
80,729 
568

(*)  Others consist of financial assets in Indonesia, Vietnam, Panama, European countries and others. 

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b)   Credit risk exposure by industries 

The following tables analyze credit risk exposure by industries, which are service, manufacturing, finance 
and insurance, construction, individuals and others in accordance with the Korea Standard Industrial 
Classification Code (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Service

Manufacturing

Finance and 
insurance

Construction

Individuals

Others

Total

December 31, 2016

46,040,278

35,652,974

37,711,983

3,789,670

125,558,637

9,639,091

258,392,633

77,198

360,881

4,093,567

24,140

993

1,016,960

5,573,739

1,092,279
1,673,971
-

57,781
-
-

9,568,151
8,290,451
140,577

63,166
251,599
-

-
-
-

5,760,511
3,694,230
-

16,541,888
13,910,251
140,577

18,423,611
67,307,337

26,878,320
62,949,956

9,927,574
69,732,303

4,621,971
8,750,546

33,603,651
159,163,281

5,102,153
25,212,945

98,557,280
393,116,368

Service

Manufacturing

Finance and 
insurance

Construction

Individuals

Others

Total

December 31, 2015

48,470,594 

37,699,589 

32,604,765 

5,160,497  112,491,741 

8,414,876  244,842,062 

124,325

346,684

3,241,785

35,096

21

1,285,862

5,033,773

781,989 
1,931,529 
-

47,119 
20,000 
-

9,213,137 
7,875,325 
183,128

31,159 
472,209 
-

-
-
-

4,650,173 
3,322,577 
-

14,723,577 
13,621,640 
183,128

18,572,657 
69,881,094

31,975,235 
70,088,627

13,871,934 
66,990,074

5,307,240 
11,006,201

30,606,423 
143,098,185

5,193,534  105,527,023 
383,931,203
22,867,022

Loans and 

receivables

Financial assets at 

FVTPL
AFS debt 
securities

HTM securities
Derivative assets
Off-balance 
accounts

Total

Loans and 

receivables

Financial assets at 

FVTPL
AFS debt 
securities

HTM securities
Derivative assets
Off-balance 
accounts

Total

3) Credit risk of loans and receivables

The credit exposure of loans and receivables by customer and loan condition is as follows (Unit: Korean 
Won in millions): 

Korean treasury 
and government 
agencies

Banks

General 
business

December 31, 2016

Corporates

Small and
medium sized 
enterprise 

Project 
financing
and others

Sub-total

Consumers

Total

Loans and receivables 
neither overdue nor 
impaired 
Loans and receivables 
overdue but not 
impaired
Impaired loans and 

receivables 
Gross loans and
receivables

Allowance for credit 
losses

Total, net

16,062,399

20,258,860

49,815,352

31,520,617

7,142,440

88,478,409 132,195,005

256,994,673

-

-

-

-

48,294

57,245

-

105,539

765,829

871,368

1,404,568

429,955

208,372

2,042,895

510,793

2,553,688

16,062,399

20,258,860

51,268,214

32,007,817

7,350,812

90,626,843 133,471,627

260,419,729

4,094
16,058,305

16,600
20,242,260

1,156,000
50,112,214

424,142
31,583,675

61,135
7,289,677

1,641,277

365,125
88,985,566 133,106,502

2,027,096
258,392,633

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Korean treasury 
and government 
agencies

Banks

General 
business

December 31, 2015

Corporates

Small and
medium sized 
enterprise 

Project 
financing
and others

Sub-total

Consumers

Total

12,065,749 19,062,673

53,282,955

31,665,220

7,618,968

92,567,143 118,888,052 242,583,617

-

-

682

66,770

91,406

-

158,176

900,313

1,059,171

2,331

2,005,366

506,793

585,684

3,097,843

577,157

3,677,331

12,065,749 19,065,686

55,355,091

32,263,419

8,204,652

95,823,162 120,365,522 247,320,119

3,146

17,560
12,062,603 19,048,126

1,393,401
53,961,690

516,891
31,746,528

147,847
8,056,805

2,058,139

2,478,057
93,765,023 119,966,310 244,842,062

399,212

Loans and receivables 
neither overdue nor 
impaired 
Loans and receivables 
overdue but not 
impaired
Impaired loans and 

receivables 
Gross loans and
receivables

Allowance for credit 
losses

Total, net

a)   Credit quality of loans and receivables 

The Group manages credit quality of its loans and receivables, (neither overdue nor impaired, net of 
allowance) through an internal rating system. Segregation of credit quality is as follows (Unit: Korean Won 
in millions):

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies
16,058,288 20,242,260
-
16,058,305 20,242,260
358,456

Banks

17

-

December 31, 2016
Corporates

General 
business
41,461,420
7,941,871
49,403,291
18,003,674

Small and
medium sized 
enterprise 
18,755,963
12,550,282
31,306,245
25,493,006

Sub-total

Project 
financing
and others
5,337,033 65,554,416 128,374,017 230,228,981
25,936,748
1,763,658 22,255,811
7,100,691 87,810,227 132,054,937 256,165,729
3,996,162 47,492,842 111,054,910 158,906,208

Consumers

3,680,920

Total

December 31, 2015
Corporates

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies
12,062,603   19,044,317   41,511,690    16,597,807   5,275,015   63,384,512   114,559,012   209,050,444 
1,044   11,434,413    14,817,366   2,271,579   28,523,358    4,187,183   32,711,585 
12,062,603   19,045,361   52,946,103    31,415,173   7,546,594   91,907,870   118,746,195   241,762,029 
11,391    413,893   18,096,065    24,412,038   4,220,936   46,729,039   98,376,621   145,530,944 

Small & 
medium sized 
enterprise 

Project 
financing
and others

General 
business

Consumers

Sub-total

Banks

Total

-  

Upper grade (*1)
Lower grade (*2)
Total
Value of collateral

Upper grade (*1)
Lower grade (*2)
Total
Value of collateral

(*1) AAA~BBB for Corporates, and 1~6 level for Consumers 
(*2) BBB- ~C for Corporates, and 7~10 level for Consumers 

  Allowances for credit losses, for loans and receivables neither overdue nor impaired, amounting to 828,944 
million Won and 821,588 million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are deducted 
from the loans and receivables above.   

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b)  Aging analysis of loans and receivables 

Aging analysis of loans and receivables (overdue but not impaired, net of allowance) is as follows (Unit: 
Korean Won in millions): 

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies

December 31, 2016
Corporates

Banks

General 
business

Small & 
medium sized 
enterprise

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

45,255
1,553
337
47,145

7,021

41,329
8,933
2,123
52,385

45,304

Project 
financing
and others Sub-total
86,584
-
10,486
-
2,460
-
99,530
-

Consumers
584,995
90,296
49,151
724,442

Total
671,579
100,782
51,611
823,972

-

52,325

546,164

598,489

Past due
Less than 30 days
30~59 days
60~89 days
Total

Value of 

collateral (*)

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies

-
-
-
-

-

Past due
Less than 30 days
30~59 days
60~89 days
Total

Value of 

collateral (*)

December 31, 2015
Corporates

General 
business

Small & 
medium sized 
enterprise

Project 
financing
and others Sub-total

Banks
92
120 
222 
434 

52,157 
3,902 
9,537 
65,596 

58,854 
16,584 
4,969 
80,407 

111,011 
20,486 
14,506 
146,003 

Total
Consumers
827,348 
716,245 
119,495 
98,889 
54,058 
39,330 
854,464  1,000,901 

-

4,340 

63,749 

68,089 

644,073 

712,162 

-
-
-
-

-

(*)  The value of collateral held is the recoverable amount used when calculating allowance for credit losses. 

Allowances for credit losses, for loans and receivables that are overdue but not impaired, amounting to 
47,396 million Won and 58,270 million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which 
are deducted from the loans and receivables above.   

c)  Impaired loans and receivables 

Impaired loans and receivables, net of allowance are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies

-

-

Korean 
treasury and 
government 
agencies

-

-

Impaired loans
Value of 

collateral (*)

Impaired loans
Value of 

collateral (*)

December 31, 2016
Corporates

General 
business
661,778

Small 
&medium sized 
enterprise

225,045

Project 
financing
and others
188,986

Sub-total
1,075,809

Consumers
327,123

Total
1,402,932

482,680

236,954

42,166

761,800

250,583

1,012,383

Banks

-

-

December 31, 2015
Corporates

Banks

General 
business

Small 
&medium sized 
enterprise

2,331 

949,991 

250,948 

Project 
financing
and others
510,211 

Sub-total
1,711,150 

Consumers

Total

365,651  2,079,132 

-

840,461 

285,873 

174,918 

1,301,252 

294,725  1,595,977 

(*) The value of collateral held is recoverable amount used when calculating allowance for credit losses. 

Allowances for credit losses, for impaired loans and receivables amounting to 1,150,756 million Won and 
1,598,199 million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are deducted from the impaired 
loans and receivables above. 

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4)  Credit quality of debt securities 

The Group manages debt securities based on the external credit rating. Credit soundness of debt securities on 
the basis of External Credit Assessment Institution (―ECAI‖)‘s rating is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 
millions): 

December 31, 2016

Financial assets 
at FVTPL (*)

AFS debt
securities

1,658,332
720,535
266,049
4,348
2,649,264

12,490,934
3,372,310
618,736
59,908
16,541,888

HTM securities
13,342,384
466,401
101,466
-
13,910,251

Total

27,491,650
4,559,246
986,251
64,256
33,101,403

December 31, 2015

Financial assets 
at FVTPL (*)

AFS debt
securities

1,670,647 
651,103 
295,656 
986 
2,618,392 

11,802,897 
2,238,670 
656,238 
25,772 
14,723,577 

HTM securities

Total

13,158,286 
380,541 
82,813 
-
13,621,640 

26,631,830 
3,270,314 
1,034,707 
26,758 
30,963,609 

AAA
AA- ~ AA+
BBB- ~ A+
Below BBB-
Total

AAA
AA- ~ AA+
BBB- ~ A+
Below BBB-
Total

(*)Financial assets at FVTPL comprise debt securities held for trading and financial assets designated at FVTPL. 

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(2)  Market risk 

Market risk is the possible risk of loss arising from trading activities and non-trading activities in the volatility of 
market factors such as interest rates, stock prices and foreign exchange rates. Market risk occurs as a result of 
changes in the interest rates and foreign exchange rates for financial instruments that are not yet settled, and all 
contracts are exposed to a certain level of volatility according to changes in the interest rates, credit spreads, 
foreign exchange rates and the price of equity securities. 

1)  Market risk management 

For trading activities and non-trading activities, the Group avoids, bears, or mitigates risks by identifying 
the underlying source of the risks, measuring parameters and evaluating their appropriateness. 

On a yearly basis, the Risk Management Committee establishes a Value at Risk (―VaR‖, maximum losses) 
limit, loss limit and risk capital limit by subsidiaries for its management purposes. The limit by investment 
desk/dealer is independently managed to the extent of the limit given to subsidiaries and the limit by 
investment and loss cut is managed by the risk management personnel with department. 

The Group uses both a standard-based and an internal model-based approach to measure market risk. The 
standard-based approach is used to calculate individual market risk of owned capital while the internal 
model-based approach is used to calculate general capital market risk and it is used to measure internal risk 
management measure. For the trading activities, the Risk Management department measures the VaR limit 
by each department, risk factor and loss limit on a daily basis and reports regularly to the Risk Management 
Committee. 

2)  Sensitivity analysis of market risk 

The Group performs the sensitivity analyses both for trading and for non-trading activities.   

For trading activities, the Group uses a VaR model that uses certain assumptions of possible fluctuations in 
market condition and, by conducting simulations of gains and losses, under which the model estimates the 
maximum losses that may occur. A VaR model predicts based on statistics of possible losses on the 
portfolio at a certain period currently or in the future. It indicates the maximum expected loss with at least 
99% credibility. In short, there exists a one percent possibility that the actual loss might exceed the 
predicted loss generated from the VaR calculation. The actual results are periodically monitored to examine 
the validity of the assumptions, variables, and factors that are used in VaR calculations. However, this 
approach cannot prevent the loss when the market fluctuation exceeds expectation.   

For the non-trading activities, interest rate Earning at Risk (―EaR‖) and interest rate VaR, which is based on 
the simulations of the Net Interest Income (―NII‖) and Net Present Value (―NPV‖), are calculated for the 
Bank, and the risks for all other subsidiaries are measured and managed by the interest rate EaR and the 
interest rate VaR calculations based on the Bank for International Settlements (―BIS‖) Framework. 

NII is a profit-based indicator for displaying the profit changes in short term due to the short-term interest 
changes. It will be estimated as subtracting interest expenses of liabilities from the interest income of assets. 
NPV is an indicator for displaying risks in economic view according to unfavorable changes related to 
interest rate. It will be estimated as subtracting the present value of liabilities from the present value of 
assets.   

EaR shows the maximum profit-loss amount, which indicates the maximum deduction amount caused by 
the unfavorable changes related to the interest rate of a certain period (i.e. 1 year). Interest rate VaR shows 
the potential maximum loss generated by the unfavorable changes during a certain period of time in the 
present or future. 

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a)   Trading activities 

The minimum, maximum and average Value at Risk (―VaR‖) for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 
2015, respectively, and the VaR as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are as follows (Unit: 
Korean Won in millions): 

Risk factor

Interest rate
Stock price
Foreign currencies
Commodity price
Diversification

Total VaR(*)

As of 
December 
31, 2016
3,250
4,191
4,396
152
(5,630)
6,359

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
Average Maximum Minimum
1,367
6,430
2,304
5,063
3,967
7,686
21
325
(4,034)
(10,385)
3,625
9,119

2,844
3,456
4,914
113
(5,355)
5,972

As of 
December 
31, 2015
2,907
3,186
3,997
117
(5,017)
5,190

(*) VaR= Value at Risk 

b)  Non-trading activities 

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
Average Maximum Minimum
1,211
531
2,329
5
(411)
3,665

2,742
2,411
3,415
102
(3,858)
4,812

3,991
4,377
4,847
218
(6,910)
6,523

The NII and NPV are calculated for the assets and liabilities owned by the Bank and consolidated trusts,
respectively, by using the simulation method. The scenario responding to interest rate (―IR‖) changes are as 
follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Name of scenario

Base case
Base case (Prepay)
IR 100bp up
IR 100bp down 
IR 200bp up 
IR 200bp down
IR 300bp up
IR 300bp down
(*1) Net Interest Income 
(*2) Net Portfolio Value 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

NII (*1)

NPV (*2)

NII (*1)

NPV (*2)

4,367,411
4,384,783
4,802,118
3,903,129
5,236,879
2,975,351
5,671,639
1,968,273

21,556,632
20,666,425
20,893,490
22,279,204
20,289,742
23,052,848
19,742,627
25,096,193

4,248,972
4,243,033
4,628,056
3,863,665
5,007,090
3,137,452
5,386,122
2,123,516

22,441,148
21,418,343
21,747,451
23,192,051
21,107,510
23,998,930
20,517,630
25,345,104

The interest EaR and VaR are calculated based on the BIS Framework of other subsidiaries other than the 
Bank and consolidated trusts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016

EaR

188,381

VaR

110,335

December 31, 2015

EaR

153,717

VaR

80,086

The Group estimates and manages risks related to changes in interest rate due to the difference in the 
maturities of interest-bearing assets and liabilities and discrepancies in the terms of interest rates. Cash 
flows of principal amounts and interests from interest bearing assets and liabilities by re-pricing date are as 
follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Within 3 
months

4 to 6
months

7 to 9
months

December 31, 2016
10 to 12
months

1 to 5
years

Over 5 years

Total

Asset:

Loans and receivables
AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets
Total

148,237,350
3,165,094
2,770,079
154,172,523

42,032,667
2,946,992
1,515,213
46,494,872

8,064,502
2,854,514
1,246,503
12,165,519

7,757,087
2,915,226
1,143,170
11,815,483

55,838,192
5,029,918
6,853,951
67,722,061

35,245,734 297,175,532
17,625,340
14,420,946
36,851,360 329,221,818

713,596
892,030

Liability:

Deposits due to 
customers
Borrowings
Debentures

Total

100,051,821
13,772,710
2,109,235
115,933,766

36,614,529
1,044,748
2,077,681
39,736,958

25,028,378
491,330
860,455
26,380,163

25,017,836
368,431
1,545,943
26,932,210

34,513,004
2,816,565
14,613,799
51,943,368

40,737
421,677
4,143,773
4,606,187

221,266,305
18,915,461
25,350,886
265,532,652

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Within 3 
months

4 to 6
months

7 to 9
months

December 31, 2015
10 to 12
months

1 to 5
years

Over 5 years

Total

Asset:

Loans and receivables
AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets
Total

140,191,350
1,346,353
1,980,893
143,518,596

41,178,643
2,176,565
1,652,225
45,007,433

8,201,386
2,821,168
1,191,175
12,213,729

8,043,459
2,031,687
1,611,999
11,687,145

50,083,399
6,480,914
6,957,745
63,522,058

30,613,803
702,884
922,081
32,238,768

278,312,040
15,559,571
14,316,118
308,187,729

Liability:

Deposits due to 
customers
Borrowings
Debentures

Total

96,907,809
13,631,363
3,056,172
113,595,344

31,975,594
1,601,846
1,142,939
34,720,379

21,386,037
900,149
747,728
23,033,914

28,539,885
498,146
2,028,080
31,066,111

30,592,054
3,088,516
12,197,477
45,878,047

26,732
499,110
4,584,085
5,109,927

209,428,111
20,219,130
23,756,481
253,403,722

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3)  Currency risk 

Currency risk arises from monetary financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies other than the 
functional currency. Therefore, no currency risk arises from non-monetary items or financial instruments 
denominated in the functional currency. 

Financial instruments in foreign currencies exposed to currency risk are as follows (Unit: USD in millions, 
JPY in millions, CNY in millions, EUR in millions, and Korean Won in millions): 

USD

JPY

December 31, 2016
CNY

EUR

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Others
Won 
equivalent

Total
Won 
equivalent

22,868
66

27,635,970
79,386

108,944
57

1,129,539
589

23,194
-

4,018,678
-

898
17
23,849

1,085,108
20,517
28,820,981

-
-
109,001

-
-
1,130,128

80
-
23,274

13,844
-
4,032,522

1,548
30

-
-
1,578

1,962,856
37,562

4,382,990
34,124

39,130,033
151,661

570
-
2,000,988

144,799
143,535
4,705,448

1,244,321
164,052
40,690,067

USD

JPY

December 31, 2016
CNY

EUR

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Others
Won 
equivalent

Total
Won 
equivalent

75

90,908

253

2,621

-

-

88

111,098

115,980

320,607

11,294
7,193
2,931

2,235
23,728
8,593

13,648,729
8,692,792
3,541,769

2,700,703
28,674,901
10,384,163

124,790
3,243
-

12,390
140,676
28,675

1,293,835
33,625
-

128,464
1,458,545
297,304

18,950
-
700

1,508
21,158
1,061

3,283,291
-
121,282

261,278
3,665,851
183,883

651
222
-

825,165
280,894
-

2,402,076
115,332
228,720

21,453,096
9,122,643
3,891,771

245
1,206
374

310,396
1,527,553
473,845

846,990
3,709,098
312,187

4,247,831
39,035,948
11,651,382

USD

JPY

December 31, 2015
CNY

EUR

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Others
Won 
equivalent

Total
Won 
equivalent

25,178

29,509,364

112,138

1,089,991

16,177

2,887,324

1,141

1,460,773

3,163,999

38,111,451

143
483
13
25,817

167,270
565,872
15,288
30,257,794

113
-
-
112,251

1,096
-
-
1,091,087

-
211
-
16,388

-
37,671
-
2,924,995

1
-
-
1,142

987
622
-
1,462,382

428
80,273
80,553
3,325,253

169,781
684,438
95,841
39,061,511

USD

JPY

December 31, 2015
CNY

EUR

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Foreign 
currency

Won 
equivalent

Others
Won 
equivalent

Total
Won 
equivalent

149

174,554

499

4,853

-

-

11,701
8,757
3,054

2,150
25,811
9,914

13,713,829
10,262,750
3,578,711

114,940
17,834
5,680

1,117,225
173,350
55,209

2,519,715
30,249,559
11,619,118

3,176
142,129
26,451

30,867
1,381,504
257,103

15,174
276
900

2,850
19,200
797

2,708,309
49,231
160,632

508,596
3,426,768
142,208

33

301
441
33

69
877
528

42,299

98,312

320,018

385,077
565,235
42,257

1,204,774

19,129,214
111,447  11,162,013 
4,339,875 
503,066 

88,658
1,123,526
676,588

706,388 

3,854,224 
2,623,987  38,805,344 
13,199,109

504,092

Asset:

Loans and receivables
Financial assets at 
FVTPL
AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets
Total

Liability:

Financial liabilities at 
FVTPL

Deposits due to 

customer
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial 

liabilities

Total

Off-balance accounts

Asset:

Loans and receivables
Financial assets at 

FVTPL

AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets
Total

Liability:

Financial liabilities at 

FVTPL

Deposits due to 

customer
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial 

liabilities

Total

Off-balance accounts

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(3)  Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Group may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations from its 
financial liabilities. 

1)  Liquidity risk management 

Liquidity risk management is to prevent potential cash shortages as a result of mismatching the use of funds 
(assets) and sources of funds (liabilities) or unexpected cash outflows. The financial liabilities that are 
relevant to liquidity risk are incorporated within the scope of risk management. Derivatives instruments are 
excluded from those financial liabilities as they reflect expected cash flows for a pre-determined period. 

Assets and liabilities are grouped by account under Asset Liability Management (―ALM‖) in accordance 
with the characteristics of the account. The Group manages liquidity risk by identifying maturity gap, and 
then gap ratio through performing various cash flows analysis (i.e. based on remaining maturity and 
contract period, etc.), while maintaining the gap ratio at or below the target limit. 

2)  Maturity analysis of non-derivative financial liabilities 

a)  Cash flows of principals and interests by remaining contractual maturities of non-derivative financial 

liabilities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Within 3 
months

4 to 6 
months

December 31, 2016
10 to 12 
months

7 to 9 
months

1 to 5 
years

Over 5 
years

Total

Financial liabilities at 

FVTPL

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities
Total

678,813
136,835,315
9,146,895
2,108,780
14,813,948
163,583,751

1,529
28,685,473
2,355,336
2,077,387
27,544
33,147,269

94
19,254,108
876,836
860,596
5,480
20,997,114

47
30,875,962
1,486,710
1,518,524
1,433
33,882,676

154,325
6,284,092
4,711,273
14,641,016
84,792
25,875,498

-

834,808
2,732,019 224,666,969
18,997,770
25,323,071
17,685,022
10,021,332 287,507,640

420,720
4,116,768
2,751,825

Within 3 
months

4 to 6 
months

December 31, 2015
10 to 12 
months

7 to 9 
months

1 to 5 
years

Over 5 
years

Total

Financial liabilities at 

FVTPL

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities
Total

730,495
123,618,943
8,678,642
3,055,973
8,448,045
144,532,098

408
25,623,490
2,504,599
1,143,005
25,530
29,297,032

54
17,391,363
2,126,241
747,870
4,504
20,270,032

11,850
35,942,949
1,155,179
2,027,915
2,429
39,140,322

161,537
7,623,477
5,311,041
12,197,268
84,660
25,377,983

-

904,344
2,716,859 212,917,081
20,275,424
23,756,033
11,154,745
10,390,160 269,007,627

499,722
4,584,002
2,589,577

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b)   Cash flows of principals and interests by expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities are as 

follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Financial liabilities at 

FVTPL

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities
Total

Financial liabilities at 

FVTPL

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities
Total

Within 3 
months

4 to 6 
months

December 31, 2016
10 to 12 
months

7 to 9
months

1 to 5 
years

678,813
148,089,355
9,146,901
2,108,780
14,813,948
174,837,797

1,529
30,163,971
2,355,332
2,077,387
27,544
34,625,763

94
17,600,803
876,835
860,596
5,480
19,343,808

47
20,947,335
1,486,710
1,518,524
1,433
23,954,049

154,325
5,128,387
4,711,273
14,641,016
84,792
24,719,793

Over 5 
years

-
2,331,993
420,719
4,116,768
2,751,825
9,621,305

Total

834,808
224,261,844
18,997,770
25,323,071
17,685,022
287,102,515

Within 3 
months

4 to 6 
months

December 31, 2015
10 to 12 
months

7 to 9
months

1 to 5 
years

Over 5 
years

Total

730,495
129,716,295
8,678,664
3,055,973
8,454,338
150,635,765

408
27,884,256
2,504,588
1,143,005
25,530
31,557,787

54
16,876,865
2,126,234
747,870
4,504
19,755,527

11,850
28,164,198
1,155,176
2,027,915
2,429
31,361,568

161,537
6,506,300
5,311,041
12,197,268
84,660
24,260,806

-
3,384,994
499,722
4,584,002
2,589,577
11,058,295

904,344
212,532,908
20,275,425
23,756,033
11,161,038
268,629,748

3)  Maturity analysis of derivative financial liabilities is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

  Derivatives held for trading purpose are not managed in accordance with their contractual maturity, but the 

Group holds such financial instruments with the purpose of disposing or redemption before their maturity. As 
such, those derivatives are incorporated as ―within 3 months‖ in the table below. The cash flow from 
derivatives held for hedge purpose is estimated at the amount after the offset of the cash inflow and outflow.   

  The cash flow by the maturity of derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 as follow: 

December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015

Within 3 
months
3,009,977
2,580,827

4 to 6 
months

7 to 9 
months

10 to 12 
months

1 to 5 
years

Over 5 
years

-
-

-
-

208
-

7,013
-

Total
3,017,198
2,580,827

-
-

4)  Maturity analysis of off-balance accounts   

The Group provides guarantees on behalf of customers. A financial guarantee represents an irrevocable 
undertaking that the Group should meet a customer‘s obligations to third parties if the customer fails to do so. 
Under a loan commitment, the Group agrees to make funds available to a customer in the future. Loan 
commitments that are usually for a specified term may be unconditionally cancellable or may persist, 
provided all conditions in the loan facility are satisfied or waived. Commitments to lend include commercial 
standby facilities and credit lines, liquidity facilities to commercial paper conduits and utilized overdraft 
facilities. The maximum limit to be paid by the Group in accordance with guarantees and loan commitment 
only applies to principal amounts. There are contractual maturities for financial guarantees, such as 
guarantees for debentures issued or loans, loan commitments, and other guarantees, however, under the terms 
of the guarantees and loan commitments, funds should be paid upon demand from the counterparty. Details 
of off-balance accounts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Guarantees
Loan commitments

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

14,761,784
83,795,496

17,315,443
88,211,580

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(4)  Operational risk 

The Group defines the operational risk that could cause a negative effect on capital resulting from inadequate 
internal process, labor work and systematic problem or external factors. 

