UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2025

Commission File Number: 001-31811

 

 

Woori Financial Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04632, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 


Submission of Audit Reports of Woori Bank

On March 5, 2025, Woori Financial Group Inc. disclosed audit reports of Woori Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, for the fiscal year 2024 based on the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea.

The financial statements accompanying such reports have not been approved by the shareholders of Woori Bank and remain subject to change.

Please refer to the audit reports and Woori Bank’s consolidated and separate financial statements, which have been furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, respectively.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    (Registrant)
Date: March 5, 2025    

By: /s/ Sung-Wook Lee

    (Signature)
    Name:   Sung-Wook Lee
    Title:   Deputy President

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 


WOORI BANK

 

     Page(s)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

   1-3

Consolidated Financial Statements

   4

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

   5-6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

   7-8

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

   9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   10-11

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

   12-159


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

(Based on a report originally issued in Korean)

The Board of Directors and Shareholder of

Woori Bank

Opinion

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Woori Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and notes, comprising of material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years ended in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS).

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audits in accordance with Korean Standards on Auditing (KSAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in the Republic of Korea, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Other Matter

The procedures and practices utilized in the Republic of Korea to audit such consolidated financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with K-IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.

 

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Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with KSAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with KSAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

 

  •  

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

 

  •  

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.

 

  •  

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.

 

  •  

Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.

 

  •  

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

 

  •  

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

 

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/s/ KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.

Seoul, Korea

March 4, 2025

 

This report is effective as of March 4, 2025, the audit report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the audit report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand that the above audit report has not been updated to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

The accompanying consolidated financial statements including all footnote disclosures were

prepared by and are the responsibility of the management of Woori Bank

Jin Wan Jung

President and Chief Executive Officer

Main Office Address: (Road Name Address) 51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

(Phone Number)  02-2002-3000

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  
ASSETS      

Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4 and 6)

     26,030,754        29,286,730  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) (Notes 4, 7, 11, 12, 18, 26 and 45)

     24,599,169        20,561,927  

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) (Notes 4, 8, 11, 12 and 18)

     43,698,084        37,811,173  

Securities at amortized cost (Notes 4, 9, 11, 12 and 18)

     19,193,186        23,996,172  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost (Notes 4, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 45)

     366,547,841        340,740,764  

Investments in associates (Note 13)

     1,067,880        1,029,697  

Investment properties (Note 14)

     523,118        592,528  

Properties and equipment (Notes 15)

     3,001,875        2,728,961  

Intangible assets (Note 16)

     597,717        519,781  

Assets held for sale (Note 17)

     31,266        11,573  

Current tax assets (Note 42)

     47,653        152,898  

Deferred tax assets (Note 42)

     36,167        44,312  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging) (Notes 4, 11, 12, 26 and 45)

     10,102        698  

Net defined benefit assets (Note 24)

     137,916        221,545  

Other assets (Notes 18, 19 and 45)

     366,213        318,307  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     485,888,941        458,017,066  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES      

Financial liabilities at FVTPL (Notes 4, 11, 12, 20, 26 and 45)

     9,783,164        6,023,306  

Deposits due to customers (Notes 4, 11, 21 and 45)

     364,032,938        353,851,379  

Borrowings (Notes 4, 11, 12, 22 and 45)

     26,379,689        25,254,732  

Debentures (Notes 4, 11, 12 and 22)

     25,534,324        21,277,033  

Provisions (Notes 23, 44 and 45)

     530,106        705,964  

Net defined benefit liability (Note 24)

     2,803        2,426  

Current tax liabilities (Note 42)

     94,655        58,085  

Deferred tax liabilities (Note 42)

     868,848        479,614  

Derivative liabilities (Designated for hedging) (Notes 4, 11, 12, 26 and 45)

     102,634        135,263  

Other financial liabilities (Notes 4, 11, 12, 25 and 45)

     29,307,603        23,230,152  

Other liabilities (Notes 25 and 45)

     307,289        295,660  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     456,944,053        431,313,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(CONTINUED)

 

     December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  
EQUITY     

Owners’ equity:

     28,816,053       26,581,075  

Share capital (Note 28)

     3,581,392       3,581,392  

Hybrid securities (Note 29)

     1,645,947       1,546,447  

Capital surplus (Note 28)

     1,108,450       1,096,194  

Other equity (Note 30)

     (1,327,790 )      (1,568,050 ) 

Retained earnings (Notes 31 and 32)

     23,808,054       21,925,092  

(Regulatory reserve for credit loss)

     (1,905,354 )      (2,307,974 ) 

(Regulatory reserve for credit loss to be reversed (provisioned for))

     (254,735 )      402,620  

(Planned reversal of (provisioned for) regulatory reserve for credit loss)

     (254,735 )      402,620  

Non-controlling interests

     128,835       122,377  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     28,944,888       26,703,452  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     485,888,941       458,017,066  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions, except for per share data)  

Interest income

     19,550,673       18,385,867  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     153,055       116,203  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,281,641       999,407  

Financial assets at amortized cost

     18,115,977       17,270,257  

Interest expense

     (11,984,432 )      (10,949,611 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income (Notes 11, 34 and 45)

     7,566,241       7,436,256  

Fees and commissions income

     1,215,592       1,103,298  

Fees and commissions expense

     (209,103 )      (223,121 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net fees and commissions income (Notes 11, 35 and 45)

     1,006,489       880,177  

Dividend income (Notes 11 and 36)

     374,687       255,084  

Net gain on financial instruments at FVTPL (Notes 11, 37 and 45)

     1,453,921       482,005  

Net gain (loss) on financial assets at FVTOCI (Notes 11 and 38)

     96,647       (37,641 ) 

Net gain on financial assets at amortized cost (Note 11)

     165,192       101,788  

Net gain on disposals of loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     165,192       101,788  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance (Notes 11, 39 and 45)

     (821,250 )      (993,519 ) 

General and administrative expenses (Notes 40 and 45)

     (3,746,916 )      (3,799,282 ) 

Other net operating income (expenses) (Notes 40 and 45)

     (2,025,703 )      (1,007,910 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     4,069,308       3,316,958  

Gain on valuation of investments in associates

     44,067       88,788  

Net other non-operating expenses

     (104,388 )      (76,312 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expenses) (Notes 13 and 41)

     (60,321 )      12,476  

Net income before income tax expense

     4,008,987       3,329,434  

Income tax expense (Note 42)

     (962,051 )      (814,354 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

    

(Net income after the provision of regulatory reserve for credit loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 2,792,201 million Won and 2,917,700 million Won, respectively) (Note 32)

     3,046,936       2,515,080  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

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WOORI BANK AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 (CONTINUED)

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions, except for per share data)  

Net gain (loss) on valuation of equity securities at FVTOCI

     (142,653 )      195,032  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     1,348       —   

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     (56,964 )      (65,720 ) 

Changes in capital due to equity method

     (1,663 )      8,603  

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

     (199,932 )      137,915  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain on valuation of debt securities at FVTOCI

     172,152       532,334  

Changes in capital due to equity method

     (6,274 )      (2,611 ) 

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     503,398       48,711  

Loss on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     (114,827 )      (14,049 ) 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

     554,449       564,385  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 30)

     354,517       702,300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     3,401,453       3,217,380  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to:

     3,046,936       2,515,080  

Net income attributable to owners

     3,039,372       2,505,587  

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     7,564       9,493  

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

     3,401,453       3,217,380  

Comprehensive income attributable to owners

     3,381,799       3,203,098  

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

     19,654       14,282  

Earnings per share (Note 43)

    

Basic and diluted earnings per share (Unit : In Korean Won)

     4,138       3,366  

The accompanying notes are part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     Capital
stock
     Hybrid
securities
    Capital
surplus
     Other
equity
    Retained
earnings
    Owner’s
equity
    Non-
controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  

January 1, 2023

     3,581,392        2,344,816       1,096,194        (2,324,321 )      20,948,168       25,646,249       110,937       25,757,186  

Net income

     —         —        —         —        2,505,587       2,505,587       9,493       2,515,080  

Dividends on common stocks

     —         —        —         —        (1,372,572 )      (1,372,572 )      (2,842 )      (1,375,414 ) 

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         727,312       —        727,312       54       727,366  

Net gain (loss) on disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         (87 )      87       —        —        —   

Changes in capital due to equity method

     —         —        —         5,992       —        5,992       —        5,992  

Equity method capital adjustment

     —         —        —         50       (50 )      —        —        —   

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     —         —        —         44,048       —        44,048       4,663       48,711  

Loss on evaluation of hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     —         —        —         (14,049 )      —        (14,049 )      —        (14,049 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     —         —        —         (65,792 )      —        (65,792 )      72       (65,720 ) 

Dividends on hybrid securities

     —         —        —         —        (95,637 )      (95,637 )      —        (95,637 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         299,327       —         —        —        299,327       —        299,327  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     —         (1,097,696 )      —         (1,694 )      —        (1,099,390 )      —        (1,099,390 ) 

Appropriation of retained earnings

     —         —        —         60,491       (60,491 )      —        —        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

     3,581,392        1,546,447       1,096,194        (1,568,050 )      21,925,092       26,581,075       122,377       26,703,452  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

January 1, 2024

     3,581,392        1,546,447       1,096,194        (1,568,050 )      21,925,092       26,581,075       122,377       26,703,452  

Net income

     —         —        —         —        3,039,372       3,039,372       7,564       3,046,936  

Dividends on common stocks

     —         —        —         —        (1,131,996 )      (1,131,996 )      (3,486 )      (1,135,482 ) 

Changes in subsidiaries’ capital

     —         —        12,256        —        —        12,256       (9,709 )      2,547  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     —         —        —         1,348       —        1,348       —        1,348  

Net gain (loss) on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         29,640       —        29,640       (141 )      29,499  

Net gain (loss) on disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         (53,539 )      53,539       —        —        —   

Changes in capital due to equity method

     —         —        —         (7,937 )      —        (7,937 )      —        (7,937 ) 

Equity method capital adjustment

     —         —        —         10       (10 )      —        —        —   

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     —         —        —         491,204       —        491,204       12,194       503,398  

Loss on evaluation of hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     —         —        —         (114,827 )      —        (114,827 )      —        (114,827 ) 

Remeasurement gain (loss) related to defined benefit plan

     —         —        —         (57,000 )      —        (57,000 )      36       (56,964 ) 

Business combination under the common control

     —         —        —         (590 )      —        (590 )      —        (590 ) 

Dividends on hybrid securities

     —         —        —         —        (76,249 )      (76,249 )      —        (76,249 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         757,970       —         —        —        757,970       —        757,970  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     —         (658,470 )      —         (49,743 )      —        (708,213 )      —        (708,213 ) 

Appropriation of retained earnings

     —         —        —         1,694       (1,694 )      —        —        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

     3,581,392        1,645,947       1,108,450        (1,327,790 )      23,808,054       28,816,053       128,835       28,944,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

     3,046,936       2,515,080  

Adjustments:

    

Income tax expense

     962,051       814,354  

Interest income

     (19,550,673 )      (18,385,867 ) 

Interest expense

     11,984,432       10,949,611  

Dividend income

     (374,687 )      (255,084 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (6,978,877 )      (6,876,986 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions of expenses not involving cash outflows:

    

Loss on financial assets at FVTOCI

     4,584       46,335  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance

     821,250       993,519  

Loss on valuation of investments in associates

     6,292       13,016  

Loss on disposal of investments in associates

     36       441  

Loss on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     24,252       8,819  

Loss on fair value hedge

     64,571       72,601  

Retirement benefits

     109,147       88,694  

Loss on other provisions

     40,657       72,213  

Depreciation and amortization

     456,461       425,070  

Loss on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     1,661       1,694  

Impairment loss on properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     217       22  

Loss on foreign currency translation

     989,283       342,930  

Other losses

     10,888       —   

Other operating expenses

     9,509       169,357  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,538,808       2,234,711  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deductions of incomes not involving cash inflows:

    

Gain on financial instruments at FVTPL

     1,251,052       553,797  

Gain on financial assets at FVTOCI

     101,231       8,694  

Gain on valuation of investments in associates

     50,359       101,804  

Gain on disposal of investments in associates

     11,053       32,766  

Gain on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     40,843       69,479  

Gain on fair value hedge

     25,469       8,986  

Gain related to other provisions

     3,567       14,498  

Gain on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     1,591       1,853  

Reversal of impairment loss on properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     —        47  

Gain on disposal of assets held for sale

     —        3,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,485,165       794,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Financial instruments at FVTPL

     934,120       (2,035,979 ) 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     (21,446,518 )      (15,140,110 ) 

Other assets

     (23,583 )      (122,039 ) 

Deposits due to customers

     4,556,235       14,424,924  

Provisions

     (213,651 )      (31,852 ) 

Net defined benefit liability

     (103,569 )      (112,056 ) 

Other financial liabilities

     4,783,889       1,523,574  

Other liabilities

     (6,281 )      55,886  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (11,519,358 )      (1,437,652 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash received (paid) from operating activities:

    

Interest income received

     19,762,749       18,037,691  

Interest expense paid

     (11,439,384 )      (9,800,116 ) 

Dividends received

     374,719       255,176  

Income tax paid

     (362,782 )      (1,355,888 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     (6,062,354 )      2,777,065  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(CONTINUED)

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions)  

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Disposal of financial instruments at FVTPL

     13,100,856       10,598,578  

Acquisition of financial instruments at FVTPL

     (12,838,805 )      (12,980,735 ) 

Disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     26,916,235       20,648,897  

Acquisition of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (31,708,549 )      (24,211,511 ) 

Redemption of securities at amortized cost

     7,634,677       8,727,124  

Acquisition of securities at amortized cost

     (2,586,171 )      (4,244,256 ) 

Disposal of investments in associates

     33,161       31,030  

Acquisition of investments in associates

     (52,912 )      (68,711 ) 

Disposal of properties and equipment

     9,217       18,849  

Acquisition of properties and equipment

     (182,754 )      (129,723 ) 

Disposal of intangible assets

     2,340       1,028  

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (145,126 )      (179,648 ) 

Disposal of assets held for sale

     —        3,547  

Net increase in other assets

     18,141       8,277  

Business combination under the common control

     2,627       —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities

     202,937       (1,777,254 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net decrease (increase) of derivatives (designated for hedging)

     (25,442 )      1,394  

Net increase (decrease) in borrowings

     (981,449 )      2,034,234  

Issuance of debentures

     16,756,011       12,859,755  

Redemption of debentures

     (13,378,345 )      (16,412,140 ) 

Redemption of lease liabilities

     (213,326 )      (172,682 ) 

Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities

     (17,690 )      30  

Dividends paid to common stocks

     (1,131,996 )      (1,372,572 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     757,970       299,327  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     (726,055 )      (1,100,000 ) 

Dividends paid to hybrid securities

     (76,249 )      (95,637 ) 

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

     (3,486 )      (2,842 ) 

Change in non-controlling interests

     2,547       —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

     962,490       (3,961,133 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     1,640,951       (170,243 ) 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (3,255,976 )      (3,131,565 ) 

Cash and cash equivalents, the beginning of the year

     29,286,730       32,418,295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, the end of the year (Note 6)

     26,030,754       29,286,730  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

1.

GENERAL

 

(1)

Summary of the Parent company

Woori Bank (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”), which is a parent company in accordance with K-IFRS No.1110 – Consolidated Financial Statements, was established in 1899 and is engaged in the commercial banking business under the Banking Act, trust business and foreign exchange business under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Market Act.

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s shares are wholly owned by Woori Financial Group Inc. (“Woori Financial Group”) which was established in accordance with the Financial Holding Companies Act on January 11, 2019. The Bank has 716 million shares and ordinary share capital amounting to 3,581,392 million Korean Won.

The headquarters of the Bank is located at 51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. The Bank has 684 branches and offices in Korea, and 16 branches, 8 branch offices and 4 offices overseas as of December 31, 2024.

 

(2)

The consolidated financial statements for Woori Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) include the following subsidiaries:

 

          Percentage of ownership
(%)
    

Location

  

Financial
statements

as of

(2024)

Subsidiaries

  

Main business

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Bank:

              

Woori America Bank

   Finance      100.0        100.0      U.S.A.    December 31

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Hong Kong    December 31

Woori Bank China Limited

   Finance      100.0        100.0      China    December 31

AO Woori Bank (*4)

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Russia    December 31

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

   Finance      90.8        84.2      Indonesia    December 31

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Brazil    December 31

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

   Finance      99.9        99.9      Korea    December 31

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Myanmar    December 31

Wealth Development Bank

   Finance      51.0        51.0      Philippines    December 31

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Vietnam    December 31

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Cambodia    December 31

Woori Bank Europe

   Finance      100.0        100.0      Germany    December 31

KAMCO Value Recreation First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      15.0        15.0      Korea    December 31

Jeonju Iwon Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Wonju I one Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Heitz Third Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woorihansoop 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori International First Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori QS 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Display 2nd Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori Dream 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori K 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori S 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori Display 3rd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

TY 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Quantum Jump the 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Gongdeok First Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori HW 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Dream 3rd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori SJS 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Steel 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

SPG the 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

 

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          Percentage of ownership
(%)
    

Location

  

Financial
statements

as of

(2024)

Subsidiaries

  

Main business

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori-HWC 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HC 3rd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Park I 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori DS 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori HC 4th Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori SKR 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori H chemical 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

HE the 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Hub The 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori K The 3rd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori KF 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori TS 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori H Square 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori L Yongsan 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HC 5th Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Ladena 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori HR 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori Lotte Dongtan 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HC 6th Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HO 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori ESG 1st Co.,Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Osiria 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Eco 2nd Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Gangnam Landmark 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HP the 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori KF 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HD 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori ST 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori High End 1st Co., Ltd. (*5)

   Asset securitization      —         0.0      Korea    — 

Woori HW 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori Mirae 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Woori HR 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

Woori QS 2nd Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

Woori Plasma 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

Woori Eugene 1st Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

WOORIWON 1ST, CO., LIMITED. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

WOORI ENERBILITY 1ST, CO., LIMITED. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

WOORI HL 1ST, CO., LIMITED. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

WOORI SEOUL STATION AREA 1ST, CO,.LTD. (*1)

   Asset securitization      0.0        —       Korea    December 31

Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      98.8        98.8      Korea    December 31

AI Partners UK Water Supply Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*2)

   Securities investment      97.3        97.3      Korea    December 31

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No. 5-2 (*2)

   Securities investment      99.0        99.0      Korea    December 31

IGIS Australia Investment Trust No. 209-1 (*2)

   Securities investment      99.4        99.4      Korea    December 31

Woori North America Energy Infrastructure Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      99.3        99.3      Korea    December 31

Woori Global Development Infrastructure Synergy Company Private Placement Investment Trust (*2)

   Securities investment      99.9        99.9      Korea    December 31

Woori Infrastructure New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      99.5        99.5      Korea    December 31

Woori Global Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      98.8        98.6      Korea    December 31

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      95.2        95.2      Korea    December 31

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*2)

   Securities investment      97.3        97.2      Korea    December 31

 

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          Percentage of ownership
(%)
    

Location

  

Financial
statements

as of

(2024)

Subsidiaries

  

Main business

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      97.4        97.4      Korea    December 31

JB Airline Private Placement Investment Trust No. 8 (*2)

   Securities investment      97.0        97.0      Korea    December 31

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 4 (*2)

   Securities investment      96.2        96.2      Korea    December 31

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1 (*2)

   Securities investment      93.5        —       Korea    December 31

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust (*2)

   Securities investment      99.3        —       Korea    December 31

Principal Guaranteed Trust (*3)

   Trust      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Principal and Interest Guaranteed Trust (*3)

   Trust      0.0        0.0      Korea    December 31

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No. 5-2:

              

MAGI No.5 LuxCo S.a.r.l.

   Asset securitization      54.6        54.6      Luxembourg    December 31

MAGI No.5 LuxCo S.a.r.l:

              

ADP 16 Brussels

   Asset securitization      100.0        100.0      Belgium    December 31

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development General Private Investment Trust No. 1:

              

Woori Global Infrastructure Development Co., Ltd.

   Other Finance      100.0        —       Korea    December 31

Namyangju Resource Circulation Facility Development Co., Ltd.

   Other professional service      100.0        —       Korea    December 31

 

(*1)

The entity is a structured entity for the purpose of asset securitization. Although the Group is not a majority shareholder, the Group 1) has the power over the investee, 2) is exposed to 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.

(*2)

The entity is a structured entity for the purpose of investment in securities. Although the Group is not a majority shareholder, the Group 1) has the power over the investee, 2) is exposed to 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)

It was determined that the consolidated entity controlled the monetary trust under the Capital Markets Act, taking into account the power of less than half of the ownership stake in investment-related activities, exposure to variable returns, and the ability to use power to affect the variable returns of the consolidated entity.

(*4)

Following Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, various countries, including the United States, have imposed additional sanctions on a number of Russian individuals and entities, and restricted or prohibited certain activities relating to Russia such as making new investments or the provision of certain services. These sanctions may result in a decrease in the value of financial or operating assets held by banks in relation to the disputed country, an increase in the collection period, restrictions on capital transfers, and a decrease in profits. As a result, the Group expect future financial impacts on the business of its subsidiary, AO Woori Bank of Russia, as of December 31, 2024, but it is difficult to assess the maximum potential exposure or the ultimate adverse impact with any degree of certainty.

(*5)

Excluded from the consolidation due to the end of the credit facilities for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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(3)

The Group has not consolidated the following entities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 despite having more than 50% ownership interest:

 

    

As of December 31, 2024

 

Special Purpose Companies

  

Location

  

Main

Business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      59.7  

Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      88.9  

IGIS Europe Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 163-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities Investment      97.8  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      69.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      69.0  

Mirae Asset Seoul Ring Expressway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      66.7  

Hangang Blue Water Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.6  

Korea Investment Pocheon-Hwado Highway Private Special Asset Trust 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.2  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.0  

Midas Global Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      58.3  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs] (*3)

   Korea    Securities Investment      100.0  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.0  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      92.6  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      84.9  

INMARK France Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 18-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Kiwoom Vibrato Private Placement Investment Trust 1-W (EUR) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.5  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

KOTAM Global Infrastructure Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1-4 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.7  

Hana UBS Class One Private Equity No. 3 C2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      51.0  

Consus Gyeongju Green Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.0  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.7  

Consus Solar Energy Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      79.8  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

Woori Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

Kiwoom Aurora Private Placement Securities Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

NH-Amundi WSCP VIII Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.2  

AI Partners Global Infrastructure Specialized Privately Placed Feeder Fund Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.0  

Woori Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Hangang New Deal Infrastructure BTL Private Equity Investment Trust No. 4 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.0  

 

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As of December 31, 2024

 

Special Purpose Companies

  

Location

  

Main

Business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 316-1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.3  

INMARK Spain Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 26-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.7  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.8  

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.9  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.9  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      57.7  

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      82.6  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.9  

Project Chile PMGD Solar (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      75.2  

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.0  

Woori Bank Partners General Type Private Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

NH-Amundi BXD Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      77.8  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Woori Junior Equity General Type Private Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Hangang Green Environment Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

 

(*1)

Since the investee is a discretionary funds, the Group does not have power over the investee because the fund manager has the sole authority to decide the relevant activities of the investee. The fund manager’s delegated power is exercised not only for the Group, but also for other investors as well. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*2)

The investment target for the fund was predefined, and the disposition of investment assets cannot be determined by the Group, and as a fund of funds, the Group does not have ability to make decisions regarding investment assets in parent funds. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*3)

Since the investee is a stock market stabilization fund, the Group does not have power over such fund as the fund’s relevant activities are determined by the investment management committee, over which the Group does not have substantive rights. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s relevant activities even though the Group holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

 

    

As of December 31, 2023

 

Special Purpose Companies

  

Location

  

Main

Business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      59.7  

Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      88.9  

IGIS Europe Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 163-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities Investment      97.9  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      69.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      69.0  

Mirae Asset Seoul Ring Expressway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      66.7  

Hangang Blue Water Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.6  

Korea Investment Pocheon-Hwado Highway Private Special Asset Trust 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.1  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.0  

Midas Global Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      58.3  

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3 (*3)

   Korea    Securities Investment      100.0  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      55.0  

WooriG Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      92.6  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities Investment      84.3  

 

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As of December 31, 2023

 

Special Purpose Companies

  

Location

  

Main

Business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

INMARK France Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 18-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Kiwoom Vibrato Private Placement Investment Trust 1-W (EUR) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.5  

WooriG Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

KOTAM Global Infrastructure Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1-4 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.7  

Hana UBS Class One Private Equity No. 3 C2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      51.0  

Consus Gyeongju Green Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

WooriG Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

WooriG Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.0  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.7  

Consus Solar Energy Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      79.8  

WooriG Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

WooriG Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

IGIS ESG Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

WooriG GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

Kiwoom Aurora Private Placement Securities Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

NH-Amundi WSCP VIII Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.2  

AI Partners Global Infrastructure Specialized Privately Placed Feeder Fund Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.0  

WooriG Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Hangang New Deal Infrastructure BTL Private Equity Investment Trust No. 4 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.0  

WooriG GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 316-1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.3  

INMARK Spain Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 26-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.7  

WooriG Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 1-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.8  

WooriG Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.9  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.9  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      57.7  

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      82.6  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.9  

 

(*1)

Since the investee is a discretionary funds, the Group does not have power over the investee because the fund manager has the sole authority to decide the relevant activities of the investee. The fund manager’s delegated power is exercised not only for the Group, but also for other investors as well. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*2)

The investment target for the fund was predefined, and the disposition of investment assets cannot be determined by the Group, and as a fund of funds, the Group does not have ability to make decisions regarding investment assets in parent funds. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*3)

Since the investee is a stock market stabilization fund, the Group does not have power over such fund as the fund’s relevant activities are determined by the investment management committee, over which the Group does not have substantive rights. The Group does not have the power over the fund’s relevant activities even though the Group holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

 

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(4)

The summarized financial information of the major subsidiaries is as follows. The financial information of each subsidiary was prepared on the basis of consolidated financial statements. (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Assets      Liabilities      Operating
revenue
     Net income
(loss)
attributable to
owners
    Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
attributable to
owners
 

Woori America Bank

     5,603,828        4,878,197        278,248        37,240       125,569  

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     764,409        528,256        60,999        22,453       49,694  

Woori Bank China Limited

     7,025,618        6,252,659        309,973        20,178       101,666  

AO Woori Bank

     507,190        411,981        56,523        30,459       20,742  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     5,423,733        4,168,715        386,889        56,768       156,791  

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     230,713        210,275        23,555        (1,412 )      (5,629 ) 

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

     734,750        286        26,829        24,273       23,946  

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     46,102        22,268        10,653        2,318       5,121  

Wealth Development Bank

     272,386        223,457        22,275        1,559       5,782  

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     3,932,302        2,939,490        371,959        61,565       132,345  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

     2,212,892        1,585,577        241,234        (14,786 )      53,564  

Woori Bank Europe

     860,239        743,581        41,167        (6,330 )      865  

Money trust under the FISCM Act

     1,201,313        1,175,208        51,546        2,935       2,935  

Structured entity for securitization of financial assets

     2,179,838        2,548,776        103,230        (5,533 )      2,585  

Structured entity for the investments in securities

     2,138,102        62,111        122,417        97,685       127,430  

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Assets      Liabilities      Operating
revenue
     Net income
(loss)
attributable to
owners
    Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
attributable to
owners
 

Woori America Bank

     4,380,793        3,780,732        213,835        32,412       43,019  

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     639,748        453,289        49,928        14,507       18,354  

Woori Bank China Limited

     5,812,416        5,141,122        262,453        33,872       32,226  

AO Woori Bank

     420,219        345,751        29,542        8,091       (3,140 ) 

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     4,665,074        3,804,207        348,081        60,277       87,745  

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     281,784        255,717        25,196        (3,233 )      3,205  

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

     735,206        286        29,905        26,446       25,938  

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     37,844        19,132        9,091        2,379       2,629  

Wealth Development Bank

     294,157        251,010        25,164        (138 )      781  

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     3,533,036        2,926,359        300,630        59,692       54,322  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

     1,902,011        1,466,719        244,041        25,194       31,906  

Woori Bank Europe

     1,187,246        1,071,453        40,621        (5,149 )      1,290  

Money trust under the FISCM Act

     1,267,803        1,244,632        66,917        9,652       9,652  

Structured entity for securitization of financial assets

     2,461,932        2,836,902        90,353        (23,767 )      (20,577 ) 

Structured entity for the investments in securities

     1,793,892        53,093        129,183        83,807       97,661  

 

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(5)

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

 

  •  

Structured entity for asset securitization

The structured entity which 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 provision of 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 the investments in securities

The structured entity is established for the purpose of investments in securities. The Group acquires beneficiary certificates through its contribution of funding to the structured entity by the Group, 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.

 

  •  

Monetary trust under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act

The Group provides with financial guarantee of principal and interest or solely principal to some of its trust products. Due to the financial guarantees, the Group may be obliged 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.

As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Group provides 2,166,871 million Won and 2,445,644 million Won of credit facilities for the structured entities mentioned above. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the purchase commitment amount is 650,997 million Won and 1,049,936 million Won, respectively.

 

(6)

The Group has entered into various agreements with structured entities such as asset securitization, structured finance, investment fund, and trust contract. The characteristics and the nature of risks related to unconsolidated structured entities over which the Group does not have control in accordance with K-IFRS No.1110 - Consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

The ownership interests on unconsolidated structured entities that the Group hold are classified into asset securitization vehicles, structured finance and investment fund, based on the nature and the purpose of the structured entities.

The unconsolidated structured entities classified as ‘asset securitization vehicles’ are entities that issue asset-backed securities, pay the principal and interest or distribute dividends on asset-backed securities through borrowings or profits from the management, operation and sale of securitized assets. The Group transfers related risks by the purchase commitments of asset-backed securities or issuance of asset-backed securities through credit facilities, and the Group recognize related interest or fee revenue. There are entities that provide additional funding and conditional debt acquisition commitments before the Group’s financial support, but the Group is still exposed to losses arising from the purchase of financial assets issued by the structured entities when it fails to renew the securities.

The unconsolidated structured entities classified as ‘structured financing’ include real estate project financing investment vehicle, social overhead capital companies, and special purpose vehicles for ship (aircraft) financing. Each entity is incorporated as a separate company with a limited purpose in order to efficiently pursue business goals. ‘Structured financing’ is a financing method for large-scale risky business, with investments made based on feasibility of the specific business or project, instead of credit of business owner or physical collaterals. The investors receive profits from the operation of the business. The Group recognizes interest revenue, profit or loss from valuation or transactions of financial instruments, or dividend income. With regard to uncertainties involving structured financing, there are entities that provide financial support such as additional fund, guarantees and prioritized credit facilities prior to the Group’s intervention, but the Group is exposed to possible losses due to loss of principal from reduction in investment value or irrecoverable loans arising from failure to collect scheduled cash flows and cessation of projects.

 

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The unconsolidated structured entities classified as ‘investment funds’ include investment trusts and private equity funds. An investment trust orders the investment and operation of funds to the trust manager in accordance with trust contract with profits distributed to the investors. Private equity funds raise funding required to acquire equity securities to enable direction of management and/or improvement of ownership structure, with profit distributed to the investors. The Group recognizes pro rata amount of dividend income as an investor in the same way as ‘structured finance’ and may be exposed to losses due to reduction in investment value. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the investment value in MMF (Money Market Fund) amounted to 22,850 million Won and 1,450,252 million Won, respectively, and there are no additional MMF-related commitments.

Total assets of the unconsolidated structured entities held by the Group, 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 December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows: The maximum exposure to risks includes the amounts that are recognized in the consolidated financial statements and will be confirmed when certain conditions are met in the future such as investments, purchase commitments, credit facilities and others. (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Asset
securitization
vehicle
     Structured
finance
     Investment
funds
 

Total asset of the unconsolidated structured entities

     7,286,074        74,946,966        255,076,205  

Assets recognized in the consolidated financial statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities

     6,852,171        3,390,015        9,325,909  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     —         1,792        9,042,357  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,813,481        44,477        —   

Financial assets at amortized cost

     5,038,690        3,341,655        79,879  

Investments in associates

     —         —         201,084  

Derivative assets

     —         2,091        2,589  

Liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities

     242        1,774        —   

Derivative liability

     —         421        —   

Other liabilities (provisions)

     242        1,353        —   

The maximum exposure to risks (*)

     6,929,431        4,083,019        14,655,904  

Investments

     6,852,171        3,390,015        9,325,909  

Purchase agreement

     —         —         5,329,995  

Credit facilities

     77,260        693,004        —   

Loss recognized on unconsolidated structured entities

     —         319        150,552  

(*) This is the amount after deducting the expected credit loss allowance.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Asset
securitization
vehicle
     Structured
finance
     Investment
funds
 

Total asset of the unconsolidated structured entities

     9,012,541        55,525,814        164,334,970  

Assets recognized in the consolidated financial statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities

     8,868,621        2,637,529        7,732,375  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     —         2,111        7,576,233  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     2,802,592        43,696        —   

Financial assets at amortized cost

     6,066,029        2,591,598        —   

Investments in associates

     —         —         153,958  

Derivative assets

     —         124        2,184  

Liabilities recognized in the consolidated financial statements related to the unconsolidated structured entities

     99        3,207        2,006  

Derivative liability

     —         1,243        2,006  

Other liabilities (provisions)

     99        1,964        —   

The maximum exposure to risks (*)

     8,928,381        3,481,625        13,490,033  

Investments

     8,868,621        2,637,529        7,732,374  

Purchase agreement

     —         —         5,757,659  

Credit facilities

     59,760        844,096        —   

Loss recognized on unconsolidated structured entities

     —         299        63,614  

(*) This is the amount after deducting the expected credit loss allowance.

 

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(7)

The share of non-controlling interests on the net income and equity of subsidiaries of which non-controlling interests that are significant to the Group’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  1)

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

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     104,023        103,176  

Wealth Development Bank

     23,975        21,142  

 

  2)

Net income or loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

     For the years ended
December  31
 
     2024      2023  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     6,764        9,521  

Wealth Development Bank

     764        (68 ) 

 

  3)

Dividends to non-controlling interests

 

     For the years ended
December  31
 
     2024      2023  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     3,450        2,802  

 

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2.

BASIS OF PREPARATION AND MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(1)

Basis of presentation

The Group maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (K-IFRS). The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements have been restructured and translated into English from the Korean language financial statements.

Certain information attached to the Korean language financial statements, but not required for a fair presentation of the Group’s financial position, financial performance or cash flows, is not presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with K-IFRS. These are the standards, subsequent amendments and related interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that have been adopted by the Republic of Korea.

The material accounting policies applied in the preparation of consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 are stated below, and the accounting policies applied are identical to ones used in the preparation of previous year’s consolidated financial statements, except for the effects of adopting new standards or interpretations as explained below.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared at the end of each reporting period on the historical cost basis, except for certain non-current assets and financial assets that are either revalued or measured in fair value. Historical cost is generally measured at the fair value of consideration given to acquire assets.

Meanwhile, the consolidated financial statements of the Group was initially approved by the board of directors on February 7, 2025, and is planned for an approval in the annual shareholder’s meeting on March 25, 2025.

1) From the accounting period beginning on January 1, 2024, the Group has newly applied the following amendments and interpretations.

 

  i)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1001 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current, Non-current Liabilities with Covenants

The amendments clarify that liabilities are classified as either current or non-current, depending on the substantive rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise right to defer settlement of the liability or the expectations of management. Also, the settlement of liability includes the transfer of the entity’s own equity instruments, however, it would be excluded if an option to settle them by the entity’s own equity instruments if compound financial instruments is met the definition of equity instruments and recognized separately from the liability. In addition, covenants that an entity is required to comply with after the end of the reporting period would not affect classification of a liability as current or non-current at the reporting date. When an entity classifies a liability that is subject to the covenants which an entity is required to comply with within twelve months of the reporting date as non-current at the end of the reporting period, the entity shall disclose information in the notes to understand the risk that non-current liabilities with covenants could become repayable within twelve months after the reporting period. The Group determined that there is no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  ii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1007 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’, K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ – Supplier finance arrangements

When applying supplier finance arrangements, an entity shall disclose information about its supplier finance arrangements that enables users of financial statements to assess the effects of those arrangements on the entity’s liabilities and cash flows and on the entity’s exposure to liquidity risk. The Group determined that there is no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements due to these amendments.

 

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  iii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1116 ‘Leases’ – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback

When subsequently measuring lease liabilities arising from a sale and leaseback, a seller-lessee shall determine lease payments or revised lease payments in a way that the seller-lessee would not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use retained by the seller-lessee. The Group determined that there is no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  iv)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1001 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ – Disclosure of Cryptographic Assets

The amendments require an additional disclosure if an entity holds cryptographic assets, or holds cryptographic assets on behalf of the customer, or issues cryptographic assets. The Group determined that there is no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements due to these amendments.

2) The details of K-IFRS that have been issued and published as of January 1, 2024 but have not yet reached the effective date, and which the Group has not applied at an earlier date are as follows :

 

  i)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1021 ‘The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates’ and K-IFRS No.1101 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards’ – Lack of Exchangeability

When an entity estimates a spot exchange rate because exchangeability between two currencies is lacking, the entity shall disclose related information. The amendments should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and earlier application is permitted. The Group determined that there is no significant impact on the consolidated financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  ii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’, K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’

When an entity K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’ and K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ have been amended to respond to recent questions arising in practice, and to include new requirements. The amendments should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and earlier application is permitted. The Group is in review for the impact of these amendments on the consolidated financial statements. These amendments

 

  •  

clarify the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, with a new exception for some financial liabilities settled through an electronic cash transfer system;

 

  •  

clarify and add further guidance for assessing whether a financial asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) criterion;

 

  •  

add new disclosures of impact on the entity and the extent to which the entity is exposed for each type of financial instruments if the timing or amount of contractual cash flow changes due to amendment of contract term; and

 

  •  

update the disclosures for equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI).

 

  iii)

Amendments Annual Improvements to K-IFRS -Volume 11

Annual Improvements to K-IFRS - Volume 11 should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and earlier application is permitted. The Group is in review for the impact of these amendments on the consolidated financial statements.

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1101 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards’: Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter

 

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  •  

K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’: Gain or loss on derecognition and implementation guidance

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’: Derecognition of lease liabilities and definition of transaction price

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1110 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’: Determination of a ‘de facto agent’

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1007 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Cost method

 

(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, which 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.

If a subsidiary uses accounting policies other than those of the Group for like transactions and events in similar circumstances, if necessary, adjustments shall be made to make the subsidiary’s accounting policies conform to those of the Group to prepare the consolidated financial statements.

All intra-group transactions and, related assets and liabilities, income and expenses are eliminated in full when preparing the consolidated financial statements.

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 is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to the owner of the parent company.

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 1109 Financial Instruments 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 as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, liabilities assumed by the Group for the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the condition for recognition under K-IFRS No.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 No.1012 Income Taxes and K-IFRS No.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 No.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 No.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 profit or loss as a bargain purchase.

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.

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 other than the above is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates as appropriate, with the corresponding gain or loss being recognized in profit or loss.

 

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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 profit or loss (or other comprehensive income, if applicable). 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 recognized, identical to the treatment assuming interests are sold directly.

 

(4)

Investments in joint ventures and associates

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence, and that is not a subsidiary or a joint venture. 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 the current period and the assets and liabilities 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 No.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 profit or loss.

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 No.1109 Financial Instruments; Recognition and Measurement. The Group recognized differences between the carrying amount and fair value in profit or loss 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 No.1105.

The requirements of K-IFRS No.1028 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 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 No.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 No.1036 to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases.

 

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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.

 

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(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:

 

  •  

its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly;

 

  •  

its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly;

 

  •  

its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation;

 

  •  

its share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation; and

 

  •  

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 K-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 proportional share of profit or loss until the asset is sold to a third party.

 

(6)

Revenue recognition

K-IFRS No.1115 requires the recognition of revenues based on transaction price allocated to the performance obligation when or as the Group performs that obligation to the customer. Revenues other than those from contracts with customers, such as interest revenue and loan origination fee (cost), are measured through effective interest rate method.

 

  1)

Revenues from contracts with customers

The Group recognizes revenue when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer. When a performance obligation is satisfied, the Group shall recognize as a revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The Group is recognizing revenue by major sources as shown below:

 

  ①

Fees and commission received for brokerage

The fees and commission received for brokerage are the amount of consideration or fee expected to be entitled to receive in return for providing goods or services to the other parties with the Group acting as an agency, such as in the case of sales of bancassurance and beneficiary certificates. The majority of these fees and commission received for brokerage are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ②

Fees and commission received related to credit

The fees and commission received related to credit mainly include the lending fees received from the loan activity and the fees received in the L/C transactions. Except for the fees and commission accounted for in calculating the effective interest rate, it is generally recognized when the performance obligation has been performed. The majority of these fees and commission received related to credit are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking and Corporate banking segment.

 

  ③

Fees and commission received for electronic finance

The fees and commission received for electronic finance include fees received in return for providing various kinds of electronic financial services through firm-banking and CMS. These fees are recognized as revenue immediately upon the completion of services. The majority of these fees and commission received for electronic finance are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking and Corporate banking segment.

 

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  ④

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling

The fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling consist of various fees incurred when transferring foreign currency. The point of processing the customer’s request is the time when performance obligation is satisfied, and revenue is immediately recognized when fees and commission are received after requests are processed. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

  ⑤

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange

The fees and commission received on foreign exchange consist of fees related to the issuance of various certificates, such as exchange, import and export performance certificates, purchase certificates, etc. The point of processing the customer’s request is the time when performance obligation is satisfied, and revenue is immediately recognized when fees and commission are received after requests are processed. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on foreign exchange are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

  ⑥

Fees and commission received for guarantee

The fees and commission received for guarantee include the fees received for the various warranties. The activities related to the warranty consist mainly of performance obligations satisfied over time and fees and commission are recognized over the guarantee period. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received for guarantee are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

  ⑦

Fees and commission received on securities business

The fees and commission received on securities business consist mainly of fees and commission for the sale of beneficiary certificates, and these fees are recognized when the beneficiary certificates are sold to customers. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on securities business are substantially attributable to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ⑧

Fees and commission from trust management

The fees and commission from trust management consist of fees and commission received in return for the operation and management services for entrusted assets. These operation and management services are performance obligations satisfied over time, and revenue is recognized over the service period. Among the fees and commission from trust management, variable considerations such as profit commission that are affected by the value of entrusted assets and base return of the future periods are recognized as revenue when limitations to the estimates are lifted. The majority of these fees and commission received for brokerage are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ⑨

Other fees

Other fees are usually fees related to remittances, but include fees related to various other services provided to customers by the Group. These fees are recognized when transactions occur at the customers’ request and services are provided, at the same time when commission are received. These other fees occur across all operating segments and no single operating segment represents majority of other fees.

 

  2)

Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers

 

  ①

Interest income

Interest income on financial assets measured at FVTPL, FVTOCI and financial assets at amortized costs is measured using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a debt instrument 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 unamortized cost over the expected period, or shorter if appropriate. Future cash flows include commissions and cost of reward points(limited to the primary component of effective interest rate) and other premiums or discounts that are paid or received between the contractual parties when calculating the effective interest rate, but does not include expected credit losses. All contractual terms of a financial instrument are considered when estimating future cash flows.

 

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For purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets, interest revenue is recognized by applying the credit-adjusted effective interest rate to the amortized cost of the financial asset from initial recognition. Even if the financial asset is no longer impaired in the subsequent periods due to credit improvement, the basis of interest revenue calculation is not changed from amortized cost to unamortized cost of the financial assets.

 

  ②

Loan origination fees and costs

The commission fees earned on loans, which is part of the effective interest of loans, is accounted for as deferred origination fees. Incremental costs related to the origination of loans are accounted for as deferred origination costs and is being added or deducted to/from interest income on loans using effective interest rate method.

 

(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. The effective portion of the changes in fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a cash flow hedge and the foreign exchange differences on monetary items that form part of net investment in foreign operations are recognized in equity.

Assets and liabilities of the foreign operations subject to the consolidation are translated into Korean Won at foreign exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Except for situations in which it is required to use exchange rates at the date of transaction due to significant changes in exchange rates during the period, items that belong to profit or loss shall be measured by average exchange rate, with foreign exchange differences recognized as other comprehensive income and added to equity (allocated to non-controlling interests, if appropriate). When foreign operations are disposed, the controlling interest’s share of accumulated foreign exchange differences related to such foreign operations will be reclassified to profit or loss, while non-controlling interest’s corresponding share will not be reclassified.

Adjustments to fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities, and goodwill arising from the acquisition of foreign operations will be treated as assets and liabilities of the corresponding foreign operation and is translated using foreign exchange rates at the end of the period. The foreign exchange differences are recognized in equity.

 

(8)

Cash and cash equivalents

The Group is classifying cash on hand, demand deposits, interest-earning deposits with original maturities of up to three months on acquisition date, and highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value as cash and cash equivalents.

 

(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 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 FVTPL, financial assets at FVTOCI, and financial assets at amortized cost.

 

  a)

Business model

The Group evaluates the way business is being managed, and the purpose of the business model for managing a financial asset best reflects the way information is provided to the management at its portfolio level. Such information considers the following:

 

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  •  

The accounting policies and purpose specified for the portfolio, the actual operation of such policies. This includes strategy of the management focusing on the receipt of contractual interest revenue, maintaining a certain level of interest income, matching the duration of financial assets and the duration of corresponding liabilities to obtain the asset, and outflow or realization of expected cash flows from disposal of assets

 

  •  

The way the performance of a financial asset held under the business model is evaluated, and the way such evaluation is being reported to the management

 

  •  

The risk affecting the performance of the business model (and financial assets held under the business model), and the way such risk is being managed

 

  •  

The compensation plan for the management (e.g. whether the management is being compensated based on the fair value of assets or based on contractual cash flows received)

 

  •  

Frequency, amount, timing and reason for sale of financial assets in the past and forecast of future sale activities

 

  b)

Contractual cash flows

The principal is defined to be the fair value of a financial asset at initial recognition. Interest is not only composed of consideration for the time value of money, consideration for the credit risk related to remaining principal at a certain period of time, and consideration for other cost (e.g. liquidity risk and cost of operation) and fundamental risk associated with lending, but also profit.

When evaluating whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interests, the Group considers the contractual terms of the financial instrument. When a financial asset contains contractual conditions that modify the timing and amount of contractual cash flows, it is required to determine whether contractual cash flows that arise during the remaining life of the financial instrument due to such contractual condition are solely payments of principal and interest. The Group considers the following elements when evaluating the above:

 

  •  

Conditions that lead to modification of timing or amount of cash flows

 

  •  

Contractual terms that adjust contractual nominal interest, including floating rate features

 

  •  

Early payment features and maturity extension features

 

  •  

Contractual terms that limit the Group’s claim on cash flows arising from certain assets (e.g. non-recourse feature)

 

  •  

Terms of holding multiple contractually linked financial tranche that concentrate credit risk. In such case, credit risk comparison information of the instrument itself, the contractual cash flow characteristics of underlying financial instrument group and the underlying financial instrument group

 

  ①

Financial assets at FVTPL

The Group is classifying those financial assets that are not classified as either financial assets at amortized cost or financial assets at FVTOCI, and those designated to be measured at FVTPL, as financial assets at FVTPL. Financial assets at FVTPL are measured at fair value, and fair value gains or losses are recognized in profit or loss. Transaction costs related to acquisition at initial recognition is recognized as expense immediately upon its occurrence.

The Group may, at initial recognition, irrevocably designate a financial asset as measured at fair value through profit or loss if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognizing the gains and losses on them on different bases.

 

  ②

Financial assets at FVTOCI

When financial assets are held under a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and when contractual cash flows from such financial assets are solely payments of principal and interest, the financial assets are classified as financial assets at FVTOCI. Also, for investments in equity instruments that are not held for short-term trade, an irrevocable election is available at initial recognition to present subsequent changes in fair value as other comprehensive income.

 

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At initial recognition, financial assets at FVTOCI is measured at its fair value plus any direct transaction cost and is subsequently measured in fair value. The changes in fair value except for profit or loss items such as impairment losses (reversals), interest revenue calculated by using effective interest method, and foreign exchange gain or loss, and related income tax effects are recognized as other comprehensive income until the asset’s disposal. Upon derecognition, the accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to net income for FVTOCI (debt instrument) and reclassified within the equity for FVTOCI (equity instruments).

 

  ③

Financial assets at amortized cost

When financial assets are held under a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and when contractual cash flows from such financial assets are solely payments of principal and interest, the financial assets are classified as financial assets at amortized cost. At initial recognition, financial assets at amortized cost are recognized at fair value plus any direct transaction cost. Financial assets at amortized cost is presented at amortized cost using effective interest method, less any loss allowance.

 

  2)

Financial liabilities

At initial recognition, financial liabilities are classified into either financial liabilities at FVTPL or financial liabilities at amortized cost.

Financial liabilities are usually classified as financial liabilities at FVTPL when they are acquired with a purpose to repurchase them within a short period of time, when they are part of a certain financial instrument portfolio that is actually and recently being managed with a purpose of short-term profit and joint management by the Group at initial recognition, and when they are derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value plus direct transaction cost at initial recognition and are subsequently measured at fair value. Gain or loss arising from financial liabilities at FVTPL is recognized in profit or loss when occurred.

It is possible to designate a financial liability as financial liability at FVTPL if at initial recognition: (a) it is possible to remove or significantly reduce recognition or measurement mismatch that may otherwise have occurred if not for its designation as financial liability at FVTPL; (b) the financial asset forms part of the Group’s financial instrument group (a group composed of a combination of financial asset or liability) according to the Group’s documented risk management or investment strategy, is measured at fair value and is being evaluated for its performance, and such information is provided internally; and (c) the financial liability is part of a contract that contains one or more of embedded derivatives, and is a hybrid contract in which designation as financial liability at FVTPL is allowed under K-IFRS No.1109 Financial Instruments.

Financial liabilities designated as at FVTPL are initially recognized at fair value, with any direct transaction cost recognized in profit or loss and are subsequently measured at fair value. Any profit or loss from financial liabilities at FVTPL are recognized in profit or loss.

Financial liabilities not classified as financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at amortized cost.

 

  3)

Reclassification

Financial assets are not reclassified after initial recognition unless the Group modifies the business model used to manage financial assets. When the Group modifies the business model used to manage financial assets, all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the first reporting period after the modification.

 

  4)

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognized when contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets are expired, or when substantially all of risk and reward for holding financial assets is transferred to another entity as a result of a sale of financial assets. If the Group does not have and does not transfer substantially all of the risk and reward of holding financial assets with control of the transferred financial assets retained, the Group recognizes financial assets to the extent of its continuing involvement. If the Group holds substantially all the risk and reward of holding a financial asset, it continues to recognize that asset and proceeds are accounted for as collateralized borrowings.

 

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When a financial asset is fully derecognized, the difference between the book value and the sum of proceeds and accumulated other comprehensive income is recognized as profit or loss in case of FVTOCI (debt instruments), and as retained earnings for FVTOCI (equity instruments).

In case when a financial asset is not fully derecognized, the Group allocates the book value into amounts retained in the books and removed from the books, based on the relative fair value of each portion at the date of sale, and based on the degree of continuing involvement. For the derecognized portion of the financial assets, the difference between its book value and the sum of proceeds and the portion of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to that portion will be recognized in profit or loss in case of debt instruments and recognized in retained earnings in case of equity instruments. The accumulated other comprehensive income is distributed to the portion of book value retained in the books, and to the portion of book value removed from the books.

The Group derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in profit or loss.

When the Group exchanges with the existing lender one debt instrument into another one with substantially different terms, such exchange is accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability. Similarly, the Group accounts for substantial modification of terms of an existing liability or part of it as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new liability. It is assumed that the terms are substantially different if the discounted present value of the cash flows under the new terms, including any fees paid net of any fees received and discounted using the original effective rate is at least 10 percent different from the discounted present value of the remaining cash flows of the original financial liability

 

  5)

Fair value of financial instruments

Financial assets at FVTPL and financial assets at FVTOCI are measured and presented in the consolidated financial statements at their fair values, and all derivatives are also subject to fair value measurement.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to exchange an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a recent transaction between independent parties that are reasonable and willing. Fair value is the transaction price of identical financial assets or financial liabilities generated in an active market. An active market is a market where trade volume is sufficient and objective price information is available due to the fact that bid and ask price differences are small.

When trade volume of a financial instrument is low, when transaction prices within the market show large differences among them, or when it cannot be concluded that a financial instrument is being traded within an active market due to disclosures being extremely shallow, fair value is measured using valuation techniques based on alternative market information or using internal valuation techniques based on general and observable information obtained from objective sources. Market information includes maturity and characteristics, duration, similar yield curve, and variability measurement of financial instruments of similar nature. Fair value amount contains unique assumptions on each entity (the Group concluded that it is using assumptions applied in valuing financial instruments in the market, or risk-adjusted assumptions in case marketability does not exist).

The market approach and income approach, which are valuation techniques used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments, both require significant judgment. Market approach measures fair value using either a recent transaction price that includes the financial instrument, or observable information on comparable firm or assets. Income approach measures fair value through discounting future cash flows with a discount rate reflecting market expectations, and revenue, operating income, depreciation, capital expenditures, income tax, working capital and estimated residual value of financial investments are being considered when deriving future cash flows. Valuation techniques such as the above include estimates based on the financial instruments’ complexity and usefulness of observable information in the market.

The valuation techniques used in the evaluation of financial instruments are explained below.

 

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  a)

Financial assets at FVTPL and Financial assets at FVTOCI

The fair value of equity securities included in financial assets at FVTPL and financial assets at FVTOCI category is recognized in the statement of financial position at its available market price. Debt securities traded in the over-the-counter market are generally recognized at an amount computed by an independent appraiser. When the Group uses the fair value determined by independent appraisers, the Group usually obtains three values from three different appraisers for each financial instrument and selects the minimum amount without making additional adjustments. For equity securities without marketability, the Group uses the amount determined by the independent appraiser. The Group verifies the prices obtained from appraisers in various ways, including the evaluation of independent appraisers’ competency, indirect verification through comparison between appraisers’ price and other available market information, and reperformed by employees who have knowledge of valuation models and assumptions that appraisers used.

 

  b)

Derivatives

The Group’s transactions involving derivatives such as futures and exchange traded options are measured at market value. For exchange traded derivatives classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, the fair value is estimated using internal valuation techniques. If there are no publicly available market prices because they are traded over-the-counter, fair value is measured through internal valuation techniques. When using internal valuation techniques to derive fair value, the types of derivatives, base interest rate or characteristics of prices, or stock market indices are considered. When variables used in the internal valuation techniques are not observable information in the market, such variables may contain significant estimates.

 

  c)

Adjustment of valuation amount

The Group is exposed to credit risk when a counterparty to a derivative contract does not perform its contractual obligation, and the exposure amount is equal to the amount of derivative asset recognized in the statement of financial position. When the Group earns income through valuation of derivatives, such income is recognized as derivative asset in the statement of financial position. Some of the derivatives are traded in the market, but most of the derivatives are measured at estimated fair value derived from internal valuation models that use observable information in the market. As such, in order to estimate the fair value there should be an adjustment made to incorporate counterparty’s credit risk, and credit risk adjustment is being considered when valuing derivative assets such as over-the counter derivatives. The amount of financial liabilities is also adjusted by the Group’s own credit risk when valuing them.

The amount of adjustment is derived from counterparty’s probability of default and loss given default. This adjustment considers contractual matters that are designed to reduce the Group’s exposure to each counterparty’s credit risk. When derivatives are under master netting arrangement, the exposure used in the computation of credit risk adjustment is a net amount after adding/deducting cash collateral received (or paid) from loss(or gain) position derivatives with the same counterparty.

 

  6)

Expected credit losses on financial assets

The Group recognizes loss allowance on expected credit losses for the following assets:

 

  •  

Financial assets at amortized cost

 

  •  

Debt instruments measured at FVTOCI

 

  •  

Contract assets as defined by K-IFRS No.1115

Expected credit losses are weighted-average value of a range of possible results, considering the time value of money, and are measured by incorporating information on current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions that are available without undue cost or effort.

The methods to measure expected credit losses are classified into following three categories in accordance with K-IFRS:

 

  •  

General approach: Financial assets that do not belong to below two models and unused loan commitments

 

  •  

Simplified approach: When financial assets are either trade receivables, contract assets or lease receivables

 

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  •  

Credit impairment model: Purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets

The measurement of loss allowance under general approach is differentiated depending on whether the credit risk has increased significantly after initial recognition. That is, loss allowance is measured based on 12-month expected credit loss when the credit risk has not increased significantly after initial recognition, while loss allowance is measured at lifetime expected credit loss when credit risk has increased significantly. Lifetime is the expected remaining life of the financial instrument up to the maturity date of the contract.

The measurement of loss allowance under simplified approach is always based on lifetime expected credit loss, and loss allowance under credit impairment model is measured as the cumulative change in lifetime expected credit loss since initial recognition.

 

  a)

Measurement of expected credit losses on financial asset at amortized cost

The expected credit losses on financial assets at amortized cost is measured by the difference between the contractual cash flows during the period and the present value of expected cash flows. Expected cash inflows are computed for individually significant financial assets in order to calculate expected credit losses.

Financial assets that are not individually significant, they are included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and expected credit losses of the group are calculated collectively.

Expected credit losses are deducted through loss allowance account, and when the financial asset is determined to be uncollectible, the loss allowance is written off from the books along with the related financial asset. Changes in loss allowance due to subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recognized in profit or loss.

 

  b)

Measurement of expected credit losses on financial asset at FVTOCI

The measurement method of expected credit loss is identical to financial asset at amortized cost, but changes in the loss allowance is recognized in other comprehensive income. When financial assets at FVTOCI is disposed or repaid, the related loss allowance is reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income.