1) Operational risk management 

The Group has been running the operational risk management system under Basel II. The Group developed 
advanced measurement approached to quantify required capital for operational risk. This system is used for 
reinforcement in foreign competitions, reducing the amount of risk capitals, managing the risk, and 
precaution for any unexpected occasions. This system has been tested by the independent third party, and 
this system approved by the Financial Supervisory Service. 

2) Operational risk measurement 

To quantify required capital for operational risk, the Group applies Advanced Measurement Approaches 
(AMA) using of internal and external loss data, business environment and internal control factors (BEICFs), 
and scenario analysis (SBA). For the operational risk management for its subsidiaries, the Group adopted 
the Basic Indicator Approach. 

(5)  Capital management 

The Group complies with the standard of capital adequacy provided by financial regulatory authorities. The 
capital adequacy ratio is based on Basel III of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and Basel III was 
applied from the end of December, 2013. The capital adequacy ratio is calculated by dividing own capital by 
asset (weighted with a risk premium – risk weighted assets) based on the consolidated financial statements of the 
Group.   

According to this regulation, the Group is required to meet the following new minimum requirements: 5.38% 
and 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, 6.88% and 6.00% Tier 1 capital ratio, and 8.88% and 8.00% total 
capital ratio as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. When the Group excludes the five 
subsidiaries (Woori Card Co., Ltd., Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd., Woori FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Private 
Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.), from the calculation of the 
capital adequacy ratios, then the common share capital ratio 11.38%, the basic capital ratio 13.76%, and the total 
capital ratio 16.59%, as of December 31, 2016.The details are as following (Unit: Korean won in millions):

Tier 1 capital 
Other Tier 1 capital 
Tier 2 capital 

Total risk-adjusted capital 
Risk-weighted assets for credit risk
Risk-weighted assets for market risk
Risk-weighted assets for operational risk
Total risk-weighted assets

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio
Tier 1 capital ratio
Total capital ratio

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

15,714,480 
3,275,496 
3,910,513 
22,900,489 
138,018,500 
2,277,809 
9,431,814 
149,728,123 
10.50% 
12.68% 
15.29% 

13,047,567 
3,016,309 
4,987,529 
21,051,405 
142,127,112 
2,595,566 
9,348,221 
154,070,899 
8.47% 
10.43% 
13.66% 

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5. OPERATING SEGMENTS 

In evaluating the results of the Group and allocating resources, the Group‘s Chief Operation Decision Maker (the 
―CODM‖) utilizes the information per types of customers. This financial information of the segments is 
regularly reviewed by the CODM to make decisions about resources to be allocated to each segment and 
evaluate its performance. 

(1)  Segment by types of customers 

The Group‘s reporting segments comprise the following customers: consumer banking, corporate banking, 
investment banking, capital market, credit card and headquarters and others. The reportable segments are 
classified based on the target customers for whom the service is being provided. 

•  Consumer banking: Loans/deposits and financial services for consumer, etc.
•  Corporate banking: Loans/deposits and export/import, financial services for corporations, etc.
•  Investment banking: Domestic/foreign investment, structured finance, M&A, Equity & fund investment 

related business, venture advisory related tasks, real estate SOC development practices etc. 

•  Capital market: Fund management, investment securities and derivatives business, etc.
•  Credit Card: Credit card, cash service and card loan, etc. ; and
•  Headquarter and others: Segments that are not belong to above operating segments

1) The details of assets and liabilities by each segment are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Consumer 
banking
105,931,025
62,294,922

Corporate 
banking
104,937,198
162,937,921

Investment 
banking
6,337,634
55,785

Capital
market
8,111,230
7,287,850

Credit Card
7,606,108
6,180,893

Headquarter 
and Others
82,840,235
51,137,220

Sub-total 
315,763,430
289,894,591

Assets
Liabilities

December 31, 2016

Inter-segment 
transaction
(5,080,703) 310,682,727
290,136,774

242,183

Total

Consumer 
banking
95,612,964
46,049,309

Corporate 
banking
107,313,193
170,127,944

Investment 
banking
6,646,754
41,772

Capital
market
7,903,460
6,410,552

Credit Card
6,604,059 
5,295,225 

Headquarter 
and Others
73,713,629  297,794,059 
42,578,200  270,503,002 

Sub-total 

Inter-segment 
transaction

Total

(5,934,987) 291,859,072 
2,046,155  272,549,157 

Assets
Liabilities

December 31, 2015

2) The details of operating income by each segment are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):     

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Consumer 
banking
1,484,233
2,979,811
(1,023,290)
(472,288)
557,410
923,810
(405,912)
39,512
(1,875,579)
(1,788,672)

Corporate 
banking
1,741,140
3,026,148
(1,780,990)
495,982
550,194
535,514
(32,873)
47,553
(1,476,190)
(966,878)

Investment 
banking
14,613
153,160
(225)
(138,322)
160,885
605,026
(444,141)
-
(110,863)
(14,983)

Capital 
market
48,826
19,575
(324)
29,575
4,033
7,590,087
(7,586,054)
-
(51,995)
(17,964)

Credit Card
428,095
556,681
(128,586)
-
79,713
986,147
(906,434)
-
(364,137)
(148,001)

Headquarter 
and Others
713,678
1,492,148
(863,523)
85,053
302,800
4,563,280
(4,173,415)
(87,065)
(574,606)
(793,978)

(86,907)
166,064
(35,081)

130,983
(31,698)
99,285

(509,312)
815,144
(1,619)

813,525
(203,983)
609,542

(95,880)
64,635
46,559

111,194
(26,909)
84,285

(34,031)
864
(5,288)

(216,136)
143,671
(1,504)

(4,424)
1,071
(3,353)

142,167
(32,774)
109,393

219,372
441,872
55,291

497,163
16,475
513,638

Inter-
segment 
transaction
588,959
284,789
304,170
-
(955,696)
(433,880)
(521,816)
-
308,693
252,001

Total
5,019,544
8,512,312
(3,492,768)
-
699,339
14,769,984
(14,070,645)
-
(4,144,677)
(3,478,475)

56,692
(58,044)
(79,175)

(666,202)
1,574,206
(20,817)

(137,219)
1,962
(135,257)

1,553,389
(275,856)
1,277,533

Sub-total 
4,430,585
8,227,523
(3,796,938)
-
1,655,035
15,203,864
(13,548,829)
-
(4,453,370)
(3,730,476)

(722,894)
1,632,250
58,358

1,690,608
(277,818)
1,412,790

Net Interest income 
Interest income
Interest expense
Inter-segment

Net non-interest income
Non-interest income
Non-interest expense
Inter-segment
Other expense

Administrative expense
Impairment losses on

credit loss and others 

Operating income
Non-operating income
Net income before income 

tax expense

Income tax expense
Net income

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For the year ended December 31, 2015

Net Interest income 
Interest income
Interest expense
Inter-segment

Net non-interest income
Non-interest income
Non-interest expense
Inter-segment
Other expense

Administrative expense
Impairment losses on

credit loss and others 

Operating income
Non-operating income
Net income before income 

tax expense

Income tax expense
Net income

Consumer 
banking
1,289,088
2,850,985
(1,227,921)
(333,976)
554,957
886,057
(353,032)
21,932
(1,790,292)
(1,782,234)

Corporate 
banking
1,699,913
3,255,796
(1,880,195)
324,312
513,686
503,321
(25,993)
36,358
(1,795,561)
(925,566)

Investment 
banking
5,601
154,460
(18)
(148,841)
115,111
489,659
(374,548)
-
53,089
(14,933)

(8,058)
53,753
(19,113)

34,640
(8,383)
26,257

(869,995)
418,038
(2,189)

68,022
173,801
43,728

415,849
(98,886)
316,963

217,529
(52,642)
164,887

Capital 
market
40,913
19,394
(81)
21,600
18,015
5,760,567
(5,742,552)

-
(44,187)
(16,945)

(27,242)
14,741
197

14,938
(3,615)
11,323

Credit Card
378,019
500,449
(122,430)
-
98,034
871,486
(773,452)
-
(321,265)
(124,362)

Headquarter 
and Others
743,092 
1,585,636 
(979,449)
136,905 
279,437 
3,245,543 
(2,907,816)
(58,290)
(470,592)
(553,539)

(196,903)
154,788
(5,150)

82,947 
551,937 
136,954 

149,638
(32,780)
116,858

688,891 
(136,891)
552,000 

Sub-total 
4,156,626 
8,366,720 
(4,210,094)
-
1,579,240
11,756,633 
(10,177,393)
-
(4,368,808)
(3,417,579)

(951,229)
1,367,058 
154,427 

1,521,485 
(333,197)
1,188,288 

Inter-
segment 
transaction
605,274 
331,515 
273,759 
-
(947,937)
(366,953)
(580,984)
-
327,191 
267,190 

Total
4,761,900
8,698,235
(3,936,335)
-
631,303
11,389,680
(10,758,377)
-
(4,041,617)
(3,150,389)

60,001 
(15,472)
(54,067)

(891,228)
1,351,586
100,360

(69,539)
(43,357)
(112,896)

1,451,946
(376,554)
1,075,392

(2) 

Information on products and services 

The products of the Group are classified as interest-bearing products such as loans, deposits and debt securities 
and non-interest bearing products such as loan commitment, credit commitment, equity securities, and credit 
card service. This classification of products has been reflected in the segment information presenting interest 
income and non-interest income.   

(3) 

Information on geographical areas 

Among the Group‘s revenue (interest income and non-interest income) from services, revenue from the domestic 
customers for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 amounted to 22,265,508 million Won and 
18,974,359 million Won, respectively, and revenue from the foreign customers amounted to 1,016,788 million 
Won and 1,113,556 million Won, respectively. Among the Group‘s non-current assets (investments in joint 
ventures and associates, investment properties, premises and equipment and intangible assets), non-current assets 
attributed to domestic subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are 3,498,327 million Won and 3,666,276 
million Won, respectively, and foreign subsidiaries are 240,946 million Won and 220,093 million Won, 
respectively.   

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6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

(1) Details of cash and cash equivalents are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Cash and checks
Foreign currencies
Demand deposits
Fixed deposits

Total

December 31, 2016
2,113,739
742,340
4,238,956
496,289
7,591,324

December 31, 2015
2,091,064
656,183
3,286,747
610,061
6,644,055

(2) Material transactions not involving cash inflows and outflows are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

Changes in other comprehensive income due to valuation 

of AFS financial assets

Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)

of investment in associates   

Changes in other comprehensive income 

of foreign operations translation

Changes in other comprehensive income related to 

valuation of cash flow hedging

Changes in other comprehensive income (loss) due to 
remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability

Changes in investments in associates 

due to equity swap and others

Changes in investments in associates 
due to accounts transfer 
Changes in unpaid dividends of hybrid equity securities
Changes in payables due to intangible assets

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

12,586

(7,937)

28,712

10,371

34,162

-

(156,708)
5,187
-

72,297

3,295

33,837

-

(78,267)

83,002

-
3,562
125,446

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7.

FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTPL 

.

(1) Financial assets at FVTPL consist of as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets designated at FVTPL

Total

December 31, 2016
5,633,724
17,000
5,650,724

December 31, 2015
5,120,062
12,595
5,132,657

(2) Financial assets held for trading are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Deposits:

Gold banking assets

Securities:

Debt securities

Korean treasury and government agencies 
Financial institutions 
Corporates

Equity securities 
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned

Derivatives assets

Sub-total

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

26,180

24,884

519,337
1,444,459
681,120
35,983
23,891
4,459
2,709,249
2,898,295
5,633,724

798,397
1,175,303
643,706
62,945
14,017
10,313
2,704,681
2,390,497
5,120,062

(3) Financial assets designated at FVTPL as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Debt securities
Equity securities

Total

December 31, 2016
4,348
12,652
17,000

December 31, 2015
986
11,609
12,595

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8. AVAILABLE FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Details of AFS financial assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Debt securities:

Korean treasury and government agencies 
Financial institutions 
Corporates
Asset-backed securities
Bond denominated in foreign currencies
Other debt securities

Sub-total

Equity securities
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned

Total

Debt securities:

Korean treasury and government agencies 
Financial institutions 
Corporates
Asset-backed securities
Bond denominated in foreign currencies
Other debt securities

Sub-total

Equity securities
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned
Others

Total

Amortized 
cost

As of December 31, 2016
Unrealized 
Unrealized 
losses
gains

3,778,688
6,310,517
4,336,195
250,630
1,226,893
73,360
15,976,283
1,034,299
2,802,847
493,625
20,307,054

13,700
7,585
93,957
-
1,076
1,871
118,189
420,038
40,405
3,040
581,672

(3,758)
(3,904)
(20,966)
(1,427)
(16,105)
(3)
(46,163)
(724)
(21,170)
(3,086)
(71,143)

Amortized 
cost

As of December 31, 2015
Unrealized 
Unrealized 
losses
gains

3,529,997
5,598,416
3,809,370
260,198
649,983
12,323
13,860,287
967,911
1,119,497
717,525
4,665
16,669,885

28,880
27,473
79,303
-
790
8,044
144,490
376,079
23,148
2,488
643
546,848

(88)
(64)
(692)
(1,541)
(12,853)
-
(15,238)
(6,283)
(24,617)
(3)
-
(46,141)

Fair value

3,788,630
6,314,198
4,409,186
249,203
1,211,864
75,228
16,048,309
1,453,613
2,822,082
493,579
20,817,583

Fair value

3,558,789
5,625,825
3,887,981
258,657
637,920
20,367
13,989,539
1,337,707
1,118,028
720,010
5,308
17,170,592

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9. HELD TO MATURITY FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Details of HTM financial assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Amortized 
cost
3,754,356
5,168,487
4,823,356
164,052
13,910,251

Amortized 
cost
3,366,942
4,138,250
6,020,607
95,841
13,621,640

As of December 31, 2016
Unrealized 
Unrealized 
losses
gains

26,366
9,236
58,176
-
93,778

(6,391)
(4,940)
(7,093)
(428)
(18,852)

As of December 31, 2015
Unrealized 
Unrealized 
losses
gains

63,895
26,417
106,541
-
196,853

(131)
(153)
(4,460)
-
(4,744)

Fair value

3,774,331
5,172,783
4,874,439
163,624
13,985,177

Fair value

3,430,706
4,164,514
6,122,688
95,841
13,813,749

Korean treasury and government agencies 
Financial institutions
Corporates
Bond denominated in foreign currencies

Total

Korean treasury and government agencies 
Financial institutions
Corporates
Bond denominated in foreign currencies

Total

10. LOANS AND RECEIVABLES 

(1) Details of loans and receivables are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Due from banks
Loans
Other loan and receivables

Total

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
11,174,806
225,547,768
8,119,488
244,842,062

14,815,476
235,400,585
8,176,572
258,392,633

(2) Details of due from banks are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015

Due from banks in local currency:

Due from the Bank of Korea (―BOK‖)
Due from the depository banks
Due from non-monetary financial 

institutions

Due from the Korea Exchange
Others
Allowance for credit losses

Sub-total

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

Due from banks on demand 
Time deposits
Others 
Allowance for credit losses

Sub-total
Total

11,395,162
3

9,811
1,625
73,283
(2,798)
11,477,086

877,636
1,684,631
778,418
(2,295)
3,338,390
14,815,476

6,885,516
300,500

12,197
1,868
34,525
(2,063)
7,232,543

1,945,918
1,178,081
822,888
(4,624)
3,942,263
11,174,806

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(3) Details of restricted due from banks are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):   

Financial institution

Counterparty

Due from banks in local currency:
Due from The Bank of Korea

The Bank of Korea

Others

the Korea Exchange and 

others

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

Due from banks on demand

The Bank of Korea and others

Others 

The People‘s Bank of China 

and others

Financial institution

Counterparty

December 31, 
2016

Reason of restriction

11,395,162 Reserve deposits under The 
BOK Act

Central counter party KRW

margin and others

70,304
11,465,466

854,612

Reserve deposits under The
BOK Act and others

778,418 Deposit reserves and others

1,633,030
13,098,496

December 31, 
2015

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:
Due from The Bank of Korea

Others

The Bank of Korea

6,885,516 Reverse deposits on The BOK 

Samsung Securities Co., Ltd. 

and others

Act

Reserve deposits of the futures 

and options and others

34,525
6,920,041

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

Due from banks on demand

The Bank of Korea and others

Reserve deposits on The BOK 

Others 

The People‘s Bank of China 

and others

1,944,976

Act and others

811,168 Reserve deposits and others

2,756,144
9,676,185

(4) Details of loans are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Loans in local currency
Loans in foreign currencies
Domestic banker‘s letter of credit
Credit card accounts
Bills bought in foreign currencies
Bills bought in local currency
Factoring receivables
Advances for customers on guarantees
Privately placed bonds
Securitized loans
Call loans
Bonds purchased under resale agreements
Loan origination costs and fees
Others
Present value discount
Allowance for credit losses

Total

December 31, 2016
191,309,481
14,101,839
3,754,030
6,673,765
7,758,575
414,451
96,763
25,197
328,405
252,690
2,985,077
8,854,753
458,639
251,635
(13,827)
(1,850,888)
235,400,585

December 31, 2015
185,154,851
13,104,820
4,805,433
6,099,219
6,647,918
134,645
149,688
44,242
330,889
309,990
2,758,156
7,583,743
435,005
45,622
(4,985)
(2,051,468)
225,547,768

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(5) Details of other loan and receivables are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

CMA accounts
Receivables
Accrued income
Telex and telephone subscription rights and 

refundable deposits

Other receivables
Allowance for credit losses

Total

December 31, 2016
190,000
5,417,676
1,080,489

December 31, 2015
213,000
5,648,159
971,179

1,019,577
639,945
(171,115)
8,176,572

1,056,309
650,743
(419,902)
8,119,488

(6) Changes in allowance for credit losses on loans and receivables are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions):   

Beginning balance
Net provision 
Recoveries of loans previously 

charged off 

Charge-offs
Sales of loans and receivables
Unwinding effect
Others

Ending balance

Beginning balance
Net provision
Recoveries of loans previously 

charged off

Charge-offs
Sales of loans and receivables
Unwinding effect
Others

Ending balance

Consumers

(203,433)
(73,356)

For the year ended December 31, 2016
Others
Credit card
(442,620)
(73,318)

Corporates
(1,686,194)
(536,359)

(145,810)
(207,730)

(53,679)
155,424
2,055
10,319
(1,188)
(163,858)

(192,183)
722,359
113,177
66,901
13,457
(1,498,842)

(44,393)
242,561
-
-
-
(155,372)

(19,233)
236,857
91,800
-
(2,510)
(209,024)

Consumers

(326,435)
(103,166)

(29,219)
240,541
2,518
12,514
(186)
(203,433)

For the year ended December 31, 2015
Others
Credit card
(370,264)
(129,117)
(83,994)
(180,563)

Corporates
(2,128,090)
(744,416)

(198,089)
1,139,102
138,055
99,854
7,390
(1,686,194)

(34,207)
198,077
-
-
-
(145,810)

-
592
866
-
10,180
(442,620)

Total
(2,478,057)
(890,763)

(309,488)
1,357,201
207,032
77,220
9,759
(2,027,096)

Total
(2,953,906)
(1,112,139)

(261,515)
1,578,312
141,439
112,368
17,384
(2,478,057)

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11. THE FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

(1)    The fair value hierarchy 

The fair value hierarchy is determined by the levels of judgment involved in estimating fair values of financial 
assets and liabilities. The specific financial instruments characteristics and market condition such as volume of 
transactions and transparency are reflected to the market observable inputs. The fair value hierarchy gives the 
highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The Group 
maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value 
of its financial assets and financial liabilities. Fair value is measured based on the perspective of a market 
participant. As such, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Group‘s own assumptions 
reflect those that market participants would use for measuring the assets or liabilities at the measurement date.   

The fair value measurement is described in the one of the following three levels used to classify fair value 
measurements:   

• Level 1—fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for 
identical assets or liabilities. The types of financial assets or liabilities generally included in Level 1 are 
publicly traded equity securities and derivatives, and debt securities issued by governmental bodies.

• Level 2— fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within 
Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived 
from prices). The types of financial assets or liabilities generally included in Level 2 are debt securities 
not traded in active markets and derivatives traded in over-the-count (―OTC‖) but not required significant 
judgment.

• Level 3— fair value measurements are those derived from valuation technique that include inputs for the 

asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). The types of 
financial assets or liabilities generally included in Level 3 are non-public securities and derivatives and 
debt securities of which valuation techniques require significant judgments and subjectivity.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the 
level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement. The Group‘s assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement in its 
entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability. 

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(2)    Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows (Unit: Korean 

Won in millions): 

Level 1 (*1)

Level 2 (*1)

Level 3 (*2)

Total

December 31, 2016

Financial assets:
Financial assets held for trading 

Deposits
Debt securities 
Equity securities 
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned
Derivative assets

Sub-total

Financial assets designed at FVTPL

Debt securities
Equity securities

Sub-total

AFS financial assets
Debt securities
Equity securities
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned

Derivative assets

Sub-total

Total

Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities held for trading 

Deposits
Derivative liabilities

Sub-total

Financial liabilities designated at FVTPL 

Equity-linked securities
Debentures

Sub-total

Derivative liabilities
Total

26,180
370,636
35,983
-
4,459
3,233
440,491

-
-
-

2,288,917
428,678
-
391,279
3,108,874

-
3,549,365

-
2,274,280
-
23,891
-
2,871,909
5,170,080

-
-
-

13,759,392
-
2,291,571
102,300
16,153,263

140,478
21,463,821

26,501
1,750
28,251

-
2,974,703
2,974,703

-
-
-

197
92,974
93,171

-
28,251

7,221
3,075,095

-
-
-
-
-
23,153
23,153

4,348
12,652
17,000

-
1,024,935
530,511
-
1,555,446

99
1,595,698

-
33,524
33,524

673,709
-
673,709

-
707,233

26,180
2,644,916
35,983
23,891
4,459
2,898,295
5,633,724

4,348
12,652
17,000

16,048,309
1,453,613
2,822,082
493,579
20,817,583

140,577
26,608,884

26,501
3,009,977
3,036,478

673,906
92,974
766,880

7,221
3,810,579

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Financial assets:
Financial assets held for trading 

Deposits
Debt securities 
Equity securities 
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned
Derivative assets

Sub-total

Financial assets designed at FVTPL

Debt securities
Equity securities

Sub-total

AFS financial assets
Debt securities
Equity securities
Beneficiary certificates
Securities loaned
Others

Derivative assets

Sub-total

Total

Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities held for trading 

Deposits
Derivative liabilities

Sub-total

Financial liabilities designated at FVTPL 

Equity-linked securities
Debentures

Sub-total
Total

Level 1 (*1)

Level 2 (*1)

Level 3 (*2)

Total

December 31, 2015

24,884
689,600
62,945
-
10,313
419
788,161

-
-
-

2,235,229
344,339
-
615,570
-
3,195,138

-
3,983,299

24,872
136,845
161,717

-
-
-
161,717

-
1,927,806
  -
14,017
  -
2,311,402
4,253,225

-
-
-

11,754,310
-
740,958
104,440
-
12,599,708

177,155
17,030,088

-
2,365,375
2,365,375

10,660
96,851
107,511
2,472,886

-
-
-
-
-
78,676
78,676

986
11,609
12,595

-
993,368
377,070
-
5,308
1,375,746

5,973
1,472,990

-
78,607
78,607

747,351
-
747,351
825,958

24,884
2,617,406
62,945
14,017
10,313
2,390,497
5,120,062

986
11,609
12,595

13,989,539
1,337,707
1,118,028
720,010
5,308
17,170,592

183,128
22,486,377

24,872
2,580,827
2,605,699

758,011
96,851
854,862
3,460,561

(*1)  There was no transferred between level 1 and level 2 of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The Group 

recognizes transfers between levels at the end of reporting period in which events have occurred or conditions have changed. 
(*2)  Certain AFS financial assets were measured at cost as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, that are amounting to 43,202 million 
Won and 42,451 million Won, respectively. These unquoted equity instruments mostly represent minority investments in 
special purpose entity vehicles such as asset securitization structures. They are measured at cost because (a) observable inputs 
of financial information to measure fair value was not available to obtain, or (b) there is a significant variance in likely 
estimated cash flows or (c) the probabilities for the various estimated cash flows could not be measured reliably. In addition, 
there were no indicators of impairments in these investments and the Group has no intention to dispose these investments in the
foreseeable future. 

Certain financial assets are carried at cost, even though under K-IFRS it is required to be remeasured at their fair 
value, since they do not have quoted market prices in an active market and cannot be measured reliably at fair 
value. The carrying amount and loss from the disposal of the financial assets which have been carried at cost 
amounts to 5,417 million Won and 5,197 million Won, respectively.

Financial assets and liabilities designated at FVTPL, financial assets and liabilities held for trading, AFS 
financial assets, and derivative assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value. Fair value is the amount that 
would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market 
participants at the measurement date. 

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Financial instruments are measured at fair value using a quoted market price in active markets. If there is no 
active market for a financial instrument, the Group determines the fair value using alternative assumptions and 
developing fair value measurement methods. Alternative assumptions and fair value measurement methods for 
each type of financial instruments are as follows: 

Debt securities

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash 

Fair value measurement methods

Alternative assumptions
Risk-free market rate, credit spread

flows of debt securities by applying the market discount rate 
that has been applied to a proxy company that has similar 
credit rating to the issuers of the securities

Equity securities

Among DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) Model, FCFE (Free Cash 

Risk-free market rate, market risk 

Flow to Equity) Model, Comparable Company Analysis, 
Dividend Discount Model, Risk-adjusted Rate of Return 
Method, and Net Asset Value Method, more than one method 
is used given the characteristic of the subject of fair value 
measurement.

premium, beta

Derivatives

The in-house developed model which is based on the models 

that are used by market participants in the valuation of general 
OTC derivative products, such as options, interest rate swaps, 
and currency swap that are based on inputs observable in the 
market. 