 

(10)

Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are presented as a net amount in the statements of financial position when the Group has an enforceable legal right and an intention to settle on a net basis or to realize an asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

(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, and the book value of a portion of an asset that are replaced by a subsequent expenditure is removed from the books. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

While land is not depreciated, all other investment properties are depreciated based on the depreciation method and useful lives of Properties and equipment. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, and when it is deemed appropriate to change them, the effect of any change is accounted for as a change in accounting estimates.

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 derecognition.

 

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(12) Properties and equipment

Properties and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost of an item of Properties and equipment is expenditure directly attributable to their purchase or construction, which includes any cost 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 costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located.

Subsequent costs are recognized in the carrying amount of an asset or as a separate asset (if appropriate) if it is probable that future economic benefit 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 Properties and equipment, depreciation is charged to net income on a straight-line basis by applying the following estimated economic useful lives on the amount of cost or revalued amount less residual value.

 

     Useful life  

Buildings used for business purpose

     35 to 57 years  

Structures in leased office

     4 to 5 years  

Properties for business purpose

     4 to 5 years  

The Group reassesses the depreciation method, the estimated useful lives and residual values of Properties and equipment at the end of each reporting period. If changes in the estimates are deemed appropriate, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate. When there is an indicator of impairment and the carrying amount of a Properties and equipment item exceeds the estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount of such asset is reduced to the recoverable amount.

(13) Intangible assets and goodwill

The Group is recognizing intangible assets measured at the manufacturing cost or acquisition cost plus additional incidental expenses less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. The Group’s intangible asset are amortized over the following economic lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. If changes in the estimates are deemed appropriate, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate.

 

     Useful life  

Industrial property rights

     5 to 10 years  

Development costs

     5 years  

Software and others

     4 to 5 years or contract period  

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.

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an impairment test at the cash-generating unit level every year, and whenever there is an indicator that goodwill is impaired.

Goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating unit (or groups of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit on a pro rata basis based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

 

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(14) Impairment of non-monetary assets

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives 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 by estimating the recoverable amount when there is an objective indication that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverable amount is the higher of value in use or 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 profit or loss.

(15) Leases

The Group determines whether the agreement is a lease or includes a lease at the time of the agreement. In exchange for consideration in the contract, if the control over the use of the identified asset is transferred for a period of time, the contract is a lease or includes a lease. In determining whether a contract transfers control of the use of the identified asset, the Group uses the definition of a lease in K-IFRS No.1116.

 

  1)

The Group as a lessee

The Group recognizes the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement date (less any lease incentives received), initial direct costs, and an estimate of costs to be incurred by the lessee in dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located.

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated on a straight-line basis from the commencement of the lease to the end of the lease term. However, if the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee by the end of the lease term or if the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the lessee will exercise a purchase option, the lessee depreciates the right-of-use asset same as a fixed asset from the commencement date to the end of the useful life of the underlying asset. The right-of-use asset may be reduced by an impairment of the underlying asset or adjusted by remeasurement of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that cannot be readily determined, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate. The Group generally uses the incremental borrowing rate.

The lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

 

  •  

Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments)

 

  •  

Variable lease payments that depend on an index (or a rate), initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date

 

  •  

Amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees

 

  •  

The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, lease payments of the extended period if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise extension option, and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising an option to terminate the lease

The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest expense recognized for the lease liability and decreased by reflecting the payment of the lease payments. The lease liability is remeasured if the future lease payments change depending on changes in the index(or a rate), changes in the expected amount to be paid under the residual value guarantee, and changes in the assessment of whether the purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or not to exercise the terminate option.

When remeasuring a lease liability, the related right-of-use asset is adjusted and if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset decreases to zero, the remeasurement amount is recognized in profit or loss.

In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated).

 

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Most extension options in offices and vehicles leases have not been included in the lease liability, because the Group could replace the assets without significant cost or business disruption.

The lease term is reassessed if an option is actually exercised (or not exercised) or the Group becomes obliged to exercise (or not exercise) it. The assessment of reasonable certainty is only revised if a significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs, which affects this assessment, and that is within the control of the lessee.

During the current financial year, the financial effect of revising lease terms to reflect the effect of exercising extension and termination options was an increase in recognized lease liabilities and right-of-use assets of 2,892 million Won.

In the statement of financial position, the Group classified the right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property as ‘Properties and equipment’ and the lease liabilities as ‘other financial liabilities.’

The Group has chosen a practical expedient that does not recognize the right-of-use asset and lease liabilities for short-term leases with a lease term less than 12 months and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Group recognizes the lease payments associated with those leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

  2)

The Group as a lessor

At the date of the agreement or the effective date of the modification containing the lease element, the Group allocates the consideration of the contract to each lease element on the basis of its relative stand-alone price.

As a lessor, the Group classifies its leases as either an operating lease or a finance lease at the commencement date.

The Group subsequently judges whether the lease transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset. A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset, otherwise a lease is classified as an operating lease.

If the agreement contains both lease and non-lease elements, the Group applies K-IFRS No.1115 to allocate the consideration of the contract.

The Group applies derecognition and impairment provisions of K-IFRS No.1109 to its net investment in the lease. The Group also carries out regular review of the unguaranteed residual value used to calculate total lease investment.

The Group recognizes lease payments from operating lease as income on a straight-line basis.

The accounting policy that the Group has applied as a lessor is not different from K-IFRS No.1116.

 

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(16) Derivative instruments

Derivative instruments are classified as forwards, futures, options and swaps, depending on the types of transactions and are classified at the point of transaction as either trading or hedging based on its purpose.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date of contract and are subsequently measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument. If derivatives have been designated as hedging instruments and if it is effective, the point of recognition of gain or loss depends on the characteristics of hedging relationship.

 

  1)

Embedded derivatives

Embedded derivatives are components of a hybrid financial instrument that includes a non-derivative host contract. It has an effect of modifying part of cash flows of the hybrid financial instrument similar to an independent derivative.

Embedded derivatives that are part of a hybrid contract of which the host contract is a financial asset within the scope of K-IFRS No.1109 is not separated. The classification is done by considering the hybrid contract as a whole, and subsequent measurement is either at amortized cost or fair value.

If embedded derivatives are part of a hybrid contract of which the host contract is not a financial asset within the scope of K-IFRS No.1109 (e.g. financial liability), then these are treated as separate derivatives if embedded derivatives meet the definition of a derivative, characteristics & risk of the embedded derivatives are not closely related to that of host contract, and if the host contract is not measured at FVTPL.

 

  2)

Hedge accounting

The Group is designating certain derivatives as hedging instrument against fair value changes in relation to the interest rate risk, foreign currency translation and interest rate risk, and foreign currency translation risk.

The Group is documenting the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items at the commencement of hedging in accordance with their purpose and strategy. Also, the Group documents at the commencement and subsequent dates whether the hedging instrument effectively counters the changes in fair value of hedged items. A hedging instrument is effective only when it meets all the following criteria:

 

  •  

When there is an economic relationship between the hedged items and hedging instruments.

 

  •  

When the effect of credit risk is not stronger than the change in value due to the economic relationship between the hedged items and hedging instruments.

 

  •  

When the hedge ratio of hedging relationship is equal to the proportion of the number of items that the group actually hedges and the number of hedging instruments that the Group actually uses to hedge the number of hedged items

When a hedging relationship no longer meets the hedging effectiveness requirements related to hedge ratio, but when the purpose of risk management on designated hedging relationship is still maintained, the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is adjusted so that hedging relationship may meet the requirements again (Hedge ratio readjustment).

The Group has designated derivatives as hedging instrument except for the portion on foreign currency basis spread. The fair value change due to foreign currency basis spread is recognized in other comprehensive income and is accumulated in equity. If the hedged item is related to transactions, the accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects the profit or loss. However, when non-monetary items are subsequently recognized due to hedged items, the accumulated equity is removed from the equity directly, and is included in the initial book value of the recognized non-monetary items. Such transfers does not affect other comprehensive income. But if part or all of accumulated equity is not expected to be recovered in the future periods, the amount not expected to be recovered is immediately reclassified to profit or loss. If the hedged item is time-related, then the foreign currency basis spread on the day the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument that is related to the hedged item is reclassified to profit or loss over the term of the hedge.

 

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  3)

Fair value hedge

Gain or loss arising from valid hedging instrument is recognized in profit or loss. However, when the hedging instrument mitigates risks on equity instruments designated as financial assets at FVTOCI, related gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The book value of hedged items that are not measured in fair value is adjusted by the changes in fair value arising from the hedged risk, with resulting gain or loss reflected in profit or loss. In case of debt instruments measured at FVTOCI, book value is an amount that is already adjusted to fair value and thus gain or loss arising from the hedged risk is recognized in profit or loss instead of other comprehensive income without adjustments in book value. When the hedged item is equity instruments measured at FVTOCI, the gain or loss arising from hedged risk is retained at other comprehensive income in order to match the gain or loss with hedging instruments.

Hedge accounting ceases to apply only when hedging relationship (or part of it) does not meet the requirements of hedge accounting (even after hedging relationship readjustment, if applicable). This treatment holds in case of lapse, disposal, expiry and exercise of hedging instruments, and this cease of treatment applies prospectively. The fair value adjustments made to book value of hedged item due to hedged risk is amortized from the date of discontinuance of hedge accounting and is recognized in profit or loss.

(17) Assets (or disposal group) held for sale

The Group classifies a non-current asset (or disposal group) as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

(18) Provisions

Provisions are recognized if it has 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. Provisions are not recognized for the future operating losses.

The Group recognizes provision related to the payment guarantees, loan commitment and litigations. Under the terms of lease agreement, the cost incurred by the Group to recover the leased asset to its original state are recognized as provisions at the commencement of the lease or during a specific period in which the obligation is incurred as a result of the using the asset. The provisions are measured as the best estimate of the expenditure required to recover the asset, which is regularly reviewed and sated to the new situation.

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.

(19) 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. A financial liability is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities.

If the Group reacquires its own equity instruments, the consideration paid including the direct transaction costs (net of tax expense) are presented as a deduction from total equity until such instruments are retired or reissued. When these instruments are reissued, the consideration received (net of direct transaction costs) is included in the shareholder’s equity.

 

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(20) Financial guarantee contracts

A financial guarantee contract is a contract where the issuer must pay a certain amount of money in order to compensate losses suffered by the creditor when debtor defaults on a debt instrument in accordance with original or modified contractual terms.

A financial guarantee is initially measured at fair value and is subsequently measured at the higher of the amounts below unless it is designated to be measured at FVTPL or when it arises from disposal of an asset.

 

  •  

Loss allowance in accordance with K-IFRS No.1109

 

  •  

Initial book value less accumulated profit measured in accordance with K-IFRS No.1115

(21) Employee benefits and pensions

The Group recognizes the undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by the employees. Also, the Group recognizes expenses and liabilities in the case of accumulating compensated absences when the employees render services that entitle their right to future compensated absences. Similarly, the Group recognizes expenses and liabilities for customary profit distribution or bonuses when the employees render services, even though the Group does not have legal obligation to do so because it can be construed as constructive obligation.

The Group is operating defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered services entitling them to receive the benefits. For defined benefit plans, the defined benefit liability is calculated through an actuarial assessment using the projected unit credit method every end of the reporting period, conducted by professional actuaries. Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest), and the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) is reflected immediately in the separate statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur.

Remeasurement recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is not reclassified to profit or loss in the subsequent periods. 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 and 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 recognized as an asset 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.

Liabilities for termination benefits are recognized at the earlier of either the date when the Group is no longer able to cancel its proposal for termination benefits or the date when the Group has recognized the cost of restructuring that accompanies the payment of termination benefits.

(22) Hedge accounting of net investment in a foreign operation

When applying hedge accounting of net investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion of the hedge is recognized as current profit or loss in order to offset changes in the fair value of the hedged item caused by the hedging with changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument. The effective portion of hedge recognized in other comprehensive income will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to current profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS No.1021 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates at the time of disposal of a foreign operation or disposal of a portion of its foreign operations in the future.

 

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(23) Income taxes

Income tax expense is composed of current tax and deferred tax. That is, income tax expense is composed of taxes payable or refundable during the period and deferred taxes calculated by applying asset-liability method to taxable and deductible temporary differences arising from operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. 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 recognized for the change in deferred tax assets or liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured as of the reporting date using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or asset realized. Deferred tax assets, including the carryforwards 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 or when the entity intends to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis with different taxable entities.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent 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 the initial recognition of 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 taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity or when it arises from business combination.

The tax uncertainty arises from the compensation claim filed by the Group, and the refund litigation for the amount of tax levied by the tax authority due to differences in tax law analysis. In response, the Group paid taxes in accordance with K-IFRS No.2123 due to the tax authority’s claim but recognized as a corporate tax asset if it is highly probable of a refund in the future.

(24) Criteria of calculating earnings per share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is a calculation of net income per each common stock. It is calculated by dividing net income attributable to ordinary shareholders 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 continuously being evaluated based on numerous factors including historical experiences and expectations of future events that are reasonably considered probable. Actual results can differ from those estimates based on such definitions. The accounting estimates and assumptions that contain significant risk of materially changing current book values of assets and liabilities in the next accounting periods are as follows:

(1) Income taxes

The Group has recognized current and deferred taxes based on best estimates of expected future income tax effect arising from the Group’s operations until the end of the current reporting period. However, actual tax payment may not be identical to the related assets and/or liabilities already recognized, and these differences may affect current taxes and deferred tax assets/liabilities at the time when income tax effects are finalized. 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. In this case the Group’s evaluation considers various factors such as estimated future taxable profit based on forecasted operating results, which are based on historical financial performance. The Group is reviewing the book value of deferred tax assets every end of the reporting period and in the event that the possibility of earning future taxable income changes, the deferred tax assets are adjusted up to taxable income sufficient to use deductible temporary differences.

(2) Valuation of financial instruments

Financial assets at FVTPL and FVTOCI are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at fair value. All derivatives are measured at fair value. Valuation techniques are required in order to determine fair values of financial instruments where observable market prices do not exist. Financial instruments that are not actively traded and have low price transparency 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.

As described in Note 2. Basis of Preparation and material Accounting Policies (9) 5), ‘Fair value of financial assets and liabilities’, when valuation techniques are used to determine the fair value of a financial instrument, various general and internally developed techniques are used, and various types of assumptions and variables are incorporated during the process.

(3) Impairment of financial instruments

The accuracy of the provision for credit losses is determined by the estimation of the expected cash flows for each borrower for estimating the individually assessed loan-loss allowance, and the assumptions and variables in the model used for estimating the collectively assessed loan-loss allowance, payment guarantee and unused commitment.

The Group has estimated the allowance for credit losses based on reasonable and supportable information that was available without undue cost or effort the end of the current reporting period about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.

The Group uses forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses in accordance with K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’. Considering the potential for increased insolvency due to rising domestic and international economic uncertainties, the Group estimates the probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) using forward-looking information on key variables such as GDP growth rate, producer price index, apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul), and unemployment rate (original series), and accordingly recognizes additional expected credit loss provisions.

Unlike the forward-looking information applied at the end of the previous period, the Group used a modeling technique based on GDP growth rate to estimate expected credit losses at the end of the current period.

 

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The Group will continuously monitor the impact of domestic and international political and economic uncertainties on the economy and continue to evaluate the appropriateness of related forward-looking information.

The measurement of expected credit loss is described in 4. Risk management (1) 3) Measurement of expected credit loss.

(4) Defined benefit plan

The Group operates a defined benefit pension plan. Defined benefit obligation is calculated at every end of the reporting period by performing actuarial valuation, and estimation of assumptions such as discount rate, expected wage growth rate and mortality rate is required to perform such actuarial valuation. The defined benefit plan, due to its long-term nature, contains significant uncertainties in its estimates.

 

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 risk management processes of identification, measurement, assessment, control, monitoring and reporting of risk.

The risk is managed in accordance with the Group’s risk management policy. The Board Risk Management Committee, at the top decision-making level, makes decisions on the risk strategies such as the allocation of internal capital and the establishment of acceptable level of risk.

 

(1)

Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential financial losses that may incur in the future when the counterparty refuses to fulfill or lose the ability to fulfill its contractual obligations. The goal of credit risk management is to maintain the Group’s credit risk exposure to a permissible degree and to optimize its rate of return considering such credit risk.

 

  i)

Credit risk management

 

  a.

Credit facilities limit management

The Group calculates and manages the appropriate borrowing limits by aggregation, business and industry through management of aggregation, total exposure and portfolio.

 

  b.

Credit risk monitoring organization and role

 

  ①

Large Corporate/Global Investment Banking Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to large enterprises (including small and medium enterprises affiliated with major debt group)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to government agencies, public institutions (50% or more of government investments and contributions) and other corporations

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of relevant real estate PF (Project Financing) (large or non-confirmed construction enterprises)

 

  •  

Operation controls over the ‘Credit Management for Affiliate Enterprise Groups’ as specified by the Regulation on Supervision of Bank Business, etc.

 

  •  

Examination, approval and maintenance of loans related to IB Group Investment Banking

 

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  •  

Examination, approval and maintenance of overseas branches or subsidiaries of local companies, foreign companies

 

  •  

Support for related tasks such as credit screening and maintenance of overseas review centers

 

  •  

Establishing and managing total exposure limits for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Management of approved loans (delinquency, asset quality, portfolios, etc.)

 

  •  

Credit limit management designated by the Banking Act for the affiliated companies

 

  ②

SME Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (excluding SMEs affiliated with major debt group) (including credit-related securities, credit derivatives, and credit-related deposits)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to public institutions (less than 50% of government investments and contributions) and other corporations

 

  •  

Consultation on loan examination, and agreement on the approval (including follow-up) of overseas branches and local corporations of the enterprises

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of relevant real estate PF (Small- and medium- construction enterprises or non-confirmed)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance, etc. of business loans related to National Housing and Urban Fund

 

  •  

Develop and maintain examination techniques

 

  •  

Management of approved loans (delinquency, asset quality, portfolios, etc.)

 

  •  

Establishing and managing total exposure limits for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Credit research and credit rating for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Credit limit management (including reduction plans) designated by the Banking Act for the affiliated companies

 

  •  

Derivative-related risk examination and management for affiliated customers

 

  ③

Retail Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of personal and individual business loans

 

  •  

Examination and approval of collective loans (including cases where construction enterprise is subject to workout)

 

  ④

Corporate Restructuring Dept.

 

  •  

General management of enterprises subject to workout, etc.

 

  •  

General management of enterprises subject to pre-workout, etc. with the management on the borrower in the course of corporate rehabilitation procedures

 

  •  

Workout activities such as the establishment and implementation of corporate workout plans performed for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Pre-workout activities such as the establishment and implementation of corporate management diagnosis and management plans performed for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Credit examination, approval, setting total exposure limit and follow-up management for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Examination and execution of loans for sound post-management of rehabilitation loans such as examination, approval, and follow-up management of overseas branches and local corporations of the relevant enterprise

 

  c.

Credit screening and post monitoring or post management

 

  ①

Objective

 

  •  

To maintain appropriate credit ratings and improve asset quality

 

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  ②

Main activities

 

  •  

Review the adequacy of credit and credit ratings, and maintain the consistency in application of ratings

 

  •  

Review the appropriateness of asset classification by quality and the provision for credit losses

 

  •  

Overall analysis of loan portfolio quality

 

  •  

Inspection of compliance with loan policies and relevant regulations, and recommendation for modification of policies

 

  •  

Review the appropriateness of loan approval and compliance with loan commitments.

 

  •  

Post-inspection of the branches’ discretionary decisions for loans

 

  •  

Assessing the accuracy of the identification of bad loans and the timeliness of action by the person in charge of the loans

 

  ii)

Current status by measurement method

 

  a.

Method of calculating risk-weighted assets

 

  ①

The Group calculates the risk-weighted assets of the credit risk by obtaining approval of the internal rating-based approach.

 

  ②

The internal rating-based approach meets the qualitative and quantitative requirements set by the Financial Supervisory Service, including the use of advanced techniques in risk measurement, as well as the establishment of an internal control and risk management system. It enables more accurate measurement and management of credit risk than the standard method.

 

  •  

The internal rating-based approach

Risk-weighted assets are calculated by applying self-estimated risk measurement factors such as probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), exposure at default (EAD), and effective maturity (M) according to the internal rating of the Group.

 

  b.

Overview and utilization scope of credit rating evaluation model

<Overview of corporate credit rating model>

 

  ①

Definition of corporate credit rating model

The corporate credit rating is the assessment of the possibility of default by the counterparty. It includes both scoring assessments that are evaluated according to quantitative methods using financial statements, etc., representative assessments that are evaluated according to quantitative methods using loans, deposit transactions, etc. of the representative’s the Bank itself and other financial institutions, and judgment evaluations that are evaluated by the evaluator’s subjective judgment. This represents that the degree of credit risk assessed is presented in a systematic manner.

 

  ②

Operation of corporate credit rating model

 

  •  

General corporate evaluation model: Classified to external audit based on K-IFRS, external audit based on GAAP, non-external audit 1, non-external audit 2 and personal business based on their total assets, sales volume, accounting standards, whether subject to external audit or not, loan size and types of business; such as individuals or corporations.

 

  •  

Evaluation model of local governments

 

  •  

Evaluation model of public institutions

 

  •  

Evaluation model of financial institutions: Banks, insurance companies, financial investment, and other financing

 

  •  

Evaluation model of overseas companies

 

  •  

Evaluation model of non-profit organization: Private schools, medical institutions, religious organizations, and other organizations

 

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  •  

Specialized lending evaluation model: PF (*1), OF(Object Financing) (*2), CF(Commodities Financing) (*3), real estate financing for sale , Real estate financing for rent , fund financing, acquisition financing , asset securitization.

(*1) Project Finance (PF)

Credit provided for large-scale facility projects that involve significant costs, such as power plants and transportation facilities, secured by the project itself and repaid from the cash flow generated by the project.

(*2) Object Finance (OF)

Credit provided for the purchase of tangible assets such as ships and aircraft, secured by the asset itself and repaid from the cash flow generated by the asset.

(*3) Commodities Finance (CF)

Credit secured by reserves, inventories, or receivables related to commodities traded on recognized exchanges, with the proceeds from the sale of these assets used as the source of repayment.

 

  ③

Corporate credit rating system

The corporate credit rating system is divided into 14 grades (13 normal, 1 default) system, and each credit rating is presented in English (AAA~D).

<Overview of retail credit rating model>

 

  ①

Definition of retail credit scoring model

This is a model that determines credit rating of retail loan customers by calculating credit score statistically using the customer information and operates two types of scoring system which are Application Scoring System and Behavior Scoring System according to applicable borrowers’ loan types.

 

  •  

Application Scoring System(ASS) : The model determines credit rating by statistically calculating credit score for new retail loan applications using personal information, transaction information and credit information.

 

  •  

Behavior Scoring System(BSS) : The model determines credit rating by statistically calculating credit score for existing retail loans using transaction information and credit information.

 

  ②

Operation of retail credit scoring model

 

  •  

SOHO loan credit scoring model : ASS / BSS scoring model

 

  •  

Household loan credit scoring model : ASS / BSS scoring model

 

  ③

Retail credit scoring model evaluation system : Presented in number from grade 1 to 10.

<Utilization score of credit rating evaluation model>

 

  ①

Utilizes as a key component in calculating BIS credit risk-weighted assets

 

  ②

Supports prompt loan decision-making by applying for interest rate (pricing), and discretionary decision-making, etc.

 

  ③

Utilizes to measure overall risk such as asset quality and provisions for the credit losses

 

  ④

Utilizes as an indicator of Risk Adjusted Performance Measurement and relevant performance measurement.

 

  c.

Control structure for credit evaluation system (including content related to grade change)

 

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  ①

Securing the independence of granting credit rating

The credit rating is granted through the evaluation department (large enterprise, small and medium-sized enterprise, personal, etc.) that is independent from the sales department, but the head of the branch has authority to grant credit ratings to small-scale loans according to the size of the loans. The Group clearly defines and operates procedures such as override, check list, authority and procedures, and review when granting credit ratings. For credit ratings granted by a sales branch and the evaluation department, periodic and regular loan reviews are performed by the credit supervision department to assess the consistency and timeliness of credit ratings.

 

  ②

Securing independence of credit risk control operations

The Credit Risk Management Dept. within the Risk Management Group that is independent of the sales department is responsible for the design, monitoring/supervision of operation and performance, on-going review and modification. The Credit Risk Management Dept. conducts self-validation and monitoring of credit ratings, development and implementation of credit rating models.

 

  ③

Validation of credit evaluation systems by an independent third party

To secure the adequacy of credit evaluation system, the Risk Model Validation Dept. within the Risk Management Group that is independent from the credit evaluation system department conducts validation of credit evaluation system. The Risk Model Validation Dept. conducts periodic validation to assess the design adequacy of credit evaluation system, to determine whether BIS satisfies with minimum requirements and to validate the utilization and calculation methods of risk measurement components (PD, LGD, EAD, etc.).

A third-party review is conducted in Head Office Audit Dept. for the development/ implementation of Credit Risk Management Dept.‘s credit risk model, estimation of risk measurement factors, and the third party’s validation activities of the Risk Model Validation Dept.

 

  ④

Strengthen the role of the Board of Directors and management

Major decision-making related to the credit evaluation system and risk measurement factors are carried out in the approval process of the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee (Board of Directors). Issues related to validation and monitoring of credit evaluation systems and risk measurement elements are regularly reported to the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee (Board of Directors).

 

  d.

Scope of application of internal rating method

 

BIS Ratio calculation method

  

Exposure category

  

Date of approval

Standard method    Permanent standard method    Government, public institutions, and banks    October 30, 2008
   Standard method    Subsidiaries, overseas branches, and other assets    October 30, 2008
Internal rating-based model      

Large/small, medium-sized enterprise exposure (external audit IFRS, external audit GAAP, non-external audit1, non-external audit2, personal business model), retail exposure, and asset-backed exposure (Credit rating-based approach)

  

October 30, 2008

February 13, 2015

Stepwise application      

Special financing, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and public institutions

   October 30, 2008

 

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  iii)

Measurement of expected credit loss

K-IFRS No.1109 Financial Instruments requires entities to measure loss allowance equal to 12-month expected credit losses or lifetime expected credit losses after classifying financial assets into one of the three stages, depending on the degree of increase in credit risk since their initial recognition.

 

Classification

  

Stage 1

  

Stage 2

  

Stage 3

Definition    No significant increase in credit risk after initial recognition (*)    Significant increase in credit risk after initial recognition    Credit-impaired
Loss allowance    12-month expected credit losses    Lifetime expected credit losses
  

 

Expected credit losses that result from those default events on the financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date

   Expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the life of the financial instrument

 

(*)

If the financial instrument has low credit risk at the end of the reporting period, the Group may assume that the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition.

At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether the credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition by using credit rating, asset quality, early warning system, days past due and other. For financial assets whose contractual cash flows have been modified, the Group assesses whether there is a significant increase in credit risk on the same basis. The Group performs the above assessment to both corporate and retail exposures, and indicators of significant increase in credit risk are as follows:

 

Corporate Exposures

  

Retail Exposures

Asset quality level ‘Precautionary’ or lower    Asset quality level ‘Precautionary’ or lower
More than 30 days past due    More than 30 days past due
‘Warning’ level in early warning system    Significant decrease in credit rating (*)
Debtor experiencing financial difficulties (Capital impairment, Adverse opinion or Disclaimer of opinion by external auditors)    Deferment of repayment of principal and interest
Significant decrease in credit rating (*)    Deferment of interest
Deferment of repayment of principal and interest    — 
Deferment of interest    — 

 

(*)

The Group has applied the indicators of significant decrease in credit rating since the initial recognition as follows, and the estimation method is regularly being monitored.

 

Classification

  

Credit rating

  

Indicators of significant decrease in credit rating

Corporate    AAA ~ A+    More than 4 steps
   A- ~ BBB    More than 3 steps
   BBB- ~ BB+    More than 2 steps
   BB ~ BB-    More than 1 step
Retail    1 ~ 3    More than 3 steps
   4 ~ 5    More than 2 steps
   6 ~ 9    More than 1 step

The Group determined that there was no significant increase in credit risk after the initial recognition for debt securities, etc. with a credit rating of A + or higher, which are deemed to have low credit risk at the end of the reporting period.

The Group concludes that credit is impaired when financial assets are under conditions stated below:

 

  •  

When principal of loan is overdue for 90 days or longer due to significant deterioration in credit

 

  •  

For loans overdue for less than 90 days, when it is determined that not even a portion of the loan will be recovered unless claim actions such as disposal of collaterals are taken

 

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  •  

When other objective indicators of impairment have been noted for the financial asset

In addition, the Group reflects the future economic forecast adjustment coefficient in the probability of default and loss given default and recognizes additional provisions for expected credit losses by adjusting the future economic forecast adjustment coefficient in consideration of the potential for insolvency due to increase in domestic and international economic uncertainty.

The Group has estimated the expected credit loss allowances using an estimation model that additionally reflects the forward looking information based on the past experience loss rate data.

Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) for each category of financial asset are being calculated by considering factors such as debtor type, credit rating and portfolio. The estimates are regularly being reviewed in order to reduce discrepancies with actual losses.