However, for some complicated financial instruments of which 
valuation should be based on some assumptions since some 
significant or all inputs to be used in the model are not 
observable in the market, the in-house derived model which is 
developed from the general valuation models, such as Finite 
Difference Method (―FDM‖) or Monte Carlo Simulation.

The fair value of security linked to stock prices or derivatives is 
measured by the models such as DCF model, FDM, or Monte 
Carlo Simulation given the natures of the securities or 
underlying assets.

Financial Instruments

linked to stock 
prices or 
derivatives

Debenture

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash 

flows of a debenture by applying the market discount rate that 
is reflecting credit rating of the Group.

Risk-free market rate, forward rate, 
volatility, foreign exchange rate, 
stock prices, etc.

Values of underlying assets, risk-
free market rate, market rate, 
dividend and convenience yield, 
correlation, volatility, credit 
spread, and foreign exchange rate
Risk-free market rate, forward rate

Valuation methods of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified into Level 3 and 
significant but unobservable inputs are as follows: 

Input variable

Range

Fair value 
measurement 
technique
Option valuation 
model and others

Derivative 
assets

Derivative 
liabilities

Option valuation 
model and others

Equity-linked 
securities 

Monte Carlo 

Simulation and 
others

Correlation 
coefficient

Historical 
volatility
Correlation
coefficient

Historical 
volatility
Correlation
coefficient

Historical 
volatility

Equity 

securities

External appraisal 
value and others

Expected growth 

rate

Impact of changes in significant unobservable 
inputs on fair value measurement
Volatility of fair value increases as correlation 

0.305~0.980

increases

19.9%~40.8%

volatility increase

Volatility of fair value increases as historical 

Volatility of fair value increases as correlation 

0.305~0.980

increase

Volatility of fair value increase due to historical 

19.9%~40.8%

volatility increase

Compound financial instrument‘s fair value 

increases as both of historical volatility and 
correlation increase when correlation 
decreases

However, despite of increase of historical 
volatility, the fair value of compound 
financial instrument may decrease

Fair value increases as expected growth rate 

0.017~0.716

10.4%~63.9%

0.0%~1.0%

increases

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified into level 3 is measured by the Group using its own 
valuation techniques or using external specialists. Unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are 
produced by the internal system of the Group and the appropriateness of inputs is reviewed regularly. 

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(3)    Changes in financial assets and liabilities classified into level 3 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

For the year ended December 31, 2016

January 1, 
2016

Net 
Income 
(loss) (*1)

Other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)

Purchases/
Issuances

Disposals/
Settlements

Transfer to or 
from level 3
(*2)

December 
31, 2016

Financial assets:
Financial assets held for trading

Derivative assets (*3)

78,676

(29,117)

Financial assets designed at FVTPL
Debt securities
Equity securities

Sub-total

986
11,609
12,595

AFS financial assets:

Equity securities (*4)
Beneficiary certificates 
Others 

Sub-total

993,368
377,070
5,308
1,375,746

(161)
1,043
882

(6,986)
(868)
594
(7,260)

-

-
-
-

13,640

(39,506)

(540)

23,153

4,509
-
4,509

(986)
-
(986)

-
-
-

4,348
12,652
17,000

57,323
5,794
(643)
62,474

205,749
174,024
-
379,773

(205,348)
(25,509)
(5,259)
(236,116)

(19,171) 1,024,935
530,511
-
(19,171) 1,555,446

-
-

Derivative assets

Total

5,973
1,472,990

3,877
(31,618)

-
62,474

-
397,922

(9,751)
(286,359)

-

99
(19,711) 1,595,698

Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities held for trading 
Derivative liabilities 

Financial liabilities designated at 
FVTPL 
Equity-linked securities

Total

78,607

(8,322)

747,351
825,958

71,079
62,757

-

-
-

1,155

(37,916)

-
1,155

(144,721)
(182,637)

-

-
-

33,524

673,709
707,233

(*1)  The loss amounting to 94,238 million Won for the year ended December 31, 2016, which is from financial assets and 

liabilities that the Group holds at the end of periods, was recognized in net gain (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL 
and net gain (loss) on AFS financial assets in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.   

(*2)  The Group recognizes transfers between levels at the end of reporting period within which events have occurred or 

conditions have changed. 

(*3)  As the variables used for the valuation of currency related derivatives were observable in the market, such derivatives were 

transferred into level 2 from level 3. 

(*4) AFS financial assets were transferred out of level 1 to level 3 upon the change of the fair value measurement method of the 
assets by using market the external valuation specialists from previously using quoted prices in the active market, in the 
opposite case, they were transferred out of level 3 to level 1. 

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For the year ended December 31, 2015

January 1, 
2015

Net 
Income 
(loss) (*1)

Other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)

Purchases/
Issuances

Disposals/
Settlements

Transfer to or 
from level 3
(*2)

December 
31, 2015

Financial assets:
Financial assets held for trading
Derivatives instruments assets
(*3)

Financial assets designed at 
FVTPL
Equity-linked securities
Debt securities
Equity securities

Sub-total

AFS financial assets

Equity securities (*4)
Beneficiary certificates
Others

Sub-total

Derivative assets

Total

Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities held for 
trading 
Derivative liabilities (*3)

Financial liabilities designated at 
FVTPL 
Equity-linked securities (*5)

Total

49,274

71,703

6,066
-
10,567
16,633

1,031,918
355,694
14,241
1,401,853

11,946
1,479,706

-
(14)
1,042
1,028

(57,373)
3,905
(7,064)
(60,532)

7,375
19,574

41,711

58,565

361,993
403,704

(73,533)
(14,968)

-

-
-
-
-

105,290
(24,846)
1,370
81,814

-
81,814

-

-
-

(8,166)

(33,156)

(979)

78,676

-
1,000
-
1,000

105,930
121,613
-
227,543

-
220,377

(6,066)
-
-
(6,066)

(100,018)
(79,296)
(3,239)
(182,553)

(13,348)
(235,123)

-
-
-
-

-
986
11,609
12,595

(92,379)
-
-

993,368
377,070
5,308
(92,379) 1,375,746

-

5,973
(93,358) 1,472,990

4,008

(24,475)

(1,202)

78,607

764,005
768,013

(304,917)
(329,392)

(197)
(1,399)

747,351
825,958

(*1)  The loss amounting to 2,854 million Won for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is from financial assets and 

liabilities that the Group holds at the end of periods, was recognized in net gain (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL 
and net gain (loss) on AFS financial assets in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.   

(*2) The Group recognizes transfers between levels at the end of reporting period within which events have occurred or 

conditions have changed. 

(*3) As the variables used for the valuation of equity related derivatives and interest rate related derivatives were observable in

the market, such derivatives were transferred into level 2 from level 3. 

(*4) AFS financial assets were transferred out of level 1 to level 3 upon the change of the fair value measurement method of the 
assets by using market the external valuation specialists from previously using quoted prices in the active market, in the 
opposite case, they were transferred out of level 3 to level 1. 

(*5)  Since the observable market data for equity-linked securities became available, such securities were transferred out of level 

3 to level 2. 

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(4) Sensitivity analysis through reasonable changes of the unobservable inputs used to measure Level 3 financial 

instruments are as follows: 

The sensitivity analysis of the financial instruments has been performed by classifying with favorable and 
unfavorable changes based on how changes in unobservable assumptions would have effects on the fluctuations 
of financial instruments‘ value. When the fair value of a financial instrument is affected by more than one 
unobservable assumption, the below table reflects the most favorable or the most unfavorable changes which 
resulted from varying the assumptions individually. The sensitivity analysis was performed for two types of level 
3 financial instruments: (1) interest rate related derivatives, currency related derivatives, equity related 
derivatives, and equity-linked securities of which fair value changes are recognized as net income; (2) equity 
securities and beneficiary certificates of which fair value changes are recognized as other comprehensive income. 
Equity securities classified as level 3 but measured at costs are excluded from sensitivity analysis. 

The following table shows the sensitivity analysis to disclose the effect of reasonably possible volatility on the 
fair value of a level 3 financial instruments for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. (Unit: Korean 
Won in millions):

For the year ended December 31, 2016
Net income
(loss)
Favorable Unfavorable

Other comprehensive 
income (loss)
Favorable Unfavorable

For the year ended December 31, 2015
Net income
(loss)
Favorable Unfavorable

Other comprehensive 
income (loss)
Favorable Unfavorable

Financial assets:

Financial assets held for 

trading
Derivatives instruments 

assets (*1)(*2)

Financial assets designed 

at FVTPL
Equity securities(*6)
AFS Financial Assets
Equity securities 
(*3)(*4)
Beneficiary certificates 

(*4)

Others (*5)

Total

Financial liabilities:

Financial liabilities held 

for trading
Derivative liabilities 

(*1)(*2)

Financial liabilities 

designated at FVTPL
Equity-linked securities 

(*1)

Total

861

(2,248)

707

(657)

-

-

-

-

10,674

(9,729)

793

(739)

-

-

-

-

-

-
-
1,568

-

31,412

(18,551)

-

-

37,648

(20,869)

-
-
(2,905)

2,903
-
34,315

(2,571)
-
(21,122)

-
-
11,467

-
-
(10,468)

4,102
80
41,830

(3,875)
(80)
(24,824)

4,892

(3,568)

905
5,797

(857)
(4,425)

-

-
-

-

-
-

13,469

(12,281)

2,289
15,758

(2,247)
(14,528)

-

-
-

-

-
-

(*1)  Fair value changes of equity related derivatives assets and liabilities and equity-linked securities are calculated by 

increasing or decreasing historical volatility of the stock price and correlation, which are major unobservable variables, by 
10%, respectively. In the case of interest rate related derivative assets and liabilities, fair value changes are calculated by 
increasing or decreasing the volatility of interest rate, which are major unobservable variables, by 10%, respectively.   

(*2)  Both derivative assets and liabilities for held for trading and hedging are included. 
(*3)  Fair value changes of equity securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing growth rate (0~1%) and discount rate or 
liquidation value (-1~1%) and discount rate. The growth rate, discount rate, and liquidation value are major unobservable 
variables. 

(*4)  Among the equity securities, even if the sensitivity analysis of the capital contributions and beneficiary certificates is not 

possible in practice, fair value changes of beneficiary certificates and other securities whose major unobservable variables 
are composed of the real estate are calculated by increasing or decreasing price fluctuation of real estate which is 
underlying assets and discount rate by 1%.   

(*5) Fair value changes of other securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing price fluctuation of trust property or real 

estate which is underlying assets and discount rate by 1%. The prices of trust property and real estates and discount rate are 
major unobservable variables. 

(*6) Changes of fair value are measured by increasing or decreasing the discount rate by 10%, which is major unobservable 

variable, respectively.  

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(5) Fair value and carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities that are recorded at amortized cost are as 

follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Financial assets:

HTM financial assets
Loans and receivables

Financial liabilities:

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities

Financial assets:

HTM financial assets
Loans and receivables

Financial liabilities:

Deposits due to customers
Borrowings
Debentures
Other financial liabilities

As of December 31, 2016
Fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Book 
value

741,880
-

13,243,297
-

-
259,565,952

13,985,177
259,565,952

13,910,251
258,392,633

-
-
-
-

221,001,466
18,785,325
24,004,668
21,984,171

-
-
-
-

221,001,466
18,785,325
24,004,668
21,984,171

221,020,411
18,769,515
23,565,449
21,985,086

As of December 31, 2015
Fair value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Book 
value

1,045,022
-

12,768,727
-

-
248,253,422

13,813,749
248,253,422

13,621,640
244,842,062

-
-
-
-

208,133,241
20,084,789
22,288,472
16,961,987

-
-
-
-

208,133,241
20,084,789
22,288,472
16,961,987

209,141,826
20,033,917
21,898,859
16,964,206

The fair values of financial instruments are measured using quoted market price in active markets. In case there 
is no active market for financial instruments, the Group determines the fair value using alternative assumptions 
through developing fair value measurement methods. Alternative assumptions and fair value measurement 
methods for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at amortized costs are given as follows: 

Debt securities

The fair value is measured by 

Fair value measurement methods

discounting the projected cash flows 
of debt securities by applying the 
market discount rate that has been 
applied to a proxy company that has 
similar credit rating to the issuers of 
the securities.

Loans and receivables

The fair value is measured by 

discounting the projected cash flows 
of loan products by applying the 
market discount rate that has been 
applied to a proxy company that has 
similar credit rating to the debtor.

Alternative assumptions
Risk-free market rate and 

credit spread

Risk-free market rate,
credit spread and 
prepayment-rate

Deposit due to customers, 

The fair value is measured by 

Risk-free market rate and 

Borrowings, and 
Debentures

discounting the projected cash flows 
of debt products by applying the 
market discount rate that is reflecting 
credit rating of the Group.

forward rate

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12. DERECOGNITION AND OFFSET OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

(1) Derecognition of financial assets 

1) Transferred financial assets that meet condition of derecognition 

The book value, fair value of, and maximum exposure to loss from the financial assets that were 
derecognized from the separate financial statements of the Group through disposals, but the Group still 
have continuous involvements are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Type of continuous 
involvement

December 31, 2016

Book value of 
continuous 
participation

Fair value of 
continuous 
participation

Conditional disposal of loans 

to KAMCO (*)

Post settlement

-

Type of continuous 
involvement

December 31, 2015

Book value of 
continuous 
participation

Fair value of 
continuous 
participation

Conditional disposal of loans 

to KAMCO (*)

Post settlement

-

Maximum 
exposure to loss

701

Maximum 
exposure to loss

701

-

-

(*) For ex-post settling up amount of the collateral is not fixed yet, expected cash flow cannot be 

reliably measured as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the maximum exposure to 
loss is disclosed at the transfer price. Though the transfer does not qualify for derecognition in 
accordance with K-IFRS 1039 – Financial Instrument: Recognition and Measurement, the Group 
derecognized the financial asset from the consolidated financial statements applying exception for 
retrospective application of transactions before the date of transition to IFRSs in K-IFRS 1101 –
First-time Adoption of K-IFRS. 

2) Transferred financial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety 

a) Disposal of securities under repurchase agreement 

The financial instruments that were disposed but the Group agreed to repurchase at the fixed amounts at the 
same time, so that they did not meet the conditions of derecognition, are as follows: 

Assets transferred 

Related liabilities

AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets

Total
Disposal of securities under 
repurchase agreements

December 31, 
2016
2,546,683
7,133
2,553,816

December 31, 
2015

603,274
139,340
742,614

2,004,905

671,629

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b) Loaned securities 

When the Group loans its securities to outside parties, the legal ownerships of the securities are transferred, 
however, they should be returned at the end of lending period and therefore the Group does not derecognize
them from the consolidated financial statements as it owns majority of risks and benefits from the securities 
continuously regardless of the transfer of legal ownership.    The carrying amounts of securities loaned are 
as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Financial assets at 

Equity securities-listed stock

FVTPL

AFS financial 

Korean treasury and 

December 31, 
2016

December 31, 
2015

4,459

10,313

assets

government agencies bonds
Total

493,579
498,038

720,010
730,323

Loaned to
Samsung Securities Co., 

Ltd. and others
Korea Securities 
Depository

The details of the transferred financial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety, such as disposal of 
securities under repurchase agreement or loaned securities, are explained in Note 18. 

(2) The offset with financial assets and liabilities 

The Group possesses both the uncollected domestic exchange receivables and unpaid domestic exchange 
payable, which satisfy offsetting criteria of K-IFRS 1032. Therefore, the total number of uncollected 
domestic exchange receivables or unpaid domestic exchange payable has been countervailed with part of 
unpaid domestic exchange payable or uncollected domestic exchange receivables, respectively, and has been 
disclosed in loans and receivables or other financial liabilities of the Group‘s statements of financial position 
and loans and receivables, respectively. 

The Group possesses the derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange, and payable spot 
exchange which do not satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS 1032, but provide the Group the right of, 
under the circumstances of the trading party‘s defaults, insolvency, or bankruptcy, the offsetting. Item such 
as cash collateral cannot satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS 1032, but in accordance with the collateral 
arrangements and under the circumstances of the trading party‘s default, insolvency, or bankruptcy, the 
derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange, and the net amount of payable spot 
exchange can be offset.   

The Group has entered into a sale and repurchase agreements and accounted it as collateralized borrowing. 
Also, the Group has entered into a purchase and resale agreement and accounted it as secured loans. The 
repurchase and resale agreement can have the offsetting right only under the trading party‘s default, 
insolvency, or bankruptcy which do not satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS 1032, the Group recorded the 
collateralized borrowings in borrowings and the secured loans in loans and receivables. The Group under the 
repurchase agreements has offsetting right only upon the counter-party‘s default, insolvency or bankruptcy, 
thus the repurchase agreements are applied by the TBMA/ISMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement of 
which do not satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS 1032. The Group disclosed bonds sold (purchased) 
under repurchase agreements as borrowings (loans and receivables). 

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As at the end of reporting periods, the financial instruments to be set off and may be covered by master 
netting agreements and similar agreements are given as below: 

Financial assets:

Derivative assets and others (*1)
Receivable spot exchange (*2)
Bonds purchased under resale 

agreements (*2)

Domestic exchanges receivable 

(*2)(*5)

Total

Financial liabilities:

Derivative liabilities and others (*1)
Payable spot exchange (*3)
Bonds sold under repurchase 

agreements (*4)

Domestic exchanges payable 

(*3)(*5)

Total

Financial assets:

Derivative assets and others (*1)
Receivable spot exchange (*2)
Bonds purchased under resale 

agreements (*2)

Domestic exchanges receivable 

(*2)(*5)

Total

Financial liabilities:

Derivative liabilities and others (*1)
Payable spot exchange (*3)
Bonds sold under repurchase 

agreements (*4)

Domestic exchanges payable 

(*3)(*5)

Total

December 31, 2016

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
assets 

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
assets set off

Net
amounts of 
financial 
assets 
presented 

Related amounts not set off 
in the statement of financial 
position

offsetting 
agreement

Cash 
collateral 
received

Net 
amounts

2,962,969
4,678,089

8,854,753

8,442
-

2,954,527
4,678,089

6,546,232

69,834 1,016,550

-

8,854,753

8,854,753

-

-

31,456,123
47,951,934

30,883,281
30,891,723

572,842
17,060,211

-
15,400,985

-

572,842
69,834 1,589,392

December 31, 2016

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
liabilities set 
off

Net 
amounts of 
financial 
liabilities 
presented 

Related amounts not set off 
in the statement of financial 
position

offsetting 
agreement

Cash
collateral 
pledged

Net 
amounts

8,442
-

3,458,932
4,682,775

6,695,062 

105,270  1,341,375

-

2,004,905

2,004,905

-

-

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
liabilities

3,467,374
4,682,775

2,004,905

39,345,524
49,500,578

30,883,281
30,891,723

8,462,243
18,608,855

6,161,151
14,861,118

- 2,301,092
105,270 3,642,467

December 31, 2015

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
assets 

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
assets set off

Net
amounts of 
financial 
assets 
presented 

Related amounts not set off 
in the statement of financial 
position

offsetting 
agreement

Cash 
collateral 
received

Net 
amounts

2,573,107
4,344,109

7,583,743

8,857
-

2,564,250
4,344,109

5,615,376

53,162 1,239,821

-

7,583,743

7,583,743

-

-

29,980,302
44,481,261

29,467,000
29,475,857

513,302
15,005,404

-
13,199,119

-

513,302
53,162 1,753,123

December 31, 2015

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
liabilities

Gross 
amounts of 
recognized 
financial 
liabilities set 
off

Net 
amounts of 
financial 
liabilities 
presented 

Related amounts not set off 
in the statement of financial 
position

offsetting 
agreement

Cash 
collateral 
pledged

Net 
amounts

3,144,595
4,342,919

8,857
-

3,135,738
4,342,919

6,205,345

173,268

1,100,044

671,629

-

671,629

671,629

-

-

31,493,204
39,652,347

29,467,000
29,475,857

2,026,204
10,176,490

2,020,717
8,897,691

-

5,487
173,268 1,105,531

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(*1) The items include derivatives held for trading, derivatives for hedging and equity linked securities. 
(*2) The items are included in loans and receivables. 
(*3) The items are included in other financial liabilities. 
(*4) The items are included in borrowings. 
(*5) Certain financial assets and liabilities are presented as net amounts. 

13.

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES 

(1)

Investments in joint ventures and associates accounted for using the equity method of accounting are as 
follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Subsidiaries

Main business

Percentage of ownership (%)
December 31, 
December 31, 
2015
2016

Financial statements
used as of

Woori Bank and Woori Private Equity Asset 

Management Co., Ltd.:
Woori Blackstone Korea Opportunity 

Private Equity Fund No.1

Woori Bank:

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (*1)(*2)
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd. (*4)
Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd. (*5)
Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd. (*4)
United PF 1st Corporate Financial Stability 

(*5)

Chin Hung International Inc. (*2)
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd. 

(*6)(*12)(*15)

STX Engine Co., Ltd. (*1)(*2)
Samho International Co., Ltd. (*1)(*2)
Force TEC Co., Ltd. (*6)
Hana Construction Co., Ltd. (*6)(*13) 
STX Corporation 

(*1) (*2) (*6) (*15) (*16)

Osung LST Co., Ltd. (*1)(*2)(*14)
Saman Corporation (*5)

Dongwoo C&C Co., Ltd. (*6)
SJCO Co., Ltd. (*6)

Ilyang construction Co., Ltd. (*13)
G2 Collection Co., Ltd. (*6)
The Base Enterprise Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
Heungjiwon Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
Good Software Lap Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
Wongwang Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
Sejin Construction Co., Ltd. (*6)(*9)
Deokwon Food Co., Ltd. (*6)(*10)
QTS Shipping Co., Ltd. (*6)(*9)

DAEA SNC Co. Ltd. (*6)(*9)
ARES-TECH Co.,Ltd. (*6)(*9)

2016KIF-IMM Woori Bank Technology 

Venture Fund (*11)
K BANK Co.,Ltd. (*5)(*11)
Woori Growth Partnerships New Technology 

Private Equity Fund(*11)

Woori Private Equity Fund:

Finance

Manufacturing
Freight & staffing services
Credit information
Security service

Finance
Construction

Construction
Manufacturing
Construction
Freight & staffing services
Construction
Wholesale of non-Specialized 
Goods
Manufacturing
General Construction 
Technology Service
Construction
Aggregate transportation and 
Wholesale
Construction
Wholesale and retail sales
Manufacturing
Other printing
Construction
Service
Wholesale and real estate
Construction
Poultry processing and storage
Complex transportation 
brokerage
Wholesale and retail sales
Electronic component 
manufacturing

Other financial business
Finance

Other financial business

Woori Renaissance Holdings (*7)

Other financial business

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., 
Ltd.:

Woori Columbus First PEF (*8)

Other financial business

26.4

14.2
4.9
9.9
15.0

-
28.4

31.0
29.2
7.8
34.4
-

9.5
-

9.2
23.2

26.5
-
28.9
48.4
27.8
23.2
28.9
29.0
29.6
27.3

49.4
24.0

23.4

20.0
13.0

23.1

51.6

2.0

26.4

14.2
4.9
9.9
15.0

17.7
28.4

30.7
29.2
7.8
34.4
22.4

15.0
11.1

9.2
23.2

26.5
40.0
28.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-

-
-

-

December 31

September 30(*3)
November 30(*3)
December 31
November 30(*3)

-
November 30(*3)

September 30(*3)
September 30(*3)
December 31
-
-

September 30(*3)
-

September 30(*3)
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-

December 31
November 30(*3)

December 31

51.6

December 31

1.9

December 31

(*1)  The Group has significant influence over these entities through its position in the creditors' council which is the 

decision making body regarding to financial and operational policies of associates. 

(*2)  The investments in associates that have quoted market prices are Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (current year: KRW 8,480,

prior year: KRW 6,730), Chin Hung International Inc. (current year: KRW 2,090, prior year: KRW 2,300), STX 

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Engine Co., Ltd. (current year: KRW 6,630, prior year: KRW 6,800), Samho International Co., Ltd. (current year:
KRW 16,900, prior year: KRW 15,550), STX Corporation. (current year: KRW 1,660, prior year: KRW 3,435), 
and Osung LST Co., Ltd. (prior year: KRW 795).

(*3)  The significant transactions and events between the end of reporting period of the associates and the Group have 

been properly incorporated. 

(*4)  Most of the significant business transactions of Woori Service Network Co., Ltd. and Korea Finance Security Co., 

Ltd. are with the Group.

(*5)  The Group can participate in decision-making body and exercise significant influence over Korea Credit Bureau 
Co., Ltd., Saman Corporation and K-Bank Co.,Ltd. through business partnerships. As the Group lost significant 
influence over the United PF 1st Corporate Financial Stability during the year ended December 31, 2016, the 
entity was excluded from the investment in associates. 

(*6)  The carrying value of investments in Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd., STX Corporation, The Base Enterprise Co., 

Ltd., Heungjiwon Co., Ltd., Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd, Good Software Lab Co., Ltd, Wongwang Co., Ltd, 
Sejin Construction Co., Ltd, Deokwon Food Co., Ltd., QTS Shipping Co., Ltd., DAEA SNC Co., Ltd., and 
ARES-TECH Co. Ltd. is nil as of December 31, 2016. The carrying value of investments in Hana Construction 
Co., is nil as of December 31, 2015. The carrying value of investments in Force TEC Co., Ltd., Dongwoo C&C 
Co., Ltd., SJCO Co., Ltd., G2 collection Co., Ltd. is nil as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.   
(*7)  The Group owns over 50% ownership of Woori Renaissance Holdings. However, the investment in this entity 
was accounted for using equity method as the ownership and related contracts meet the definition of joint 
arrangement under K-IFRS 1111 Joint Arrangements. 