In measuring the expected credit losses, the Group is using reasonably supportable macroeconomic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (real, original) growth rate, average manufacturing utilization rate, apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul), unemployment rate (original series), etc., in order to forecast forward looking information conditions.

The Group applies the following forward-looking model and reviews the results regularly.

 

  •  

Development of estimation models through regression analysis of borrower(corporate/retail)/probability of default by point in time and collateral (credit, collateral)/ default recovery rate by point in time (1-loss given default) and macroeconomic indicator data by year

 

Major macroeconomic variables

  

Correlation between credit risk and macroeconomic indicators

Gross Domestic Product (real, original series) growth rate    Negative (-) Correlation
Average manufacturing utilization rate    Negative (-) Correlation
Unemployment rate (original series)    Positive (+) Correlation
Apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul)    Negative (-) Correlation
KOSPI    Negative (-) Correlation
Gross Domestic Income (GDI)    Negative (-) Correlation
Retail sales index    Negative (-) Correlation
Housing transaction price index (KB, Nationwide)    Negative (-) Correlation
KOSDAQ    Negative (-) Correlation

 

  •  

Calculation of estimated probability of default and estimated default recovery rate by incorporating future economic outlook using utilizing economic variable forecasts derived from various methods: 1) Economic variable forecasts provided by institutions verified to be reliable such as the Bank of Korea (BOK), Korea Development Institute (KDI), and Korea Institute of Finance (KIF); 2) Forecasts derived from external institutions and regression analysis results; 3) Economic variable forecasts derived through time series trends, etc., to the estimation model developed as a result of modeling.

 

  •  

Forecast of macroeconomic variables

 

  a)

Probability weight

As of December 31, 2024, the probability weights applied to the scenarios of the forecasts of macroeconomic variables is as follows (Unit: %):

 

     Normal
Scenario
     Good
Scenario
     Bad
Scenario
     Worst
Scenario
 

Probability weight

     47.44        4.60        27.96        20.00  

 

  b)

Economic forecast of each major macroeconomic variables by scenario (prospect period: 2025)

 

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As of December 31, 2024, the forecasts of major macroeconomic variables by scenario are as follows (Unit: Billion won, %):

 

Major macroeconomic variables (*1)(*2)

   Normal
Scenario
     Good
Scenario
     Bad
Scenario
     Worst
Scenario
 

Gross Domestic Product (real, original series) growth rate

     1.97        5.74        (0.18 )       (5.11 ) 

Average manufacturing utilization rate

     71.50        78.12        67.74        57.38  

Unemployment rate (original series)

     2.83        1.90        3.36        6.30  

Apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul)

     93.48        106.74        85.95        78.42  

KOSPI

     2,575.69        3,110.75        2,036.57        1,817.42  

Gross Domestic Income (GDI)

     2,307,889.89        2,393,479.82        2,259,290.15        2,084,178.80  

Retail sales index

     110.99        117.19        107.47        96.02  

Housing transaction price index (KB, Nationwide)

     148.78        172.67        135.22        121.66  

KOSDAQ

     824.83        995.37        616.12        543.09  

 

(*1)

Considering the default forecast period, the Group reflected the future economic outlook.

(*2)

The macroeconomic variables outlook figures are estimated by the Group for the purpose of calculating expected credit losses based on verified information from research institutes and historical data available at the time of estimation. Therefore, it could be different from other institutions’ estimates.

 

  •  

When reflecting the predicted probability of default and default recovery rates, the increase rate is used as a future economic forecast adjustment coefficient and reflected in the estimate applied for the current year.

The Group has additionally applied a Worst scenario to the three macroeconomic variable scenarios (Normal, Good, and Bad) considering internal and external uncertainties. Assuming all other conditions remain the same and assigning a probability weight of 100% to each scenario, the results of the Group’s sensitivity analysis of expected credit loss allowance are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Scenarios

   Probability weight     Assuming 100%      Difference from
book value
 

Good

     4.60 %      1,334,317        (753,242 ) 

Normal

     47.44 %      1,485,847        (601,712 ) 

Bad

     27.96 %      1,866,074        (221,484 ) 

Worst

     20.00 %      4,205,947        2,118,388  

 

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  iv)

Maximum exposure to credit risk

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk refers to net book value of financial assets net of expected credit loss 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 loan commitment Additionally, loan commitments are the unused commitment amounts that represent the maximum exposure to credit risk for each loan.

The maximum exposure to credit risk as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     194,896        2,269,614  
  

Banks

     23,060,847        20,630,733  
  

Corporates

     164,118,475        144,719,788  
  

Retail

     179,173,623        173,120,629  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     366,547,841        340,740,764  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTPL (*1)

  

Due from banks

     73,951        39,241  
  

Debt securities

     4,651,188        5,039,784  
  

Derivative assets

     10,095,101        5,798,327  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     14,820,240        10,877,352  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Debt securities and others

     42,912,557        36,694,110  

Securities at amortized cost

  

Debt securities

     19,193,186        23,996,172  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

        10,102        698  

Off-balance accounts

  

Guarantees (*2)

     16,610,473        13,628,841  
  

Loan commitments

     90,311,327        84,159,332  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     106,921,800        97,788,173  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     550,405,726        510,097,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*1) Puttable financial instruments are not included.

(*2) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the financial guarantee amount of 4,156,000 million Won and 3,497,197 million Won are included, respectively.

 

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  a)

Credit risk exposure by geographical areas

The following tables analyze credit risk exposure by geographical areas (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Korea      China      U.S.A      U.K      Japan      Others (*)      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     335,312,680        5,784,236        7,076,667        584,060        850,835        16,939,363        366,547,841  

Securities at amortized cost

     18,042,879        197,188        712,761        —         —         240,358        19,193,186  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     10,387,361        88        1,824,414        553,842        430,341        1,624,194        14,820,240  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     37,736,203        589,277        3,157,655        190,801        22,112        1,216,509        42,912,557  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         —         3,216        —         6,886        —         10,102  

Off-balance accounts

     100,568,462        1,213,479        1,689,796        87,755        20,758        3,341,550        106,921,800  

Guarantees

     13,792,824        497,302        763,582        87,755        20,758        1,448,252        16,610,473  

Loan commitments

     86,775,638        716,177        926,214        —         —         1,893,298        90,311,327  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     502,047,585        7,784,268        14,464,509        1,416,458        1,330,932        23,361,974        550,405,726  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*) Others consist of financial assets in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia and other countries.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Korea      China      U.S.A      U.K      Japan      Others (*)      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     313,519,402        5,068,762        5,527,148        260,834        608,258        15,756,360        340,740,764  

Securities at amortized cost

     22,529,414        111,832        1,049,669        —         —         305,257        23,996,172  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     8,117,966        519        1,440,175        355,478        143,229        819,985        10,877,352  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     32,422,652        724,786        2,367,997        7        32,194        1,146,474        36,694,110  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         —         —         —         698        —         698  

Off-balance accounts

     93,453,166        921,904        745,832        20,045        26,351        2,620,875        97,788,173  

Guarantees

     11,756,361        428,666        182,740        20,045        26,351        1,214,678        13,628,841  

Loan commitments

     81,696,805        493,238        563,092        —         —         1,406,197        84,159,332  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     470,042,600        6,827,803        11,130,821        636,364        810,730        20,648,951        510,097,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*) Others consist of financial assets in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

 

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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 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Service      Manufacturing      Finance and
insurance
     Construction      Individuals      Others      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     86,264,992        46,100,201        30,436,530        4,751,261        176,668,876        22,325,981        366,547,841  

Securities at amortized cost

     169,352        —         10,238,266        59,866        —         8,725,702        19,193,186  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     129,606        563,351        9,625,142        11,452        693        4,489,996        14,820,240  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     331,590        474,837        29,935,897        194,940        —         11,975,293        42,912,557  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         —         10,102        —         —         —         10,102  

Off-balance accounts

     20,286,212        27,691,963        14,908,569        2,749,923        33,498,969        7,786,164        106,921,800  

Guarantees

     4,485,092        7,770,339        1,631,135        858,098        7,159        1,858,650        16,610,473  

Loan commitments

     15,801,120        19,921,624        13,277,434        1,891,825        33,491,810        5,927,514        90,311,327  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     107,181,752        74,830,352        95,154,506        7,767,442        210,168,538        55,303,136        550,405,726  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Service      Manufacturing      Finance and
insurance
     Construction      Individuals      Others      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     78,336,718        42,610,153        26,776,372        3,894,430        170,434,257        18,688,834        340,740,764  

Securities at amortized cost

     189,193        —         14,151,799        69,720        —         9,585,460        23,996,172  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     124,622        174,464        6,013,642        21,687        2,600        4,540,337        10,877,352  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     453,694        408,377        25,832,327        290,856        —         9,708,856        36,694,110  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         —         698        —         —         —         698  

Off-balance accounts

     20,480,798        22,137,750        14,342,704        2,475,491        33,375,382        4,976,048        97,788,173  

Guarantees

     5,817,599        4,318,602        2,145,967        541,769        5,768        799,136        13,628,841  

Loan commitments

     14,663,199        17,819,148        12,196,737        1,933,722        33,369,614        4,176,912        84,159,332  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     99,585,025        65,330,744        87,117,542        6,752,184        203,812,239        47,499,535        510,097,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  v)

Credit risk exposure

 

  a)

Financial assets

The maximum exposure to credit risk by asset quality, except for financial assets at FVTPL and derivative asset (designated for hedging) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    December 31, 2024  
    Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     Expected
credit loss
allowance
    Total, net  
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    319,216,302       22,126,049       12,779,833       12,871,140       1,891,996       368,885,320       (2,337,479 )      366,547,841  

Korean treasury and government agencies

    195,521       —        —        —        —        195,521       (625 )      194,896  

Banks

    22,842,408       115,722       88,306       —        36,140       23,082,576       (21,729 )      23,060,847  

Corporates

    139,696,518       16,962,447       2,745,985       5,666,456       715,654       165,787,060       (1,668,585 )      164,118,475  

General business

    97,835,687       10,772,864       2,359,928       4,012,005       548,821       115,529,305       (1,255,045 )      114,274,260  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

    30,520,022       5,841,706       376,099       1,560,415       163,776       38,462,018       (343,071 )      38,118,947  

Project financing and others

    11,340,809       347,877       9,958       94,036       3,057       11,795,737       (70,469 )      11,725,268  

Retails

    156,481,855       5,047,880       9,945,542       7,204,684       1,140,202       179,820,163       (646,540 )      179,173,623  

Securities at amortized cost

    19,203,940       —        —        —        —        19,203,940       (10,754 )      19,193,186  

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

    42,756,363       156,194       —        —        —        42,912,557       (29,082 )      42,912,557  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    381,176,605       22,282,243       12,779,833       12,871,140       1,891,996       431,001,817       (2,377,315 )      428,653,584  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Collateral value  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     237,605,385        22,440,301        828,926        260,874,612  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     55,775        —         —         55,775  

Banks

     2,474,302        —         —         2,474,302  

Corporates

     98,950,301        7,227,619        442,546        106,620,466  

General business

     59,099,372        5,578,709        328,666        65,006,747  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

     32,222,974        1,588,272        113,880        33,925,126  

Project financing and others

     7,627,955        60,638        —         7,688,593  

Retails

     136,125,007        15,212,682        386,380        151,724,069  

Securities at amortized cost

     —         —         —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     237,605,385        22,440,301        828,926        260,874,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

(*3)

Financial assets at FVTOCI are disclosed as the amount before deducting credit loss allowances as it does not reduce the carrying amount.

 

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    December 31, 2023  
    Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     Expected
credit loss
allowance
    Total, net  
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    296,033,576       21,955,372       12,050,634       11,626,681       1,217,842       342,884,105       (2,143,341 )      340,740,764  

Korean treasury and government agencies

    2,271,866       —        —        —        —        2,271,866       (2,252 )      2,269,614  

Banks

    20,513,289       122,383       21,770       —        15,295       20,672,737       (42,004 )      20,630,733  

Corporates

    122,509,007       16,455,436       2,334,156       4,305,144       643,838       146,247,581       (1,527,793 )      144,719,788  

General business

    83,348,441       9,863,108       1,739,452       2,982,436       489,033       98,422,470       (1,090,112 )      97,332,358  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

    30,845,647       6,444,048       575,487       1,235,856       154,805       39,255,843       (365,748 )      38,890,095  

Project financing and others

    8,314,919       148,280       19,217       86,852       —        8,569,268       (71,933 )      8,497,335  

Retails

    150,739,414       5,377,553       9,694,708       7,321,537       558,709       173,691,921       (571,292 )      173,120,629  

Securities at amortized cost

    24,010,113       —        —        —        —        24,010,113       (13,941 )      23,996,172  

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

    36,481,027       213,083       —        —        —        36,694,110       (27,379 )      36,694,110  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    356,524,716       22,168,455       12,050,634       11,626,681       1,217,842       403,588,328       (2,184,661 )      401,431,046  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Collateral value  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     220,651,829        20,719,969        606,984        241,978,782  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     39,199        —         —         39,199  

Banks

     2,136,530        —         —         2,136,530  

Corporates

     89,560,890        5,469,252        247,006        95,277,148  

General business

     52,943,946        4,053,318        169,218        57,166,482  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

     31,327,521        1,415,934        77,788        32,821,243  

Project financing and others

     5,289,423        —         —         5,289,423  

Retails

     128,915,210        15,250,717        359,978        144,525,905  

Securities at amortized cost

     —         —         —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     220,651,829        20,719,969        606,984        241,978,782  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

(*3)

Financial assets at FVTOCI are disclosed as the amount before deducting credit loss allowances as it does not reduce the carrying amount.

 

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  b)

Guarantees and loan commitments

The credit quality of the guarantees and loan commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  

Financial assets

   Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  
   Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than
a limited
credit rating
(*2)
     Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Off-balance accounts

                 

Guarantees

     15,678,584        808,182        41,866        59,688        22,153        16,610,473  

Loan commitments

     85,592,644        2,416,771        2,080,517        221,395        —         90,311,327  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     101,271,228        3,224,953        2,122,383        281,083        22,153        106,921,800  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporate are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

 

     December 31, 2023  

Financial assets

   Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  
   Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than
a limited
credit rating
(*2)
     Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower
than a
limited
credit
rating
(*2)
 

Off-balance accounts

                 

Guarantees

     12,351,077        1,150,185        73,192        40,890        13,497        13,628,841  

Loan commitments

     79,417,178        2,613,884        1,938,972        189,268        30        84,159,332  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     91,768,255        3,764,069        2,012,164        230,158        13,527        97,788,173  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporate are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

 

  vi)

Collateral and other credit enhancements

For the year ended December 31, 2024, there have been no significant decreases in the value of collateral or other credit enhancements held by the Group or significant changes in collateral or other credit enhancements due to changes in the collateral policy of the Group.

 

  vii)

Among the financial assets that have measured expected credit loss allowances in terms of lifetime expected credit losses, amortized costs before changes in contractual cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024 is 52,420 million Won, with net losses recognized along with the changes 1,500 million Won and for the year end December 31, 2023 is 120,681 million Won, with net losses recognized along with the changes 1,283 million Won, respectively.

 

  viii)

The Group determines which loan is subject to write-off in accordance with internal guidelines and writes off loan receivables when it is determined that the loans are practically irrecoverable. For example, loans are practically irrecoverable when application is made for rehabilitation under the Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act. and loans are confirmed as irrecoverable by the court’s decision to waive debtor’s obligation, or when it is not possible to recover the loan amount through legal means such as selling debtor’s assets via auctions or through any other means available. Notwithstanding the write-off, the Group may still exercise its right of collection after the asset has been written off in accordance with its collection policies.

As the Group manages receivables that have not lost the right of claim to the debtor for the grounds of incomplete statute limitation and uncollected receivables under the related laws as receivable charge-offs, the balance as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is 7,662,692 million Won and 8,642,906 million Won, respectively. In addition, the contractual uncollected amount of financial assets written off during the year ended December 31, 2024, but still in the process of recovery is 408,610 million Won.

 

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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 arises from 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.

Market risk management refers to the process of making and implementing decisions for the avoidance, acceptance or mitigation of risks by identifying the underlying source of the risks in the trading and non-trading activities and measuring its level and evaluating the appropriateness of the level of accepted market risks.

 

  i)

Market risk management for trading activities

The Group has introduced and applied the Basel III standard method according to Detailed Enforcement Regulations for Supervision of Banking Business <Appendix 3-2> as a measurement method of market risk since 2023. On a consolidated basis, the market risk capital requirements used for calculating the BIS ratio are determined by aggregating the capital required for sensitivity-based methods, default risk, and residual risk, and are managed within the established internal capital limit.

The sensitivity-based method measures linear and nonlinear losses that may occur due to unfavorable fluctuations such as interest rates, credit spreads, stock prices, exchange rates, and general commodity prices, and measures losses that may occur due to sudden bankruptcy not considered in the sensitivity method. Other losses not considered in the sensitivity method and default risk are measured in the residual risk required equity capital.

The foreign exchange positions intentionally opened to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the capital ratio, specifically for overseas business investments in key operating currencies such as IDR, VND, and CNY, are excluded from the calculation of market risk capital requirements with the approval of structural foreign exchange positions from the financial regulatory authorities. However, they are managed within market internal capital, among others.

In addition, in the event of extreme situations such as the IMF crisis and the global financial crisis, stress tests are conducted every month to measure the size of losses to prepare for crises.

Market risk limits, including internal capital, loss, and VaR limits, are allocated annually by the Board Risk Management Committee and Executive Risk Management Committee based on business groups, departments, teams and risk factors, while the position management department sets limits for business units excluding the derivatives book. Compliance with limits is independently monitored by both the operation department and the Risk Management Dept. And the details of the limit monitoring are regularly reported to the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee.

 

  a)

Trading activities

The market risk required equity capital at the end of the reporting period by risk group is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Risk group

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Sensitivity-based risk

  

General interest rate risk

     29,029        37,832  
  

Equity risk

     3,006        9,376  
  

General commodity risk

     51        12  
   Foreign exchange risk (*)      114,174        249,044  
  

Non-securitization credit spread risk

     18,258        27,371  
  

Securitization (excluding correlation trading portfolio, CTP) credit spread risk

     —         —   
  

CTP credit spread risk

     —         —   

Default risk

  

Non-Securitization bankruptcy risk

     8,604        —   
  

Securitization (excluding CTP) default risk

     —         —   
  

CTP default risk

     —         —   

Residual risk

  

Residual risk

     1,182        692  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     174,304        324,327  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*) The structural foreign exchange positions approved by the Financial Supervisory Service Governor are excluded from the calculation of the foreign exchange capital requirements.

 

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  ii)

Market risk management for non-trading activities

For non-trading sectors of the Group, NII (Net Interest Income) and NPV (Net Present Value) simulations are operated through ALM (Asset Liability Management) system, and then, interest rate risks are managed and measured by various analysis methods such as calculating ΔNII(change in Net Interest Income) and ΔEVE(change in Economic Value of Equity).

NII is primarily an indicator of changes in profit from short-term changes in interest rates and is measured by deducting the interest expenses on the liability from the interest income from the asset. NPV is primarily an indicator of the risk of an economic value perspective resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and is measured by subtracting the present value of the liability from the present value of the asset. ΔNII indicates a change in net interest income over a specified future period (e.g., 1 year) due to fluctuations in interest rates, and ΔEVE indicates the economic value changes in equity capital resulting from changes in interest rates affecting the present value of asset, liabilities, and off-balance-sheet items.

Applying six scenarios of interest rate risk shocks (parallel increase and decrease, steepener, flattener and short-term interest rate increase and decrease), the interest rate risks of IRRBB (Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book) are calculated. Based on the above six scenarios, the change in economic value of equity (ΔEVE) is measured, the maximum of which is the final ΔEVE. Also, applying two scenarios(parallel increase and decrease), Based on the two scenarios (parallel increase and decrease) likewise, the maximum is calculated as the final ΔNII.

For assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 that include the Bank and consolidated trusts and subsidiaries of the Bank, details of ΔEVE and ΔNII calculated based on interest rate risk in banking book (IRRBB) are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

ΔEVE(*1)

 

ΔNII(*2)

 

ΔEVE(*1)

 

ΔNII(*2)

952,830   668,290   683,660   743,489

 

(*1)

ΔEVE: change in Economic Value of Equity

(*2)

ΔNII: change in Net Interest Income

 

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The Group measures and manages the risks resulting from interest rate fluctuations caused by mismatches in interest rates and maturities of assets and liabilities. At the interest rate re-pricing date, cash flows (both principal and interest) of interest-bearing assets and liabilities, which is the basis of non-trading position interest rate risk management are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Asset:

                    

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     228,548,911        50,494,417        23,092,039        15,052,939        64,031,345        4,200,527        385,420,178  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     22,850        —         —         —         —         —         22,850  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     7,276,054        4,996,536        2,350,588        2,570,750        26,449,061        1,421,185        45,064,174  

Securities at amortized cost

     1,318,853        1,641,266        1,856,726        629,079        12,972,012        1,862,090        20,280,026  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     237,166,668        57,132,219        27,299,353        18,252,768        103,452,418        7,483,802        450,787,228  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability:

                    

Deposits due to customers

     166,067,906        54,851,422        43,879,398        40,969,896        62,233,212        34,575        368,036,409  

Borrowings

     17,300,859        3,577,136        1,144,449        1,343,675        2,961,263        513,870        26,841,252  

Debentures

     2,627,676        3,528,439        2,602,985        1,633,304        14,766,804        2,611,435        27,770,643  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     185,996,441        61,956,997        47,626,832        43,946,875        79,961,279        3,159,880        422,648,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Asset:

                    

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     231,931,189        51,219,278        15,180,818        10,039,801        41,683,691        2,846,339        352,901,116  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     1,384,444        —         —         —         —         —         1,384,444  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     5,976,531        3,489,341        2,425,700        3,008,905        22,852,783        756,272        38,509,532  

Securities at amortized cost

     1,451,409        1,230,486        3,335,565        1,416,082        15,907,380        2,171,914        25,512,836  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     240,743,573        55,939,105        20,942,083        14,464,788        80,443,854        5,774,525        418,307,928  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability:

                    

Deposits due to customers

     167,780,980        52,405,606        32,440,904        45,399,091        59,988,159        34,406        358,049,146  

Borrowings

     18,995,694        3,650,406        1,086,213        1,394,729        2,989,361        437,839        28,554,242  

Debentures

     6,011,955        3,550,214        1,214,427        2,854,877        6,761,968        2,296,383        22,689,824  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     192,788,629        59,606,226        34,741,544        49,648,697        69,739,488        2,768,628        409,293,212  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  iii)

Currency risk

The Group manages currency risk based on a comprehensive position that includes both domestic and international spot and futures foreign exchange positions. The Risk Management Committee sets market internal capital limits for each group to manage market risks, including currency risk. The trading desks and dealers manage the comprehensive position by operating spot foreign exchange and currency derivatives within the set market risk and foreign exchange position limits.

Financial instruments in foreign currencies exposed to currency risk as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD in millions, JPY in millions, CNY in millions, EUR in millions, and Korean Won in millions):

 

    December 31, 2024  
        USD     JPY     CNY     EUR     Others     Total  
    Foreign
currency
    Korean Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Korean Won
equivalent
 

Asset

 

Cash and cash equivalents

    8,257       12,138,001       78,491       735,049       1,330       267,679       223       341,262       1,123,418       14,605,409  
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    21,620       31,780,528       104,070       974,600       26,856       5,405,371       2,212       3,380,628       7,580,785       49,121,912  
 

Financial assets at FVTPL

    871       1,279,639       6,655       62,327       —        —        145       222,355       20,086       1,584,407  
 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

    3,588       5,274,144       —        —        2,910       585,622       37       55,853       847,518       6,763,137  
 

Securities at amortized cost

    767       1,127,313       —        —        980       197,188       36       55,074       175,895       1,555,470  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

Total

    35,103       51,599,625       189,216       1,771,976       32,076       6,455,860       2,653       4,055,172       9,747,702       73,630,335  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability

 

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

    112       164,400       2       15       —        —        1       1,766       751       166,932  
 

Deposits due to customers

    23,607       34,702,743       250,528       2,346,146       27,301       5,494,893       2,024       3,094,378       5,348,054       50,986,214  
  Borrowings     8,302       12,203,906       49,495       463,513       110       22,235       545       832,661       2,833,639       16,355,954  
  Debentures     3,379       4,967,433       —        —        —        —        —        —        —        4,967,433  
  Other financial liabilities     2,122       3,119,796       20,524       192,200       4,120       829,197       244       373,176       491,995       5,006,364  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

Total

    37,522       55,158,278       320,549       3,001,874       31,531       6,346,325       2,814       4,301,981       8,674,439       77,482,897  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Off-balance accounts

    7,939       11,670,439       23,905       223,864       1,702       342,576       647       988,344       1,506,643       14,731,866  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    December 31, 2023  
        USD     JPY     CNY     EUR     Others     Total  
    Foreign
currency
    Korean Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Foreign
currency
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Korean
Won
equivalent
    Korean Won
equivalent
 

Asset

 

Cash and cash equivalents

    8,538       11,008,831       107,487       980,995       1,376       248,903       641       914,935       1,144,924       14,298,588  
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    24,461       31,540,624       134,948       1,231,612       30,536       5,522,075       1,791       2,554,780       4,590,795       45,439,886  
 

Financial assets at FVTPL

    889       1,146,904       17,004       155,186       —        —        278       396,290       72,351       1,770,731  
 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

    3,136       4,044,155       —        —        3,882       701,938       6       8,549       738,710       5,493,352  
 

Securities at amortized cost

    1,223       1,576,690       —        —        618       111,839       68       97,393       184,938       1,970,860  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

Total

    38,247       49,317,204       259,439       2,367,793       36,412       6,584,755       2,784       3,971,947       6,731,718       68,973,417  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability

 

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

    350       451,700       23,806       217,266       —        —        209       297,521       98,885       1,065,372  
 

Deposits due to customers

    23,962       30,896,252       279,393       2,549,912       23,162       4,188,690       2,122       3,027,521       5,531,315       46,193,690  
 

Borrowings

    9,339       12,041,139       22,598       206,247       1,658       299,748       225       321,529       2,639,360       15,508,023  
 

Debentures

    4,041       5,209,837       —        —        —        —        —        —        —        5,209,837  
 

Other financial liabilities

    3,442       4,438,668       22,087       201,578       7,752       1,401,956       99       141,384       385,361       6,568,947  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

Total

    41,134       53,037,596       347,884       3,175,003       32,572       5,890,394       2,655       3,787,955       8,654,921       74,545,869  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Off-balance accounts

    6,977       8,996,028       30,143       275,101       2,043       369,483       601       857,974       568,935       11,067,521  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk management prevents financial institutions from incurring losses due to lack of funds by effectively managing liquidity shortages that can occur due to inconsistent maturity of assets and liabilities or an unexpected outflow of funds. The entire assets and liabilities within the financial statements and off-balance sheet account that can generate cash-flow are subject to the liquidity risk management.

 

  i)

Liquidity risk management

 

  a)

Basel III regulatory response

Through the standard ALM system, liquidity risks are managed by dividing them into short-term (liquidity coverage ratio, within 30 days) and mid- to long-term (net stabilization fund procurement ratio, over one year). Daily Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and quarterly Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) are calculated and monitored, and relevant information is provided in accordance with the disclosure standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).

 

  b)

Analysis of financing and operation status by maturity

As assets and liabilities are grouped into ALM account (COA; Chart of account) according to their account characteristics, and the gap ratio is identified through cash flow reports by various time and segment (e.g., by remaining period, contract period, etc.), the Group manages the liquidity risk by keeping the target ratio (limited) set this year. In addition, the Group established and manages the target ratio of concentration of funding for specific funding sources that are highly likely to withdraw. The Group also provides a function through daily ALM system to search relevant maturity report by business group so that related departments (e.g., the Financial Planning Department, the Treasury Department, each business group, etc.) can identify liquidity risk management indicators and status.

 

  c)

Establishment and implementation of Contingency Plan

Various inspection items related to liquidity risk are monitored on a daily or weekly basis by establishing and regularly inspecting the preceding Contingency Plan in order to effectively cope with the risk of capital outflow and procurement due to rapid and unexpected changes in market conditions. In addition, the Group has strengthened monitoring related to foreign currency liquidity by operating a foreign currency liquidity plan separately from January 2012.