(*8)  As a general partner of Woori Columbus First PEF, the Group has significant influence over the entity‘s 

operational and financial policy making process, including participating in making decision of dividend or other 
distribution. As such, the investment in this entity was accounted for using equity method as of December 31, 
2016 and 2015. Meanwhile, as of December 31, 2016, the principal investments in the associates were returned 
and the Group has received the initial investment of 1,065 million Won, and is to maintain a 2.0% stake until its 
liquidation based on the resolution of special meeting of investors. 

(*9)  Due to debt-equity swap which occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016, the entity is included in the 

associates. 

(*10) Even though the Group‘s ownership ratio of the entity is more than 20%, the entity does not have significant 

influence over the entity due to the fact that the entity is going through workout process under receivership, and 
thus the entity was excluded from the investment in associates. However, as the workout was completed during 
the year ended December 31, 2016, the entity has been included in the investment in associates. 

(*11) Due to capital contribution and others by the Group during the year ended December 31, 2016, the entities has 

been included in the investment in associates. 

(*12) Due to acquisition of treasury stock of Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd. during the year ended December 31, 2016, 

the percentage of ownership increased.   

(*13) As the Group sold shares during the year ended December 31, 2016, the entity was excluded from the associates. 
(*14) This entity was reclassified into assets held for sale and disposed of during the year ended December 31, 2016. 
(*15) Equity method was suspended on the investee due to accumulated loss on equity method in excess of investments 

in associates for the year ended December 31, 2016 

(*16) As the Group did not participate in debt-equity swap of STX Corporation which occurred during the year ended 

December 31, 2016 the ownership of the Group has decreased. 

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(2) Changes in the carrying value of investments in joint ventures and associates accounted for using the equity 

method of accounting are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Acquisition
Cost

January 1, 
2016

Share of 
profits 
(losses)

Acquisi-
tion(*1)

Disposal 
and 

others(*2) Dividends

Change in 
Capital

Impairment

December 31, 
2016

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Woori Blackstone Korea 

Opportunity Private Equity 
Fund No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. 
Woori Service Networks 

Co., Ltd.

Korea Credit Bureau 

Co., Ltd.

Korea Finance Security 

Co., Ltd.

United PF 1st Corporate 

financial stability

Chin Hung International Inc. 
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd.
STX Engine Co., Ltd.
Samho Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation
Osung LST Co., Ltd.
Saman Corporation
K-Growth crowd 2step Fund
Woori Growth Partnerships 
New Technology Private 
Equity Fund 
2016KIF-IMM Woori Bank 
Technology Venture Fund
K BANK Co., Ltd.
Woori Renaissance Holdings
Woori Columbus First PEF
Total

108

3,313

3,266

172,441
89,725
13,916
92,038
7,492
42,215
15,405
8,521
800

13,602

1,800
32,500
63,000
1,200
780,911

43,917
175,652

56,044
214,050

10,093 
(13,172) 

(37,036)
-

(13,812)
-

-
(546)

139

5,291

3,711

187,592
43,936
5,313
51,276
14,325
4,251
10,985
8,521
-

18

436

(281)

3,265
(996)
(2,378)
(6,665)
5,392
(4,222)
(2,903)
252
(13)

-
-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
800

-

-

-

(12)

(135)

(54)

(190,857)
-
-
-
-
-
(6,909)
-
(787)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

(640)

13,602

-

-
-
37,121
1,306
643,861

-
(1,589)
17,303
(43)
3,857

1,800
32,500
-
-
48,702

-
-
-
(1,065)
(236,654)

-
-
(2)
(198)
(14,213)

-
-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,173)
-
-

15,289
200,332

145

5,592

3,376

-
43,032
-
43,036
19,729
-
-
8,699
-

-

13,118

-
-
-
-
(1,173)

1,800
30,442
54,422
-
439,012

-

-

-

-
92
(2,935)
(1,575)
12
(29)
-
(74)
-

156

-
(469)
-
-
(5,368)

(*1)  AFS financial assets decreased by 5,421 million Won due to transfers to investments in associates during the year 

ended December 31, 2016.   

(*2)  The transfers from investments in associates to AFS financial assets amounted to 155,220 million Won and the 

transfers from investments in associates to assets held for sale amounted to 6,909 million Won. 

For the year ended December 31, 2015

Acquisi-
tion(*)

Disposal 
and others Dividends

Change in 
Capital

Impairment

Other 
changes

December 
31, 2015

Acquisition
Cost

January 1, 
2015

Share of 
profits 
(losses)

81,608
175,652

100,436
224,829

9,266
(11,979)

Woori Blackstone Korea 

Opportunity Private Equity 
Fund No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. 
Woori Service Networks 

Co., Ltd.

Korea Credit Bureau 

Co., Ltd.

Korea Finance Security 

Co., Ltd.

United PF 1st Corporate 

financial stability

Chin Hung International Inc. 
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd.
STX Engine Co., Ltd.
Samho Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation
Osung LST Co., Ltd.
Saman Corporation
Phoenix Digital Tech 

Co., Ltd.

Woori Renaissance Holdings
Woori Columbus First PEF

Total

(37,367)
-

(16,291)
-

-
1,201

-
-

-

1,098

108

2,215

3,337

191,617
60,275
13,916
47,008
7,492
42,215
15,405
8,521

1,334
63,000
1,200
714,903

130

3,378

21

335

-

-

(12)

-

4,272

(425)

-

(81)

(55)

203,418
28,491
-
2,293
11,257
14,347
18,482
-

-
36,019
1,084
648,436

3,350
(14,489)
10,643
(3,901)
3,012
(10,673)
(4,322)
-

1,610
3,518
222
(13,812)

-
29,451
-
45,030
-
-
-
8,521

-
-
-
84,100

(19,176)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(1,610)
-
-
(58,234)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
(2,416)
-
(18,774)

-

480

-

-
482
(1)
1,823
56
559
4
-

-
-
-
4,604

-
-

-

-

-

-
-
(22,473)
-
-
-
(33,839)
-

-
-
-
(56,312)

-
-

-

-

-

-
-
17,144
6,031
-
18
30,660
-

-
-
-
53,853

56,044
214,050

139

5,291

3,711

187,592
43,936
5,313
51,276
14,325
4,251
10,985
8,521

-
37,121
1,306
643,861

(*) 

Investments in associates increased by 83,002 million Won due to transfers between accounts, such as loan-equity 
swap occurred during the year ended December 31, 2015.

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(3)  Summary financial information relating to investments in joint ventures and associates accounted for 

using the equity method of accounting is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Woori Blackstone Korea Opportunity Private Equity 

Fund No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd.
Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.
Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.
Chin Hung International Inc.
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd.
STX Engine Co., Ltd.
Samho Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation
Saman Corporation
Woori Growth Partnerships New Technology Private 

Equity Fund 

2016KIF-IMM Woori Bank Technology Venture 

Fund

K BANK Co., Ltd.
Woori Renaissance Holdings Inc.
Woori Columbus First PEF

Woori Blackstone Korea Opportunity Private Equity 

Fund No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd.
Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.
Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.
United PF 1st Corporate Financial Stability 
Chin Hung International Inc.
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd.
STX Engine Co., Ltd.
SamHo Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation
Osung LST Co., Ltd.
Saman Corporation
Woori Renaissance Holdings Inc.
Woori Columbus First PEF

December 31, 2016

Assets

Liabilities

Operating 
revenue

Net income
(loss)

57,971
5,079,740
4,722
71,245
32,262
421,710
304,718
865,265
740,786
781,622
83,380

57,339

9,005
239,806
127,411
811

427
3,914,306
1,782
17,322
9,759
354,995
323,765
769,481
489,130
1,087,469
47,175

493

254
5,633
26,703
506

75,084
2,156,667
14,875
59,868
52,657
578,640
156,770
372,295
909,927
1,252,968
72,850

38,226
(53,328)
801
3,517
700
794
(15,135)
(22,978)
68,077
(378,782)
2,746

37

(2,177)

5
2,927
37,206
3,764

(250)
(12,222)
33,508
(450)

December 31, 2015

Assets

Liabilities

Operating 
revenue

Net income
(loss)

212,171
5,197,002
4,577
63,960
30,195
1,088,325
516,305
352,683
958,468
709,109
1,232,014
125,859
80,970
95,421
68,466

414
3,926,952
1,772
13,076
5,457
30,390
446,412
331,801
834,499
526,379
1,181,593
42,981
49,334
28,218
562

49,264
3,039,519
14,661
53,184
50,932
117,579
624,110
206,904
417,125
892,871
1,236,168
38,767
114,592
12,013
12,158

35,099
(27,893)
824
2,005
1,890
18,911
(39,936)
13,185
36,615
39,664
(44,404)
(30,108)
(116,019)
6,813
11,570

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(4) The entities that the Group has not applied equity method of accounting although the Group‘s ownership 

ratio is more than 20% as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows: 

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*)
Saenuel Co., Ltd. (*)
E Mirae Tech Co., Ltd. (*)
Jehin Trading Co., Ltd. (*)
NK Eng Co., Ltd. (*)
The season Co., Ltd. (*)
Yuil PESC Co., Ltd. (*)
Reading Doctors Co., Ltd. (*)
Youngdong Sea Food Co., Ltd. (*)
Sinseong Trading Co., Ltd. (*)
PREXCO Co., Ltd. (*)
Hyunwoo International Co., Ltd. (*)

As of December 31, 2016

Number of shares owned

465,050 shares
3,531 shares
7,696 shares
81,610 shares
697,033 shares
18,187 shares
8,642 shares
7,398 shares
12,106 shares
2,584 shares
919,972 shares
59,873 shares

Ownership (%)
23.0
37.4
41.0
27.3
23.1
30.1
24.0
35.4
24.0
27.2
28.1
25.9

(*)  Even though the Group‘s ownership interest of the entity is more than 20% as a limited partner, the 

Group does not have significant influence over the entity since the Group cannot exercise significant 
influence in the decision making bodies, such as investment committee, and thus the entity has been 
excluded from the investment in associates. 

As of December 31, 2015

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*)
The Base Enterprise Co., Ltd. (*)
Saenuel Co., Ltd. (*)
Heungjiwon Co., Ltd. (*)
E Mirae Tech Co., Ltd. (*)
Jehin Trading Co., Ltd. (*)
NK Eng Co., Ltd. (*)
The season Co., Ltd. (*)
Deokwon Food Co., Ltd. (*)
Yuil PESC Co., Ltd. (*)
Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd. (*)
Good Software Lab Co., Ltd. (*)
DOWOO (*)
Reading Doctors Co., Ltd. (*)
Orient Star Logistics Co., Ltd. (*)
Wongwang Co., Ltd. (*)

Number of shares owned

465,050 shares
68,470 shares
3,531 shares
32,849 shares
7,696 shares
81,610 shares
697,033 shares
18,187 shares
14,300 shares
8,642 shares
60,581 shares
17,121 shares
13,477 shares
7,398 shares
17,293 shares
2,590 shares

Ownership (%)
23.0
48.4
37.4 
27.8
41.0
27.3
23.1
30.1
27.3
24.0
23.2
28.9
41.9
35.4
22.3
29.0

(*)  Even though the Group‘s ownership interest of the entity is more than 20% as a limited partner, the 

Group does not have significant influence over the entity since the Group cannot exercise significant 
influence in the decision making bodies, such as investment committee, and thus the entity has been 
excluded from the investment in associates. 

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(5) As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the reconciliations from the net assets of associates based on the 

ownership ratio of the Group to its corresponding book value of investment in joint ventures and associates 
are as follow (Unit: Korean Won in millions except for ownership): 

Total net 
asset

Ownership
(%)

As of December 31, 2016

Net assets of 
associates 
(or joint 
ventures)

cost-book 
value 
differential

Intercompany 
transaction 
and others

Book 
value

Impairment

Woori Blackstone Korea 

Opportunity Private Equity Fund 
No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (*)
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd.
Korea Credit Bureau
Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.
Chin Hung International Inc. (*)
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd. (*)
STX Engine Co., Ltd.
SamHo Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation (*)
Saman Corporation
Woori Growth Partnerships New 
Technology Private Equity Fund 
2016KIF-IMM Woori Bank 
Technology Venture Fund
K BANK Co.,Ltd.
Woori Renaissance Holdings
Woori Columbus First PEF 

57,544
1,055,219
2,940
53,923
22,503
65,387
(111,156)
95,784
251,656
(250,018)
36,205

56,846

8,751
234,173
100,708
305

26.4
14.2
4.9
9.9
15.0
28.4
31.0
29.2
7.8
9.5
9.2

23.1

20.0
13.0
51.6
2.0

15,191
149,324
145
5,344
3,376
18,593
(34,463)
28,002
19,729
(23,633)
3,326

13,118

1,750
30,442
51,965
6

-
48,459
-
248
-
24,565
54,149
14,954
-
24,614
5,373

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
(21,062)
-
-
(27,904)
-

98
2,549
-
-
-
(126)
1,376
80
-
26,923
-

15,289
200,332
145
5,592
3,376
43,032
-
43,036
19,729
-
8,699

-

-

13,118

-
-
(6,441)
-

50
-
8,898
(6)

1,800
30,442
54,422
-

Total net 
asset

Ownership
(%)

As of December 31, 2015

Net assets of 
associates 
(or joint 
ventures)

cost-book 
value 
differential

Intercompany 
transaction 
and others

Book 
value

Impairment

Woori Blackstone Korea 

Opportunity Private Equity Fund 
No.1

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (*)
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd.
Korea Credit Bureau
Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.
United PF 1st Corporate financial 

stability

Chin Hung International Inc. (*)
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd. (*)
STX Engine Co., Ltd. (*)
SamHo Co., Ltd.
STX Corporation
Osung LST Co., Ltd.
Saman Corporation
Woori Renaissance Holdings
Woori Columbus First PEF 

211,757
1,152,161
2,805
50,884
24,738

1,057,935
68,132
(58,065)
123,969
182,730
50,421
82,878
31,636
67,203
67,904

26.4
14.2
4.9
9.9
15.0

17.7
28.4
30.7
29.2
7.8
15.0
11.1
9.2
51.6
1.9

(*) The net asset amount is after considering preferred stocks. 

55,900
163,042
139
5,043
3,711

187,538
19,374
(17,837)
36,230
14,325
7,552
9,238
2,911
34,677
1,304

-
48,459
-
248
-

-
24,566
45,622
14,927
-
24,610
35,597
5,610
-
6

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
(22,472)
-
-
(28,370)
(33,839)
-
(6,441)
-

144
2,549
-
-
-

54
(4)
-
119
-
459
(11)
-
8,885
(4)

56,044
214,050
139
5,291
3,711

187,592
43,936
5,313
51,276
14,325
4,251
10,985
8,521
37,121
1,306

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14.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 

(1)

Investment properties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Acquisition cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying value

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

387,675
(29,178)
358,497

376,192
(24,696)
351,496

(2) Changes in investment properties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Acquisition
Depreciation
Transfer
Foreign currencies translation adjustments

Ending balance

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015

351,496
4,428
(3,762)
6,314
21
358,497

357,550
-
(3,806)
(2,297)
49
351,496

(3) Fair value of investment properties is amounting to 382,370 million Won and 371,890 million Won as of 

December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The fair value of investment property, based on the assessment 
that was independently performed by external appraisal agencies, is classified as level 3 on the fair value 
hierarchy as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

(4) Rental fee earned from investment properties is amounting to million Won and 5,027 million Won and 

5,629 million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

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15. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

(1) Premises and equipment are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Acquisition cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying value

Land
1,488,745
-
1,488,745

Building
855,332
(163,633)
691,699

Properties for 
business use
1,010,141
(820,239)
189,902

Structures in 
leased office
424,562
(355,604)
68,958

Construction 
in progress
18,717
-
18,717

Structures
20
(16)
4

Total
3,797,517
(1,339,492)
2,458,025

December 31, 2016

Acquisition cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying value

Land
1,493,628
-
1,493,628

Building
843,343
(139,326)
704,017

Properties for 
business use
965,820
(772,529)
193,291

Structures in 
leased office
405,801
(326,057)
79,744

Construction 
in progress
522
-
522

Structures
20
(16)
4

Total
3,709,134
(1,237,928)
2,471,206

December 31, 2015

(2) Changes in premises and equipment are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance
Acquisition
Disposal
Depreciation
Classified to assets held 

for sale

Foreign currencies 

translation adjustment

Transfer
Acquisition through 

business combination

Others

Ending balance

Beginning balance
Acquisition
Disposal
Depreciation
Classified to assets held 

for sale

Foreign currencies 

translation adjustment

Transfer
Others

Ending balance

Land
1,493,628
-
(30)
-

Building
704,017
15,939
(1,474)
(24,887)

(4,063)

(251)

625
(1,415)

516
(1,557)

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Properties for 
business use
193,291
74,336
(233)
(82,445)

Structures in 
leased office
79,744
19,615
(2,623)
(48,587)

Construction 
in progress
522
21,231
(102)
-

Structures
4
-
-
-

Total
2,471,206
131,121
(4,462)
(155,919)

-

307
-

-

376
-

442
19,991
68,958

-

153
(3,087)

-
-
18,717

-

-
-

-
-
4

(4,314)

1,977
(6,059)

651
23,824
2,458,025

-
-
1,488,745

-
(604)
691,699

209
4,437
189,902

Land
1,514,698
2,628
(10,780)
-

Building
706,524
21,127
(648)
(24,846)

For the year ended December 31, 2015

Properties for 
business use
209,588
69,230
(847)
(85,279)

Structures in 
leased office
70,185
35,304
(2,000)
(36,740)

Construction 
in progress
102
757
(313)
-

Structures
5
-
-
(1)

Total
2,501,102
129,046
(14,588)
(146,866)

(5,109)

(8,348)

-

(328)
(7,481)
-
1,493,628

(333)
9,778
763
704,017

265
-
334
193,291

-

515
-
12,480
79,744

-

(19)
-
(5)
522

-

-
-
-
4

(13,457)

100
2,297
13,572
2,471,206

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16.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL 

(1)

Intangible assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Acquisition cost
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated impairment losses
Net carrying value

Goodwill
124,803
-
-
124,803

Software
185,202
(149,725)
-
35,477

Acquisition cost
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated impairment losses
Net carrying value

Goodwill
103,525
-
-
103,525

Software
170,709
(132,538)
-
38,171

December 31, 2016

Industrial 
property
rights
714
(401)
-
313

Industrial 
property
rights
651
(307)
-
344

Development 
cost
299,031
(160,335)
-
138,696

Others
622,540
(458,088)
(88)
164,364

Membership 
deposit

26,884
-
(6,798)
20,086

Total
1,259,174
(768,549)
(6,886)
483,739

December 31, 2015

Development 
cost
193,020
(141,663)
-
51,357

Others
605,821
(400,714)
(3,338)
201,769

Membership 
deposit

30,024
-
(5,384)
24,640

Total
1,103,750
(675,222)
(8,722)
419,806

(2) Changes in intangible assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance 

Acquisition
Disposal
Amortization
Impairment loss
Foreign currencies translation 

adjustment

Acquisition through business 

combination

Others

Ending balance

Goodwill
103,525
  -
  -
  -
  -

Software
38,171
8,708
-
(15,795)
-

7,338

16

7,857
6,083
124,803

162
4,215
35,477

Beginning balance 

Acquisition
Disposal
Amortization
Impairment loss
Foreign currencies translation 

adjustment
Others
Ending balance

Goodwill
107,541
-
-
-
-

Software
47,821
7,347
(189)
(16,809)

-

(4,016)
-
103,525

1
-
38,171

For the year ended December 31, 2016
Industrial 
property
rights

Development 
cost

Membership 
deposit

51,357
92,969
-
(18,657)
-

Others
201,769
30,842
(23)
(57,803)
3,230

24,640
2,306
(3,785)
-
(1,585)

Total
419,806
134,889
(3,808)
(92,350)
1,645

-

853

50

8,257

-
13,027
138,696

-
(14,504)
164,364

43
(1,583)
20,086

8,062
7,238
483,739

For the year ended December 31, 2015
Industrial 
property
rights

Development 
cost

Membership 
deposit

55,337
16,751
(1,500)
(19,233)
-

Others
60,807
196,139
(12)
(53,969)
(9)

2
-
51,357

(476)
(711)
201,769

23,894
2,510
-
-
(1,911)

147
-
24,640

Total
295,728
222,843
(1,701)
(90,092)
(1,920)

(4,341)
(711)
419,806

344
64
  -
(95)
  -

  -

  -
  -
313

328
96
-
(81)
-

1
-
344

17. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 

Assets held for sale are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Premises and equipment

December 31, 2016
2,342

December 31, 2015

17,904

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18. ASSETS SUBJECT TO LIEN AND ASSETS ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURES 

(1) Assets subjected to lien are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Loan and receivables Due from banks in local 

currency
Due from banks in foreign 
currencies
Industrial and financial debt 

December 31, 2016

Collateral given to
Samsung Securities and 

others

Korea Investment & 

Securities and others
Yuanta Securities and 

Amount

24,589

227,249

Reason for collateral
Margin deposit for futures 
and options and others
Foreign margin deposit for 
future or option and others

Substitute securities and 

Financial assets at 

FVTPL

securities and others

others

473,476

others

AFS financial assets Korean treasury and 

Korea Securities 

government agencies bonds

Depository and others 

2,546,683

Related to bonds sold under 
repurchase agreements (*) 

Financial institutions debt 

securities and others

HTM financial assets Korean treasury and 

The BOK and others
Korea Securities 

government agencies bonds

Depository and others

836,522 Settlement risk and others

Related to bonds sold under 
repurchase agreements (*) 

7,133

Korean treasury and 

government agencies bonds 
and others

Lands and buildings

Loan and receivables Due from banks in local 

currency
Due from banks in foreign 
currencies
Industrial and financial debt 

Financial assets at 

FVTPL

The BOK and others
Credit Counselling & 

Recovery Service and 
others

6,185,295 Settlement risk and others

6,310 Leasehold rights and others

Total

10,307,257

December 31, 2015

Collateral given to
Samsung Securities and 

others

Korea Investment & 

Securities and others
Yuanta Securities and 

Amount

30,438 

452,860

Reason for collateral
Margin deposit for futures 
and options and others
Foreign margin deposit for 
future or option and others

Substitute securities and 

securities and others

others 

220,897

others

AFS financial assets Korean treasury and 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya 

government agencies bonds

Argentaria

603,274

Related to bonds sold under 
repurchase agreements (*) 

Financial institutions debt 

securities and others

HTM financial assets Korean treasury and 

The BOK and others
Nomura Securities  and 

government agencies bonds

others

3,595,581 Settlement risk and others

139,340

Related to bonds sold under 
repurchase agreements (*) 

Korean treasury and 

government agencies bonds 
and others

Lands and buildings

The BOK and others
Credit Counselling & 

Recovery Service and 
others

4,657,667 Settlement risk and others

6,468 Leasehold rights and others

Total

9,706,525

(*) The Group enters into the repurchase agreements at predetermined price or original sale price added with 

certain rate of return after the disposal of securities. In this regards, the securities are provided as 
collaterals, and the purchasers are eligible to dispose or provide them as collateral. Therefore, as such 
securities have been transferred but have not been derecognized, the Group recognizes the relevant 
amount as liability (bond sold under repurchase agreements). 

(2) The carrying amounts of buildings acquired through foreclosure are as follow (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

Land
Building
Properties for business use

Total

December 31, 2016
4,138
1,852 
202
6,192

December 31, 2015
28
596
-
624

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(3) Loaned securities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31,
2016

December 31,
2015

Financial assets 

at FVTPL
AFS financial 

assets

Equity securities-listed stock
Korean treasury and 

government agencies bonds

Total

4,459

10,313

493,579
498,038

720,010
730,323

Loaned to
Samsung Securities Co., 

Ltd. and others
Korea Securities 

Depository and others

Securities loaned are lending of specific securities to borrowers who agree to return the same quantity of the 
same security at the end of lending period. As the Group does not derecognize these securities, there are no 
liabilities recognized through such transactions relates to securities loaned. 

(4) Collaterals held that can be disposed and re-subjected to lien regardless of defaults of counterparties 

Fair values of collaterals held can be disposed and re-subjected to lien regardless of defaults of counterparties as 
of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Securities

Fair values of collaterals

8,746,101

Fair values of collaterals were 
disposed or re-subjected to lien
-

December 31, 2016

Securities

Fair values of collaterals

7,661,656

Fair values of collaterals were 
disposed or re-subjected to lien
-

December 31, 2015

19. OTHER ASSETS 

Details of other assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Prepaid expenses
Advance payments
Non-operative assets
Others

Total

December 31, 2016
111,445
1,944
6,192
9,265
128,846

December 31, 2015

124,080
1,008
624
17,574
143,286

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20. FINANCIAL LIABILITY AT FVTPL 

Financial liability at FVTPL is composed of financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities 
designated at FVTPL. 

(1)    Financial liabilities at FVTPL consist of as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):   

Financial liabilities held for trading
Financial liabilities designated at FVTPL

Total

December 31, 2016
3,036,478
766,880
3,803,358

December 31, 2015
2,605,699
854,862
3,460,561

(2)    Financial liabilities held for trading are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Deposits due to Customers: 
Gold banking liabilities 

Derivative liabilities

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

26,501
3,009,977
3,036,478

24,872
2,580,827
2,605,699

(3)    Financial liabilities designated at FVTPL are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Equity linked securities index:

Equity-linked securities in short position

Debentures:

Debentures in local currency

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

673,906

92,974
766,880

758,011

96,851
854,862

(4)    Credit risk adjustment to financial liabilities designated at FVTPL is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

Financial liabilities designated at FVTPL 

subject to credit risk adjustments

Credit risk adjustments
Accumulated changes in credit risk adjustments

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

766,880
(819)
(15,790)

854,862
(542)
(15,016)

Credit risk adjustments are applied to reflect the Group‘s own credit risk when measuring derivative liabilities at 
fair value. The methodology to determine the adjustment incorporates the Group‘s credit spread as observed 
through credit ratings.   