 

  •  

Inspection items related to liquidity risk on the Contingency Plan checklist

 

  ∎

The amount of Won and foreign currency and insufficiency of funds

 

  ∎

Liquidity coverage ratio (monthly average balance, daily balance)

 

  ∎

The amounts of deposits and withdrawals (saving deposit in Korean Won, depository)

 

  ∎

Overdraft limit exhaustion rate

 

  ∎

Percentage of reduction in the balance of deferred deposits

 

  ∎

Percentage of concentration of funding by subject and period

 

  ∎

Won and foreign currency funding spread

 

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  ii)

Maturity analysis of non-derivative financial liabilities

 

  a)

Cash flows of principals and interests by remaining contractual maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     74,205        —         —         —         —         —         74,205  

Deposits due to customers

     236,298,950        41,158,837        32,874,946        42,446,187        16,599,482        1,441,449        370,819,851  

Borrowings

     9,737,351        5,577,169        4,338,707        3,477,117        3,391,285        563,870        27,085,499  

Debentures

     2,073,670        3,683,287        2,606,561        2,036,919        14,770,810        2,611,573        27,782,820  

Lease liabilities

     53,205        42,188        38,538        34,265        262,872        50,352        481,420  

Other financial liabilities

     17,495,078        73,587        402        756        129,235        4,287,098        21,986,156  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     265,732,459        50,535,068        39,859,154        47,995,244        35,153,684        8,954,342        448,229,951  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     39,524        —         —         —         —         —         39,524  

Deposits due to customers

     236,085,326        39,021,172        22,074,011        47,439,484        16,265,194        1,549,490        362,434,677  

Borrowings

     10,367,869        5,123,944        3,399,817        3,398,051        3,207,769        437,839        25,935,289  

Debentures

     3,783,034        3,692,866        2,496,132        3,723,968        6,761,968        2,296,383        22,754,351  

Lease liabilities

     69,274        37,159        53,277        30,493        133,291        25,084        348,578  

Other financial liabilities

     13,223,991        62,788        505        790        106,227        4,193,709        17,588,010  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     263,569,018        47,937,929        28,023,742        54,592,786        26,474,449        8,502,505        429,100,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  b)

Cash flows of principals and interests by expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     74,205        —         —         —         —         —         74,205  

Deposits due to customers

     242,015,533        43,010,503        32,635,026        37,588,260        14,465,794        491,714        370,206,830  

Borrowings

     9,739,766        5,578,296        4,339,783        3,479,184        3,384,599        563,870        27,085,498  

Debentures

     2,073,670        3,683,287        2,606,561        2,036,919        14,770,810        2,611,573        27,782,820  

Lease liabilities

     53,208        43,333        39,738        35,465        267,183        50,352        489,279  

Other financial liabilities

     17,495,762        73,915        722        1,371        127,287        4,287,098        21,986,155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     271,452,144        52,389,334        39,621,830        43,141,199        33,015,673        8,004,607        447,624,787  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
     Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     39,524        —         —         —         —         —         39,524  

Deposits due to customers

     241,895,128        41,050,492        22,766,281        41,432,233        14,084,245        505,146        361,733,525  

Borrowings

     10,367,869        5,123,944        3,399,817        3,398,051        3,207,769        437,839        25,935,289  

Debentures

     3,783,034        3,692,866        2,496,132        3,723,968        6,761,968        2,296,383        22,754,351  

Lease liabilities

     69,274        38,403        54,639        31,871        145,039        25,746        364,972  

Other financial liabilities

     13,223,991        62,788        505        790        106,227        4,193,709        17,588,010  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     269,378,820        49,968,493        28,717,374        48,586,913        24,305,248        7,458,823        428,415,671  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  iii)

Maturity analysis of derivative financial liabilities

Derivatives held for trading are not managed in accordance with their contractual maturity, since the Group holds such financial instruments with the purpose of disposing or redemption before their maturity. As such, those derivatives are classified as “within 3 months” in the table below. Derivatives designated for hedging are estimated by offsetting cash inflows and cash outflows.

The cash flow by the maturity of derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Within 3
months
    4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
    10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
    Total  

December 31, 2024

  

Fair value hedge

     (6,816 )      46,231        (11,740 )      44,950        35,764        (5,834 )      102,555  
  

Trading

     9,161,143       —         —        —         —         —        9,161,143  

December 31, 2023

  

Fair value hedge

     29,176       34,370        157       35,272        39,861        —        138,836  
  

Trading

     5,983,782       —         —        —         —         —        5,983,782  

 

  iv)

Maturity analysis of off-balance accounts (guarantees, loan commitments and others)

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. The loan commitment represents the limit if the Group has promised a credit to the customer. 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. In the case of payment guarantees, which correspond to financial guarantees such as debenture issuance and loan collateral, as well as loan commitments and other credit offerings provided by the Group, there is a contract maturity date; however, payment must be executed immediately if the counterparty requests payment. Details of off-balance accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Guarantees

     16,610,473        13,628,841  

Loan commitments

     90,311,327        84,159,332  

Other commitments

     6,039,793        5,892,297  

 

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(4)

Operational risk

 

  i)

Definition

The Bank defines the operational risk as the risk of potential losses arising from inadequate or incorrect internal procedures, human resource and system, and/or external factors.

 

  ii)

Operational risk measurement and management

The Bank measures operational risk capital using the Basel III standardized approach. This approach calculates the required operational risk capital by multiplying the Business Indicator Component (BIC), which represents the scale of operations, with the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM), which reflects the magnitude of actual historical internal losses relative to the scale of operations.

Operational risk limits are set with the approval of the Board Risk Management Committee. The Bank regularly calculates the operational risk capital and reports any limit breaches to the management and the Board Risk Management Committee.

Since a reduction in the size of internal loss events leads to a decrease in operational risk capital, it is important to prevent loss events in advance. Accordingly, the Bank conducts operational risk management activities using tools such as Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), and loss data. Additionally, to ensure continuity of operations in emergency situations such as disasters, the Group has established a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and conducts annual simulation drills.

 

(5)

Capital management

The Group complies with the standard of capital adequacy provided by financial regulatory authorities. The capital adequacy standard is based on Basel III published by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in Bank for International Settlement which has been implemented in Korea in 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 the regulations above, the Group is required to meet the following new minimum requirements: Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.0% and 8.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.5% and 9.5% and a minimum total capital ratio of 12.5% and 11.5% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Details of the Group’s capital adequacy ratio as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024 (*)     December 31, 2023  

Risk-weighted assets for credit risk

     171,533,503       155,484,214  

Risk-weighted assets for market risk

     2,178,805       4,054,084  

Risk-weighted assets for operational risk

     18,296,422       16,535,445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total risk-weighted assets

     192,008,730       176,073,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1 capital

     25,060,125       23,183,323  

Other Tier 1 capital

     1,652,581       1,554,186  

Tier 2 capital

     3,717,491       3,500,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total risk-adjusted capital

     30,430,197       28,237,929  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio

     13.05 %      13.17 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tier 1 capital ratio

     13.91 %      14.05 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital ratio

     15.85 %      16.04 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Tier 1 capital ratio as of December 31, 2024 is estimation.

 

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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 type of customers. This financial information of the segments is regularly reviewed by the CODM.

 

(1)

Segment by types of customers

The Group’s reporting segments comprise the following customers: consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, capital market, 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 retail and individual consumers, 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: Investment in securities and derivatives, etc.

 

  •  

Headquarters and others: Segments that do not belong to operating segments above.

The details of operating income by each segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    For the year ended December 31, 2024  
    Consumer
banking
    Corporate
banking
    Investment
banking
    Capital market     Headquarters
and others
    Sub-total     Adjustments (*)     Continuing
operations
 

Net interest income (expense)

    2,347,537       3,236,304       (268,845 )      (61,738 )      1,292,907       6,546,165       1,020,076       7,566,241  

Interest income

    6,072,087       8,459,406       462,395       118,247       3,844,336       18,956,471       594,202       19,550,673  

Interest expense

    (3,225,417 )      (6,906,235 )      (58 )      11,696       (2,290,292 )      (12,410,306 )      425,874       (11,984,432 ) 

Inter-segment

    (499,133 )      1,683,133       (731,182 )      (191,681 )      (261,137 )      —        —        —   

Net non-interest income (expense)

    435,555       611,386       584,626       206,750       107,580       1,945,897       (874,664 )      1,071,233  

Non-interest income

    413,213       657,790       798,762       19,470,420       1,014,657       22,354,842       (19,048,803 )      3,306,039  

Non-interest expense

    (67,906 )      (130,075 )      (214,136 )      (19,263,670 )      (733,158 )      (20,408,945 )      18,174,139       (2,234,806 ) 

Inter-segment

    90,248       83,671       —        —        (173,919 )      —        —        —   

Other expense

    (1,967,867 )      (1,580,876 )      (24,618 )      (54,003 )      (750,351 )      (4,377,715 )      (190,451 )      (4,568,166 ) 

Administrative expense

    (1,893,526 )      (1,097,939 )      (32,348 )      (33,495 )      (655,696 )      (3,713,004 )      (33,912 )      (3,746,916 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

    (74,341 )      (482,937 )      7,730       (20,508 )      (94,655 )      (664,711 )      (156,539 )      (821,250 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (expense)

    815,225       2,266,814       291,163       91,009       650,136       4,114,347       (45,039 )      4,069,308  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expense)

    (63,998 )      (6,900 )      49,216       —        (6,780 )      (28,462 )      (31,859 )      (60,321 ) 

Equity method income

    —        —        26,935       307       16,825       44,067       —        44,067  

Other non-operating income (expense)

    (63,998 )      (6,900 )      22,281       (307 )      (23,605 )      (72,529 )      (31,859 )      (104,388 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (expense) before income tax expense

    751,227       2,259,914       340,379       91,009       643,356       4,085,885       (76,898 )      4,008,987  

Income tax expense

    (198,324 )      (583,029 )      (89,860 )      (24,026 )      (31,921 )      (927,160 )      (34,891 )      (962,051 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

    552,903       1,676,885       250,519       66,983       611,435       3,158,725       (111,789 )      3,046,936  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Adjustments were made for the presentation of profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS from the reporting segments in accordance with the Managerial Accounting Standards.

 

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    For the year ended December 31, 2023  
    Consumer
banking
    Corporate
banking
    Investment
banking
    Capital
market
    Headquarters
and others
    Sub-total     Adjustments
(*)
    Continuing
operations
 

Net interest income (expense)

    2,910,670       3,536,366       (271,147 )      (47,332 )      410,823       6,539,380       896,876       7,436,256  

Interest income

    5,915,515       8,117,854       322,965       71,470       3,431,665       17,859,469       526,398       18,385,867  

Interest expense

    (2,977,982 )      (6,288,716 )      (101 )      —        (2,053,290 )      (11,320,089 )      370,478       (10,949,611 ) 

Inter-segment

    (26,863 )      1,707,228       (594,011 )      (118,802 )      (967,552 )      —        —        —   

Net non-interest income (expense)

    431,388       410,272       439,925       40,981       250,165       1,572,731       (899,228 )      673,503  

Non-interest income

    406,362       610,368       559,804       15,898,187       1,884,585       19,359,306       (17,454,772 )      1,904,534  

Non-interest expense

    (62,751 )      (279,579 )      (119,879 )      (15,857,206 )      (1,467,160 )      (17,786,575 )      16,555,544       (1,231,031 ) 

Inter-segment

    87,777       79,483       —        —        (167,260 )      —          —   

Other expense

    (1,960,531 )      (1,801,606 )      (29,120 )      (27,055 )      (853,187 )      (4,671,499 )      (121,302 )      (4,792,801 ) 

Administrative expense

    (1,828,368 )      (1,115,797 )      (34,894 )      (27,018 )      (760,635 )      (3,766,712 )      (32,570 )      (3,799,282 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

    (132,163 )      (685,809 )      5,774       (37 )      (92,552 )      (904,787 )      (88,732 )      (993,519 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (expense)

    1,381,527       2,145,032       139,658       (33,406 )      (192,199 )      3,440,612       (123,654 )      3,316,958  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expense)

    (13,561 )      (206 )      69,623       —        (74,573 )      (18,717 )      31,193       12,476  

Gain on valuation of investments in associates

    —        —        82,339       297       6,152       88,788       —        88,788  

Other non-operating income (expense)

    (13,561 )      (206 )      (12,716 )      (297 )      (80,725 )      (107,505 )      31,193       (76,312 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) before income tax expense

    1,367,966       2,144,826       209,281       (33,406 )      (266,772 )      3,421,895       (92,461 )      3,329,434  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    (361,143 )      (563,269 )      (55,250 )      8,819       182,083       (788,760 )      (25,594 )      (814,354 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

    1,006,823       1,581,557       154,031       (24,587 )      (84,689 )      2,633,135       (118,055 )      2,515,080  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Adjustments were made for the presentation of profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS from the reporting segments in accordance with the Managerial Accounting Standards.

 

(2)

Information about 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 about geographic area

Among the Group’s revenue (interest income and non-interest income) from services, revenue from the domestic customers for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 19,562,153 million Won and 17,406,079 million Won, respectively, and revenue from the foreign customers amounted to 3,294,559 million Won and 2,884,322 million Won, respectively. Among the Group’s non-current assets (investments in associates, investment properties, properties and equipment and intangible assets), non-current assets attributed to domestic customers as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 4,773,618 million Won and 4,484,448 million Won, respectively, and non-current assets attributed to foreign customers are 416,972 million Won and 386,519 million Won, respectively.

 

(4)

Information about major customers

The Group does not have any single customer that generates 10% or more of the Group’s total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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6.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1)

Details of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Cash

     1,661,098        1,464,119  

Foreign currencies

     811,732        714,952  

Demand deposits

     23,494,419        26,989,563  

Time deposits

     63,505        118,096  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     26,030,754        29,286,730  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of restricted due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2024     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Due from Bank of Korea (BOK)

   BOK      9,712,194     

Reserve deposits under the BOK Act

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

   BOK and others      2,954,868     

Reserve deposits and others

     

 

 

    

Total

     12,667,062     
  

 

 

    
    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2023     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Due from Bank of Korea (BOK)

   BOK      13,420,310     

Reserve deposits under the BOK Act

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

   Bank of Japan and others      957,627      Reserve deposits and others
     

 

 

    

Total

     14,377,937     
  

 

 

    

 

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(3)

Among the investing and financing activities, significant transactions not involving cash inflows and outflows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year
ended December 31,
2024
     For the year
ended December 31,
2023
 

Changes in other comprehensive income (loss) due to valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (23,899 )       727,225  

Changes in financial assets at FVTOCI due to debt-equity swap

     13,536        206  

Changes in other comprehensive income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method

     (7,937 )       5,992  

Changes in other comprehensive loss related to hedge of net investment of foreign operation

     (114,827 )       (14,049 ) 

Changes in other comprehensive income of foreign operations translation

     491,204        44,048  

Reclassification investment properties to properties and equipment

     65,280        6,463  

Reclassification properties and equipment to assets held for sale

     19,692        2,504  

Increase in the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

     327,319        175,932  

Changes in accounts payable related to acquisition of intangible assets

     24,134        10,146  

Reclassification investments in associates to financial assets at FVTPL

     —         49,341  

 

(4)

Adjustments of liabilities from financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     January 1,
2024
     Cash flow     Not involving cash inflows and
outflows
     December
31, 2024
 
    Foreign
Exchange
     Changed in
value of
hedged
items
     Others  

Borrowings

     25,254,732        (981,449 )      2,106,383        —         23        26,379,689  

Debentures

     21,277,033        3,377,666       683,588        17,417        178,620        25,534,324  

Lease liabilities

     299,621        (213,326 )      13,510        —         350,877        450,682  

Rental deposit

     57,104        (17,690 )      —         —         —         39,414  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     46,888,490        2,165,201       2,803,481        17,417        529,520        52,404,109  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     January 1,
2023
     Cash flow     Not involving cash inflows and
outflows
     December
31, 2023
 
    Foreign
Exchange
     Changed in
value of
hedged
items
     Others  

Borrowings

     23,028,206        2,034,234       192,249        —         43        25,254,732  

Debentures

     24,639,433        (3,552,385 )      78,287        63,615        48,083        21,277,033  

Lease liabilities

     271,868        (172,682 )      1,180        —         199,255        299,621  

Rental deposit

     57,074        30       —         —         —         57,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     47,996,581        (1,690,803 )      271,716        63,615        247,381        46,888,490  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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7.

FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTPL

Details of financial assets at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks:

     

Gold banking assets

     73,951        39,241  

Securities:

     

Debt securities

     

Korean treasury and government agencies

     4,094,554        3,654,404  

Financial institutions

     159,968        560,092  

Corporates

     241,119        108,324  

Securities loaned

     12,361        625,398  

Others

     143,186        91,566  

Equity securities

     313,795        294,170  

Capital contributions

     2,258,811        1,858,728  

Beneficiary certificates

     6,969,099        7,308,581  

Others

     188,878        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     14,381,771        14,681,953  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives assets

     10,095,101        5,798,327  

Other assets

     48,346        42,406  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     24,599,169        20,561,927  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets designated to be measured at FVTPL upon initial recognition is nil as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

8.

FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTOCI

 

(1)

Details of financial assets at FVTOCI as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Debt securities:

     

Korean treasury and government agencies

     7,776,569        5,654,395  

Financial institutions

     25,266,163        20,885,924  

Corporates

     3,032,609        3,994,432  

Bonds denominated in foreign currencies

     6,598,937        5,010,558  

Securities loaned

     —         592,218  

Mortgage-backed debt securities

     238,279        556,583  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     42,912,557        36,694,110  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

     785,527        1,117,063  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     43,698,084        37,811,173  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(2)

Details of equity securities designated as financial assets at FVTOCI as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Purpose of acquisition

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Investment for strategic business partnership purpose

     683,894        960,080  

Debt-equity swap

     101,627        156,977  

Others

     6        6  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     785,527        1,117,063  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount of financial assets at FVTOCI for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (27,379 )       —         —         (27,379 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (8,866 )       —         —         (8,866 ) 

Disposal

     6,788        —         —         6,788  

Others (*)

     375        —         —         375  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (29,082 )       —         —         (29,082 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (11,805 )       —         —         (11,805 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (16,542 )       —         —         (16,542 ) 

Disposal

     1,519        —         —         1,519  

Others (*)

     (551 )       —         —         (551 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (27,379 )       —         —         (27,379 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     36,694,110        —         —         36,694,110  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     31,911,154        —         —         31,911,154  

Disposal/Redemption

     (26,868,484 )       —         —         (26,868,484 ) 

Gain on fair value valuation

     224,896        —         —         224,896  

Amortization on the effective interest method

     134,553        —         —         134,553  

Others (*)

     816,328        —         —         816,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     42,912,557        —         —         42,912,557  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     32,145,758        —         —         32,145,758  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     24,350,759        —         —         24,350,759  

Disposal/Redemption

     (20,823,293 )       —         —         (20,823,293 ) 

Gain on fair value valuation

     707,739        —         —         707,739  

Amortization on the effective interest method

     166,401        —         —         166,401  

Others (*)

     146,746        —         —         146,746  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     36,694,110        —         —         36,694,110  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

(4)

The reason for the disposal of equity securities designated as financial assets at FVTOCI during the year ended December 31, 2024 is the disposal of stocks acquired through debt-equity swaps, etc. The fair values at disposal dates were 155,637 million Won and cumulative gains at disposal dates were 72,744 million Won, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group sold its equity securities, designated as financial assets at FVTOCI in accordance with decision of disposal by the creditors, and the fair values at disposal dates were 3,194 million Won and cumulative gains at disposal dates were 118 million Won, respectively.

 

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9.

SECURITIES AT AMORTIZED COST

 

  (1)

Details of securities at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     7,646,463        8,143,586  

Financial institutions

     4,004,011        6,660,465  

Corporates

     5,997,996        7,235,201  

Bonds denominated in foreign currencies

     1,514,028        1,922,493  

Mortgage-backed debt securities

     41,442        48,368  

Credit loss allowances

     (10,754 )       (13,941 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     19,193,186        23,996,172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount of securities at amortized cost for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (13,941 )       —         —         (13,941 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net reversal of expected credit loss allowance

     3,287        —         —         3,287  

Others (*)

     (100 )       —         —         (100 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (10,754 )       —         —         (10,754 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (8,384 )       —         —         (8,384 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (5,549 )       —         —         (5,549 ) 

Others (*)

     (8 )       —         —         (8 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (13,941 )       —         —         (13,941 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     24,010,113        —         —         24,010,113  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     2,586,171        —         —         2,586,171  

Disposal / Redemption

     (7,634,677 )       —         —         (7,634,677 ) 

Amortization on the effective interest method

     93,318        —         —         93,318  

Others (*)

     149,015        —         —         149,015  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     19,203,940        —         —         19,203,940  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     28,276,900        —         —         28,276,900  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     4,244,256        —         —         4,244,256  

Disposal / Redemption

     (8,727,124 )       —         —         (8,727,124 ) 

Amortization on the effective interest method

     167,219        —         —         167,219  

Others (*)

     48,862        —         —         48,862  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     24,010,113        —         —         24,010,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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10.

LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT AMORTIZED COST

 

(1)

Details of loans and other financial assets at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks

     2,115,204        1,715,223  

Loans

     355,306,033        327,065,921  

Other financial assets

     9,126,604        11,959,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     366,547,841        340,740,764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks in local currencies:

     

Due from depository banks

     —         20,008  

Due from non-depository institutions

     152        136  

Others

     256        27,107  

Expected credit loss allowance

     —         (56 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     408        47,195  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

     177,886        221,292  

Due from banks on time

     193,654        335,816  

Others

     1,749,580        1,126,707  

Expected credit loss allowance

     (6,324 )       (15,787 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     2,114,796        1,668,028  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,115,204        1,715,223  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Details of restricted due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2024     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Others

  

Korea Exchange Co., Ltd. and others

     253     

Accumulated amount for Joint Compensation Fund and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     253     
  

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

  

National Bank of Cambodia and others

     169,064     

Reserve deposits and others

Due from banks on time

  

National Bank of Cambodia

     284     

Deposit using the fund settlement system and others

Others

  

BNP-PARIBAS, PAR and others

     1,093,853     

Credit Support Annex (CSA) collateral and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     1,263,201     
  

 

 

    

Total

     1,263,454     
  

 

 

    
    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2023     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Others

  

Morgan Stanley Bank INTL, SEL and others

     27,104     

Credit Support Annex (CSA) collateral and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     27,104     
  

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

  

National Bank of Cambodia and others

     216,147     

Reserve deposits and others

Due from banks on time

  

National Bank of Cambodia

     321     

Deposit using the fund settlement system and others

Others

  

People’s Bank of China and others

     1,062,130     

Reserve deposits and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     1,278,598     
  

 

 

    

Total

     1,305,702     
  

 

 

    

 

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(4)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount of due from banks for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (15,843 )       —         —         (15,843 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net reversal of expected credit loss allowance

     9,875        —         —         9,875  

Others (*)

     (356 )       —         —         (356 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (6,324 )       —         —         (6,324 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (12,316 )       —         —         (12,316 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (4,911 )       —         —         (4,911 ) 

Others (*)

     1,384        —         —         1,384  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (15,843 )       —         —         (15,843 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     1,731,066        —         —         1,731,066  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net increase

     275,579        —         —         275,579  

Others (*)

     114,883        —         —         114,883  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     2,121,528        —         —         2,121,528  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     2,685,933        —         —         2,685,933  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net decrease

     (955,586 )       —         —         (955,586 ) 

Others (*)

     719        —         —         719  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,731,066        —         —         1,731,066  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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(5)

Details of loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Loans in local currency

     302,131,888        284,135,456  

Loans in foreign currencies

     33,126,734        28,585,598  

Domestic banker’s usance

     2,803,761        2,726,633  

Credit card accounts

     13,524        9,634  

Bills bought in foreign currencies

     4,328,404        4,215,955  

Bills bought in local currency

     54,405        62,448  

Factoring receivables

     237        812  

Advances for customers on guarantees

     7,541        6,393  

Private placement bonds

     91,400        167,282  

Securitized loans

     2,153,730        2,434,771  

Call loans

     1,847,377        2,719,545  

Bonds purchased under resale agreements

     10,098,618        3,256,392  

Others

     —         120  

Loan origination costs and fees

     825,322        747,993  

Discounted present value

     (95 )       (75 ) 

Expected credit loss allowance

     (2,176,813 )       (2,003,036 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     355,306,033        327,065,921  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(6)

Changes in expected credit loss allowance of loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (124,382 )      (85,351 )      (109,733 )      (879,530 )      (530,765 )      (272,985 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (21,444 )      21,160       284       (63,848 )      62,682       1,166  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     10,032       (10,665 )      633       56,928       (58,131 )      1,203  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     3,398       11,703       (15,101 )      126,752       86,380       (213,132 ) 

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (25,492 )      (48,403 )      (190,092 )      (113,048 )      (128,829 )      (312,139 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        (52,575 )      —        —        (26,473 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        148,652       —        —        265,413  

Disposal

     12       1,409       8,728       23       6,675       237,439  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        9,815       —        —        19,240  

Others

     233       122       44,528       (28,461 )      3,838       5,800  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (157,643 )      (110,025 )      (154,861 )      (901,184 )      (558,150 )      (294,468 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Credit card accounts     Total (*)  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (290 )      —        —        (1,004,202 )      (616,116 )      (382,718 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —        —        —        (85,292 )      83,842       1,450  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —        —        —        66,960       (68,796 )      1,836  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —        —        —        130,150       98,083       (228,233 ) 

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (192 )      —        —        (138,732 )      (177,232 )      (502,231 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        —        —        —        (79,048 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        —        —        —        414,065  

Disposal

     —        —        —        35       8,084       246,167  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        —        —        —        29,055  

Others

     —        —        —        (28,228 )      3,960       50,328  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (482 )      —        —        (1,059,309 )      (668,175 )      (449,329 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Additional loss reserves are included for borrowers who have been subject to government support policies related to COVID-19.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (75,149 )      (68,809 )      (117,425 )      (379,026 )      (757,100 )      (192,635 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (18,834 )      16,383       2,451       (188,700 )      188,292       408  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     5,803       (6,376 )      573       18,587       (20,507 )      1,920  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     634       17,399       (18,033 )      13,874       26,984       (40,858 ) 

Net reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     (36,636 )      (44,151 )      (135,548 )      (354,122 )      9,823       (368,958 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        (55,913 )      —        —        (42,288 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        182,495       —        —        214,695  

Disposal

     18       418       5,381       30       512       150,918  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        9,297       —        —        15,474  

Others

     (218 )      (215 )      16,989       9,827       21,231       (11,661 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (124,382 )      (85,351 )      (109,733 )      (879,530 )      (530,765 )      (272,985 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Credit card accounts     Total (*)  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (232 )      —        —        (454,407 )      (825,909 )      (310,060 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —        —        —        (207,534 )      204,675       2,859  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —        —        —        24,390       (26,883 )      2,493  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —        —        —        14,508       44,383       (58,891 ) 

Net reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     4       —        —        (390,754 )      (34,328 )      (504,506 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        —        —        —        (98,201 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        —        —        —        397,190  

Disposal

     —        —        —        48       930       156,299  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        —        —        —        24,771  

Others

     (62 )      —        —        9,547       21,016       5,328  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (290 )      —        —        (1,004,202 )      (616,116 )      (382,718 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Additional loss reserves are included for borrowers who have been subject to government support policies related to COVID-19.

 

(7)

Changes in the gross carrying amount of loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     127,674,653       14,354,290       451,815       176,679,421       9,254,469       644,675  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     4,489,361       (4,479,550 )      (9,811 )      2,113,183       (2,110,200 )      (2,983 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (6,231,947 )      6,255,567       (23,620 )      (5,370,710 )      5,376,484       (5,774 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (167,853 )      (203,536 )      371,389       (780,420 )      (418,239 )      1,198,659  

Write-off

     —        —        (148,652 )      —        —        (265,413 ) 

Disposal

     (128 )      (21,525 )      (155,855 )      (134 )      (38,464 )      (759,391 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     10,878,283       (1,111,190 )      97,018       21,085,879       (1,266,310 )      115,881  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     136,642,369       14,794,056       582,284       193,727,219       10,797,740       925,654  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Credit card accounts     Total  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     9,634       —        —        304,363,708       23,608,759       1,096,490  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —        —        —        6,602,544       (6,589,750 )      (12,794 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —        —        —        (11,602,657 )      11,632,051       (29,394 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —        —        —        (948,273 )      (621,775 )      1,570,048  

Write-off

     —        —        —        —        —        (414,065 ) 

Disposal

     —        —        —        (262 )      (59,989 )      (915,246 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     3,890       —        —        31,968,052       (2,377,500 )      212,899  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     13,524       —        —        330,383,112       25,591,796       1,507,938  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     125,597,372       13,557,617       362,977       167,743,636       8,913,295       436,805  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     3,932,438       (3,919,317 )      (13,121 )      2,162,460       (2,159,991 )      (2,469 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (6,151,874 )      6,166,603       (14,729 )      (4,104,762 )      4,111,752       (6,990 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (135,654 )      (140,297 )      275,951       (442,307 )      (207,165 )      649,472  

Write-off

     —        —        (182,495 )      —        —        (214,695 ) 

Disposal

     (63 )      (491 )      (58,894 )      (98 )      (720 )      (375,359 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     4,432,434       (1,309,825 )      82,126       11,320,492       (1,402,702 )      157,911  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     127,674,653       14,354,290       451,815       176,679,421       9,254,469       644,675  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Credit card accounts     Total  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     8,532       —        —        293,349,540       22,470,912       799,782  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —        —        —        6,094,898       (6,079,308 )      (15,590 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —        —        —        (10,256,636 )      10,278,355       (21,719 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —        —        —        (577,961 )      (347,462 )      925,423  

Write-off

     —        —        —        —        —        (397,190 ) 

Disposal

     —        —        —        (161 )      (1,211 )      (434,253 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,102       —        —        15,754,028       (2,712,527 )      240,037  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     9,634       —        —        304,363,708       23,608,759       1,096,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(8)

Details of other financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Receivables

     6,187,932        8,808,023  

Accrued income

     1,489,025        1,681,248  

Telex and telephone subscription rights and refundable deposits

     730,903        798,856  

Other assets

     873,086        795,953  

Expected credit loss allowance

     (154,342 )       (124,460 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,126,604        11,959,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(9)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance on other financial assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (4,194 )       (4,617 )       (115,649 )       (124,460 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (274 )       257        17        —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     234        (253 )       19        —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     23        74        (97 )       —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (5,098 )       (21 )       (14,046 )       (19,165 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         429        429  

Disposal

     —         4        1,131        1,135  

Other decrease

     (8,068 )       (10 )       (4,203 )       (12,281 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (17,377 )       (4,566 )       (132,399 )       (154,342 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (1,862 )       (4,871 )       (113,756 )       (120,489 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (258 )       157        101        —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     83        (100 )       17        —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     7        55        (62 )       —   

Net reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     (2,168 )       143        (3,953 )       (5,978 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         106        106  

Disposal

     —         —         1,750        1,750  

Other increase (decrease)

     4        (1 )       148        151  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (4,194 )       (4,617 )       (115,649 )       (124,460 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(10)

Changes in the gross carrying amount of other financial assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     11,894,172        68,555        121,353        12,084,080  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     15,833        (15,813 )       (20 )       —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (30,158 )       30,179        (21 )       —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (1,797 )       (1,061 )       2,858        —   

Write-off

     —         —         (429 )       (429 ) 

Disposal

     —         (7 )       (1,599 )       (1,606 ) 

Net increase (decrease) and others

     (3,040,338 )       (22,678 )       261,917        (2,801,099 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     8,837,712        59,175        384,059        9,280,946  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     8,013,009        93,549        230,054        8,336,612  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     11,500        (11,395 )       (105 )       —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (22,672 )       22,693        (21 )       —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (1,400 )       (928 )       2,328        —   

Write-off

     —         —         (106 )       (106 ) 

Disposal

     —         —         (2,164 )       (2,164 ) 

Net increase (decrease) and others

     3,893,735        (35,364 )       (108,633 )       3,749,738  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     11,894,172        68,555        121,353        12,084,080  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 level of market observable inputs. The market observable inputs reflect unique characteristics of a financial instrument or market condition (including transparency and whether there are transactions among market participants), and when a financial instrument is traded in an active market, the best estimate of its fair value is the quoted price in the active market. The Group maximizes the use of market observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobserved firm-specific inputs to selected valuation techniques. Fair value of the Group is measured based on the perspective of a market participant. As such, even when market observable inputs are not readily available, firm-specific inputs reflect factors that market participants would use for measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities.

The fair value measurement is described in 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, 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 OTC but not required significant judgment.
•    Level 3— fair value measurements are those derived from valuation technique that include inputs for the assets or liabilities 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 be categorized 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 inherent factors of the asset or liability.

 

(2)

Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Level 1 (*)      Level 2 (*)      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Due from banks

     73,951        —         —         73,951  

Debt securities

     4,029,244        621,944        —         4,651,188  

Equity securities

     14,064        —         299,731        313,795  

Capital contributions

     —         —         2,258,811        2,258,811  

Beneficiary certificates

     123,847        2,491,891        4,353,361        6,969,099  

Derivative assets

     —         10,093,915        1,186        10,095,101  

Other financial assets in foreign currencies

     —         —         48,346        48,346  

Others

     —         —         188,878        188,878  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,241,106        13,207,750        7,150,313        24,599,169  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Debt securities

     14,117,594        28,794,963        —         42,912,557  

Equity securities

     315,639        —         469,888        785,527  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     14,433,233        28,794,963        469,888        43,698,084  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative assets (designated for hedging)

     —         10,102        —         10,102  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     18,674,339        42,012,815        7,620,201        68,307,355  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2024  
     Level 1 (*)      Level 2 (*)      Level 3      Total  

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Deposits due to customers

     74,205        —         —         74,205  

Derivative liabilities

     —         9,159,742        1,401        9,161,143  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     74,205        9,159,742        1,401        9,235,348  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

           

Deposit due to customers

     —         547,816        —         547,816  

Derivative liabilities (designated for hedging)

     —         102,634        —         102,634  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     74,205        9,810,192        1,401        9,885,798  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The Group recognizes transfers among levels at the end of the reporting periods in which events have occurred or conditions have changed.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Level 1 (*)      Level 2 (*)      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Due from banks

     39,241        —         —         39,241  

Debt securities

     4,242,901        796,883        —         5,039,784  

Equity securities

     19,095        —         275,075        294,170  

Capital contributions

     —         —         1,858,728        1,858,728  

Beneficiary certificates

     125,549        3,833,122        3,349,910        7,308,581  

Derivative assets

     112        5,669,880        128,335        5,798,327  

Other financial assets in foreign currencies

     —         —         42,406        42,406  

Others

     —         —         180,690        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,426,898        10,299,885        5,835,144        20,561,927  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Debt securities

     12,392,119        24,301,991        —         36,694,110  

Equity securities

     649,221        —         467,842        1,117,063  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     13,041,340        24,301,991        467,842        37,811,173  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative assets (designated for hedging)

     —         698        —         698  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     17,468,238        34,602,574        6,302,986        58,373,798  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Deposits due to customers

     39,524        —         —         39,524  

Derivative liabilities

     8,306        5,973,482        1,994        5,983,782  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     47,830        5,973,482        1,994        6,023,306  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities (designated for hedging)

     —         135,263        —         135,263  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     47,830        6,108,745        1,994        6,158,569  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The Group recognizes transfers among levels at the end of the reporting periods in which events have occurred or conditions have changed.

Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL, financial assets and liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL, financial assets at FVTOCI, 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 valuation methods. Valuation methods and input variables for each type of financial instruments are as follows:

 

  ①

Valuation methods and input variables used for the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities classified into level 2 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

Valuation methods

  

Input variables

Debt securities   

Fair value is measured by discounting the future cash flows of debt securities applying the risk-free rate with credit spread

  

Risk-free rate and Credit spread

Beneficiary certificates   

The beneficiary certificates are measured with Net Asset Value.

  

Values of underlying assets such as bond

Derivatives   

The fair value is measured through Option Pricing Model, etc.

  

Discount rate, Volatility, Exchange rate, Stock price, etc.

Deposit due to customers   

The fair value is measured through Hull-White model.

  

Swaption volume, etc.

 

  ②

Valuation methods and input variables used for the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities classified into level 3 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

Valuation methods

  

Input variables

Equity securities, capital contributions, beneficiary certificates and others

  

Among DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) Model, FCFE (Free Cash Flow to Equity) Model, Comparable Company Analysis, Dividend Discount Model, Risk-adjusted Rate of Return Method, Net Asset Value Method and Least-Squares Monte Carlo and Binomial Tree, more than one method is used given the characteristic of the subject of fair value measurement.

  

Risk-free rate, Market risk premium, Corporate Beta, Stock price, Volatility of underlying assets, etc.

Derivatives

  

The fair value is measured through Option Pricing Model, etc.

  

Correlation coefficient, Stock price, Volatility, etc.

Others

  

The fair value of the underlying asset, after calculating the fair value using the DCF model, etc., considering the price and volatility of the calculated underlying asset, is calculated using the Binomial Tree, which are commonly used valuation techniques in the market.

  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying assets, etc.

 

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Valuation methods of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified into Level 3 and significant but unobservable inputs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

  ①

December 31, 2024

 

   

Fair value

measurement

technique

 

Type

 

Significant but

unobservable input

variable

  Range  

Impact of changes in significant
unobservable inputs on fair value
measurement

Derivative

 

Option valuation model and others

  Equity related  

Correlation coefficient

  0.29~0.65  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases.

 

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

  25.71%  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

 

Discount rate

  3.94%~19.62%  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases.

 

Terminal growth rate

  0.00%  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases.

Equity securities, capital contributions and beneficiary certificates

  Binominal Tree  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

  18.76%~36.37%  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

  DCF model and others  

Discount rate

  4.76%~19.84%  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases.

     

Terminal growth rate

  0.00%, 1.00%  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases.

     

Liquidation value

  -1.00%~1.00%  

Fair value increases as liquidation value increases.

Others

  Binominal Tree and others  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

  18.36%~36.90%  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

 

  ②

December 31, 2023

 

   

Fair value

measurement

technique

 

Type

 

Significant but unobservable
input variable

  Range  

Impact of changes in significant
unobservable inputs on fair value
measurement

Derivative assets

  Option valuation model and others   Equity related  

Correlation coefficient, etc.

  0.32~0.68  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases.

Derivative liabilities

 

Option valuation model and others

  Equity related  

Correlation coefficient, etc.

  0.32~0.68  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases.

Equity securities, capital contributions and beneficiary certificates

  Binominal Tree  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

  27.34%  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

  DCF model and others  

Discount rate

  5.08%~19.90%  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases.

     

Terminal growth rate

  0.00%, 1.00%  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases.

     

Liquidation value

  -1.00%~1.00%  

Fair value increases as liquidation value increases.

Others   Binominal Tree  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

  15.48%~76.22%  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified into Level 3 is measured by the Group using its own valuation methods 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 measured at fair value classified into Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     January 1,
2024
     Net income
(loss)
(*1)
    Other
comprehensive
income
     Purchases/
issuances
     Disposal/
settlements
    Transfer to or
out of Level 3
(*2)
     December
31, 2024
 

Financial assets:

                  

Financial assets at FVTPL

                  

Equity securities

     275,075        9,732       —         14,283        (1,306 )      1,947        299,731  

Capital contributions

     1,858,728        114,735       —         475,667        (190,319 )      —         2,258,811  

Beneficiary certificates

     3,349,910        88,854       —         1,226,259        (311,662 )      —         4,353,361  

Derivative assets

     128,335        (970 )      —         327        (126,506 )      —         1,186  

Other financial assets in foreign currencies

     42,406        5,940       —         —         —        —         48,346  

Others

     180,690        13,335       —         12,011        (17,158 )      —         188,878  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     5,835,144        231,626       —         1,728,547        (646,951 )      1,947        7,150,313  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

                  

Equity securities

     467,842        —        5,077        2,922        (5,953 )      —         469,888  

Loans

     —         —        —         202,916        (202,916 )      —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     467,842        —        5,077        205,838        (208,869 )      —         469,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     6,302,986        231,626       5,077        1,934,385        (855,820 )      1,947        7,620,201  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

                  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

                  

Derivative liabilities

     1,994        1,114       —         —         (1,707 )      —         1,401  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,994        1,114       —         —         (1,707 )      —         1,401  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The losses that increase the financial liabilities are presented as positive amounts, and the gains that decrease the financial liabilities are presented as negative amounts. The gain amount to 258,943 million Won for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is from financial assets and liabilities that the Group holds as of December 31, 2024.

(*2)

Changes in the availability of observable market data for the financial instrument have resulted in transfer between fair value hierarchy level, and the Group recognize changes in levels at the end of reporting period that result in changes in events or circumstances that result in transfer between fair value hierarchy level.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     January 1,
2023
     Net income
(loss)
(*1)
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Purchases/
issuances
     Disposals/
settlements
    Transfer to or
out of Level 3
(*2)
    December 31,
2023
 

Financial assets:

                

Financial assets at FVTPL

                

Equity securities

     270,890        (2,973 )      —        15,580        (2,582 )      (5,840 )      275,075  

Capital contributions

     1,432,256        49,518       —        522,230        (145,276 )      —        1,858,728  

Beneficiary certificates

     2,637,760        49,363       —        849,300        (186,513 )      —        3,349,910  

Loans

     19,169        —        —        —         (19,169 )      —        —   

Derivative assets

     90,338        41,737       —        2,271        (6,011 )      —        128,335  

Other financial assets in foreign currency

     41,680        726       —        —         —        —        42,406  

Others

     142,335        9,015       —        32,135        (2,795 )      —        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,634,428        147,386       —        1,421,516        (362,346 )      (5,840 )      5,835,144  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

                

Equity securities

     472,246        —        (4,020 )      343        (704 )      (23 )      467,842  

Loans

     —         —        —        139,567        (139,567 )      —        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     472,246        —        (4,020 )      139,910        (140,271 )      (23 )      467,842  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     5,106,674        147,386       (4,020 )      1,561,426        (502,617 )      (5,863 )      6,302,986  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

                

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

                

Derivative liabilities

     9,449        1,994       —        —         (9,449 )      —        1,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     9,449        1,994       —        —         (9,449 )      —        1,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The losses that increase the financial liabilities are presented as positive amounts, and the gains that decrease the financial liabilities are presented as negative amounts. The gain amount to 89,906 million Won for the year ended December 31, 2023, which is from financial assets and liabilities that the Group holds as of December 31, 2023.

(*2)

Changes in the availability of observable market data for the financial instrument have resulted in transfer between fair value hierarchy level, and the Group recognize changes in levels at the end of each report that result in changes in events or circumstances that result in transfer between fair value hierarchy level.

 

(4)

The results of a sensitivity analysis on the rational fluctuation in the unobservable inputs used for measuring Level 3 financial instruments are as follows.

Sensitivity analysis of financial instruments is performed by classifying the effect of changes in unobservable inputs on changes in the value of financial instruments into favorable and unfavorable changes. When the fair value of a financial instrument is affected by more than one unobservable input, the below table presents the most favorable or the most unfavorable circumstances. The sensitivity analysis was performed for two types of level 3 financial instruments: (1) interest rate related derivatives, currency related derivatives, equity related derivatives, beneficiary certificates and loans of which fair value changes are recognized as net income; (2) equity securities of which fair value changes are recognized as other comprehensive income.

Meanwhile, among the financial instruments that are classified as Level 3 amounting to 7,621,602 million Won and 6,304,980 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, equity investments of 7,162,562 million Won and 5,778,111 million Won are excluded from the sensitivity analysis.

 

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The following table presents the sensitivity analysis to disclose the effect of reasonably possible volatility on the fair value of a Level 3 financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Net income (loss)      Other comprehensive income (loss)  
     Favorable      Unfavorable      Favorable      Unfavorable  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Derivatives assets (*1)

     50        (51 )       —         —   

Equity securities (*2) (*3)

     19,338        (13,996 )       —         —   

Beneficiary certificates (*4)

     706        (705 )       —         —   

Others (*2) (*4)

     2,554        (2,402 )       —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Equity securities (*3) (*4)

     —         —         34,080        (22,698 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     22,648        (17,154 )       34,080        (22,698 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Fair value changes in equity related derivatives assets and liabilities are calculated by increasing or decreasing correlation coefficient or volatility, which are major unobservable variables, by 10%.

(*2)

The change in fair value is calculated by increasing or decreasing the stock price (-10% to 10%) and volatility (-10%p to 10%p), the major unobservable inputs.

(*3)

Fair value changes in equity securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing growth rate (-1%p~1%p) and discount rate (-1%p~1%p) or liquidation value (-1%p~1%p). The growth rate, discount rate, and liquidation value are major unobservable variables.

(*4)

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 by 1%p.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Net income (loss)      Other comprehensive income (loss)  
     Favorable      Unfavorable      Favorable      Unfavorable  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Derivatives assets (*1)

     88        (95 )       —         —   

Equity securities (*2) (*3)

     10,735        (8,417 )       —         —   

Beneficiary certificates (*4)

     722        (722 )       —         —   

Others (*2)

     4,098        (3,921 )       —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Equity securities (*3) (*4)

     —         —         17,970        (14,009 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     15,643        (13,155 )       17,970        (14,009 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     10        (7 )       —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10        (7 )       —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Fair value changes in equity related derivatives assets and liabilities are calculated by increasing or decreasing correlation coefficient, which are major unobservable variables, by 10%.

(*2)

The change in fair value is calculated by increasing or decreasing the share price (-10% to 10%) and volatility (-10%p to 10%p), the major unobservable inputs.

(*3)

Fair value changes in equity securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing growth rate (-1%p~1%p) and discount rate (-1%p~1%p) or liquidation value (-1%p~1%p). The growth rate, discount rate, and liquidation value are major unobservable variables.

(*4)

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 by 1%p.

 

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(5)

Fair value and carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities that are recorded at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Fair value information for cash that is not measured at fair value because the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value is not included.

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair value      Book
value
 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

              

Securities at amortized cost

     3,242,385        15,894,576        —         19,136,961        19,193,186  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     —         6,392,635        363,857,524        370,250,159        366,547,841  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     —         364,348,962        —         364,348,962        364,032,938  

Borrowings

     —         26,416,049        —         26,416,049        26,379,689  

Debentures

     —         25,488,907        —         25,488,907        25,534,324  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         28,855,883        —         28,855,883        28,856,921  

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2024

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Fair value      Book
value
 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

              

Securities at amortized cost

     2,361,628        21,303,099        —         23,664,727        23,996,172  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     —         9,092,255        332,000,571        341,092,826        340,740,764  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     —         354,203,147        —         354,203,147        353,851,379  

Borrowings

     —         25,215,080        —         25,215,080        25,254,732  

Debentures

     —         21,253,938        —         21,253,938        21,277,033  

Other financial liabilities

     —         22,928,043        —         22,928,043        22,930,531  

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2023

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 valuation techniques. Valuation techniques and input variables for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at amortized costs are given as follows:

 

    

Valuation techniques

  

Input variables

Securities at amortized cost

  

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash flows of debt securities by applying risk-free rate plus a credit spread.

  

Risk-free rate and credit spread

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

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.

  

Risk-free rate, credit spread and expected prepayment-rate

Deposits due to customers, borrowings, debentures and other financial liabilities

  

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash flows of debt products by applying the market discount rate that is reflecting credit rating of the Group.

  

Risk-free rate and credit spread

 

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(6)

Financial instruments by category

Carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities by each category as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Financial
assets at
FVTPL
     Financial
assets at
FVTOCI
     Financial
assets at
amortized cost
     Derivative
assets
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial assets:

              

Due from banks

     73,951        —         2,115,204        —         2,189,155  

Securities

     14,381,771        43,698,084        19,193,186        —         77,273,041  

Loans

     —         —         355,306,033        —         355,306,033  

Derivative assets

     10,095,101        —         —         10,102        10,105,203  

Other financial assets

     48,346        —         9,126,604        —         9,174,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     24,599,169        43,698,084        385,741,027        10,102        454,048,382  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Financial
liabilities at
FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities
designated to
be measured
at FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
     Derivative
liabilities
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     74,205        547,816        364,032,938        —         364,654,959  

Borrowings

     —         —         26,379,689        —         26,379,689  

Debentures

     —         —         25,534,324        —         25,534,324  

Derivative liabilities

     9,161,143        —         —         102,634        9,263,777  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         —         28,856,921        —         28,856,921  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,235,348        547,816        444,803,872        102,634        454,689,670  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2024.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Financial
assets at
FVTPL
     Financial
assets at
FVTOCI
     Financial
assets at
amortized cost
     Derivative
assets
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial assets:

              

Due from banks

     39,241        —         1,715,223        —         1,754,464  

Securities

     14,681,953        37,811,173        23,996,172        —         76,489,298  

Loans

     —         —         327,065,921        —         327,065,921  

Derivative assets

     5,798,327        —         —         698        5,799,025  

Other financial assets

     42,406        —         11,959,620        —         12,002,026  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     20,561,927        37,811,173        364,736,936        698        423,110,734  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Financial
liabilities at
FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
     Derivative
liabilities
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial liabilities:

           

Deposits due to customers

     39,524        353,851,379        —         353,890,903  

Borrowings

     —         25,254,732        —         25,254,732  

Debentures

     —         21,277,033        —         21,277,033  

Derivative liabilities

     5,983,782        —         135,263        6,119,045  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         22,930,531        —         22,930,531  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     6,023,306        423,313,675        135,263        429,472,244  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2023.

 

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(7)

Income or expense from financial instruments by category

Income or expense from financial instruments by category for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Interest
income
(expense)
    Fees and
commissions
income
     Reversal of
(Provision
for) credit
loss
    Gain (loss)
on valuation
and
transaction
    Dividend
income
     Total  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     153,055       864        —        1,473,568       356,921        1,984,408  

Financial assets designated to be measured at FVTPL(*)

     —        —         —        (19,647 )      —         (19,647 ) 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,281,641       951        (8,866 )      96,647       17,766        1,388,139  

Securities at amortized cost

     642,888       —         3,287       —        —         646,175  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     17,473,089       —         (827,485 )      165,192       —         16,810,796  

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     (11,969,046 )      —         —        —        —         (11,969,046 ) 

Net derivatives
(designated for hedging)

     —        —         —        (22,511 )      —         (22,511 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     7,581,627       1,815        (833,064 )      1,693,249       374,687        8,818,314  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The amount recognized as other comprehensive income in regard to financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL for the year ended December 31, 2024 is 1,831 million Won.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Interest
income
(expense)
    Fees and
commissions
income
     Provision
for credit
loss
    Gain (loss)
on valuation
and
transaction
    Dividend
income
     Total  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     116,203       423        —        482,005       239,332        837,963  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     999,407       1,621        (16,542 )      (37,641 )      15,752        962,597  

Securities at amortized cost

     782,513       —         (5,549 )      —        —         776,964  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     16,487,744       —         (940,477 )      101,788       —         15,649,055  

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     (10,940,804 )      —         —        —        —         (10,940,804 ) 

Net derivatives
(designated for hedging)

     —        —         —        (2,955 )      —         (2,955 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     7,445,063       2,044        (962,568 )      543,197       255,084        7,282,820  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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12.

DERECOGNITION AND OFFSET OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

(1)

Derecognition of financial instruments

 

  i)

Transferred financial assets that do not meet the condition of derecognition

 

  a)

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

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, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Assets transferred

   Financial assets at FVTOCI      238,279        556,583  
   Securities at amortized cost      41,442        48,368  

Related liabilities

   Bonds sold under repurchase agreements      278,767        527,291  

 

  b)

Securities loaned

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. 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 the securities loaned as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31,
2024
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     12,361     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation

 

          December 31,
2023
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     625,398     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     592,218     

Korea Securities Depository and others

The details of the transferred financial assets that do not meet the condition of derecognition in their entirety, such as disposal of securities under repurchase agreement or securities loaned, are also explained in Note 18.

 

  c)

Securitization of financial assets

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the structured entity subject to consolidation issued asset-backed securities using loans and corporate bonds held by the Group, and the Group bears related risks through purchase agreements or credit offerings. The details of the transfer transaction of financial instruments are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  
          Book value (*)      Book value (*)  

Assets transferred

   Loans at amortized cost      2,153,730        2,434,771  

Related liabilities

   Securitization borrowings      2,153,730        2,434,900  
   Securitization bonds      4,006        4,006  

 

(*)

The carrying amount is the amount before the provision for credit losses is deducted.

 

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(2)

The offset of financial assets and liabilities

The Group holds both the uncollected domestic exchange receivables and the unpaid domestic exchange payable, which satisfy offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032. Therefore, the total amount of uncollected domestic exchange receivables (or unpaid domestic exchange payables) has been offset with part of unpaid domestic exchange payables (or uncollected domestic exchange receivables) and has been disclosed in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost and other financial liabilities of the Group’s statements of financial position, respectively.

The Group also holds the derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange and payable spot exchange that do not meet the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032, but provide the Group under the circumstances of the trading party’s defaults, insolvency or bankruptcy, with the right of offsetting. Items such as cash collateral cannot satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032, but in accordance with the collateral arrangements and under the circumstances of the trading party’s default, insolvency or bankruptcy, the net amount of derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange and payable spot exchange can be offset.

The Group has entered into a sale and repurchase agreement and accounted it as a collateralized borrowing. The Group has also entered into a purchase and resale agreement and accounted it as a secured loan. The Group under the repurchase agreements has offsetting right only upon the counterparty’s default, insolvency or bankruptcy; thus, the repurchase agreements are applied by the TBMA/ISMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement, which does not satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032. The Group disclosed bonds sold under repurchase agreements as borrowings and bonds purchased under resale agreements as loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the financial instruments to be offset and covered by master netting agreements and similar agreements are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets setoff
     Net amounts
of financial
assets
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
received
 

Financial assets:

                 

Derivative assets (*1)

     10,100,965        —         10,100,965        12,148,980        235,654        3,301,458  

Receivable spot exchange (*2)

     5,585,127        —         5,585,127  

Bonds purchased under resale agreements (*2)

     10,098,618        —         10,098,618        10,098,618        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement credits (*2)(*5)

     33,347,374        32,915,242        432,132        —         —         432,132  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     59,132,084        32,915,242        26,216,842        22,247,598        235,654        3,733,590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
setoff
     Net amounts
of financial
liabilities
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
pledged
 

Financial liabilities:

                 

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     9,255,756        —         9,255,756        11,899,060        533,052        2,408,916  

Payable spot exchange (*3)

     5,585,272        —         5,585,272  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*4)

     278,767        —         278,767        278,767        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement debits (*3) (*5)

     40,505,570        32,915,242        7,590,328        7,590,328        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     55,625,365        32,915,242        22,710,123        19,768,155        533,052        2,408,916  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The items include derivatives held for trading and derivatives designated for hedging.

(*2)

The items are included in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

(*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.

 

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     December 31, 2023  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets setoff
     Net amounts
of financial
assets
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
received
 

Financial assets:

                 

Derivative assets (*1)

     5,174,267        —         5,174,267        11,314,881        424,466        1,063,392  

Receivable spot exchange (*2)

     7,628,472        —         7,628,472  

Bonds purchased under resale agreements (*2)

     3,256,392        —         3,256,392        3,256,392        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement credits (*2) (*5)

     49,020,044        48,575,856        444,188        —         —         444,188  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     65,079,175        48,575,856        16,503,319        14,571,273        424,466        1,507,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
setoff
     Net amounts
of financial
liabilities
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the consolidated statement of
financial position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
pledged
 

Financial liabilities:

                 

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     5,109,528        —         5,109,528        11,412,659        139,143        1,186,799  

Payable spot exchange (*3)

     7,629,073        —         7,629,073  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*4)

     527,291        —         527,291        527,291        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement debits (*3) (*5)

     49,943,565        48,575,856        1,367,709        1,367,709        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     63,209,457        48,575,856        14,633,601        13,307,659        139,143        1,186,799  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*1) The items include derivatives held for trading and derivatives designated for hedging.

(*2) The items are included in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

(*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.

 

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13.

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

 

(1)

Investments in associates accounted for using the equity method of accounting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

            Percentage of ownership
(%)
     Location      Financial statements
as of
 

Associates

   Main business      December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Bank:

              

W Service Networks Co., Ltd. (*1)

    
Freight & staffing
services
 
 
     4.9        4.9        Korea       
November 30, 2024
(*4)
 
 

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd. (*2)

     Credit information        9.9        9.9        Korea        December 31, 2024  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd. (*2)

     Security service        15.0        15.0        Korea       
November 30, 2024
(*4)
 
 

Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Construction        23.2        23.2        Korea        —   

SJCO Co., Ltd. (*3)

    

Aggregate
transportation and
wholesale
 
 
 
     27.5        27.5        Korea        —   

G2 Collection Co., Ltd. (*3)

    
Wholesale and
retail sales
 
 
     28.9        28.9        Korea        —   

Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Construction        23.2        23.2        Korea        —   

Good Software Lab Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Service        28.9        28.9        Korea        —   

Wongwang Co., Ltd. (*3)

    
Wholesale and real
estate
 
 
     29.0        29.0        Korea        —   

Sejin Construction Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Construction        29.6        29.6        Korea        —   

DAEA SNC Co., Ltd. (*3)

    
Wholesale and
retail sales
 
 
     24.0        24.0        Korea        —   

ARES-TECH Co., Ltd. (*3)

    

Electronic
component
manufacturing
 
 
 
     23.4        23.4        Korea        —   

PREXCO Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Manufacturing        28.1        28.1        Korea        —   

Jiwon Plating Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Plating        20.5        20.5        Korea        —   

NK Eng Co., Ltd. (*3)

     Manufacturing        23.1        23.1        Korea        —   

Youngdong Sea Food Co., Ltd. (*3)

    
Processed sea food
manufacturing
 
 
     24.0        24.0        Korea        —   

Beomgyo Co., Ltd. (*3)

    

Telecommunication
equipment retail
sales
 
 
 
     23.1        23.1        Korea        —   

K BANK Co., Ltd. (*2)

     Finance        12.0        12.6        Korea       
November 30, 2024
(*4)
 
 

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

    
Other financial
services
 
 
     23.3        23.3        Korea        December 31, 2024  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership (*7)

    
Other financial
services
 
 
     20.0        20.0        Korea        December 31, 2024  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

    
Other financial
services
 
 
     25.0        25.0        Korea        December 31, 2024  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

    
Other financial
services
 
 
     24.5        24.5        Korea        December 31, 2024  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

    

Credit card and
installment
financing
 
 
 
     20.0        20.0        Korea       
September 30, 2024
(*4)
 
 

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund (*5)

    
Trust and collective
investment
 
 
     20.4        15.7        Korea        December 31, 2024  

 

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          Percentage of ownership
(%)
     Location    Financial statements as of

Associates

   Main business    December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

   Other financial
services
     26.9        26.9      Korea    December 31, 2024

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

   Other financial
services
     100.0        100.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Union Technology Finance Investment

Association

   Other financial
services
     29.7        29.7      Korea    December 31, 2024

KUM HWA Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Telecommunication
equipment retail
sales
     20.0        20.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

   Other financial
services
     20.8        20.8      Korea    December 31, 2024

Dicustody Co., Ltd. (*8)

   Other information
technology and
computer-operation
related services
     —         1.0      Korea    — 

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.2        20.2      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing of
ship components
     22.7        22.7      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd. (*8)

   Other information
technology and
computer-operation
related services
     —         25.3      Korea    — 

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

   Other financial
services
     20.0        20.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

   Other financial
services
     88.0        88.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

   Other financial
services
     28.3        28.3      Korea    December 31, 2024

KG Fashion Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.8        20.8      Korea    November 30, 2024 (*4)

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Other financial
services
     4.5        4.5      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

   Other financial
services
     22.4        22.7      Korea    December 31, 2024

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC (*2)

   Other financial
services
     10.0        10.0      U.S.A.    December 31, 2024

Rea Company Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      24.5        24.5      Korea    — 

Aram CMC Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.0        20.0      Korea    — 

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1 (*6)

   Other financial
services
     70.0        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund (*6)

   Other financial
services
     27.3        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

Market & Farm Co., Ltd. (*6) (*7)

   Wholesale and
commodity
brokerage business
     23.7        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

SAMJI TEXTILE CO.,LTD. (*6) (*7)

   Wholesale and
commodity
brokerage business
     29.4        —       Korea    — 

 

(*1)

Most of the significant business transactions of associates are with the Group as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

(*2)

The Group can participate in decision-making body and exercise significant influence over financial policies and operational policies.