(5) The differences between financial liabilities at FVTPL‘s carrying amount and nominal amount at maturity 

are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Carrying amount
Nominal amount at maturity
Difference

December 31, 2016
766,880
902,375
(135,495)

December 31, 2015
854,862
1,086,365
(231,503)

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21. DEPOSITS DUE TO CUSTOMERS 

Details of deposits due to customers are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Deposits in local currency

Demand deposits
Time deposits
Mutual funds
Deposits on notes payables
Deposits on CMA
Certificate of deposits
Other deposits

Sub-total
Deposits in foreign currencies
Present value discount

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

9,491,680
183,723,369
37,128
943,446
203,013
3,836,430
1,360,176
199,595,242
21,453,096
(27,927)
221,020,411

9,728,839
175,598,522
40,888
687,579
235,089
2,435,087
1,304,348
190,030,352
19,129,214
(17,740)
209,141,826

22. BORROWINGS AND DEBENTURES 

(1) Details of borrowings as are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016

Lenders

Interest rate (%)

Amount

Borrowings in local currency:
Borrowings from The BOK
Borrowings from government funds

Others

Sub-total

Borrowings in foreign currencies:

The Bank of Korea     
Small and Medium Business 
Corporation and others 

Seoul Metropolitan Government and 

others

Borrowings in foreign currencies

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

Offshore borrowings in foreign 

currencies

Sub-total

Bills sold
Call money
Bonds sold under repurchase 

agreements

Present value discount

Total

and others

Wells Fargo

Others
Bank and others

Other financial institutions

0.5 ~ 0.8

1,598,553

0.0 ~ 3.5

1,534,807

0.0 ~ 3.8

3,922,878
7,056,238

0.0 ~ 5.2

7,737,237

1.4

0.0 ~ 1.6
0.0 ~ 5.1

0.0 ~ 4.5

18,128
7,755,365
26,895
1,926,779

2,004,905
(667)
18,769,515

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Borrowings in local currency:

Borrowings from The Bank of 

Korea

Borrowings from government funds

Others

Sub-total

Borrowings in foreign currencies:

December 31, 2015

Lenders

Interest rate (%)

Amount

The Bank of Korea     
Small and Medium Business 
Corporation and others 

The Korea Development Bank and 

others

0.5 ~ 0.8

1,475,991

0.0 ~ 3.5

1,535,953

0.0 ~ 4.9

4,508,662
7,520,606

Borrowings in foreign currencies

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

and others

0.0 ~ 4.6

9,733,694

Offshore borrowings in foreign 

currencies

Sub-total

Bills sold
Call money
Bonds sold under repurchase 

agreements

Present value discount

Total

Zuercher Kantonalbank and others

Others
Bank and others

Other financial institutions

0.3 ~ 0.9

0.0 ~ 2.6
0.0 ~ 5.2

0.8 ~ 4.5

32,947
9,766,641
37,501
2,039,051

671,629
(1,511)
20,033,917

(2) Debentures are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Face value of bond(*)
Ordinary bonds
Subordinated bonds
Other bonds

Sub-total

Discounts on bond

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Interest rate 
(%)

1.5 ~ 11.8
3.0 ~ 12.6
17.0

Interest rate 
(%)

0.2 ~ 12.0
3.4 ~ 13.0
17.0

Amount

18,268,403
5,327,335
4,006
23,599,744
(34,295)
23,565,449

Amount

16,868,054
5,055,311
4,006
21,927,371
(28,512)
21,898,859

(*)  Included debentures under fair value hedge relationships are 3,610,193 million Won and 3,148,073 

million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

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23. PROVISIONS 

(1) Details of provisions are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Asset retirement obligation
Provision for guarantee (*1)
Provision for loan commitments
Provisions for customer reward credits   
Other provisions (*2)
Total

December 31, 2016
58,076
238,117
87,909
22,093
22,282
428,477

December 31, 2015
39,121
364,141
85,313
5,445
22,581
516,601

(*1)   Provision for guarantee includes provision for financial guarantee of 67,557 million Won and 77,322 

million Won as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

(*2)   Other provisions consist of provision for litigation, provision for loss recovery, and others. 

(2) Changes in provisions except for asset retirement obligation are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Provisions provided 
Provisions used and others
Reversal of unused amount
Foreign currencies translation 

adjustments

Transfer(*)
Others

Ending balance

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Provision for 
guarantees
364,141
4,281
(80,017)
(64,061)

Provision for 
loan 
commitments
85,313
8,502
22
(5,409)

-
-
13,773
238,117

-
-
(519)
87,909

Provisions for 
customer reward 
credits 

5,445
23,525
(8,158)
-

-
503
778
22,093

Other 
provisions
22,581
8,034
(11,323)
-

2,990
-
-
22,282

Total
477,480
44,342
(99,476)
(69,470)

2,990
503
14,032
370,401

(*) As the credits of the affiliates were transferred to the group, the relevant allowance for the provisions for 
customer reward credits increased, for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Beginning balance

Provisions provided 
Provisions used and others
Reversal of unused amount
Others

Ending balance

For the year ended December 31, 2015

Provision for 
guarantees
509,320
19,714
(25,262)
(160,032)
20,401
364,141

Provision for 
loan 
commitments
90,449
9,801
41
(14,976)
(2)
85,313

Provisions for 
customer reward 
credits

5,548
16,301
(16,404)
-
-
5,445

Other 
provisions
56,959
51,997
(86,308)
(43)
(24)
22,581

Total
662,276
97,813
(127,933)
(175,051)
20,375
477,480

(3) Changes in asset retirement obligation are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Provisions provided 
Provisions used
Depreciation
Reversal of unused amount
Increase in restoration costs and others

Ending balance

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015

39,121
2,034
(1,279)
464
(1)
17,737
58,076

29,733
1,742
(1,316)
394
(179)
8,747
39,121

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24. NET DEFINED BENEFIT LIABILITY 

The characteristics of the Group‘s defined benefit retirement pension plans characteristics are as follows: 

Employees and directors with one or more years of service are entitled to receive a payment upon termination of 
their employment, based on their length of service and rate of pay at the time of termination. The assets of the 
plans are measured at their fair value at the end of reporting date. The plan liabilities are measured using the 
projected unit method, which takes account of projected earnings increases, using actuarial assumptions that give 
the best estimate of the future cash flows that will arise under the plan liabilities. 

The Group is exposed to various risks through defined benefit retirement pension plan, and the most significant 
risks are as follows: 

Volatility of asset

The defined benefit obligation was estimated with an interest rate 
calculated based on the yield of high quality corporate bonds. A 
deficit may occur if the rate of return of plan assets falls short of 
the interest rate. 

Decrease in profitability of high 

quality corporate bonds

A decrease in profitability of high quality corporate bonds will be 
offset by some increase in the value of debt securities that the 
employee benefit plan owns but will bring an increase in the 
defined benefit liabilities. 

Risk of inflation

Defined benefit obligations are related to inflation rate; the higher 
the inflation rate is, the higher the level of liabilities. Therefore, 
deficit occurs in the system if an inflation rate increases. 

(1) Details of net defined benefit liability(asset) are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Defined benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Net defined benefit liability(asset)

December 31, 2016
984,381
(990,653)
(6,272)

December 31, 2015
901,219
(801,528)
99,691

(2) Changes in the carrying value of defined benefit obligation are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Current service cost
Interest cost
Remeasurements
Foreign currencies translation adjustments
Retirement benefit paid
Curtailment or settlement
Others
Ending balance

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
901,219
153,660
24,326
(52,402)
80
(34,346)
(9,536)
1,380
984,381

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
683,961
132,710
21,377
97,730
(8)
(26,516)
(8,231)
196
901,219

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(3) Changes in the plan assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance
Interest income
Remeasurements
Employer‘s contributions
Retirement benefit paid 
Curtailment or settlement
Others
Ending balance

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
801,528
25,038
(7,304)
226,752
(33,341)
(9,198)
(12,822)
990,653

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
608,370
21,965
(5,444)
229,069
(22,860)
(8,240)
(21,332)
801,528

(4) Plan assets wholly consist of time deposits as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Among plan 
assets, realized returns on plan assets amount to 17,734 million Won and 16,521 million Won for the year 
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

(5) Current service cost, net interest expense, past service cost, loss on the curtailment or settlement and 

remeasurements recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and total comprehensive income 
are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Current service cost
Net interest expense
Gain and Loss on the curtailment or settlement

Cost recognized in net income

Remeasurements

Cost recognized in total comprehensive income

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
153,660
(712)
(339)
152,609
(45,098)
107,511

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
132,710
(588)
9
132,131
103,174
235,305

Retirement benefit service costs related to defined contribution plans are recognized 3,747 million Won and 
3,623 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

(6) Key actuarial assumptions used in defined benefit liability assessment are as follows: 

Discount rate
Future wage growth rate
Mortality rate

Retirement rate

December 31, 2016
2.85%
6.05%
Issued by Korea Insurance 
Development Institute
Experience rate for each 
employment classification

December 31, 2015
2.83%
6.35%
Issued by Korea Insurance 
Development Institute
Experience rate for each 
employment classification

(7) The sensitivity to actuarial assumptions used in the assessment of defined benefit obligation is as follows 

(Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Discount rate

Future wage growth rate

Increase by 1% point
Decrease by 1% point
Increase by 1% point
Decrease by 1% point

Defined benefit obligation as of
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
(101,026)
118,879
117,975
(101,900)

(107,203)
125,395
124,766
(108,344)

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25. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES 

Other financial liabilities and other liabilities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Other financial liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Borrowings from trust accounts
Agency business revenue
Foreign exchange payables
Domestic exchange payables
Other miscellaneous financial liabilities
Present value discount

Sub-total

Other liabilities:

Unearned income
Other miscellaneous liabilities

Sub-total
Total

5,626,661
2,055,936
3,329,683
331,159
702,968
8,480,765
1,458,747
(833)
21,985,086

171,050
128,326
299,376
22,284,462

5,586,031
1,901,204
4,476,396
415,776
708,267
2,082,472
1,795,256
(1,196)
16,964,206

171,649
133,525
305,174
17,269,380

26. DERIVATIVES 

(1) Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

December 31, 2016
Assets

Notional
Amount

Fair value
Hedge

For trading

Liabilities

Fair value
hedge

For trading

Interest rate:

Interest rate futures
Interest rate swaps
Long interest rate option
Short interest rate option

54,785
118,582,511
860,000
1,035,000

-
139,832
-
-

Currency:

Currency futures
Currency forward
Currency swaps
Long currency option
Short currency option

Stock:

Stock futures
Stock swaps
Long stock option
Short stock option

Others:

Other futures
Other swaps
Long other option
Short other option

Total

493,733
62,539,094
39,782,049
1,120,949
907,211

926,392
15,000
3,007,969
4,460,233

5,105
7,918
8,307
64,352
233,870,608

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
745
-

-
-
-
-
140,577

-
470,057
21,172
-

-
1,265,852
1,022,969
42,126
-

-
92
73,261
-

-
2,645
121
-
2,898,295

-
7,013
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
208

-
-
-
-
7,221

-
509,686
-
21,863

-
1,015,380
1,221,959
-
8,589

-
88
-
228,900

-
2,331
-
1,181
3,009,977

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December 31, 2015
Assets

Liabilities

Notional
Amount

Fair value
hedge

For trading

For trading

Interest rate:

Interest rate swaps
Long interest rate option
Short interest rate option

111,633,234
881,679
1,086,679

180,378
-
-

Currency:

Currency futures
Currency forward
Currency swaps
Long currency option
Short currency option

Stock:

Stock futures
Stock swaps
Long stock option
Short stock option

Others:

Other futures
Other forwards
Other swaps
Long other option
Short other option

Total

423,877
56,298,910
27,070,835
1,657,911
1,366,459

169,785
10,000
682,358
2,410,815

1,100
125
78,882
41,097
142,259
203,956,005

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
2,750
-

-
-
-
-
-
183,128

923,712
13,961
-

-
759,838
617,777
63,498
-

-
-
444
-

-
-
5,363
5,904
-
2,390,497

959,347
-
15,164

-
475,646
949,921
-
13,530

-
6
-
155,386

-
39
4,781
-
7,007
2,580,827

Derivatives held for trading purpose are classified into financial assets or liabilities at FVTPL (see Notes 7 and 
20) and derivatives for hedging are stated as a separate line item in the consolidated statements of financial 
position. 

(2) Gains or losses from valuation of financial instruments under hedge accounting are as follows (Unit: Korean 

Won in millions): 

Losses from hedged items
Gains from hedging instruments

27. DEFERRED DAY 1 PROFIT OR LOSS 

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015

98,827
(98,851)

(31,297)
38,021

Changes in details of deferred day 1 profits or losses are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Acquisitions
Amounts recognized in profits or losses

Ending balance

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015

28,008
1,337
(15,923)
13,422

13,499
26,762
(12,253)
28,008

In case some variables to measure fair values of financial instruments were not observable or available in the 
market, valuation techniques were utilized to evaluate such financial instruments. Those financial instruments 
were recorded at the fair value produced by the valuation techniques as at the time of acquisition, even though 
there were difference noted between the transaction price and the fair value. The table above presents the 
difference yet to be realized as profit or losses.

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28. CAPITAL STOCK AND CAPITAL SURPLUS 

(1) The number of authorized shares and others are as follows: 

Authorized shares of common stock
Par value 
Issued shares of common stock
Capital stock

December 31, 2016
5,000,000,000 Shares
5,000 Won
676,000,000 Shares
3,381,392 million 
Won

December 31, 2015
5,000,000,000 Shares
5,000 Won
676,000,000 Shares
3,381,392 million 
Won

(2) Changes in numbers of issued shares of common stock are as follows (Unit: Shares): 

Beginning balance

Retirement of treasury stock 

Ending balance 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

676,000,000 
-
676,000,000

676,278,371 
(278,371)
676,000,000

(3) Details of capital surplus are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Capital in excess of par value
Other capital surplus
Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

269,533
16,798
286,331

269,533
24,726
294,259

29. HYBRID SECURITIES 

The bond-type hybrid securities classified as owner‘s equity are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Issue date

Maturity

Interest rate (%)

June 20, 2008
November 22, 2011
March 8, 2012
April 25, 2013
November13, 2013
December 12, 2014
June 3, 2015

June 20, 2038
November 22, 2041
March 8, 2042
April 25, 2043
November 13, 2043
December 12, 2044
June 3, 2045

May 2, 2007
June 10, 2015
September 27,2016

May 2, 2037
June 10, 2045
September 27, 2046

7.7
5.9
5.8
4.4
5.7
5.2
4.4

6.2
5.0
4.5

Securities in local 

currency

Securities in foreign 
currencies

Issuance cost
Total

December
31, 2016

December 
31, 2015

255,000
-
190,000
500,000
200,000
160,000
240,000

255,000 
310,000 
190,000 
500,000 
200,000 
160,000 
240,000

930,900
559,650
553,450
(14,104)
3,574,896

930,900
559,650
-
(11,548)
3,334,002

With respect to the hybrid securities issued, the contractual agreements allow the Group to indefinitely 
extend the maturity date and defer the payment of interest. If the Group makes a resolution not to pay 
dividends on common stock, and then, the Group is exonerated from interest payment on the hybrid 
securities. 

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30. OTHER EQUITY 

(1)    Details of other equity are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Gain on valuation of AFS financial assets
Share of other comprehensive income of joint 

ventures and associates

Loss on foreign currencies translation of foreign 

operations

Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability
Cash flow hedges

Sub-total

Treasury shares
Other capital adjustments

Total

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

386,981

(1,863)

(48,353)
(163,397)
-
173,368

(34,113)
(1,607,280)
(1,468,025)

374,685

6,074

(70,789)
(197,579)
(10,371)
102,020

(34,113)
(1,615,210)
(1,547,303)

(2) Changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Gain (loss) on valuation of available-

for-sale financial assets

Share of other comprehensive income 

(loss) of joint ventures and 
associates

Gain (loss) on foreign currency 

translation of foreign operations
Remeasurement of the net defined 

benefit liability
Cash flow hedges

Total

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Beginning 
balance

Increase 
(decrease) on 
valuation

Reclassification
(*)

Income tax 
effect

Ending
balance

374,685

114,617

(101,647)

(674)

386,981

6,074

(9,274)

(70,789)

30,368

-

-

1,337

(1,863)

(7,932)

(48,353)

(197,579)
(10,371)
102,020

45,096
10,371
191,178

-
-
(101,647)

(10,914)
-
(18,183)

(163,397)
-
173,368

For the year ended December 31, 2015
Increase 
(decrease) on 
valuation(*)

Reclassification 
(*)

Income tax 
effect

Ending
balance

Beginning 
balance

Gain (loss) on valuation of available-

for-sale financial assets

Share of other comprehensive income 

(loss) of joint ventures and 
associates

Gain (loss) on foreign currency 

translation of foreign operations
Remeasurement of the net defined 

benefit liability
Cash flow hedges

Total

300,994

190,842

(101,439)

(15,712)

374,685

2,779

4,409

(107,721)

49,421

-

-

(1,114)

6,074

(12,489)

(70,789)

(119,375)
(10,371)
66,306

(102,467)
-
142,205

-
-
(101,439)

24,263
-
(5,052)

(197,579)
(10,371)
102,020

(*)  For the change in gain (loss) on valuation of AFS financial assets, ―reclassification‖ is disposal 

or recognition of impairment losses on AFS financial assets. 

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31. RETAINED EARNINGS 

(1) Details of retained earnings are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Legal reserve Legal reserve

Other legal reserve

Sub-total

Voluntary 
reserve

Business rationalization reserve
Reserve for financial structure improvement
Additional reserve
Regulatory reserve for credit loss
Revaluation reserve
Other voluntary reserve

Sub-total

Retained earnings before appropriation

Total

i. Legal reserve 

December 31, 2016
1,622,754
44,634
1,667,388

December 31, 2015
1,528,754
43,132
1,571,886

8,000
235,400
7,073,104
2,255,252
753,908
11,700
10,337,364

2,606,814
14,611,566

8,000
235,400
7,249,104
1,756,142
760,366
11,700
10,020,712

2,133,524
13,726,122

In accordance with the Banking Act, legal reserve are appropriated at least one tenth of the earnings after 
tax on every dividend declaration, not exceeding the paid in capital. This reserve may not be used other 
than for offsetting a deficit or transferring to capital.     

ii. Other legal reserve 

Other legal reserves were appropriated in the branches located in Japan, Vietnam and Bangladesh 
according to the banking laws of Japan, Vietnam and Bangladesh, and may be used to offset any deficit 
incurred in those branches. 

iii. Business rationalization reserve 

Pursuant to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act, the Group was previously required to appropriate, as 
a reserve for business rationalization, amounts equal to tax reductions arising from tax exemptions and 
tax credits up to December 31, 2001. The requirement was no longer effective from 2002. 

iv. Reserve for financial structure improvement 

From 2002 to 2014, the Finance Supervisory Services recommended banks in Korea to appropriate at 
least ten percent of net income after accumulated deficit for financial structure improvement, until 
tangible common equity ratio equals 5.5 percent. But this reserve is not available for payment of cash 
dividends; however, it can be used to reduce a deficit or be transferred to capital. The reserve and 
appropriation is an Autonomous judgment matter of the Group since 2015. 

v. Additional reserve and other voluntary reserve 

Additional reserve and other voluntary reserve were appropriated for capital adequacy and other 
management purpose. 

vi. Regulatory reserve for credit loss   

In accordance with Article 29 of the Regulation on Supervision of Banking Business (―RSBB‖), if 
provisions for credit loss under K-IFRS for the accounting purpose are lower than provisions under 
RSBB, the Group discloses such shortfall amount as regulatory reserve for credit loss. 

vii. Revaluation reserve

Revaluation reserve is the amount of limited dividends set by the board of directors to be the recognized 
as complementary capital when the gain or loss occurred in the property revaluation by adopting K-IFRS.   

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(2)    Changes in retained earnings are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Beginning balance

Net income attributable to owners
Dividends on common stock
Dividends on hybrid securities
Appreciation of merger losses
Repayment of hybrid securities 
Retirement of treasury stock

Ending balance

For the years ended December 31

2016
13,726,122
1,261,266
(168,317)
(206,515)
-
(990)
-
14,611,566

2015
14,165,358
1,059,157
(504,952)
(183,320)
(806,640)
-
(3,481)
13,726,122

32. REGULATORY RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSS 

In accordance with Paragraph 1 and 2 of Article 29 of the Regulation on the Supervision of Banking Business 
(―RSBB‖), if the estimated provisions for credit loss under K-IFRS for the accounting purpose are lower than 
those in accordance with the provisions under the RSBB, the Group shall disclose the difference as the planned 
regulatory reserve for credit loss. 

(1)   Balance of the planned regulatory reserve for credit loss is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Beginning balance
Planned provision of regulatory reserve 

for credit loss
Ending balance

For the years ended December 31

2016

2,255,252

182,939
2,438,191

2015

1,756,142

499,110
2,255,252

(2)   Planned reserves provided, adjusted net income after the planned reserves provided and adjusted earnings 
per share after the planned reserves provided are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions, except for 
earnings per share amount):

Net income
Provision (reversal) of regulatory reserve for credit loss
Adjusted net income after the provision of regulatory reserve 
Adjusted EPS after the provision of regulatory reserve

(Unit: Korean Won)

1,277,533
182,939
1,094,594

1,320

1,075,392
499,110
576,282

584

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

33. DIVIDENDS 

The Group‘s dividends for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are 400 Won and 250 Won per share, 
respectively, and the total dividend amount to 269,308 million Won and 168,317 million Won, respectively. The
Group paid out 168,317 million Won (250 Won per share) as an interim dividend during the year ended 
December 31, 2015.   

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34. NET INTEREST INCOME 

(1)   Interest income recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Financial assets at FVTPL
AFS financial assets
HTM financial assets
Loans and receivables:

Interest on due from banks
Interest on loans 
Interest of other receivables

Sub-total
Total

For the years ended December 31
2015
2016

63,408
339,518
360,054

75,021
7,635,791
38,520
7,749,332
8,512,312

63,143
389,443
418,065

81,117
7,700,475
45,992
7,827,584
8,698,235

(2)

Interest expense recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Interest on deposits due to customers
Interest on borrowings
Interest on debentures
Other interest expense

Total

For the years ended December 31
2015
2016

2,547,142
215,240
619,255
111,131
3,492,768

2,888,529
216,743
707,772
123,291
3,936,335

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35. NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS INCOME   

(1)    Fees and commissions income recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Fees and commissions received (*)
Fees and commissions received for provision of 

guarantee

Fees and commissions received on project financing
Fees and commissions received on credit card
Fees and commissions received on securities
Other fees and commissions received

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

660,556

66,549
20,213
954,502
70,928
92,722
1,865,470

2015

676,114

78,922
15,521
852,250
67,692
66,841
1,757,340

(*) Fees and commissions received include agency commissions, fee income from electronic finance, fee 

income related to loan, fees for import letter of credit dealing, commission received on foreign 
exchange and others. 

(2)    Fees and commissions expense incurred are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Fees paid 
Credit card commissions
Brokerage commissions
Others

Total

36. DIVIDEND INCOME 

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

162,170
760,913
739
4,517
928,339

133,909
643,524
615
2,496
780,544

Dividend income recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Dividend from financial assets at FVTPL
Dividend from AFS financial assets

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

996
183,514
184,510

2015

1,217
101,706
102,923

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37. GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTPL 

(1) Details of gains or losses related to financial assets at FVTPL are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

Gains on financial assets held for trading
Gains (losses) of financial assets designated at FVTPL

Total 

For the years ended December 31

2016

185,786
(71,399)
114,387

2015

171,137
69,205
240,342

(2) Gains (losses) on financial assets held for trading are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Financial Assets 

Securities

at FVTPL

Other financial 

assets

Gain on valuation 
Gain on disposals 
Loss on valuation 
Loss on disposals 
Sub-total 
Gain on valuation 
Gain on disposals 
Loss on valuation 
Loss on disposals 
Sub-total 

Total of financial assets at FVTPL

Derivatives 

(for trading)

Interest rates 
derivatives

Gain on transactions 

and valuation 

Currencies 

derivatives

Loss on transactions 

and valuation 
Sub-total 

Gain on transactions 

and valuation

Loss on transactions 

and valuation

Sub-total 

Equity 

Gain on transactions 

derivatives

and valuation

Loss on transactions 

and valuation

Sub-total 

Other 

Gain on transactions 

derivatives

and valuation

Loss on transactions 

and valuation

Sub-total 
Total of derivatives(for trading)

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

9,323
24,509
(12,681)
(11,524)
9,627
13,628
2,404
(14,033)
(1,644)
355
9,982

7,735
32,780
(13,663)
(22,771)
4,081
10,195
442
(10,189)
(208)
240
4,321

1,423,606

1,240,353

(1,401,582)
22,024

(1,251,673)
(11,320)

5,804,420

4,241,317

(5,683,357)
121,063

(3,987,856)
253,461

293,657

92,400

(259,280)
34,377

(166,528)
(74,128)

50,139

54,322

(51,799)
(1,660)
175,804
185,786

(55,519)
(1,197)
166,816
171,137

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(3) Details of gains or losses on financial assets designated at FVTPL are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions): 

Gain (loss) on equity-linked securities 
Gain (loss) on disposals of equity-linked securities
Gain on valuation of equity-linked securities

Sub-total
Gain (loss) on other securities:

Loss on disposals of other securities
Gain on valuation of other securities

Sub-total 

Gain(loss) on other financial instruments:

Gain on valuation of other financial instruments 
Total

For the years ended December 31
2015

2016

(24,165)
(52,007)
(76,172)

14
882
896

3,877
(71,399)

(22,363)
89,863
67,500

(62)
1,027
965

740
69,205

38. GAINS (LOSSES) ON AFS FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Gains (losses) on AFS financial assets are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Gains on redemption of securities
Gains on transaction of securities
Impairment losses on securities

Total

For the years ended December 31
2015
2016

721
47,985
(49,741)
(1,035)

1,089
130,457
(134,827)
(3,281)

39.