(*3)

There is no investment balance as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

(*4)

The equity method was applied using the most recent financial statements available because financial statement at the end of the reporting period cannot be obtained, and any significant transactions or events that occurred between the end of the reporting period of the associate and the end of the reporting period of the group were appropriately reflected.

 

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(*5)

It was classified as an associate through the Group holding voting rights based on the initial investment commitment ratio.

(*6)

It was added to associates during the year ended December 31, 2024.

(*7)

There is no investment balance as of December 31, 2024.

(*8)

It was excluded from associates due to the sale liquidation and others for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

(2)

Changes in the carrying value of investments in associates accounted for using the equity method of accounting for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Acquisition
cost
     January 1,
2024
     Share of
profits (losses)
    Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Dividends     Change in
capital and
others
    December 31,
2024
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     108        216        (7 )      —         —        (5 )      —        204  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     3,313        6,433        2,658       —         —        (90 )      —        9,001  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     3,267        3,285        331       —         —        —        —        3,616  

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     224,657        260,052        13,747       —         (13,029 )      —        1,480       262,250  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     5,039        3,230        (1,107 )      —         —        —        —        2,123  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     —         8,247        (784 )      —         (4,356 )      (844 )      —        2,263  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     4,532        4,437        —        95        —        —        —        4,532  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     8,237        23,496        (2,656 )      —         —        (138 )      —        20,702  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     346,810        587,392        17,861       —         —        (15,591 )      (14,082 )      575,580  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     17,446        9,852        1,523       9,011        —        —        —        20,386  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     7,000        7,298        (1,304 )      —         —        —        —        5,994  

Together-Korea Samsumg Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3

     10,000        10,540        307       —         —        —        —        10,847  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     13,449        12,270        (500 )      —         —        —        —        11,770  

KUM HWA Co., Ltd. (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     12,300        11,799        (184 )      —         —        —        —        11,615  

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     —         1        —        —         (1 )      —        —        —   

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     —         14        (5 )      —         —        —        —        9  

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     8,146        4,838        41       2,920        —        —        —        7,799  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     44,000        32,463        101       11,000        —        —        —        43,564  

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd.

     —         88        100       —         (101 )      —        (87 )      —   

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     12,000        8,406        (228 )      3,000        —        —        —        11,178  

KG Fashion Co., Ltd. (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     23        105        32       —         —        (2 )      —        135  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     34,001        22,390        13,109       15,025        (4,656 )      (9,116 )      —        36,752  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     13,059        12,845        1,326       —         —        —        1,829       16,000  

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1

     3,500        —         (74 )      3,500        —        —        —        3,426  

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund

     8,361        —         (227 )      8,361        —        —        —        8,134  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     779,248        1,029,697        44,060       52,912        (22,143 )      (25,786 )      (10,860 )      1,067,880  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

The amount for which no loss was recognized for associates due to discontinuation of the equity method was 19 million Won for Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd., and 39 million Won in KG Fashion CO., Ltd, and the accumulated amount is 4 million Won for KUM HWA Co., Ltd., 47 million Won for Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd., 159 million Won in KG Fashion CO., Ltd..

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Acquisition
cost
     January 1,
2023
     Share of
profits (losses)
    Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Dividends     Change in
capital
    December 31,
2023
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     108        208        13       —         —        (5 )      —        216  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     3,313        5,709        814       —         —        (90 )      —        6,433  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     3,267        2,374        (99 )      —         —        —        1,010       3,285  

Woori Growth Partnerships New Technology Private Equity Fund

     —         10,889        (51 )      —         (10,838 )      —        —        —   

2016KIF-IMM Woori Bank Technology Venture Fund

     —         9,474        539       —         (10,013 )      —        —        —   

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     236,232        247,789        5,327       —         —        —        6,936       260,052  

Woori Bank-Company K Korea Movie Asset Fund

     —         239        52       —         (103 )      (188 )      —        —   

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     5,039        4,278        (1,048 )      —         —        —        —        3,230  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     4,356        10,285        1,162       —         (3,200 )      —        —        8,247  

Crevisse Raim Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     4,436        4,355        —        82        —        —        —        4,437  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     8,237        30,310        (6,814 )      —         —        —        —        23,496  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     346,810        514,131        91,533       —         —        (13,199 )      (5,073 )      587,392  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     8,435        16,926        1,873       273        (9,220 )      —        —        9,852  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     7,000        8,999        (1,701 )      —         —        —        —        7,298  

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3

     10,000        10,243        297       —         —        —        —        10,540  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     13,449        14,462        (1,004 )      —         (1,188 )      —        —        12,270  

KUM HWA Co., Ltd (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     12,300        11,987        (188 )      —         —        —        —        11,799  

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     1        1        —        —         —        —        —        1  

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     —         10        4       —         —        —        —        14  

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     5,226        2,881        (243 )      2,200        —        —        —        4,838  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     33,000        10,801        (338 )      22,000        —        —        —        32,463  

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd.

     —         —         1       —         —        —        87       88  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     9,000        1,230        (324 )      7,500        —        —        —        8,406  

KG Fashion Co., Ltd. (*)

     —         —         —        —         —        —        —        —   

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     23        —         84       23        —        (2 )      —        105  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     23,596        —         (1,206 )      23,596        —        —        —        22,390  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     13,059        —         99       13,059        —        —        (313 )      12,845  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     746,887        917,581        88,782       68,733        (34,562 )      (13,484 )      2,647       1,029,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

The amount for which no loss was recognized for associates due to discontinuation of the equity method was 2 million Won for KUM HWA Co., Ltd., 28 million Won for Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd., 120 million Won in KG FASHION Co., Ltd. and the accumulated amount is 4 million Won for KUM HWA Co., Ltd., 28 million Won for Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd., 120 million Won in KG FASHION Co., Ltd.

 

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(3)

Summary financial information relating to investments in associates accounted for using the equity method of accounting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024  
Subsidiaries    Assets      Liabilities      Operating
revenue
    Net income
(loss)
    Other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     6,621        2,475        16,788       738       —        738  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     150,657        62,343        175,338       26,589       —        26,589  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     36,797        12,692        42,640       1,695       —        1,695  

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     29,314,529        27,293,765        1,043,436       149,922       3,695       153,617  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     9,810        682        (4,358 )      (4,758 )      —        (4,758 ) 

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     11,474        165        (3,108 )      (3,887 )      —        (3,887 ) 

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     15,745        100        1       (388 )      —        (388 ) 

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     84,775        419        4,422       (10,824 )      —        (10,824 ) 

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd. (*)

     24,416,416        20,937,932        2,103,130       100,468       (20,494 )      79,974  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     101,315        1,362        1,278       164       —        164  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     22,863        600        2,549       (4,767 )      —        (4,767 ) 

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

     10,849        1        306       300       —        300  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     40,269        641        19       (646 )      —        (646 ) 

KUM HWA Co., Ltd.

     4        167        —        —        —        —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     58,285        2,380        —        (884 )      —        (884 ) 

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     499        459        96       (32 )      —        (32 ) 

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd.

     7,025        23,626        —        (76 )      —        (76 ) 

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     39,431        432        628       (468 )      —        (468 ) 

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     49,506        2        857       114       —        114  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     39,694        197        40       (802 )      —        (802 ) 

KG Fashion Co., Ltd.

     2,201        2,850        544       (197 )      —        (197 ) 

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     6,053        3,073        16,435       1,044       —        1,044  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     164,574        762        40,639       38,093       —        38,093  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     185,463        30,752        35,820       14,319       18,291       32,610  

Aram CMC Co., Ltd.

     541        453        717       (31 )      —        (31 ) 

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1

     4,896        1        14       (105 )      —        (105 ) 

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund

     30,045        220        63       (833 )      —        (833 ) 

Market & Farm Co., Ltd.

     954        902        4,933       (125 )      —        (125 ) 

 

(*)

The amount is after reflecting the fair value adjustment that occurred when acquiring the shares and the adjustments that occurred by the difference of accounting policies with the Group.

 

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     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2023  
Subsidiaries    Assets      Liabilities      Operating
revenue
    Net income
(loss)
    Other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     6,887        2,496        19,350       1,069       —        1,069  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     131,164        68,756        163,707       8,012       —        8,012  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     36,185        14,287        44,709       (464 )      6,730       6,266  

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     20,799,599        18,903,298        826,894       49,853       47,885       97,738  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     14,182        293        (4,107 )      (4,505 )      —        (4,505 ) 

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     41,533        305        6,501       5,823       —        5,823  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     15,754        100        2       (388 )      —        (388 ) 

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     97,265        1,522        (26,435 )      (27,768 )      —        (27,768 ) 

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd. (*)

     22,329,308        19,191,007        1,937,383       363,673       (19,888 )      343,785  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     63,265        456        4,945       3,018       —        3,018  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     27,773        668        908       (6,350 )      —        (6,350 ) 

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3

     10,543        1        227       222       —        222  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     41,543        233        2,261       (838 )      —        (838 ) 

KUM HWA Co., Ltd.

     4        167        —        —        —        —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     58,298        1,510        —        (906 )      —        (906 ) 

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     92        —         —        (3 )      —        (3 ) 

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     519        454        146       (3 )      —        (3 ) 

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd.

     10,708        27,225        —        (124 )      —        (124 ) 

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     25,030        837        4       (1,213 )      —        (1,213 ) 

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     37,084        195        401       (573 )      —        (573 ) 

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd.

     1,505        3,156        5,758       5       —        5  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     30,014        312        95       (1,145 )      —        (1,145 ) 

KG Fashion Co., Ltd.

     2,559        3,022        943       (569 )      —        (569 ) 

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     3,518        1,197        9,309       378       —        378  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     100,215        1,588        2       (3,605 )      —        (3,605 ) 

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     149,157        25,996        7,618       (4,610 )      (2,819 )      (7,429 ) 

Rea Company Ltd.

     2,248        3,736        802       (694 )      —        (694 ) 

Aram CMC Co., Ltd.

     669        485        1,005       (254 )      —        (254 ) 

 

(*)

The amount is after reflecting the fair value adjustment that occurred when acquiring the shares and the adjustments that occurred by the difference of accounting policies with the Group.

 

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(4)

The entities that the Group excluded from the associates although the Group’s shareholding ratio of common stock is more than 20% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024  

Associate (*)

   Number of shares owned (shares)      Percentage of ownership (%)  

CL Tech Co., Ltd.

     10,191        28.6  

TH International Co.,Ltd.

     6,737        21.3  

WORK-LIFE BALANCE CO.,LTD

     209        21.3  

 

(*)

Although the Group’s common stock ownership of the entity is more than 20%, the Group does not have significant influence over the entity since it is going through work-out process under receivership, accordingly it is excluded from the investment in associates.

 

     December 31, 2023  

Associate (*)

   Number of shares owned (shares)      Percentage of ownership (%)  

CL Tech Co., Ltd.

     10,191        28.6  

 

(*)

Although the Group’s common stock ownership of the entity is more than 20%, the Group does not have significant influence over the entity since it is going through work-out process under receivership, accordingly it is excluded from the investment in associates.

 

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(5)

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the reconciliations from the net assets of the associates to the book value of the shares of the investment in associates are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions except for ownership):

 

     December 31, 2024  

Associates

   Total net
asset
    Ownership
(%)
     Ownership
portion of net
assets
    Basis
difference
     Intercompany
transaction and
others
    Book
Value
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     4,146       4.9        204       —         —        204  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     88,314       9.9        8,755       246        —        9,001  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     24,105       15.0        3,616       —         —        3,616  

K BANK Co., Ltd. (*)

     2,018,704       12.0        241,429       20,821        —        262,250  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     9,128       23.3        2,123       —         —        2,123  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     11,309       20.0        2,263       —         —        2,263  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     15,645       25.0        3,911       —         621       4,532  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     84,357       24.5        20,702       —         —        20,702  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd. (*)

     2,877,907       20.0        575,580       —         —        575,580  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     99,952       20.4        20,386       —         —        20,386  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     22,262       26.9        5,994       —         —        5,994  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

     10,848       100.0        10,847       —         —        10,847  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     39,627       29.7        11,770       —         —        11,770  

KUM HWA Co., Ltd.

     (163 )      20.0        (33 )      —         33       —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     55,904       20.8        11,615       —         —        11,615  

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     40       20.2        9       —         —        9  

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd.

     (16,601 )      22.7        (3,773 )      —         3,773       —   

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     38,999       20.0        7,799       —         —        7,799  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     49,504       88.0        43,564       —         —        43,564  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     39,497       28.3        11,178       —         —        11,178  

KG Fashion Co., Ltd.

     (649 )      20.8        (135 )      —         135       —   

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     2,981       4.5        135       —         —        135  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     163,812       22.4        36,752       —         —        36,752  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     154,712       10.0        15,470       —         530       16,000  

Aram CMC Co., Ltd.

     88       20.0        18       —         (18 )      —   

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1

     4,895       70.0        3,426       —         —        3,426  

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund

     29,825       27.3        8,134       —         —        8,134  

Market & Farm Co., Ltd.

     52       23.7        12       —         (12 )      —   

 

(*)

The net asset and net asset equity amount is after the stock options, etc.

 

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     December 31, 2023  

Associates

   Total net
asset
    Ownership
(%)
     Ownership
portion of net
assets
    Basis
difference
     Intercompany
transaction and
others
    Book
Value
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     4,391       4.9        216       —         —        216  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     62,408       9.9        6,186       247        —        6,433  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     21,898       15.0        3,285       —         —        3,285  

K BANK Co., Ltd. (*)

     1,893,785       12.6        238,158       21,894        —        260,052  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     13,889       23.3        3,230       —         —        3,230  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     41,228       20.0        8,247       —         —        8,247  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     15,653       25.0        3,914       —         523       4,437  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     95,743       24.5        23,496       —         —        23,496  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd. (*)

     2,936,964       20.0        587,392       —         —        587,392  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     62,809       15.7        9,852       —         —        9,852  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     27,105       26.9        7,298       —         —        7,298  

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3

     10,542       100.0        10,540       —         —        10,540  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     41,311       29.7        12,270       —         —        12,270  

KUM HWA Co., Ltd.

     (163 )      20.0        (33 )      —         33       —   

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     56,788       20.8        11,799       —         —        11,799  

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     92       1.0        1       —         —        1  

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd.

     65       20.2        14       —         —        14  

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd.

     (16,517 )      22.7        (3,754 )      —         3,754       —   

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     24,193       20.0        4,838       —         —        4,838  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     36,889       88.0        32,463       —         —        32,463  

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd.

     (1,651 )      25.3        (419 )      —         507       88  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     29,702       28.3        8,406       —         —        8,406  

KG Fashion Co., Ltd.

     (463 )      20.8        (96 )      —         96       —   

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     2,321       4.5        105       —         —        105  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     98,627       22.7        22,390       —         —        22,390  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     123,161       10.0        12,316       —         529       12,845  

Rea Company Ltd.

     (1,488 )      24.5        (365 )      —         365       —   

Aram CMC Co., Ltd.

     184       20.0        37       —         (37 )      —   

 

(*)

The net asset and net asset equity amount is after the non-controlling, etc.

 

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14.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

(1)

Details of investment properties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Acquisition cost

     599,143        657,606  

Accumulated depreciation

     (76,025 )       (65,078 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     523,118        592,528  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Changes in investment properties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31
 
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     592,528        603,211  

Depreciation

     (8,768 )       (6,599 ) 

Transfer (*)

     (65,280 )       (6,463 ) 

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     4,638        2,379  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     523,118        592,528  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is the reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

(3)

Fair value of investment properties amounted to 873,600 million Won and 864,351 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The fair value of investment properties has been assessed on the basis of recent similar real estate market price and officially assessed land price in the area of the investment properties, is classified as level 3 on the fair value hierarchy.

 

(4)

Rental fee earned from investment properties is amounted to 31,657 million Won and 35,869 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The operating expenses directly related to the investment properties where rental fee was earned are 8,768 million Won and 6,599 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(5)

The minimum lease payments expected to be received in the future under the non-refundable lease agreement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Lease payments:

     

Within a year

     10,762        17,413  

More than 1 year and within 2 years

     6,055        7,114  

More than 2 years and within 3 years

     3,772        3,716  

More than 3 years and within 4 years

     3,487        3,144  

More than 4 years and within 5 years

     3,438        2,988  

More than 5 years

     3,441        2,944  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     30,955        37,319  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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15.

PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

(1)

Details of properties and equipment as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Land      Building      Properties for
business use
     Leasehold
improvement
     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Properties and equipment (owned)

     1,542,666        612,520        213,537        65,331        68,440        2,502,494  

Right-of-use assets

     —         475,908        23,473        —         —         499,381  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying value

     1,542,666        1,088,428        237,010        65,331        68,440        3,001,875  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Land      Building      Properties for
business use
     Leasehold
improvement
     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Properties and equipment (owned)

     1,495,945        614,415        184,298        52,364        36,486        2,383,508  

Right-of-use assets

     —         327,554        17,899        —         —         345,453  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying value

     1,495,945        941,969        202,197        52,364        36,486        2,728,961  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of properties and equipment (owned) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Land      Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     1,542,666        972,797       992,819       478,498       68,440        4,055,220  

Accumulated depreciation

     —         (360,277 )      (779,282 )      (413,167 )      —         (1,552,726 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     1,542,666        612,520       213,537       65,331       68,440        2,502,494  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Land      Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     1,495,945        949,578       908,937       459,661       36,486        3,850,607  

Accumulated depreciation

     —         (335,163 )      (724,639 )      (407,297 )      —         (1,467,099 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     1,495,945        614,415       184,298       52,364       36,486        2,383,508  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of changes in properties and equipment (owned) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Land     Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     1,495,945       614,415       184,298       52,364       36,486       2,383,508  

Acquisition

     215       27,919       88,160       28,639       37,821       182,754  

Disposal

     (7,253 )      —        (1,468 )      (1,517 )      —        (10,238 ) 

Depreciation

     —        (30,854 )      (71,703 )      (18,965 )      —        (121,522 ) 

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     1,489       532       4,224       3,059       334       9,638  

Transfer (*)

     61,544       3,736       5,338       853       (6,191 )      65,280  

Classification as held for sale

     (16,477 )      (3,215 )      —        —        —        (19,692 ) 

Business combination

     —        —        2       —        —        2  

Others

     7,203       (13 )      4,686       898       (10 )      12,764  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,542,666       612,520       213,537       65,331       68,440       2,502,494  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is the reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Land     Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     1,486,834       630,644       186,181       48,824       32,184       2,384,667  

Acquisition

     —        18,064       81,773       21,803       8,083       129,723  

Disposal

     (352 )      (520 )      (13,454 )      (1,000 )      (3,600 )      (18,926 ) 

Depreciation

     —        (29,425 )      (70,962 )      (17,577 )      —        (117,964 ) 

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     492       241       187       192       (68 )      1,044  

Transfer (*)

     9,907       (3,444 )      —        —        —        6,463  

Classification as held for sale

     (936 )      (1,568 )      —        —        —        (2,504 ) 

Others

     —        423       573       122       (113 )      1,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,495,945       614,415       184,298       52,364       36,486       2,383,508  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is the reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the year ended December 31, 2023

 

(4)

Details of right-of-use assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     867,170        38,206        905,376  

Accumulated depreciation

     (391,262 )       (14,733 )       (405,995 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     475,908        23,473        499,381  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     639,005        32,565        671,570  

Accumulated depreciation

     (311,451 )       (14,666 )       (326,117 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     327,554        17,899        345,453  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(5)

Details of changes in right-of-use assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions) :

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Beginning balance

     327,554        17,899        345,453  

New contracts

     313,469        15,595        329,064  

Changes in contracts

     46,097        15        46,112  

Termination

     (14,764 )       (1,009 )       (15,773 ) 

Depreciation

     (203,212 )       (11,488 )       (214,700 ) 

Others

     6,764        2,461        9,225  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     475,908        23,473        499,381  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Beginning balance

     303,387        12,763        316,150  

New contracts

     184,967        16,037        201,004  

Changes in contracts

     25,564        138        25,702  

Termination

     (17,277 )       (1,056 )       (18,333 ) 

Depreciation

     (179,709 )       (10,039 )       (189,748 ) 

Others

     10,622        56        10,678  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     327,554        17,899        345,453  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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16.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

(1)

Details of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Goodwill      Industrial
property
rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     181,229        2,245       635,314       1,137,672       26,241       6,003        1,988,704  

Accumulated amortization

     —         (1,810 )      (432,903 )      (921,629 )      —        —         (1,356,342 ) 

Accumulated impairment losses

     —         —        —        (33,552 )      (1,093 )      —         (34,645 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     181,229        435       202,411       182,491       25,148       6,003        597,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Goodwill      Industrial
property
rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     163,517        2,118       541,977       1,036,994       23,270       7,167        1,775,043  

Accumulated amortization

     —         (1,629 )      (378,299 )      (840,650 )      —        —         (1,220,578 ) 

Accumulated impairment losses

     —         —        —        (33,552 )      (1,132 )      —         (34,684 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     163,517        489       163,678       162,792       22,138       7,167        519,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of changes in intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Goodwill      Industrial
property
rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     163,517        489       163,678       162,792       22,138       7,167       519,781  

Acquisition

     —         18       75,890       67,382       3,976       25,181       172,447  

Disposal

     —         —        (113 )      (1,717 )      (522 )      —        (2,352 ) 

Amortization (*1)

     —         (182 )      (50,033 )      (61,256 )      —        —        (111,471 ) 

Provision for impairment loss (*2)

     —         —        —        —        (217 )      —        (217 ) 

Transfer

     —         110       12,989       10,990       —        (24,089 )      —   

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     17,712        —        —        4,163       274       586       22,735  

Business combination

     —         —        —        1       —        —        1  

Others

     —         —        —        136       (501 )      (2,842 )      (3,207 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     181,229        435       202,411       182,491       25,148       6,003       597,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Amortization of other intangible assets amounting to 28,509 million Won is included in other operating expenses.

(*2)

Membership is an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life that recognizes an impairment loss if recoverable value is lower than its carrying amount, while the reversal of an impairment loss should be recognized when the recoverable value is higher than its carrying amount.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Goodwill      Industrial
property
rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership      Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     159,194        621       139,519       116,038       20,085        3,027       438,484  

Acquisition

     —         66       78,619       102,801       2,022        6,287       189,795  

Disposal

     —         —        —        (1,028 )      —         —        (1,028 ) 

Amortization (*1)

     —         (197 )      (54,459 )      (56,103 )      —         —        (110,759 ) 

Reversal of impairment loss (*2)

     —         —        —        —        25        —        25  

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     4,323        —        (3 )      613       5        (28 )      4,910  

Others

     —         (1 )      2       471       1        (2,119 )      (1,646 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     163,517        489       163,678       162,792       22,138        7,167       519,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Amortization of other intangible assets amounting to 22,349 million Won is included in other operating expenses.

(*2)

Membership is an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life that recognizes an impairment loss if recoverable value is lower than its carrying amount, while the reversal of an impairment loss should be recognized when the recoverable value is higher than its carrying amount

 

(3)

Goodwill

 

  1)

Details of major goodwill as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korea Won in millions):

 

Cash Generating Unit (*1)

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk (*2)

     109,262        100,267  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC (*3)

     64,584        56,513  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     173,846        156,780  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The goodwill has been allocated to the cash-generating unit that will benefit from the synergies of the business combination, and the cash-generating unit generally consists of a sales unit or its sub-sector.

(*2)

The Group has acquired Saudara Bank to expand retail sales in Indonesia, and recognized the goodwill as it is expected to strengthen our competitiveness by securing a local sales network in Indonesia.

(*3)

The Group has acquired Vision Fund Cambodia to expand Cambodian retail sales, and recognized goodwill based on the economies of scale and acquired customer base.

 

  2)

Impairment test

The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is measured at larger amount among the net fair value or the value in use.

 

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The net fair value is calculated by deducting costs of disposal from the amount received from the sale of the cash-generating unit in an arm’s length transaction between the parties with reasonable judgment and willingness to negotiate. In case of difficulty in measuring this amount, the net fair value is calculated by reflecting the characteristics of the current cash-generating unit in the past sale amounts of similar cash-generating units in the market. If reliable information related to fair value less costs to sell is not available, value in use is considered as recoverable amount. Value in use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be generated by the cash-generating unit. Future cash flows are estimated based on the latest financial budget approved by the management, with an estimated period of up to five years. PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk and Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC applied growth rate for 1% to estimate future cash flow for the period over five years. The main assumptions used to estimate cash flows are about the size of the market and the share of the Group. The appropriate discount rate for discounting future cash flows is the pre-tax discount rate, including assumptions about risk-free rates, market risk premium, and systemic risk of cash-generating units. The impairment test, which compares the carrying amount and recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated, is conducted every year and every time an impairment sign occurs. (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Category

   PT Bank Woori
Saudara Indonesia
1906 Tbk
     Woori Bank
(Cambodia) PLC
 

Discount rate (%)

     16.70        14.08  

Terminal growth rate (%)

     1.00        1.00  

Recoverable amount

     1,159,909        611,920  

Carrying amount

     1,157,185        608,181  

As a result of the impairment test on goodwill, it is determined that the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill has been distributed will not exceed the recoverable amount.

 

  3)

Sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity of recoverable amount due to changes in significant but unobservable inputs used in measuring recoverable amount of PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk and Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC as of December 31, 2024, is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

           PT Bank Woori
Saudara Indonesia
1906 Tbk
     Woori Bank
(Cambodia) PLC
 

Discount rate

     Increase by 1.0 % point      (94,117 )       (57,636 ) 
     Decrease by 1.0 % point      110,818        69,745  

Terminal growth rate

     Increase by 0.5 % point      35,178        23,170  
     Decrease by 0.5 % point      (32,488 )       (21,101 ) 

 

17.

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets held for sale as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Properties and equipment (*)

     31,266        11,573  

 

(*)

The Group classifies above assets as assets held for sale that are highly likely to be sold within one year from December 31, 2024 and 2023, based on the management’s decision.

 

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18.

ASSETS SUBJECT TO LIEN AND ASSETS ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURES

 

(1)

Assets subjected to lien as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

         

December 31, 2024

         

Collateral given to

   Amount     

Reason for collateral

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Due from banks in local currency

  

Korea Exchange Co., Ltd.

     3     

Margin deposit for CCP

  

Due from banks in foreign currencies

  

BNP-PARIBAS, PAR and others

     647,782     

CSA variable margin and others

  

Mortgage-backed securities

  

Public offering

     1,790,810     

Covered bonds

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

DBS BANK LTD, SEL and others

     698,231     

CSA variable margin and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

CITIBANK, N.A. LONDON and others

     74,143     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

The BOK and others

     8,863,286     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

Central Bank of Brazil and others

     164,136     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

RJF

     110,530     

Collateral to receive a borrowing limit

  

SOCIETE GENERAL, PAR

     358,781     

CSA variable margin

Securities at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

  

The BOK and others

     11,526,197     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

NATIXIS

     41,442     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

RJF and others

     34,508     

Collateral to receive a borrowing limit

        

 

 

    
     

Total

     24,309,849     
        

 

 

    

 

  (*)

The financial assets are not derecognized and provided as collaterals because the Group entered into an agreement to buy the transferred assets back at a predetermined price or the sale price plus a certain return rate. The Group continuously recognizes the transferred assets as liabilities (bond sold under repurchase agreements) after the repurchase.