IMPAIRMENT LOSSES DUE TO CREDIT LOSS 

Impairment losses on loans and receivables, guarantees and loan commitment recognized for credit loss are as 
follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Impairment losses due to credit loss
Reversal of provision on guarantee
Provision for (reversal of provision on) loan commitment
Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

(890,763)
59,780
(3,093)
(834,076)

2015
(1,112,139)
140,318
5,175
(966,646)

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40. OTHER NET OPERATING INCOMES (EXPENSES) 

(1) Administrative expenses recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Employee benefits

Short term 

employee benefits

Retirement benefit service costs
Termination

Salaries
Employee benefits

Sub-total

Depreciation and amortization
Other general
and administrative 

expenses

Rent
Taxes and dues
Service charges
Computer and IT related
Telephone and communication
Operating promotion 
Advertising
Printing
Traveling
Supplies
Insurance premium
Reimbursement
Maintenance
Water, light and heating
Vehicle maintenance
Others

Sub-total

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

1,323,007
466,585
156,356
179,286
2,125,234
248,269
311,992
102,531
244,543
83,978
63,699
48,115
76,153
9,502
11,681
6,827
8,092
26,846
16,470
15,006
9,987
69,551
1,104,973
3,478,476

1,262,786
381,283
135,754
73,119
1,852,942
236,958
295,871
103,580
233,860
100,026
60,880
46,638
58,914
10,249
9,601
6,822
7,236
23,779
14,565
15,205
10,400
62,861
1,060,487
3,150,387

(2) Other operating incomes recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Gains on transaction of foreign exchange
Gains on disposal of loans and receivables
Gains on transactions of derivatives
Gains on fair value hedged items
Others (*)

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

4,791,772
204,239
130
99,302
112,079
5,207,522

3,352,318
186,939
59,003
25,235
158,806
3,782,301

(*) Other income includes such incomes amounting to 74,700 million Won and 137,187 million Won for 
the year ended December, 2016 and 2015, respectively, that the Group recognized for it is to receive 
from other creditor financial institutions in accordance with the creditor financial institutions committee 
agreement. 

(3) Other operating expenses recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Losses on transaction of foreign exchange
KDIC deposit insurance fees 
Contribution to miscellaneous funds
Losses on disposal of loans and receivables
Losses related to derivatives 
Losses on fair value hedged items
Others (*)

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

4,706,055
298,804
295,601
4,265
98,981
475
171,120
5,575,301

3,429,638
266,031
343,703
43,266
20,982
56,532
232,210
4,392,362

(*) Other expense includes such expenses amounting to 109,063 million Won and 154,897 million Won for 
the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, that the Group recognized for it is to carry 
out a payment to other creditor financial institutions in accordance with the creditor financial 
institutions committee agreement. 

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41. OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOMES (EXPENSES) 

(1) Details of gain or loss on valuation of investments in joint ventures and associates are as follows (Unit: 

Korean Won in millions):   

Gain on valuation   
Loss on valuation 
Impairment loss 

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

36,757
(55,091)
(1,173)
(19,507)

41,363
(55,176)
(56,311)
(70,124)

(2) Other non-operating incomes and expenses recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Other non-operating incomes 
Other non-operating expenses 

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

132,272
(133,582)
`(1,310)

272,610
(102,126)
170,484

(3) Other non-operating incomes recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Rental fee income
Gains on disposal of investment in joint 

ventures and associates

Gains on disposal of premises and equipment 

and other assets

Reversal of impairment loss on premises and 

equipment and other assets

Others(*)

Total

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

7,291

23,457

1,885

3,581
96,058
132,272

8,225

61,653

6,814

539
195,379
272,610

(*) Other income includes such incomes amounting to 132,784 million Won for the year ended December 
31, 2016 that the Group received in accordance with the final irrevocable verdict for the payment of 
commitment (Note 44). 

(4) Other non-operating expenses recognized are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

Depreciation on investment properties
Interest expenses of rent leasehold deposits
Losses on disposal of investment in joint ventures 

and associates

Losses on disposal of premises and equipment 

and other assets

Impairment losses on premises and equipment 

and other assets

Donation
Others

Total

3,762
496

15,060

9,718

1,936
43,939
58,671
133,582

3,806
688

10

2,707

2,990
46,266
45,659
102,126

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42.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

(1)

Income tax expenses are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Current tax expense

Current tax expense in respect of the current year
Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to 

the current tax of prior periods

Sub-total

Deferred tax expense

Deferred tax expense (benefit) relating to the origination 

and reversal of temporary differences
Deferred tax charged directly to equity

Sub-total

Income tax expense

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

332,996

(22,138)
310,858

(18,766)
(16,236)
(35,002)
275,856

362,552

(27,038)
335,514

44,884
(3,844)
41,040
376,554

(2)

Income tax expense can be reconciled to net income before income tax expense as follows (Unit: Korean 
Won in millions): 

Net income before income tax expense
Tax calculated at statutory tax rate (*)
Adjustments

Effect of income that is exempt from taxation
Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable

profit

Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to 

the current tax of prior periods

Others

Sub-total

Income tax expense
Effective tax rate

For the years ended December 31

2016

1,553,389
375,458

2015

1,451,946
350,909

(75,166)

13,664

(22,138)
(15,962)
(99,602)
275,856

(56,247)

50,152

(27,038)
58,778
25,645
376,554

Effective tax rate for continuing operations

17.8%

25.9%

(*)  The applicable income tax rate; 1) 11% for below 200 million Won, 2) 22% for from 200 million Won 

to 20 billion Won, 3) 24.2% for above 20 billion Won. 

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(3) Deferred tax charged direct to equity is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Gain on financial assets at FVTPL
Gain (loss) on AFS financial assets
Gain (loss) on valuation using the 
equity method of accounting

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivatives
Accrued income
Provision for loan losses
Loan and receivables written off
Loan origination costs and fees
Defined benefit liability
Deposits with employee retirement 

insurance trust

Provision for guarantee
Other provision
Others
Net deferred tax assets

Gain on financial assets at FVTPL
Loss on AFS financial assets
Gain (loss) on valuation using the 
equity method of accounting
Loss on valuation of derivatives
Accrued income
Provision for loan losses
Loan and receivables written off
Loan origination costs and fees
Defined benefit liability
Deposits with employee retirement 

insurance trust

Provision for guarantee
Other provision
Others
Net deferred tax assets

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Beginning 
balance

445,729
(121,536)

Recognized as 
income (loss)
(18,524)
57

Recognized as 
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)
-
(666)

5,106
(39,774)
(82,148)
(50,504)
54,225
(103,912)
203,423

(187,044)
69,225
27,898
(29,470)
191,218

26,500
(4,079)
12,188
3,693
(310)
(4,190)
32,536

(39,277)
(28,087)
4,494
50,001
35,002

1,337
-
-
-
-
-
(10,914)

-
-
-
(5,993)
(16,236)

For the year ended December 31, 2015

Beginning 
balance

422,910 
(105,556)

Recognized as 
income (loss)
22,819
94

Recognized as 
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)
-
(16,074)

21,156 
(48,438)
(75,094)
(59,428)
6,921 
(88,476)
151,666 

(135,474)
84,530 
37,029 
24,355 
236,101

(14,936)
8,664
(7,054)
8,924
47,304
(15,436)
26,912

(51,570)
(15,305)
(9,131)
(42,324)
(41,039)

(1,114)
-
-
-
-
-
24,845

-
-
-
(11,501)
(3,844)

Ending 
balance

427,205
(122,145)

32,943
(43,853)
(69,960)
(46,811)
53,915
(108,102)
225,045

(226,321)
41,138
32,392
14,538
209,984

Ending 
balance

445,729
(121,536)

5,106
(39,774)
(82,148)
(50,504)
54,225
(103,912)
203,423

(187,044)
69,225
27,898
(29,470)
191,218

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(4) Unrealizable temporary differences are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Deductible temporary differences
Unused tax losses
Taxable temporary differences
Total

December 31, 2016
224,452
192,138
(868,541)
(451,951)

December 31, 2015
224,452
233,687
(740,860)
(282,721)

(5) Deferred tax charged direct to equity is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Loss on available-for-sale financial assets
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of jointly 

controlled entities and associates
Gain on foreign operations translation
Remeasurements

Total

December 31, 2016
(113,161)

December 31, 2015
(112,495)

950
16,930
51,661
(43,620)

(387)
22,923
62,575
(27,384)

(6) Current tax assets and liabilities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Current tax assets
Current tax liabilities

December 31, 2016
6,229
171,192

December 31, 2015
6,782
108,943

(7) Deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets

43. EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

December 31, 2016
232,007
22,023
209,984

December 31, 2015
210,597
19,379
191,218

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by weighted average number of common shares outstanding 
(Unit: Korean Won in millions except for EPS and number of shares): 

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

Net income attributable to common shareholders
Dividends to hybrid securities
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic Earnings Per Share

1,261,266
(206,515)
1,054,751
673 million shares
1,567

1,059,157
(183,320)
875,837
673 million shares
1,301

Diluted EPS is equal to basic EPS because there is no dilution effect for the year ended December 31, 2016 
and 2015. 

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44. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS 

(1)    Details of guarantees are as follow (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Confirmed guarantees
Guarantee for loans
Acceptances
Letters of guarantees
Other confirmed guarantees

Total

Unconfirmed guarantees
Local letter of credit
Letter of credit
Other unconfirmed guarantees 

Total

CP purchase commitments and others

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

79,566
504,354
97,606
7,588,661
8,270,187

397,588
3,844,345
859,768
5,101,701

1,389,896

108,176
618,365
100,084
8,242,622
9,069,247

422,812
4,258,672
1,949,571
6,631,055

1,615,141

(2)    Details of loan commitments and others are as follow (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Loan commitments
Other commitments

(3)    Litigation case 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

83,795,496
4,840,593

88,211,580
5,371,320

1) The Group had filed and faced lawsuits as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions except for number of 

cases): 

Number of cases
Amount of litigation
Allowance for litigations

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

As plaintiff
88 cases
308,848

As defendant
175 cases
246,465
5,946

As plaintiff
130 cases
350,899

As defendant
269 cases
190,219
4,872

2) The Group (Woori Bank), along with other 13 financial institutions including Seoul Guarantee Insurance, 
has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Group and its associates as defendant in respect of the claim of 
return of guaranteed fund which was related to the filing of court administration of Renault Samsung 
Motors. With respect to the lawsuit, on January 29, 2015, the supreme court of Korea made final 
judgment that the plaintiff should pay the guaranteed fund to the Group and other financial institutions. 
The Group recognized 132,784 million Won, as gain for the year ended December 31, 2015, in 
accordance with K-IFRS 1037 Provisions, Contingent liabilities and Contingent assets.

(4) Other 

The Group operates Korean Won currency settlement service as for commercial trade settlements between Korea 
and Iran. In accordance with the submission request of information from U.S. prosecutors (U.S. Federal 
Prosecutors and Prosecutors of the New York State), the Group is currently performing its own internal 
investigation to confirm if the Group is meeting the requirements on sanction of U.S. Government in respect of 
its service operation. As at the end of December 31, 2016, the Group believes that it cannot make reasonable 
estimation due to possible results from such investigation.   

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45. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

Related parties of the Group and assets and liabilities recognized and major transactions with related parties 
during the current and prior periods are as follows: 

(1) Related parties 

Corporation that have 
significant influence 
over the group (*)

KDIC

Related parties

Joint ventures

Woori Renaissance Holdings

Associates 

Kumho Tires Co., Inc., Woori Blackstone Korea Opportunity Private Equity Fund No.1,
Korea Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd., Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd., Korea Finance 
Security Co., Ltd., Chin Hung International Inc., 
Poonglim Industrial Co., Ltd., STX Engine Co., Ltd., Samho International Co., Ltd., Force 
TEC Co., Ltd., STX Corporation, Woori Columbus 1st Private Equity Fund, 2016KIF-IMM 
Woori Bank Technology Venture Fund, K BANK Co.,Ltd., and Others (Dongwoo C & C 
Co., Ltd. and other 14 associates)

(*) During the year ended December 31, 2016, KDIC sold portion of its ownership interests in the Group, and

became the investor with significant influence over the Group.

(2) Assets and liabilities from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Related party
KDIC

Corporation that have 
significant influence 
over the group

A title of account

Loans
Other assets
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

December 31,
2016

December 31, 
2015

9
270,041
1,894,631
15,568

30
510,193 
930,231 
9,812 

Joint ventures

Woori Renaissance 

Other assets

-

2,416

Holdings

Associates 

Kumho Tires Co., Ltd.

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

299,523
(715)
45,957
50

280,333 
(553)
67,815 
116 

Woori Blackstone 

Korea Opportunity 
Private Equity Fund 
No.1

Woori Service Networks 

Co., Ltd.

Korea Credit Bureau 

Co., Ltd. 

Korea Finance Security 

Co., Ltd.

United PF 1st Corporate 
Financial Stability (*1)

Other assets

Other liabilities

Loans
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Deposits due to customers

34

306

29
2,572
393

2
5,069
40

55
2,801
6

-

175

934 

27
3,821 
381 

7
9,038 
54

51
1,468 
7

20

Chin Hung International 

Inc.

Loans
Allowance for credit loss

4,320
(4,287)

5,499 
(4,768)

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Associates

Related party

Poonglim Industrial Co., 

Ltd.

STX Engine Co., Ltd.

Samho International Co.,

Ltd.

Force TEC Co., Ltd. 

A title of account
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Hana Engineering & 

Construction Co., Ltd. 
(*2)

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers

STX Corporation

Osung LST Co., Ltd. 
(*2)

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

Ilyang Construction Co., 

Ltd. (*2)

Loans
Allowance for credit loss

Woori Columbus 1st 
Private Equity Fund

Other assets

K BANK Co.,Ltd.

Other assets

Others (*3)

Loans
Allowance for credit loss
Other assets
Deposits due to customers
Other liabilities

December 31,
2016

December 31, 
2015

14,047
279

-
-
283
-

107,974
(89,531)
13,260
588

37,327
(717)
82,917
216

-
-
-
-

-
-
-

144,035
(92,643)
14,412
90

-
-
-
-

-
-

-

325

619
(253)
8
4,460
60

1,378 
223 

1,557 
(1,557)
7,906 
5

120,706 
(25,665)
5,167 
608 

43,484 
(5,883)
96,281 
990 

28,562 
(6,252)
355 
1,207 

71
(71)
38

151,829 
(19,186)
13,643 
221 

5,639 
(338)
983 
2

838 
(215)

546

-

-
-
-
-
-

(*1)  As the Group lost significant influence over United PF 1st Corporate Financial Stability during the year ended 

December 31, 2016, the entity was excluded from the investment in associates. 

(*2)  As the Group sold its ownership interests in the entities during the year ended December 31, 2016, these entities 

were excluded from the investment in associates. 

(*3) Others include Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd., Good Software Lab Co., Ltd., Dongwoo C&C Co., Ltd., 

Heungjiwon Co., Ltd., Saman Corporation, Deokwon Food Co., Ltd. and QTS Shipping Co., Ltd., SJCO Co. Ltd.,
Woori Growth Partnerships New Technology Private Equity Fund, and DAEA SNC Co. Ltd.

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(3) Gain or loss from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Related party
KDIC

Corporation that have 
significant influence 
over the group

Associates

Kumho Tires Co., Ltd.

Woori Blackstone 

Korea Opportunity 
Private Equity Fund 
No.1

Woori Service 

Networks Co., Ltd.

A title of account

Interest income
Interest expenses
Impairment  losses  due  to 

credit loss

Interest income
Fees income
Interest expenses
Impairment losses due to 
credit loss (reversal of 
allowance for credit loss)

Fees income

Other income
Interest expenses
Fees expenses
Other expenses
Impairment losses due to 

credit loss

Korea Credit Bureau 

Co., Ltd.

Interest expenses
Fees expenses

Korea Finance Security 

Co., Ltd.

Chin Hung 

International Inc.

Poonglim Industrial 

Co., Ltd.

STX Engine Co., Ltd.

Samho International 

Co., Ltd.

Force TEC Co., Ltd.

Interest expenses
Fees expenses
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Interest income
Fees income
Interest expenses
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Interest expenses
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Interest income
Fees income
Interest expenses
Impairment losses due to

credit loss

Interest income
Fees income
Interest expenses
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Interest income
Impairment losses due to 
credit loss (reversal of 
allowance for credit loss)

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For the years ended 
December 31

2016

11,778
20,966

2015

22,237
23,584

-

2,430
6
68

162

1,364

29
49
985 
222 

-

138
1,915

10
110

-

240
1
28

(481)

2

29

2,698
6
205

(2,353)

1,437

28
83
821 
228 

2

74
1,690

39
93

(3)

807
1
35

(534)

11

(1,557)

(1,565)

1,348
58
97

1,358
67
46

63,866

20,524

916
5
525

1,015
3
981

(5,166)

(2,098)

153

-

249

5,900

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Associates 

Related party

Hana Engineering & 

Construction Co., Ltd. 
(*1)

STX Corporation

A title of account
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Interest income
Fees income
Interest expenses
Impairment losses due to 
credit loss (reversal of 
allowance for credit loss)

For the years ended 
December 31

2016

2015

-

1,039
75
7

(98)

1,729
89
6

73,457

(4,060)

Osung LST Co., Ltd. 
(*1)

Interest income

Interest expenses
Reversal of allowance for 

credit loss

Woori Columbus 1st 
Private Equity Fund

Fees income

Ilyang Construction 

Impairment losses due to

Co., Ltd.(*1)

credit loss

K BANK Co.,Ltd.

Fees income
Other income

Others(*2)

Interest expenses
Impairment losses due to 

credit loss

170 

1

(338)

308

-

296
1,638

17

253

226

16

(223)

546

215

-
-

-

-

(*1) As the Group sold its ownership interests in the entities during the year ended December 31, 2016, these entities 

were excluded from the investment in associates.

(*2) Others include Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd., Good Software Lab Co., Ltd., Dongwoo C&C Co., Ltd., The Base 
Enterprise Co., Ltd., Saman Corporation, Deokwon Food Co., Ltd., QTS Shipping Co., Ltd., Woori Growth 
Partnerships New Technology Private Equity Fund and DAEA SNC Co., Ltd.

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(4) Guarantees provided to the related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

KDIC
Kumho Tires Co., Ltd.

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.
Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.
Woori Service Networks Co., Ltd.
Chin Hung International Inc.
STX Engine Co., Ltd.

SamHo Co., Ltd.
Force TEC Co., Ltd.
STX corporation

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015

1,500,000  
24,187
126,435
205
33
171
40,904
63,103
685
30,083
-
24,316
71

1,500,470 Loan commitment

11,623 Letter of credit and others
143,756 Loan commitment
209 Loan commitment
28 Loan commitment
173 Loan commitment
40,847 Loan commitment
74,135 Letter of credit and others
13,019 Loan commitment
28,976 Loan commitment
5,954 Loan commitment

23,235 Letter of credit and others

9,131 Loan commitment

(*) For the guarantee provided to the related parties, the Group recognized provisions for guarantees amounting to 
70,587 million Won and 10,122 million Won, respectively, as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. 

(5) Compensation for key management is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions): 

Short term benefits
Severance payments

Total

For the years ended December 31
2015(*)

2016

9,523
424
9,947

10,288
473
10,761

(*) As the scope of the compensation for key management disclosure has changed, the comparative 

amounts are restated.   

Key management includes registered executives and non-registered executives. Outstanding assets and 
liabilities from transactions with key management amount to 913 million Won and 4,204 million Won, 
respectively, as of December 31, 2016. With respect to the assets, the Group has not recognized any 
allowance, nor provision.     

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46. TRUST ACCOUNTS 

(1) Trust accounts of the Group are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):   

Total assets 

Operating income

December 31, 
2016
38,807,666

December 31, 
2015
34,135,580

For the year ended 
December 31, 2016
751,691

For the year ended 
December 31, 2015
784,155

Trust accounts

(2) Receivables and payables from the transactions between the Group and trust accounts are as follows (Unit: 

Korean Won in millions):   

Receivables

Trust fees receivables

Payables

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

23,667

18,704

Borrowings from trust accounts 

2,687,776

3,794,847

(3) Significant transactions between the Group and trust accounts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in 

millions):   

Revenue

Trust fees

Expense

Interest expenses on borrowings 

from trust accounts

For the years ended December 31

2016

2015

78,616

45,012

51,322

60,329

(4) Principal guaranteed trusts and principal and fixed rate of return guaranteed trusts. 

1)  As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the carrying of principal guaranteed trusts and principal and fixed 

rate of return guaranteed trusts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):   

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Principal guaranteed trusts
Old-age pension trusts
Personal pension trusts
Pension trusts
Retirement trusts
New personal pension trusts 
New old-age pension trusts
Sub-total

Principal and fixed rate of return 

guaranteed trusts
Development trusts
Unspecified money trusts

Sub-total
Total

4,513
532,959
741,759
53,773
8,536
2,919
1,344,459

19
787
806
1,345,265

5,235
523,544
681,868
64,921
8,540
3,376
1,287,484

19
782
801
1,288,285

2)  As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amounts that the Group has to pay by the capital guaranteed 
contract or the operating results of the principal and return guaranteed trusts are as follows (Unit: 
Korean Won in millions): 

Liabilities for the Group account 

(subsidy for trust account adjustment) 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

30

26

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47. PROMOTING PRIVATIZATION PLAN 

Pursuant to the privatization plan of Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd., which was decided at the Public Fund 
Oversight Committee (the ―PFOC‖) on June 26, 2013, the Group has disposed of its subsidiaries. Kwangju Bank 
and Kyongnam Bank were demerged as of May 1, 2014, and Woori Investment & Securities, Woori Aviva Life 
Insurance, Woori Savings Bank, Woori Asset Management, Woori Financial and Woori F&I were disposed of in 
due order during the period from March 2014 to June 2014,. 

With respect to the privatization of Woori Bank, the PFOC announced a plan on the merger between Woori 
Finance Holdings Co., Ltd (―Holding Company‖) and Woori Bank and on the disposal of controlling and non-
controlling interests (30% of ownership and 26.97% of ownership, respectively) of Woori Bank after newly 
listing its shares on the stock exchange. Pursuant to the plan, the Group merged with the Holding Company as of 
November 1, 2014, and was listed on Korea Stock Exchange on November 19, 2014. 

On November 28, 2014, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (―KDIC‖) commenced the bidding to dispose of 
controlling and non-controlling interests of the Group. With the successful bidding for non-controlling interests 
only, KDIC‘s ownership of the Group decreased from 56.97% to 51.04%. Further, KDIC‘s ownership of the 
Group was changed to 51.06% due to retirement of treasury stocks on October 2015.   

On July 21, 2015, the PFOC, a deliberative body in charge of privatizing Woori Bank, held a meeting to discuss 
the means to promote the privatization plan. PFOC thereby announced a plan to maximize the retrieval of public 
fund that was initially invested and to sell the controlling shares to the investors (―oligopolistic shareholders‖), in 
an effort to promote the early privatization and development of financial industry.   

On October 2, 2015, Financial Services Commission (―FSC‖) announced the amendment on normalization of 
business memorandum of understanding (―MOU‖) in an effort to promote corporate value through enhanced 
managerial autonomy of the Group. FSC subsequently made amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the 
Special Act on the Management of Public Funds on March 29, 2016. 

In addition, on August 22, 2016, PFOC announced a plan to sell about 30% shares out of 51.06% shares held by 
KDIC to multiple investors, ranging from 4 to 8% ownership each. Pursuant to the plan, the KDIC commenced 
the bidding to dispose of its shares by putting up a public notice of sale on August 24, 2016. As of September 23, 
2016, KDIC received letters of intent from eighteen potential investors, with an intent to hold shares ranging 
from 82% to 119%. As a result of the bid, eight potential investors submitted bid letters for total of 33.7% shares. 
On November 13, PFOC announced that seven selected buyers acquired total of 29.7% shares of the Group.
Upon successful privatization of the Group, PFOC, in an effort to ensure autonomous management of the private 
sector (i.e., oligopolistic shareholders), released the Group from the MOU on December 16, 2016. Further, in 
consideration with the benefits of privatization and the retrieval of public fund, the government will hold a 
discussion with PFOC on its plan to sell the 23.7% of the remaining shares of the Group held by KDIC.   

48. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT AND FOLLOW-UP AGREEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 

A MANAGEMENT PLAN   

Upon successful privatization, the MOU on management normalization between the Group and KDIC on 
December 16, 2016 was terminated. The same parties instead signed a written agreement on disposal of shares of 
the Group for the purpose of the appropriate public fund management. According to the agreement, KDIC has 
the right to appoint one personnel from KDIC as a non-executive member of the board of directors of the Group,
as long as KDIC holds over 10% voting shares, or is the largest shareholder (disregarding National Pension 
Service) holding more than 4% but less than 10% shares. Also, KDIC may claim inspection of the information 
related to the minutes of the board of directors and agenda that may have significant impact on the residual 
shares, as long as KDIC holds over 4% shares of the Group. 

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49. BUSINESS COMBINATION 

(1) Acquisition of Woori Wealth Bank in Philippines 

The Group acquired 51% interest ownership in Wealth Development Bank, a savings bank in Philippines, in 
October 2016. As the residual shares of 49% is owned by Viscal group, which operates retail businesses, the 
Group plans to expand its business operation through retail channels of Viscal group. 

(2) Establishment of Woori Bank Vietnam Limited 

The Group established Woori Bank Vietnam (capitalized at 3 trillion VND) in October, 2016, upon the approval 
from Vietnam Central Bank and commenced its operation on January 3, 2017. The Group has operated two 
branches in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh and established a subsidiary in order to expand its retail banking business in 
Vietnam.

(3) Acquisition method (Unit: Korean Won in millions)

Woori Wealth Bank 
in Philippines

Woori Bank Vietnam 
Limited

Total

I. Consideration

Cash and cash equivalents

II. Identifiable assets and liabilities 

Cash and Cash equivalents
AFS financial assets 
Loan and receivables
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
Other assets

Sub-total

Deposits
Allowance for credit losses
Tax liabilities
Other liabilities

Sub-total

Fair value of identifiable net asset

III. Non-controlling interest
IV. Goodwill

25,675 

48,774 
2,125 
126,917 
651 
205 
8,792
187,464 

148,521 
352 
113 
3,655
152,528 

34,936 
17,118 
7,857 

155,400 

-
-

155,400 

-
-
-

155,400 

-
-
-
-
-

155,400 

-
-

181,075 

48,774 
2,125 
282,317 
651 
205 
8,792
342,864 

148,521 
352 
113 
3,655
152,528 

190,336 
17,118 
7,857 

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Organizational Chart

3 Unit 16 Groups 6 Divisions 62 Departments

Regional Banking Headquarters

Customer

Branch

Corporate Banking Headquarters

Domestic Business Unit

Global Business Unit

Business Support Unit

Retail 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Corporate 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Small & 
Medium 
Corporate 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Institutional 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Real Estate 
Finance 
Business 
Group

Wealth 
Management 
Group

Pension 
& Trust 
Business 
Group

Global 
Business 
Group

Investment 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Financial 

Market 

Business 

Group

Human 

Resources 

Group

Smart 

Banking 

Business 

Group

Risk 

Management 

Group

Operation 

& Support 

Group

Credit 

Support 

Group

Management 

& Finance 

Planning 

Group

International 
Trade 
Business 
Division

Next 

Generation 

ICT System 

Building 

Division

Information 

Security 

Division

Corporate 

Restructuring 

Division

Future 

Strategy 

Division

External 

Relations 

Division

Retail Banking 
Products & 
Marketing 
Department

Corporate 
Banking 
Products & 
Marketing 
Department

Small & Medium 
Corporate 
Banking Products 
& Marketing 
Department

Institutional 
Banking 
Products & 
Marketing 
Department

Real Estate 
Finance 
Department

Wealth 
Management 
Strategy 
Department

Synergy & 
Marketing 
Support 
Department

Card Business 
Department

Trust 
Department

Global Business 
Strategy 
Department

International 
Trade Business 
Department

Investment 
Banking 
Department

Business 
Support 
Department

Customer 
Center

Public 
Fund Sales 
Department

Housing Fund 
Department

Wealth 
Management 
Business 
Department

Retirement 
Pension 
Business 
Department

Global Business 
Support 
Department

Wealth 
Management 
Advisory Center 

Custody Agent 
Department

Project Finance 
Department

Foreign 
Customer 
Banking 
Business 
Department

International 
Trade Service 
Center

President & CEO

Board of Directors

General Shareholders Meeting

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Treasury 

Department

Human 

Smart Banking 

Resources 

Department

Business 

Department

Next Generation 

ICT System 

Planning 

Department

Risk 

Management 

Department

General Affairs 

Department

Information 

Security 

Department

Loan Policy 

Department

Corporate 

Strategy & 

Restoration 

Control Tower 

Department

Department

Future Strategy 

Department

Consumer 

Protection 

Center

Trading 

Department

Development 

Human 

Resources 

Department

Platform 

Business 

Department

Next Generation 

ICT System 

Loan Review 

Loan Service 

Department

Center

Marketing 

Department

Corporate 

Restructuring 

Finance & 

Planning 

Department

Department

Public 

Relations 

Department

Settlement 

Support 

Department

Employee 

Satisfaction 

FinTech 

Business 

Center

Department

Next Generation 

ICT System 

Analysis 

Department

ICT Support 

Center

Deposit Service 

Center

Security Control 

Department

Investor 

Relations 

Department

Accounting 

Department

Retail Credit 

Analysis & 

Approval 

Department

SME Credit 

Analysis & 

Approval 

Department

Large 

Corporate 

Credit Analysis 

& Approval

Credit 

Management 

& Collection 

Department

Technology 

Finance Center

Secretary Department

Compliance Officer

Audit Committee

Compliance Department

Standing Audit Committee Member/Director

Audit Department

Customer

Branch

International 

Trade 

Business 

Division

Foreign 

Banking 

Business 

Department

International 

Trade Service 

Center

Regional Banking Headquarters

Corporate Banking Headquarters

Domestic Business Unit

Global Business Unit

Business Support Unit

Retail 

Banking 

Business 

Group

Corporate 

Banking 

Business 

Group

Institutional 

Real Estate 

Banking 

Business 

Group

Finance 

Business 

Group

Wealth 

Management 

Group

Small & 

Medium 

Corporate 

Banking 

Business 

Group

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& Trust 

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Group

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Business 

Group

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Banking 

Business 

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Market 
Business 
Group

Human 
Resources 
Group

Smart 
Banking 
Business 
Group

Risk 
Management 
Group

Operation 
& Support 
Group

Credit 
Support 
Group

Management 
& Finance 
Planning 
Group

Retail Banking 

Products & 

Marketing 

Department

Corporate 

Small & Medium 

Institutional 

Banking 

Corporate 

Banking 

Real Estate 

Products & 

Banking Products 

Products & 

Marketing 

Department

& Marketing 

Department

Marketing 

Department

Finance 

Department

Wealth 

Management 

Strategy 

Synergy & 

Marketing 

Support 

Department

Department

Card Business 

Trust 

Department

Department

Global Business 

International 

Investment 

Strategy 

Trade Business 

Banking 

Department

Department

Department

Treasury 
Department

Human 
Resources 
Department

Smart Banking 
Business 
Department

Next Generation 
ICT System 
Planning 
Department

Risk 
Management 
Department

General Affairs 
Department

Information 
Security 
Department

Loan Policy 
Department

Corporate 
Restoration 
Department

Strategy & 
Control Tower 
Department

Future Strategy 
Department

Consumer 
Protection 
Center

Next 
Generation 
ICT System 
Building 
Division

Information 
Security 
Division

Corporate 
Restructuring 
Division

Future 
Strategy 
Division

External 
Relations 
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Business 

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Customer 

Center

Public 

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Management 

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Wealth 

Business 

Department

Wealth 

Management 

Advisory Center 

Retirement 

Pension 

Business 

Department

Custody Agent 

Department

Global Business 

Customer 

Support 

Department

Project Finance 

Department

Trading 
Department

Human 
Resources 
Development 
Department

Platform 
Business 
Department

Next Generation 
ICT System 
Marketing 
Department

Loan Review 
Department

Loan Service 
Center

Settlement 
Support 
Department

Employee 
Satisfaction 
Center

FinTech 
Business 
Department

Next Generation 
ICT System 
Analysis 
Department

ICT Support 
Center

Deposit Service 
Center

Security Control 
Department

Corporate 
Restructuring 
Department

Finance & 
Planning 
Department

Public 
Relations 
Department

Investor 
Relations 
Department

Accounting 
Department

Retail Credit 
Analysis & 
Approval 
Department

SME Credit 
Analysis & 
Approval 
Department

Large 
Corporate 
Credit Analysis 
& Approval

Credit 
Management 
& Collection 
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Technology 
Finance Center

President & CEO

Board of Directors

General Shareholders Meeting

Secretary Department

Compliance Officer

Audit Committee

Compliance Department

Standing Audit Committee Member/Director

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Global Network

HEAD OFFICE

51, Sogong-ro (203, Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga),
Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-792, Korea
· Phone: +82-2-2002-3000
· Swift: HVBKKRSE

OVERSEAS BRANCHES 

New York Agency
245, Park Ave. 43rd Floor, New York, 
NY 10167, USA
· Phone: 1-212-949-1900
· Fax: 1-212-490-7146
· Swift: HVBKUS33

LA Branch
3360, West Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, LA, 
CA90019, USA
· Phone: 1-213-620-0747~8
· Fax: 1-213-627-5438
· Swift: HVBKUS6L

London Branch
9th Floor, 71 Fenchurch Street, London, 
EC3M 4BR,UK
· Phone: 44-207-680-0680
· Fax: 44-207-481-8044
· Swift: HVBKGB2L

Tokyo Branch
Shiodome City Center 10th Floor 5-2, 
Higashi-Shimbashi 1-Chome, Minato-ku,
 Tokyo, 105-7110, Japan
· Phone: 81-3-6891-5600
· Fax: 81-3-6891-2457

Hong Kong Branch
Suite 1401, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, 
Hongkong
· Phone: 85-2-2521-8016
· Fax: 85-2-2526-7458

Singapore Branch
10 Marina Boulevard #13-05 MBFC Tower 2, 
Singapore 018983 Singapore
· Phone: 65-6422-2000
· Fax: 65-6422-2001

Bahrain Branch
P.O. Box 1151, 4th Floor, Entrance 1, 
Manama Centre Building, Manama, Bahrain
· Phone: 973-17-223503
· Fax: 973-17-224429

Hanoi Branch
24F, Keangnam Landmark 72, E6 Pham Hung 
Road, Tu Liem District. Hanoi, Vietnam
· Phone: 84-4-3831-5281
· Fax: 84-4-3831-5271

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Dhaka Branch
Suvastu Imam Square (1st & 4th Fl.) 65 Gulshan 
Avenue, Dhaka, Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-2-881-3270~3
· Fax: 880-2-881-3274/3241

DEPZ Customer Service Center
Dhaka Export Processing Zone(Old Area), 
Ganakbari, Ssvar, Dhaka-1349, Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-2778-8030
· Fax: 880-2881-3274/3241

Woori Bank Chittangong Sub-Branch
World Trade Center Chittagon(2nd Floor) Plopt 
No.102-103, Agrabad Commercial Area, 
Chittagong, Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-931-728221~4
· Fax: 880-931-728225

Woori Bank Uttara Sub-Branch
Paradise Tower(Ground Floor) Plot 11, Sector 
3, Uttara Model Town,Uttara, Dhaka 1230, 
Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-2896-2125~6
· Fax: 880-2896-2129

Woori Bank Mirpur Sub-Branch
Padma Bhaban(First Floor), 1/9 Mirpur Road 
Pallabi, Mirpur-12, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-2902-1061~2
· Fax: 880-2902-1064

Woori Bank, Narayanganj Sub-Branch
Adamjee Export Processing zone, Shiddhirganj,
Narayanganj-1431 Bangladesh
· Phone: 880-2769-2031~34
· Fax: 880-2769-2035

Gaeseong Branch
Gaesong Industrial District Phase 1, 25-1 
Business Support Center, 1st Floor 103 1st 
Floor, Bongdong-Ri, Gaeseong, Hwanghae-Do, 
North Korea
· Phone: 001-8585-2300~2
· Fax: 001-8585-2303

Hochiminh City Branch
2 Floor, Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon, 
39 Le Duan St., Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam
· Phone: 84-8-3821-9839
· Fax: 84-8-3821-9838

Chennai Branch
6th Floor, EA Chambers, No. 49 & 50L, Whites 
Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014, India
· Phone: 91-44-3346-6900
· Fax: 91-44-3346-6995

Sydney Branch
Suite 25.03, Level 25, 363 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
· Phone: 61-2-8222-2200
· Fax: 61-2-8222-2299

Dubai Branch
1102A, Level 11, The Gate Building, East Wing, 
P.O. Box 506760, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab 
Emirates
· Phone: 971-4-325-8365
· Fax: 971-4-325-8366
· Swift: HVBKAEADXXX

 SUBSIDIARIES

U.S.A
Woori America Bank
330 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, 
NY 10001, USA
· Phone: 1-212-244-3000
· Fax: 1-212-736-5929

Manhattan Branch
330 5th Avenue, 1st Floor, New York, 
NY 10001, USA
· Phone: 1-212-244-1500
· Fax: 1-212-695-5593

Olympic Branch
3360, West Olympic Blvd. Suite #300, LA, 
CA90019, USA
· Phone: 1-213-738-1100
· Fax: 1-213-738-1101

Fullerton Branch
5731 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621, USA
· Phone: 1-714-521-3100
· Fax: 1-714-521-3101

Garden Grove Branch
10120 Garden Grove Blvd.,Suite 151Garden 
Grove, CA 92844, USA
· Phone: 1-714-534-6300
· Fax: 1-714-534-6301

Flushing Branch
136-88 39th Avenue Flushing New York, NY 
11354, USA
· Phone: 1-718-886-1988
· Fax: 1-718-762-6898

Centreville Branch
13830 Braddock Road. Centreville, VA 20121, 
USA
· Phone: 1-703-988-9555
· Fax: 1-703-988-9554

Fort Lee Branch
2053 Lemoine Avenue Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA
· Phone: 1-201-363-9300
· Fax: 1-201-302-0452

Irvine Branch
14252 Culver Dr. #G, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
· Phone: 1-949-885-3760
· Fax: 1-949-653-0943

Woodside Branch
43-22 50th St. Woodside, NY 11377, USA
· Phone: 1-718-429-1900
· Fax: 1-718-429-2084

Ridgefield Branch
321 Broad Avenue #104 Ridgefield, NJ 07657, USA
· Phone: 1-201-941-9999
· Fax: 1-201-941-4419

Palisades Park Branch
225 Broad Avenue Palisades Park, NJ 07650, USA
· Phone: 1-201-346-0055
· Fax: 1-201-346-0075

Closter Branch
234 Closter Dock Road Closter, NJ 07624, USA
· Phone: 1-201-784-7012
· Fax: 1-201-784-7013

Elkins Park Branch
7300 Old York Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027, USA
· Phone: 1-215-782-1100
· Fax: 1-215-782-1500

Annandale Branch
Seoul Plaza 4231 Markeham St, Annandale,VA 
22003, USA
· Phone: 1-703-256-7633
· Fax: 1-703-256-7511

Bayside Branch
215-10 Northern Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361, USA
· Phone: 1-718-224-3800
· Fax: 1-718-224-3828

Ellicott City Branch
100352 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 
21042, USA
· Phone: 1-443-973-3690
· Fax: 1-410-461-1002

Wilshire Branch
3540 Wilshire Blvd. Unit 104, Los Angeles, CA 
90010, USA
· Phone: 1-213-382-8700
· Fax: 1-213-382-8787

Torrance Branch
2390 Crenshaw Boulevard, Units C, Torrance 
CA 90501,USA
· Phone: 1-310-974-1880
· Fax: 1-310-782-7004

Georgia LPO
2472 Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth, GA30096, USA
· Phone: 1-404-904-9880

San Jose LPO
2328 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara CA 95051, USA
· Phone: 1-415-652-9476

Northern Branch
164-25 Northern Blvd. Flushing NY 11358, USA
· Phone: 1-929-362-3330

CHINA
Woori Bank (China) Ltd.
Floor11-12 Block A Building 13 District 4 Wang-
jing East
Park Chaoyang District Beijing China 100102
· Phone: 86-10-8412-3000
· Fax: 86-10-8441-7071

Woori Bank (China) Ltd. Head office 
business department
Floor1 Block B Building 13 District 4 Wangjing 
East Park
Chaoyang District Beijing China 100102
·Phone: 86-10-8441-7771
·Fax: 86-10-8446-4631

Beijing Branch
1F, West Tower, Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai 
Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100022, China
·Phone: 86-10-8453-8880
·Fax: 86-10-8453-8881

Shanghai Branch
Drum Building 1-2F, LJZ -Plaza,1600 Century Ave-
nue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 200122, China
· Phone: 86-21-5081-0707
·Fax: 86-21-5081-2484

Shenzhen Branch
B0105, B0210 Rongchao Landmark, 4028 Jintian 
Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518035 China
·Phone: 86-755-3338-1234
·Fax: 86-755-3338-7227

Weihai Branch
No.106-1~3, Attached Qingdao Mid-Road, 
Weihai, Shandong Province, China, 264200
· Phone: 86-631-599-6000
· Fax: 86-31-597-0030

Surabaya Branch
Kompleks Ruko 21, Jl. Raya, Gubeng No.68
E - Surabaya/60281
· Phone: 62-31-5041906
· Fax: 62-31-5047727

Suzhou Branch
101B, Sovereign Building, #8 Suhua Road 
Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215021 China
·Phone: 86-512-6295-0777
·Fax: 86-512-6295-2141

Tianjin Dongmalu Sub-Branch
1-2F, Tower C, Yuding Plaza(Qixiang Street), Dong-
ma Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300090, China
· Phone: 86-22-8776-9000
· Fax: 86-22-8776-9901~2

Semarang Branch
Imam Bonjol Square Kav 4,Jl. Imam Bonjol
No.176 - Tasikmalaya/50132
· Phone: 62-24-3521906
· Fax: 62-24-3521900

TianJin Branch
No.1 Building, Aocheng Commercial Square, 
Binshui West Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 
300381, China
·Phone: 86-22-2338-8008
·Fax: 86-22-2392-5905

Chongqing Branch
Unitl, Floor L2-1, Ping An Fortune Center, 
No.25-2, West Main Street, Jiangbei District, 
Chongqing 400023, China
· Phone: 86-23-6152-2222
· Fax: 86-23-6152-2220

Shanghai Puxi Sub-Branch
S115-S119, 1F Maxdo center No.8 Xingyi Rd. 
Changning District Shanghai, 200336, China
·Phone: 86-21-5208-1000
·Fax: 86-21-6235-1036

Beijing Wangjing Sub-Branch
1F, No.10, Furong Street, Chaoyang District, 
Beijing, 100102, China
· Phone: 86-10-8471-8866
· Fax: 86-10-8471-5245

Shanghai Wuzhonglu Sub-Branch
1C, Liaoshen Building, 1068 Wuzhong Rd 
Minhang District, Shanghai, 201103 China
· Phone: 86-21-6446-7887
· Fax: 86-21-6446-1200

Shenzhen Futian Sub-Branch
Room 107, 201, Daqing Building, NO.6027, 
Shen Nan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 
518040 China
· Phone: 86-755-8826-9000
· Fax: 86-755-8826-9038

Shanghai Jinxiujiangnan Sub-Branch
1F, 188 South Jinhui Road, Minhang District, 
Shanghai, 200237, China
· Phone: 86-21-3432-1116
· Fax: 86-21-3432-1112

Beijing Shunyi Sub-Branch
1F,Tower A, AMB Building, 2, Cangshang St, 
Shunyi District, Beijing 101300, China
· Phone: 86-10-8945-2220
· Fax: 86-10-8949-3560

DaLian Branch
2F-218 YOMA IFC, No.128 Jinma Road, Dalian
Development Area, Dalian, 116600, China
· Phone: 86-411-8765-8000
· Fax: 86-411-8765-8515

Zhangjiagang Sub-Branch
B104/B205 Huachang Oriental Plaza, 11 Ren-
min East Road, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, 
China
· Phone: 86-512-5636-6696
· Fax: 86-512-5636-6697

Chengdu Branch
1F-3F, Ping’an Fortune Center, No.1 Renmin 
South Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610044 China · 
Phone: 86-28-6557-2366
· Fax: 86-28-6357-2369
· Swift: HVBKCNBJ

Shanghai Lianyang Sub-Branch
No.52, Zendai Thumb Plaza lane 199, FangDian 
Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200135 
China
· Phone: 86-21-6882-0608
· Fax: 86-21-6882-8821

Beijing Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
1F-05, 2F-09, Tower A, Tianyuangang Center, 
C2, North Road, East Third Ring Road, Chaoy-
ang District, Beijing
100027. China
· Phone: 86-10-8440-7177
· Fax: 86-10-8441-7761/7790

Shenyang Branch
1F, 2F, Lotte North-Station Arcade, 9-8 Beiling 
Street, Huanggu District, Shenyang City Liaoning 
Province, China
· Phone: 86-24-8186-0808
· Fax: 86-24-8186-0801

INDONESIA
PT. Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia  
Head Office
Jl. Diponegoro No.28 Bandung/40115
· Phone: 62-22-87831900/87831906
· Fax: 62-22-87831918

Corporate Branch
Gd. BEJ Tower 1 Lt. 16 Jl. Jend.Sudirman Kav. 
52-53 Jakarta/12190
· Phone: 62-21-5151919
· Fax: 62-21-5151477

Wastukancana Branch
Jl. Wastukancana No.79 - Bandung/40116
· Phone: 62-22-4209940
· Fax: 62-22-4209941

Cirebon Branch
Jl. DR. Wahidin No.51 - Cirebon/45122
· Phone: 62-231-242006
· Fax: 62-231-242066

Bogor Branch
Jl. Pangkalan Raya No.8, Warung Jambu - 
Bogor/16151
· Phone: 62-251-8377887
· Fax: 62-251-8377209

Surapati Core Branch
Jl. PHH. Mustofa No.39, Surapati Core Blok
F1 - Bandung/40192
· Phone: 62-22-87241326
· Fax: 62-22-87241327

Tasikmalaya Branch
Ruko Plaza Asia Blok A5-A6, Jl. HZ. Mustofa 
No.326 -Tasikmalaya/46126
· Phone: 62-265-2351906
· Fax: 62-265-2352206

Yogyakarta Branch
Jl. Mangkubumi No.45 - Yogyakarta/55232
· Phone: 62-274-549280
· Fax: 62-274-549285

Denpasar Branch
0361-223099 Ruko Griya Alamanda blok 3-4, 
Jl. Cok Agung Tresna Renon-Denpasar/80235
· Phone: 62-361-263755
· Fax: 62-361-223099

The Gedung Energy Branch
Gd The Energy Lot 11 A SCBD, Jl. Jendral 
Sudirman Kav 52 - 53, Jakarta/12190
· Phone: 62-21-29951906
· Fax: 62-21-29951904

Ampera Branch
Jl. Ampera Raya No.20 Gd.Medco III/12560
· Phone: 62-21-7821756
· Fax: 62-21-7821642

Purwokerto Branch
Jl. Jenderal gatot Subroto No.78 Purwokerto - 
Jawa Tengah/53116
· Phone: 62-281-622212
· Fax: 62-281-631616

Malang Branch
Jl. Letjen Sutoyo No.27 Malang- Jawa 
Timur/56141
· Phone: 62-341-421906/7601906
· Fax: 62-341-408188

Solo Branch
Jl. Ronggo Warsito No. 53 Kota, Solo - Jawa
Tengah/57131
· Phone: 62-271-633600
· Fax: 62-271-633433

Tangerang Branch
Tangerang City Business Park Blok F/50 Jl. 
Jend. Sudirman No.1 Tangerang/15118
· Phone: 62-21-29529226
· Fax: 62-21-29529227

Pelembang Branch
Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.886 A - Palem-
bang/30127
· Phone: 62-711-315828
· Fax: 62-711-315510

Sukabumi Branch
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.31-Sukabumi/43111
· Phone: 62-266-6251906
· Fax: 62-266-6249717

Pekalongan Branch
Jl. KH. Mansyur No.64, Perkalongan
· Phone: 62-285-4460505
· Fax: 62-285-4460506

Madiun Branch
Jl. Diponegoro No.110, Madiun
· Phone: 62-351-4773000
· Fax: 62-351-4773003

Jamber Branch
Jl. Gajah Made No. Ruko Gajah Mada Square 
Block A2-3
· Phone: 62-331-421648
· Fax: 62-331-4350187

Kediri Branch
Jl. Brawijaya No. 25A Kota Kediri
· Phone: 62-354-4526726
· Fax: 62-3354-4526716

Buah Batu Sub-Branch
Jl. Buah Batu No.58 Bandung/40265
· Phone: 62-22-7322150
· Fax: 62-22-7319626

Kopo Mas Sub-Branch
Komp Ruko Mas J-9 Jl. Kopo Cirangrang/40225
· Phone: 62-22-5436802
· Fax: 62-22-5436803

Cimahi Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Cibabat No.310 Cimahi/40213
· Phone: 62-22-6634656
· Fax: 62-22-6634657

Sukajadi Sub-Branch
Jl. Sukajadi No.248/40153
· Phone: 62-22-2042248
· Fax: 62-22-2041213

Soekarno Hatta Sub-Branch
Jl. Soekarno Hatta No.618 F/40286
· Phone: 62-22-7509905
· Fax: 62-22-7509902

Pemuda Sub-Branch
Ruko Graha Mas Blok AA No.3 Taman Berdikari 
Sentosa Jl.Pemuda/13220
· Phone: 62-21-47862070
· Fax: 62-21-4711298

Subang Sub-Branch
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.36/41211
· Phone: 62-260-421014
· Fax: 62-260-421015

Sumedang Sub-Branch
Jl. Prabu Geusan Ulun No.76/45311
· Phone: 62-261-206527
· Fax: 62-261-206528

Tangerang Sub-Branch
Ruko Pinangsia Blok H No.1 Lippo Karawaci 
Kel. Cibodas Tangerang/15139
· Phone: 62-21-55772345
· Fax: 62-21-5577636

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Serang Sub-Branch
Jl. KH. Abdul fatah Hasan No.53 Kel. Cipare 
Serang/42124
· Phone: 62-254-224142
· Fax: 62-254-224243

Depok Sub-Branch
Jl. Margonda Raya No.1 Rt 001/011 Kelurahan 
Depok Kecamatan Pancoran Mas/16431
· Phone: 62-21-7522091
· Fax: 62-21-7522092

Patrol Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Patrol Anjatan Blok Bunder 
No.52/45256
· Phone: 62-234-5613627
· Fax: 62-234-611919

Salatiga Sub-Branch
Ruko Wijaya Square B5 Jl.Diponegoro No.110
Salatiga/50711
· Phone: 62-298-311828
· Fax: 62-298-312808

Sidoarjo Sub-Branch
Jl. KH. Mukmin No.11 Blok B-7 Sidoarjo/60281
· Phone: 62-31-8922842
· Fax: 62-31-8922841

Gianyar Sub-Branch
Jl. By.Pass Dharma Giri No.99/80511
· Phone: 62-361-8958295
· Fax: 62-361-8958194

Gresik Sub-Branch
Ruko KIG Jl. Tri Dharma Kav. A-14/61117
· Phone: 62-31-3981758
· Fax: 62-31-3981720

Rangkasbitung Sub-Branch
Jl. Raden Hardiwinangun Blok A No.9/42314
· Phone: 62-252-203612
· Fax: 62-252-203613

Tabanan Sub-Branch
Jl. Ngurah Rai No.73 Kediri/82121
· Phone: 62-361-814160
· Fax: 62-361-814281

Surabaya Barat Sub-Branch
Surya inti permata II Blok C-6 Jl. HR Muhammad 
No.175 Surabaya/60266
· Phone: 62-31-7381606
· Fax: 62-31-7387007

Cikarang Sub-Branch
Cikarang Commercial Centre Blok A1-2, Jl. 
Cibarusah KM. 40 No.2 Kampung pasir sari kec. 
Cikarang Selatan/17550
· Phone: 62-21-89835720
· Fax: 62-21-89835721

Atrium Sub-Branch
Jl. KH. Hasyim ashari No.49 Cideng/10410
· Phone: 62-21-3451964
· Fax: 62-21-3451954

Kebon Jeruk Sub-Branch
Jl. Kelapa Dua Raya(RayaPanjang) No.2, Rt 008, 
Rw 002 Kel. Kelapa Dua Kec. Kebon Jeruk/12130
· Phone: 62-21-53660160
· Fax: 62-21-53660164

Diponegoro Sub-Branch
Jl. Diponegoro No.28 Bandung/40251
· Phone: 62-22-87831928/87831909
· Fax: 62-22-87831919

Lembang Sub-Branch
Jl. Grand Hotel Lembang No.25 Band-
ung/40391
· Phone: 62-22-2784797
· Fax: 62-22-2784975

Cikarang Sub-Branch
Ruko Metro Boulevard Kav. A Jl. Niaga Raya No.10
Kawasan Industri Jabeka/17835
· Phone: 62-21-89836020/021-89837020
· Fax: 62-21-89835953

Majalengka Sub-Branch
Jl. KH. Abdul Halim No.447 Majalengka/45411
· Phone: 62-233-8285460
· Fax: 62-233-8285459

Kuningan Sub-Branch
Jl. Dewi Sartika No.4/45512
· Phone: 62-232-8880938
· Fax: 62-232-8880939

Indramayu Sub-Branch
Jl. DI. Panjaitan No.103/45212
· Phone: 62-234-276236
· Fax: 62-234-276237

Mojokerto Sub-Branch
Jl. Gajah Mada No.85B/60319
· Phone: 62-321-383444
· Fax: 62-321-383465

Cianjur Sub-Branch
Jl. Abdulah Bin Nuh No.15/43253
· Phone: 62-263-260941, 260943, 260945
· Fax: 62-263-280712

Pamulang Sub-Branch
Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No.71 Kav. 6 Pamulang 
Timur/15417
· Phone: 62-21-7403205, 7443335
· Fax: 62-21-7402330

Sumber Sub-Branch
Jl. Dewi Sartika No.57 Sumber/45611
· Phone: 62-231-8330618
· Fax: 62-231-8330619

Bantul Sub-Branch
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.130 Kabupaten 
Bantul/55713
· Phone: 62-274-367514
· Fax: 62-274-368787

Balaraja Sub-Branch
Komplek Ruko Balaraja Center Blok A No.2 Jl. 
Raya Serang Km. 24 Talaga Sari Balaraja-tan-
gerang/15610
· Phone: 62-21-29015618
· Fax: 62-21-29015474

Ciledug Sub-Branch
Ruko Dian Plaza Jl. Raden Fatah No.8A Kelura-
han Sudirman Selatan,Ciledug/15225
· Phone: 62-21-7330545
· Fax: 62-21-7330706

Cibubur Sub-Branch
Cibubur Times Square Blok B1/1 Jl. Alternatif 
Cibubur KM 3 Kel. Jatiraya, Kec. Jastisampurna 
Bekasi/17435
· Phone: 62-21-84305050
· Fax: 62-21-84305353

Gunung Sabeulah Sub-Branch
Jl. Gunung Sabeulah Kel.Tawangsari Kec. 
Tawang kota Tasikmalaya/46112
· Phone: 62-265-326147
· Fax: 62-265-331135

Purwakarta Sub-Branch
Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.94, Purwakarta/41114
· Phone: 62-264-8227474
· Fax: 62-264-8227475

Garut Sub-Branch
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.33/44117
· Phone: 62-262-544672
· Fax: 62-262-544670

Cikampek Sub-Branch
Jl. Terusan Sudirman No.6B(Sudirman Cen-
ter)/41373
· Phone: 62-264-8385171,72
· Fax: 62-264-8385088

Magelang Sub-Branch
Ruko Metro Square Blok F No.25/56172
· Phone: 62-293-326498-99
· Fax: 62-293-326356

Padalarang Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Padalarang No.463 H/40553
· Phone: 62-22-6803940/41
· Fax: 62-22-6803935

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Karawang Sub-Branch
Jl. Tuparev No.499 (Johar) Kab. Karawang
· Phone: 62-267-8454873-74
· Fax: 62-267-8454875

Soreang Raya Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Soreang No.412/40900
· Phone: 62-22-5896880
· Fax: 62-22-5897444

Cibinong Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Mayor Oking No.158 V/16918
· Phone: 62-21-87904397
· Fax: 62-21-87904443

Singaparna Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Timur No.45 Singaparna/46416
· Phone: 62-265-543111-3
· Fax: 62-265-545074

Ciamis Sub-Branch
Jl. Letjen. Samuji Ruko No.35/46211
· Phone: 62-265-772221
· Fax: 62-265-777860

Sleman Sub-Branch
Jl. Magelang KM 12.8 No.200/55514
· Phone: 62-274-865922
· Fax: 62-274-866168

Losari Sub-Branch
Jl. Soekarno Hatta NO.77 Losari/45192
· Phone: 62-231-8832738-39
· Fax: 62-231-8832736

Bekasi Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Narogong KM 12.5 No.23A/17151
· Phone: 62-21-82611045-46
· Fax: 62-21-82605356

Kudus Sub-Branch
Jl. Sunan Kudus No.5 a/509000
· Phone: 62-291-4249241
· Fax: 62-291-4246497

Pamanukan Sub-Branch
Jl. Eyang Tirtapraja No.54 Kab. Subang/41254
· Phone: 62-260-551773
· Fax: 62-260-551774

Majalaya Sub-Branch
Jl. Alun-alun utara/Jl. Tengah komp ruko perma-
ta majalaya Blok C6/40382
· Phone: 62-22-85963799
· Fax: 62-22-5959826

Pangalengan Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Pintu Pangalengan KM-1/40378
· Phone: 62-22-5979222
· Fax: 62-22-5978690

Ujung Berung Sub-Branch
Komp Ruko Bandung Timur Plaza No. RA Jl. 
A.H. Nasution Kav. 46A Ujung Berung/40612
· Phone: 62-22-7834128
· Fax: 62-22-7834153

Jemur Sari/Surabaya selatan Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Jemursari No.15C Surabaya/60237
· Phone: 62-31-8480454
· Fax: 62-31-8480483

Luragung Sub-Branch
Jl. Siliwangi No.18 Kec Luragung, Kab Kunin-
gan/45581
· Phone: 62-232-870016
· Fax: 62-232-870020

Pangandaran Sub-Branch
Jl. Parapat, Desa Pangandaran, kec panganda-
ran kab ciamis/46396
· Phone: 62-265-630400, 630010
· Fax: 62-265-630800
Purwodadi Sub-Branch
Jl. Letjend. S. Parman No.13 Kel. Purwodadi 
Kec. Purwodadi Jawa Tengah/58111
· Phone: 62-292-423399
· Fax: 62-292-423799

Leuwi Liang Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Jasinga 11A Kel. Cibeber, Kec. Leuwil-
iang Kab Bogor/16640
· Phone: 62-251-8640297
· Fax: 62-251-8640299

Ciawi Sub-Branch
Jl. Perjuangan No.80 Kp.Karanganyar Rt. 04 
Rw. 05 Desa Pakemitan Kec Ciawi Kab. Tasik-
malaya/46156
· Phone: 62-265-455163, 455167
· Fax: 62-265-455162

Cilacap Sub-Branch
Jl. Jend. A Yani No.46 Cilacap/53212
· Phone: 62-282-537929
· Fax: 62-282-535522

Jombang Sub-Branch
Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.71 Kota Jombang-Ja-
wa Timur/61411
· Phone: 62-321-878906, 872906
· Fax: 62-321-860904

Cilegon Sub-Branch
Jl. Jend. A. yani Komp Cilegon green megablok 
Blok D3 No.17 Cibeber - cilegon/42433
· Phone: 62-254-8484772
· Fax: 62-254-8484773

Banjar Sub-Branch
Jl. Letjen Soewarto No.92/46321
· Phone: 62-265-740557
· Fax: 62-265-740558

Boyolali Sub-Branch
Jl. Pandanaran No.179 B Kab.Boyolali/57313
· Phone: 62-276-323655
· Fax: 62-276-323650

Wonogiri Sub-Branch
Jalan Ahmad Yani No.66, Wonogiri
· Phone: 62-271-633600
· Fax: 62-271-633433

Martadinata Sub-Branch
Jl. RE Martadinata Pav 123 Bandung/40114
· Phone: 62-22-71070901
· Fax: 62-22-7107091

Kawali Sub-Branch
Jl. Siliwangi No.262, Desa Kawali mukti
· Phone: 62-265-791560
· Fax: 62-265-791580

Cimahi Cash-Office
Cijerah II blok V No.3 Cimahi
· Phone: 62-22-86065156
· Fax: 62-22-6075579

Suci Cash-Office
Jl. PHH. Mustofa No.35/40124
· Phone: 62-22-7279740
· Fax: 62-22-7276361

Melawai/Radio dalam Sub-Branch
Jl. Radio dalam raya No.4 Kel. Gandaria Utara 
Kec. Kebayoran baru Jakarta selatan/12160
· Phone: 62-21-7211005
· Fax: 62-21-7210970

Singaraja Sub-Branch
Jl. Ngurah Rai No.16 Singaraja Kelurahan Kend-
ran Kecamatan Buleleng/81112
· Phone: 62-362-25098
· Fax: 62-362-26605

Manonjaya Sub-Branch
Jl. RTA. Prawira Adiningrat No.214 A Desa 
Manonjaya kec. Manonjaya-Tasikmalaya
· Phone: 62-265-380510
· Fax: 62-265-380356

Surabaya Utara Sub-Branch
Jl. Kertajaya Indah No.9/F-105 Surabaya/60161
· Phone: 62-31-3572064
· Fax: 62-31-3537005

Batu Sub-Branch
Jl. Brantas No.49 Batu-Malang/65314
· Phone: 62-341-513709
· Fax: 62-341-513712

Palimanan Sub-Branch
Jl. Otto Iskandardinata No.503 Palimanan
· Phone: 62-231-343950
· Fax: 62-231-343955

Pelabuhan Ratu Sub-Branch
Jl. Surya Kencana No.198 Cibadak - Kabupaten
Sukabumi/43364
· Phone: 62-266-6441906
· Fax: 62-266-435511

Bekasi Sub-Branch
Annex Building Lt. 1 Jl. Afrika No.2 Krakatau 
Posco Cilegon/42435
· Phone: 62-21-82404282
· Fax: 62-21-82401878

Wates Sub-Branch
Jl. Kolonel Sugiyono No.3-Wates
· Phone: 62-274-6657325
· Fax: 62-274-774338

Tanjung Priok Sub-Branch
Jl. Enggano No.58 C- Tanjung Priok jakarta 
Utara/14310
· Phone: 62-21-4361667
· Fax: 62-21-4361668

Karangnunggal Sub-Branch
Jl. Raya Karangnunggal KP. Karangmekar RT/RW 
03/09 Desa Hegarwangi Kec. Bantarkalong Kab.
· Phone: 62-265-258471~2
· Fax: 62-265-2584570

Cibatu Sub-Branch
Jalan Raya Cibatu - Limbangan Ruko Perum Bu-
nar Indah Blok C-29 No.15-17 Rt 06 Rw 04 Desa 
Cibunar Kecamatan Cibatu Kabupaten Garut
· Phone: 62-262-467708
· Fax: 62-262-467707

Kepanjen Sub-Branch
Jl. Kawi Ruko B 7, Kepanjen
· Phone: 62-34-1379840
· Fax: 62-34-1379839

Pamekasan Sub-Branch
Jl. Kabupaten No.114
· Phone: 62-324-333905, 333906
· Fax: 62-324-333604

Kebumen Sub-Branch
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.20, Kubumen
· Phone: 62-281-6222212
· Fax: 62-281-631616

Mangga Dua Sub-Branch
Ruko Harco Mangga Dua Blok L. No.5
· Phone: 62-21-6120176
· Fax: 62-21-6120179

Kelapa Gading Sub-Branch
Jl. Boulevard Barat Ruko MOI Blok I No.15
· Phone: 62-21-29364053
· Fax: 62-21-29364054

Kayu Agung Sub-Branch
Jl. Letnan Muthtar Saleh, Kayuagung, Palem-
bang, South Sumatra
· Phone: 62-711-315828
· Fax: 62-711-315510

Klaten Sub-Branch
Jl. Pemuda No. 246 Klaten, solo
· Phone: 62-271-633600
· Fax: 62-271-633433

Parung Sub-Branch
Jl. Rayal Parung RT002/RW006, Kacamatan 
Parung, Kabupaten Bogor
· Phone: 62-2151-861-9559
· Fax: 62-251-861-5455 

Pasuruan Sub-Branch
Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.45 Ruko I, Pasuruan, 
Malang
· Phone: 62-343-561-4700
· Fax: 62-343-561-4940

Pati Sub-Branch
Jl. Ir. Susato No.40 Pati, Jawa Tengah
· Phone: 62-24-352-1906
· Fax: 62-24-352-1900

Sumenep Sub-Brancch
JI. Trunouyo No. 244 Sumenep
· Phone: 62-328-6762234
· Fax: 62-328-6762242

Dalem Kaum Cash-Office
Jl. Dalem Kaum No.5 Bandung/40251
· Phone: 62-22-4211906
· Fax: 62-22-4206837

Batujajar Cash-Office
Jl. Batujajar No.324 Bandung
· Phone: 62-22-86861018/17/15
· Fax: 62-22-86861016

Cilegon Cash-Office
Annex Building Lt. 1 Jl. Afrika No.2 Krakatau 
Posco Cilegon/42435
· Phone: 62-254-369755
· Fax: 62-254-369759

Ruko Union Cash-Office
Ruko Union Square Blok A No.6 Lippo Cikarang, 
Cikarang Selatan
· Phone: 62-21-89909797
· Fax: 62-21-89903007

Sadang Cash-Office
Sadang Terminal Square No.07, 08, 25 Jl. Raya 
Sadang Purwakarta/41181
· Phone: 62-264-8220180
· Fax: 62-264-8220181

Cilimus Cash-Office
Jalan Raya Cilimus RT 017/04, Desa Cilimus 
Kecamatan Cilimus, Kabupaten Kuningan
· Phone: 62-232-615411
· Fax: 62-232-615412

Gading Serpong Cash-Office
Jl. Boulevard Raya Gading Sepong, Ruko 
Alexandrite 3, No.21, Kabupaten Tangerang
· Phone: 62-21-5421-2159
· Fax: 62-21-5421-0975

Bojonergoro Cash-Office
Jl. Untung Suropati Ruko Adipura Block A-11
· Phone: 62-353-311271
· Fax: 62-353-311270

Surya Sumantri Cash-Office
· Phone: 62-22-2021760
· Fax: 62-22-20271073

Purbalingga Functional Office
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.42 Purbalingga
· Phone: 62-81-89553
· Fax: 62-81-892034

Sragen Functional Office
Jl. Sukowati No.156 Sragen
· Phone: 62-71-895015
· Fax: 62-71-895013

Jatinangor Cash-Office
Jl. Raya Jatinangor KM 20.5 KKBI IKOP-
IN/45363
· Phone: 62-22-7781587
· Fax: 62-22-7781563

Darmaraja Cash-Office
Jl. Raya Darmaraja No.253 desa Darmaraja, Kec
Darmaraja Kab.Sumedang/45372
· Phone: 62-262-429000, 429069, 428478
· Fax: 62-262-429070

Daan Mogot Cash-Office
Jl. Tampak Sirling No.12 Daan Mogot/11460
· Phone: 62-21-56944307
· Fax: 62-21-56944307

Fatmawati Cash-Office
Jl. Kesehatan Raya No.18B Rt 003 Rw 006 Kel 
Bintaro Kec. Sanggrahan Jakarta selatan/12430
· Phone: 62-21-7374693
· Fax: 62-21-7374408

Cililitan Asabri Cash-Office
Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo No.11 Gedung PT Asabri 
(persero) Jl. Cililitan - jakarta Timur/13630
· Phone: 62-21-80876494
· Fax: 62-21-80876381

Bekasi Cash-Office
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.111 Bekasi
· Phone: 62-21-88353901
· Fax: 62-21-88345693

Jatibarang Cash-Office
Jl. Letnan Joni No.178 Kec. Jatibarang - Kab
Indramayu/45273
· Phone: 62-234-352911
· Fax: 62-234-352910

Taman Topi Cash-Office
Jl. Gedong Sawah I No.1 A Pabaton Bogor/16121
· Phone: 62-251-8335714
· Fax: 62-251-8335721

Cikajang Functional Office
Jl. Raya Cikajang No.80 Garut
· Phone: 62-62-576094
· Fax: 62-62-576089

Juanda/ KK Tajur Cash-Office
Jl. Raya Tajur Ruko Galaxy No.59 H Bogo
· Phone: 62-251-7559203, 8384254
· Fax: 62-251-7559205

Kendal Cash-Office
Jl. Raya Utama No.9 weleri kenda
· Phone: 62-294-644704
· Fax: 62-294-644708

Ungaran Cash-Office
Ruko permata hijau No.1 Jl. MT Haryono No.16 Kel 
Ungaran Kec Ungaran Barat Kab. Semarang/50511
· Phone: 62-24-76911017
· Fax: 62-24-76911001

Serang Cash-Office
Jl. Raya Serang- pandeglang KM 11 Lingkungan waru 
Lor, Desa/kel. Kamanisa Kec Curug Kota serang/42117
· Phone: 62-254-222133
· Fax: 62-254-8494615

Wonosari Functional Office
Jl. KH. Agus Salim No.71A Wonosari - Kab 
Gunungkidul
· Phone: 62-74-3950673
· Fax: 62-74-3950673

Dalem Kaum Functional Office
Jl. Dalem Kaum No.5 Bandung
· Phone: 62-33-4233810
· Fax: 62-22-4206837

HONG KONG
Woori Global Markets Asia Limited
Rooms 1905-1908, 19/F, Gloucester Tower, The
Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
· Phone: 852-3763-0888
· Fax: 852-3763-0808

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Cebu Mambaling Branch
G/F Metro Store Mambaling, Cebu, N. Bacalso 
Avenue corner F. Llamas Street, Basak San 
Nicolas, Cebu City
· Phone: 63-32-414-4233

T agbilaran Banking Center
Ground Floor, No. 15 JS Torralba St., Poblacion 
2, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
· Phone: 63-38-411-4860
· Fax: 63-38-501-9098

Iloilo Banking Center
Ground Floor, ACCE Bldg., Mabini Ledesma St., 
Liberation, Iloilo City
· Phone: 63-33-338-4419
· Fax: 63-33-338-4417

Cagayan De Oro Banking Center
Ground Floor, Jammin Lui Bldg., corner A. Velez 
& Gomez Sts. Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, 
Misamis Oriental
· Phone: 63-88-856-8974
· Fax: 63-88-856-8942

Davao Branch
Ground Floor, Door 8, 9 & 10 Grand MenSeng 
Hotel  Pichon  St., 1-E Poblacion, Davao City, 
Davao del Sur
· Phone: 63-82-225-3318
· Fax: 63-82-255-3319

VIETNAM

Woori Bank Vietnam
34F, Keangnam Landmark 72, E6 Pham Hung 
Road, Tu Liem District. Hanoi, Vietnam
· Phone: 63-82-225-3318
· Fax: 84-04-7300-6806

OVERSEAS OFFICES

MALAYSIA
Woori Bank Kuala Lumpur  
Representative Office
Unit 4129/4130, 41/F, Vista Tower, The Intermark 
182 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 50400, 
Malaysia
· Phone: 84-04-7300-6802
· Fax: 60-3-2163-9288

MYANMAR
Woori Bank Yangon, Myanmar Office
No.115(A) First Floor), Pyay Road, 10 Miles, 
Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-01-646951

IRAN
Woori Bank Iran Representative Office
1st Floor, No; 18, J St., Moghadas Ardebili St., 
Mahmodiyeh, Tehran, Iran
· Phone: 98-22-04-6975 / 98-90-3826-3169

AreyKshat Branch
#154, National Rd. 21 Preak Khsev Village, 
Rokar Khpos Commune, S’ang District, Kandal 
Province, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
· Phone: 855-2490-1455

PHILIPPINES
Wealth Development Bank
Taft Financial Center, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, 
Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Cebu

Steung Meanchey Branch
No.19A St, Monireth, Phumdomnak Thom, 
Sangkat Stoeung Meanchey, Khan Meanchey, 
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
· Phone:  855-23-901-345

Chom Chao Branch
No.4A, St, Veng Sreng, Chrey Koung Village, 
Sangkat Chom Chao, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
· Phone: 855-23-901-355

MYANMAR
Woori Finance Myanmar Plc.
115/A, Pyay Road, Saw Bwar Gyee Kone 
Ward(10 miles),
Insein Township Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-01-643798

North Okkalapa Branch
No. M(56), Thiriyadanar Wholesale Market 
NorthOkkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-99-6889-2300

Mingladon I Branch
115/A, Pyay Road, Saw Bwar Gyee Kone 
Ward(10 miles),
Insein Township Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-01-643798

Mingaladon II Branch
4F, 115/A Pyay Road, Saw Bwar Gyee Kone 
Ward(10miles), lnsein Township, Yangon Myan-
mar
· Phone: 95-01-643798

Nyaungdon Branch
Room No. 103, 1st Street, 5 Quarter, Nyaung-
don Township, Ayarwaddy, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-99-7674-7709

Taikkyi Branch
Room No.9, Natsinkone Road, Ohtan Ward, 
Taikkyi Township, Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-9-7717-81028

Hmawbi I Branch
2F No(26) Tatkyee Kone village, Hmawbi Town-
ship, Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-9-9-74563586

Hmawbi II Branch
1F No(26) Tatkyee Kone village, Hmawbi Town-
ship, Yangon, Myanmar
· Phone: 95-9-97456395

Maubin I Branch
Plot No(34), No(396), Building 01, Yei Le road, 
Ward 7, Maubine Township, Ayeyarwaddy, 
Myanmar (2F)
· Phone: 95 9 9712 25895

Maubin II Branch
Plot No(34), No(396), Building 01, Yei Le road, 
Ward 7, Maubine Township, Ayeyarwaddy, 
Myanmar (1F)
· Phone: 95 9 9616 12763

Kawhmu Branch
No 192/B, Bogyoke St. South Wd Kawhmu 
Townshop, Yangon

Alabang Branch
Unit 103, South Center Tower Condominium  
2206 Market Street, Madrigal Business Par 
Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Manila
· Phone: 63-32-415-5265
· Fax: 63-32-415-5266

Angeles Marquee Mall Branch
Ground Floor , Marquee Mall, Don Bonifacio St., 
Pulung Maragul Angeles City, Pampanga
· Phone: 63-45-624-0072

Legazpi Pacific Mall Branch
G/F Expansion II, Pacific Mall  Legazpi, Landco 
Business Park,  F. Imperial Street Cor. Circumfer-
ential Road, Legazpi City 4500
· Phone: 63-52-480-0038

Lucena Pacific Mall Branch
Ground Floor L 1-26, Pacific Mall, M.L. Tagarao 
St. Landco Business Park, Brgy. III , Lucena City, 
Quezon
· Phone: 63-42-795-3771
· Fax: 63-42-795-3773

Taguig Market Market Branch
Ground Floor, Play Ground Zone, Metro Market 
Market Mall, Mckinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio 
Global City, Taguig City
· Phone: 63-02-889-0275
· Fax: 63-02-887-4371

Cebu Ayala Branch
Ground Floor, Taft Financial Center, Cardinal 
Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Brgy. 
Luz, Cebu City
· Phone: 63-32-415-4888
· Fax: 63-32-415-5777

Cebu Ramos Branch
Ground Floor, Hilario Chu Bldg., No. 148 F. 
Ramos St. Santa Cruz, Cebu City
· Phone: 63-32-412-6302
· Fax: 63-32-412-6353

Cebu Carbon Branch
Ground Floor, M.C. Briones & Plaridel Sts., Cebu 
City
· Phone: 63-32-416-9077
· Fax: 63-32-416-9078

Cebu Mandaue Branch
Ground Floor, G/F Meritz Building, A.C. Cortes 
Ave. Ibabao, Mandaue City, Cebu
· Phone: 63-32-343-8144
· Fax: 63-32-343-8143

Cebu Tabunok Branch
Ground Floor, AGSy Bldg., National Hi-Way, 
Tabunok Talisay City, Cebu
· Phone: 63-32-272-2955
· Fax: 63-32-273-6870

Cebu Mandaue Pacific Mall Metro Branch
Ground Floor, Mandaue Pacific Mall Metro 
National Highway corner M.B. Fernan Ave. 
Estancia, Ibabao, Mandaue City, Metro Cebu
· Phone: 63-32-239-1072
· Fax: 63-32-239-1073

RUSSIA
AO Woori Bank
8th floor, Lotte Plaza, 8, Novinsky Boulevard, 
Moscow, 121099, Russia
· Phone: 7-495-783-9787
· Fax: 7-495-783-9788

Saint-Petersburg Branch
1st Floor, Atlantic City, 126 Savushkina Street,
Saint-Petersburg, 197374, Russia
· Phone: 7-812-327-9787
· Fax: 7-812-327-9789

AO Woori Bank vladivostok 
Representative Office 
Vladivostok Business-Center Office 
No.614, 29, Semenovskaya Str. Vladivostok, 
690091, Russia
· Phone: 7-423-240-7014
· Fax: 7-423-240-7015

BRAZIL
Woori Bank Brasil
Avenida Nacoes Unidas, 14,171, Crystal Tower, 
Conj.803, Vila Gertrudes, 04794-000, Sao 
Paulo-SP, Brasil
· Phone: 55-11-2309-4740
· Fax: 55-11-3511-3300

CAMBODIA
Woori Finance Cambodia Plc.
Building No.119B, Street271, Sangkat Phsar 
Doem Thkov Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh.
· Phone: 855-23-999-661
· Fax: 855-23-999-663

Russey Keo Branch
House No.1A, National Road 5, Sangkat Kilomet 
Lek6 Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh.
· Phone: 855-23-999-664

Pursenchey Branch
House No.6A, Russian Blvd, Tangoun Village, 
Sangkat Kakb, Khan Pursenchey, Phnom Penh.
· Phone: 855-23-999-803

Kean svay Branch
House No.330, National Road 1, Toul Tuaut 
village, Korkey Communce, kean Svay district, 
Kandal province
· Phone: 855-23-720-632

Takhmao Branch
Building No.31, Street2, Takhmao village, 
Takhmao Commune, Takhmao District, Kandal 
Province, Cambodia
· Phone: 855-24-998-333

PrekPhnov Branch
National highway 5, Kandal Village, Prek Phnov
commune, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
· Phone: 855-23-900-945

Ang Snoul Branch
#109, National road No.4, Village Bek Chan,
CommuneBek Chan, District Ang Snuol, Cam-
bodia
· Phone: 855-023-999-355

Phsar Depo Branch
#138D, St 215, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan Prum-
pei Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
· Phone: 855-23-900-455

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