 

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December 31, 2023

         

Collateral given to

   Amount     

Reason for collateral

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Due from banks in local currency

  

MORGAN STANLEY BANK INTL, SEL and others

     26,854     

CSA variable margin and others

  

Due from banks in foreign currencies

  

Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. and others

     765,330     

Overseas Futures Option Deposit and others

  

Mortgage-backed securities

  

Public offering

     1,242,963     

Covered bonds

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

Korea Exchange and others

     385,394     

CSA variable margin and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean treasury and government bonds

  

Korea Securities Depository

     73,846     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

The BOK and others

     8,182,907     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

Postal Savings Bank of China and others

     482,737     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. and others

     955,126     

Substitute securities and others

Securities at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

  

The BOK and others

     10,380,306     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

NATIXIS

     48,368     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Federal Reserve Bank

     23,180     

Collateral to receive a borrowing limit

        

 

 

    
     

Total

     22,567,011     
        

 

 

    

 

  (*)

The financial assets are not derecognized and provided as collaterals because the Group entered into an agreement to buy the transferred assets back at a predetermined price or the sale price plus a certain return rate. The Group continuously recognize the transferred assets as liabilities (bond sold under repurchase agreements) after the repurchase.

 

  (2)

Assets acquired through foreclosures as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Non-operational real estates

     48,576        37,596  

Non-operational assets

     497        997  

Real estate assessment provision

     (1,898 )       (1,611 ) 

Accumulated Depreciation

     (2,745 )       (2,358 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     44,430        34,624  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  (3)

Securities loaned as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31,
2024
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     12,361     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation

 

          December 31,
2023
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     625,398     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     592,218     

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 that can be disposed and re-subjected to lien regardless of defaults of counterparties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair values of collaterals      Fair values of collaterals
disposed or re-subjected to lien
 

Securities

     10,640,153        —   

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Fair values of collaterals      Fair values of collaterals
disposed or re-subjected to lien
 

Securities

     3,443,822        —   

 

19.

OTHER ASSETS

Details of other assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Prepaid expenses

     296,902        222,211  

Advance payments

     8,502        47,521  

Non-operational assets

     44,430        34,624  

Others

     16,379        13,951  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     366,213        318,307  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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20.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FVTPL

 

(1)

Financial liabilities at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     9,235,348        6,023,306  

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     547,816        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,783,164        6,023,306  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of financial liabilities at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits due to customers :

     

Gold banking liabilities

     74,205        39,524  

Derivative liabilities

     9,161,143        5,983,782  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,235,348        6,023,306  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits due to customers :

     

Time Deposits

     547,816        —   

These contracts are designated as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with K- IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instrument’ because the group of financial instruments is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, in cases where designating financial liabilities as items measured at fair value through profit or loss makes the information more relevant.

 

(4)

Changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk reflected in financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     547,816        —   

Changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk (*)

     (1,831 )       —   

Accumulated changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk (*)

     (1,831 )       —   

 

  (*)

The profit recognized in other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024 with respect to financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL is 1,831 million Won, and the cumulative profit is 1,831 million Won.

When deposits due to customers are measured at fair value, adjustments are made to reflect the credit risk of the Group. This is a method determined by adjusting the Group’s credit spread observed in the credit evaluation.

 

(5)

The difference between financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL’s carrying amount and nominal amount at maturity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Carrying amount

     547,816      —   

Nominal amount at maturity

     530,000      —   

Difference

     17,816      —   

 

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21.

DEPOSITS DUE TO CUSTOMERS

Details of deposits due to customers by type as of December 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits in local currency:

     

Demand deposits

     8,875,838        8,815,272  

Time deposits

     291,515,109        283,120,740  

Mutual installment

     19,901        21,602  

Certificate of deposits

     11,742,425        14,767,307  

Other deposits

     1,037,810        1,117,673  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     313,191,083        307,842,594  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits in foreign currencies:

     

Deposits in foreign currencies

     50,986,214        46,193,691  

Present value discount

     (144,359 )       (184,906 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     364,032,938        353,851,379  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

22.

BORROWINGS AND DEBENTURES

 

(1)

Details of borrowings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

December 31, 2024

 
    

Lenders

   Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Borrowings in local currency:

        

Borrowings from the BOK

  

The BOK

     1.5        1,981,928  

Borrowings from government funds

  

Small Enterprise and Market Service and others

     0.0 ~ 3.5        2,165,257  

Others

  

The Korea Development Bank and others

     0.0 ~ 4.8        5,609,910  
        

 

 

 

Sub-total

           9,757,095  
        

 

 

 

Borrowings in foreign currencies

  

The Export-Import Bank of Korea and others

     0.0 ~ 12.0        14,937,950  

Bills sold

  

Others

     0.0 ~ 2.7        3,690  

Call money

  

Bank and others

     1.7 ~ 4.9        1,402,780  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

  

Other financial institutions

     1.0 ~ 12.2        278,767  
        

 

 

 

Present value discount

           (593 ) 
        

 

 

 

Total

           26,379,689  
        

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2023

 
    

Lenders

   Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Borrowings in local currency:

        

Borrowings from the BOK

  

The BOK

     2.0        1,565,444  

Borrowings from government funds

  

Small Enterprise and Market Service and others

     0.0 ~ 3.4        1,996,579  

Others

  

The Korea Development Bank and others

     0.0 ~ 6.0        6,178,564  
        

 

 

 

Sub-total

           9,740,587  
        

 

 

 

Borrowings in foreign currencies

  

The Export-Import Bank of Korea and others

     0.0 ~ 10.0        13,865,152  

Bills sold

  

Others

     0.0 ~ 2.7        6,326  

Call money

  

Bank and others

     4.1 ~ 6.6        1,115,923  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

  

Other financial institutions

     1.0 ~ 11.7        527,291  
        

 

 

 

Present value discount

           (547 ) 
        

 

 

 

Total

           25,254,732  
        

 

 

 

 

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(2)

Details of debentures as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  
     Interest rate (%)      Amount      Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Face value of bond (*):

           

Ordinary bonds

     0.8 ~ 6.3        22,170,995        0.8 ~ 7.1        17,029,358  

Subordinated bonds

     1.9 ~ 5.1        3,471,380        1.9 ~ 5.1        4,291,848  

Other bonds

     17.0        4,006        17.0        4,006  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Sub-total

        25,646,381           21,325,212  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Discounts on bonds

        (112,057 )          (48,179 ) 
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

        25,534,324           21,277,033  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

  (*)

Includes debentures under fair value hedge amounting to 3,952,047 million Won and 3,943,224 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

23.

PROVISIONS

 

(1)

Details of provisions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Provisions for guarantees (*1)

     70,686        78,919  

Provisions for unused commitments

     76,713        82,491  

Asset retirement obligation

     87,599        86,290  

Other provisions (*2)

     295,108        458,264  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     530,106        705,964  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (*1)

Provisions for guarantees include provisions for financial guarantees of 48,001 million Won and 48,342 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

  (*2)

Other provisions consist of provisions for litigation, compensation for loss and others.

 

(2)

Changes in provisions for guarantees and unused loan commitments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Provisions for guarantees

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     68,894        2,800        7,225        78,919  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     317        (317 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (230 )       230        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (100 )       (90 )       190        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     (9,352 )       (108 )       4,211        (5,249 ) 

Other increase (decrease) (*)

     (3,004 )       19        1        (2,984 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     56,525        2,534        11,627        70,686  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (*)

Includes the impact from change of financial guarantee liabilities, etc.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     41,733        24,325        7,685        73,743  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     20,503        (20,503 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (453 )       453        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (4 )       (3 )       7        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     5,493        (1,470 )       (467 )       3,556  

Other increase (decrease) (*)

     1,622        (2 )       —         1,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     68,894        2,800        7,225        78,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (*)

Includes the impact from change of financial guarantee liabilities, etc.

 

  ii)

Provisions for unused loan commitments

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     74,090        8,401        —         82,491  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     2,385        (2,385 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (1,602 )       1,602        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (57 )       (53 )       110        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     (8,271 )       1,816        (110 )       (6,565 ) 

Other increase (decrease)

     796        (9 )       —         787  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     67,341        9,372        —         76,713  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     34,509        20,568        —         55,077  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     12,268        (12,268 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (803 )       803        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (19 )       (18 )       37        —   

Net provision (reversal) of unused amount

     28,116        (684 )       (37 )       27,395  

Other increase

     19        —         —         19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     74,090        8,401        —         82,491  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Changes in asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     86,290        75,202  

Provisions provided

     3,553        4,312  

Provisions used

     (4,468 )       (1,162 ) 

Reversal

     (223 )       —   

Amortization

     1,243        1,328  

Increase in restoration costs and others

     1,204        6,610  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     87,599        86,290  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The amount of the asset retirement obligation is the present value of the best estimate of future expected expenditure to settle the obligation – arising from leased properties as of end of reporting period discounted by appropriate discount rate. The restoration cost is expected to occur by the end of each property’s lease period, and the Group has used average lease period of each category of leases terminated during the past years in order to rationally estimate the lease period. In addition, the Group used average amount of actual recovery cost for the past 3 years and the inflation rate for the preceding year in order to estimate future recovery cost.

 

(4)

Changes in other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     458,264        262,502  

Provisions provided

     29,769        239,228  

Provisions used and others

     (185,576 )       (27,125 ) 

Reversal of unused amount

     (3,344 )       (14,497 ) 

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     209        (1,844 ) 

Other decrease

     (4,214 )       —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     295,108        458,264  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(5)

Others

 

  ①

The Group recognized the estimated amount of compensation related to incomplete sales of Derivative Linked Fund (DLF) in 2019 and provisions for fines expected to be imposed by the Financial Services Commission as the best estimate of expenditure required to fulfill its current obligations at the end of the current period.

 

  ②

The Group recognized a provision for the estimated amount of contract refunds and loss compensation that may be payable in relation to customer losses expected due to fund redemption delays prior to the previous period, with an ending balance of 246,422 million won as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Group recognized a provision of 781 million won for the estimated compensation amount for expected losses of customers who invested in equity-linked securities for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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24.

NET DEFINED BENEFIT LIABILITY(ASSET)

The retirement benefit of the Group is based on the defined benefit retirement pension plan. 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 salary 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 actuarial assumptions that are considered to be the most reasonable estimate of the future cash flows (the projected unit method, which takes account of projected earnings increases).

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 discount rate calculated based on return on high-quality corporate bonds. A deficit may occur if the rate of return of plan assets falls short of the discount rate.

Decrease in return on high quality corporate bonds

  

A decrease in return on high-quality corporate bonds will be partially 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 obligation.

Risk of inflation   

Most 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) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Present value of defined benefit obligations

     1,591,119        1,358,687  

Fair value of plan assets

     (1,726,232 )       (1,577,806 ) 

Net defined benefit liability(asset)

     (135,113 )       (219,119 ) 

 

(2)

Changes in the carrying value of defined benefit obligation for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     1,358,687        1,188,957  

Current service cost

     121,807        106,850  

Interest cost

     64,548        62,934  

Remeasurements

  

Financial assumptions

     79,646        61,885  
  

Demographic assumptions

     (533 )       —   
  

Experience adjustments

     (14,545 )       7,204  

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     400        80  

Retirement benefit paid

     (87,193 )       (76,465 ) 

Effect of moving in and out of associates

     409        6,895  

Liability acquired through business combination

     68,237        —   

Others

     (344 )       347  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,591,119        1,358,687  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Changes in the plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     1,577,806        1,474,309  

Employer’s contributions

     100,000        120,000  

Interest income

     77,208        81,090  

Remeasurements

     (13,670 )       (20,534 ) 

Retirement benefit paid

     (83,331 )       (80,887 ) 

Effect of moving in and out of associates

     2,514        5,950  

Asset acquired through business combination

     68,237        —   

Other

     (2,532 )       (2,122 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,726,232        1,577,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(4)

The details of plan assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Time deposits and others

     1,726,232        1,577,806  

 

(5)

Realized returns on plan assets amount to 63,538 million Won and 60,556 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the contribution expected to be paid in the current accounting year amounts to 127,532 million Won.

 

(6)

The amounts recognized in net income and total comprehensive income in relation to defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Current service cost

     121,807        106,850  

Net interest income

     (12,660 )       (18,156 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost recognized in net income

     109,147        88,694  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Remeasurements

     78,238        89,623  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost recognized in total comprehensive income

     187,385        178,317  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Meanwhile, retirement benefits related to defined contribution plans recognized as expenses are 2,030 million Won and 2,151 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(7)

Key actuarial assumptions used in defined benefit liability measurement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023

Discount rate

   4.03%   4.57%

Future wage growth rate

   5.19%   5.18%

Mortality rate

   Issued by Korea Insurance
Development Institute
  Issued by Korea Insurance
Development Institute

Retirement rate

   Experience rate for each
employment classification
  Experience rate for each
employment classification

The weighted average maturity of defined benefit liability is 9.75 years.

 

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(8)

The sensitivity to actuarial assumptions used in the assessment of defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024 (*)      December 31, 2023 (*)  

Discount rate

  

Increase by 1% point

     (137,958 )       (121,166 ) 
  

Decrease by 1% point

     159,621        140,124  

Future wage growth rate

  

Increase by 1% point

     160,833        141,933  
  

Decrease by 1% point

     (141,388 )       (124,745 ) 

 

  (*)

Although the above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant; in practice, more than one assumption are correlated. The sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in principal actuarial assumptions is calculated using the projected unit credit method, the same method applied when calculating the defined benefit obligations recognized in the statement of financial position.

 

(9)

The details of the maturity of the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Within 1 year

     60,056        29,180  

After 1 year but less than 2 years

     83,523        34,093  

After 2 years but less than 5 years

     409,094        344,670  

After 5 years but less than 10 years

     457,362        474,739  

After 10 years

     1,390,927        1,335,246  

 

25.

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other financial liabilities and other liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Other financial liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

     6,438,827        9,087,137  

Accrued expenses

     4,363,030        4,033,440  

Borrowings from trust accounts

     6,769,383        5,207,791  

Agency business revenue

     733,988        271,944  

Foreign exchange payables

     902,564        887,817  

Domestic exchange payables

     7,590,328        1,367,709  

Lease liabilities

     450,682        299,621  

Other miscellaneous financial liabilities

     2,059,919        2,077,324  

Present value discount

     (1,118 )       (2,631 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     29,307,603        23,230,152  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other liabilities:

     

Unearned income

     111,796        103,118  

Other miscellaneous liabilities

     195,493        192,542  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     307,289        295,660  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     29,614,892        23,525,812  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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26.

DERIVATIVES

 

(1)

Derivative assets and derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Nominal
amount
     Assets      Liabilities  
     For fair value
hedge
     For trading      For fair value
hedge
     For trading  

Interest rate:

           

Futures

     101,831        —         —         —         —   

Forwards

     3,530,000        —         52,855        —         274,980  

Swaps

     138,866,980        10,102        308,647        102,634        204,086  

Purchase options

     50,000        —         81        —         —   

Written options

     360,000        —         —         —         10,595  

Currency:

              

Forwards

     111,916,607        —         5,638,033        —         1,804,764  

Swaps

     84,460,271        —         4,089,519        —         6,861,714  

Purchase options

     175,221        —         4,779        —         —   

Written options

     265,182        —         —         —         3,603  

Equity:

              

Forwards

     1,520        —         182        —         —   

Swaps

     7,698        —         —         —         1,401  

Purchase options

     1,767        —         1,005        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     339,737,077        10,102        10,095,101        102,634        9,161,143  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Nominal
amount
     Assets      Liabilities  
     For fair value
hedge
     For trading      For fair value
hedge
     For trading  

Interest rate:

              

Futures

     118,455        —         —         —         —   

Forwards

     3,960,000        —         83,199        —         169,527  

Swaps

     138,794,758        698        367,429        135,263        221,293  

Purchase options

     150,000        —         6,556        —         —   

Written options

     400,000        —         —         —         15,359  

Currency:

              

Forwards

     97,701,656        —         1,935,734        —         886,638  

Swaps

     78,414,876        —         2,669,550        —         3,676,045  

Purchase options

     139,309        —         1,500        —         —   

Written options

     122,698        —         —         —         585  

Equity:

              

Forwards

     137        —         36        —         —   

Futures

     480,311        —         —         —         —   

Swaps

     461,112        —         126,028        —         1,994  

Purchase options

     16,444,709        —         608,295        —         —   

Written options

     16,887,247        —         —         —         1,012,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     354,075,268        698        5,798,327        135,263        5,983,782  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives held for trading are classified into financial assets at FVTPL (Note 7) and financial liabilities at FVTPL (Note 20), and derivatives held for hedging are presented as derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial position.

 

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(2)

Overview of the Group’s hedge accounting

 

  1)

Fair value hedge

As of December 31, 2024, the Group has applied fair value hedge on fixed interest rate foreign currency denominated debentures amounting to 3,792,388 million Won, and Korean Won denominated debentures amounting to 159,659 million Won. The purpose of the hedging is to avoid fair value volatility risk of fixed interest rate foreign currency and Korean Won denominated debentures derived from fluctuations of market interest rate, and as such the Group entered into interest rate swap agreements designated as hedging instruments.

According to the interest rate swap contract, an amount computed by multiplying the difference between the fixed and variable interest rate to the predetermined nominal amount will be exchanged. As a result, the fixed interest rate condition in the foreign currency and Korean Won denominated debentures will practically be converted into variable interest rate, thereby eliminating the risk of fair value fluctuation. Pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement, hedge ratio is determined by matching the nominal value to the face value of the hedging instrument.

In this hedging relationship, only the market interest rate fluctuation, which is the most significant part of the fair value change of the hedged item, is designated as the hedged risk, and other risk factors including credit risk are not included in the hedged risk. Therefore, the ineffective portion of the hedge could arise from fluctuations in the timing of the cash flow of the hedged item, price margin set by counterparty of hedging instrument, and unilateral change in credit risk of any party of hedging instrument.

The interest rate swap agreements and the hedged items are subject to fluctuations in the underlying market rate of interest and the Group expects the value of the interest rate swap contract and the value of the hedged item to generally change in the opposite direction.

The fair value of the interest rate swap at the end of the reporting period is determined by discounting future cash flows estimated using the yield curve at the end of the reporting period and the credit risk embedded in the contract and the average interest rate is determined based on the outstanding balance at the end of the reporting period. The variable interest rate applied to the interest rate swap is Compounding SOFR or CD 3M plus spread. In accordance with the terms of each interest rate swap contract designated as a hedging instrument, the Group receives interest at a fixed interest rate and pays interest at a variable interest rate.

 

  2)

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

The foreign currency exposure arises from the Group’s net investment in Woori America Bank, Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC, Woori Global Markets Asia Limited and foreign branches, which use USD as functional currency. The risk arises from fluctuation in the spot exchange rate between USD and KRW. This may change the net investment amount.

The risk hedged from net investment hedging is the risk of fluctuations in KRW against USD, which could reduce the net investment carrying amount of the Group in Woori America Bank, Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC. and Woori Global Markets Asia Limited.

 

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Some of the Group’s net investments in Woori America bank, Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC., Woori Global Markets Asia Limited, etc. are hedged in USD-denominated foreign currency bonds (Carrying amount as of December 31, 2024: USD 863,959,317) and mitigate the exchange risk arising from the net assets of subsidiaries. The bond was designated as a hedging instrument for changes in the value of net investments resulting from fluctuations in the spot exchange rate between USD and KRW.

To assess the effectiveness of the hedge, the Group determines the economic relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item by comparing (offsetting) changes in the amount of foreign investments due to spot exchange rate fluctuation and in the carrying amount of the liabilities due to spot exchange rate fluctuation. The Group’s policy is to hedge the net investment only within the principal range of the liabilities.

 

(3)

The nominal amounts of the hedging instrument as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD, and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     1 year or less      1 year to 5 years      More than 5
years
     Total  

Fair value hedge

           

Interest rate risk

           

Interest rate swaps (USD)

     25,000,000        2,650,000,000        —         2,675,000,000  

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

     —         —         155,000        155,000  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

           

Foreign exchange risk

           

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD)

     191,568,880        672,390,437        —         863,959,317  

 

     December 31, 2023  
     1 year or less      1 year to 5 years      More than 5
years
     Total  

Fair value hedge

           

Interest rate risk

           

Interest rate swaps (USD)

     1,000,000,000        1,975,000,000        —         2,975,000,000  

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

     240,000        —         20,000        260,000  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

           

Foreign exchange risk

           

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD)

     400,000,000        463,959,317        —         863,959,317  

 

(4)

The average interest rate and average exchange rate of the hedging instrument as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

December 31, 2024

Fair value hedge

  

Interest rate risk

  

Interest rate swaps (USD)

   Fixed 3.47% receipt and C.SOFR+1.06% floating paid

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

   Fixed 4.52% receipt and CD 3M+0.02% floating paid

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

  

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD/KRW)

   1,363.09

 

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December 31, 2023

Fair value hedge

  

Interest rate risk

  

Interest rate swaps (USD)

   Fixed 3.60% receipt and C.SOFR+1.47% floating paid

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

  

Fixed 4.13%

receipt and CD 3M floating paid

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

  

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD/KRW)

   1,306.12

 

(5)

Fair value hedge

 

  1)

The amounts related to items designated as fair value hedging instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD, and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Nominal amounts of the
hedging instrument
     Carrying amounts
of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the consolidated
statement of financial position
where the hedging
instrument is located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

              

Interest rate risk

              
     USD 2,675,000,000        10,102        102,634     

Derivative assets

(Designated for hedging)

     5,265  

Interest rate swaps

     155,000           

Derivative liabilities

(Designated for hedging)

  

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Nominal amounts of the
hedging instrument
     Carrying amounts
of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the consolidated
statement of financial position
where the hedging
instrument is located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

              

Interest rate risk

              
     USD 2,975,000,000        698        135,263     

Derivative assets

(Designated for hedging)

     55,651  

Interest rate swaps

     260,000           

Derivative liabilities

(Designated for hedging)

  

 

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  2)

Details of carrying amount to fair value hedged and amount adjusted due to hedge accounting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Carrying amounts of
the hedging item
     Accumulated amount of fair
value hedge adjustments on
the hedged item included in
the carrying amount of the
hedged item (*)
     Line item in the
consolidated
statement of financial
position in which the
hedged item is
included
     Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

                 

Interest rate risk

                 

Foreign currency denominated debentures

     —         3,792,388        —         124,647        Debentures        (12,758 ) 

Korean Won denominated debentures

     —         159,659        —         4,659        Debentures        (4,659 ) 

 

(*)

The accumulated profit on foreign currency denominated debentures was 124,647 million Won, and the accumulated loss on Korean Won denominated debentures was 4,659 million Won as of December 31, 2024.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Carrying amounts of
the hedging item
     Accumulated amount of fair
value hedge adjustments on
the hedged item included in
the carrying amount of the
hedged item (*)
     Line item in the
consolidated
statement of financial
position in which the
hedged item is
included
     Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

                 

Interest rate risk

                 

Foreign currency denominated debentures

     —         3,682,140        —         141,818        Debentures        (57,222 ) 

Korean Won denominated debentures

     —         261,084        —         1,084        Debentures        (1,084 ) 

 

(*)

The accumulated profit on foreign currency denominated debentures was 141,818 million Won, and the accumulated loss on Korean Won denominated debentures was 1,084 million Won as of December 31, 2023.

 

  3)

Amounts recognized in profit or loss due to the ineffective portion of fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024
          Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or loss
    Line item in the profit or loss

Fair value hedge

   Interest rate risk      (12,152 )    Other net operating income (expense)

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023
          Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or loss
    Line item in the profit or loss

Fair value hedge

   Interest rate risk      (2,655 )    Other net operating income (expense)

 

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(6)

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations

 

  1)

The amounts related to items designated as hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions, USD):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the
hedging instrument
    

Line item in the
consolidated
statement of financial
position where the
hedging instrument is
located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

              

Foreign exchange risk

              

Foreign currency debentures

     USD 863,959,317        —         1,270,020      Foreign currency debentures      (156,015 ) 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the
hedging instrument
    

Line item in the
consolidated
statement of financial
position where the
hedging instrument is
located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

              

Foreign exchange risk

              

Foreign currency debentures

     USD 863,959,317        —         1,113,989      Foreign currency debentures      (19,088 ) 

 

  2)

The amounts related to items designated as hedged items of net investments in foreign operations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Changing in fair value used for calculating
hedge ineffectiveness
     Balance of foreign currency translation
reserve in hedge accounting
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     

Foreign exchange risk

     

Foreign operations net assets

     156,015        (149,577 ) 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Changing in fair value used for calculating
hedge ineffectiveness
     Balance of foreign currency translation
reserve in hedge accounting
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     

Foreign exchange risk

     

Foreign operations net assets

     19,088        (34,750 ) 

 

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  3)

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income and profit or loss related to net investment hedges in foreign operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Other comprehensive income     Profit or loss  
     Hedge gain or loss
recognized in other
comprehensive income
    Income tax
effect
     Sub-total     Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or
loss
     Line item
recognizing
ineffectiveness
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

            

Foreign exchange risk

     (156,015 )      41,188        (114,827 )      —         —   

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Other comprehensive income     Profit or loss  
     Hedge gain or loss
recognized in other
comprehensive income
    Income tax
effect
     Sub-total     Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or
loss
     Line item
recognizing
ineffectiveness
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

            

Foreign exchange risk

     (19,088 )      5,039        (14,049 )      —         —   

No amount was reclassified from reserve of hedges of net investment in foreign operations to profit or loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

27.

DEFERRED DAY 1 PROFITS OR LOSSES

Changes in deferred day 1 profits or losses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     7,848        17,964  

Amounts recognized in profits or losses

     (7,820 )       (10,116 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     28        7,848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

In case some variables to measure fair values of financial instruments are not observable in the market, valuation techniques are utilized to evaluate such financial instruments. Those financial instruments are recorded at the transaction price, even though there are differences noted between the transaction price and the fair value price produced by the valuation techniques at the time of acquisition. In addition, the difference between fair value and transaction price is deferred and amortized to maturity and reflected in profit or loss. The table above presents the difference yet to be realized as profit or losses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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28.

SHARE CAPITAL AND CAPITAL SURPLUS

 

(1)

The number of authorized shares and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Shares of common stock authorized

     5,000,000,000 Shares        5,000,000,000 Shares  
Par value per share      5,000 Won        5,000 Won  

Shares of common stock issued

     716,000,000 Shares        716,000,000 Shares  

Share capital

     3,581,392 million Won        3,581,392 million Won  

 

(2)

Details of capital surplus as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Capital in excess of par value

     1,068,420        1,068,420  

Other capital surplus

     40,030        27,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,108,450        1,096,194  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

29.

HYBRID SECURITIES

The bond-type hybrid securities classified as owner’s equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Issue date    Maturity date      Interest rate
(%)
     December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 

Hybrid securities in local currency

   June 3, 2015      June 3, 2045        4.4        240,000       240,000  
   September 21, 2022      —        5.2        320,000       320,000  
   September 21, 2022      —        5.5        30,000       30,000  
   October 16, 2023      —        5.4        300,000       300,000  

Hybrid securities in foreign currency

   October 4, 2019      —        4.3        —        662,035  
   July 24, 2024      —        6.4        761,805       —   
   Issuance cost            (5,858 )      (5,588 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Total            1,645,947       1,546,447  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

The hybrid securities mentioned above are either without a maturity date or its maturity can be extended indefinitely at the maturity date without changing terms, and early redemption may be made after 5, 7 or 10 years from the issue date (Issuer Call). In addition, interest payments can be suspended or canceled at the Group’s discretion.

 

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30.

OTHER EQUITY

 

(1)

Details of other equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

     

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     29,121        53,020  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     1,348        —   

Gain (loss) on evaluation of investment stocks by equity method

     (1,230 )       6,697  

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     525,556        34,352  

Loss on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     (149,577 )       (34,750 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     (74,068 )       (17,068 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     331,150        42,251  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other capital adjustments

     (1,658,940 )       (1,610,301 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (1,327,790 )       (1,568,050 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Beginning
balance
    Increase
(decrease)
(*)
    Reclassification
adjustments
    Income tax
effect (*)
    Ending
balance
 

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     53,020       (23,295 )      (17,770 )      17,166       29,121  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     —        1,831       —        (483 )      1,348  

Gain (loss) on evaluation of investment stocks by equity method

     6,697       (10,847 )      —        2,920       (1,230 ) 

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     34,352       503,947       —        (12,743 )      525,556  

Loss on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     (34,750 )      (156,015 )      —        41,188       (149,577 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     (17,068 )      (78,238 )      —        21,238       (74,068 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     42,251       237,383       (17,770 )      69,286       331,150  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI includes 53,539 million Won which was transferred to retained earnings due to disposal of equity securities.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Beginning
balance
    Increase
(decrease)
(*)
    Reclassification
adjustments
     Income tax
effect
(*)
    Ending
balance
 

Net gain (loss) on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (674,205 )      785,432       200,976        (259,183 )      53,020  

Gain on evaluation of investment stocks by equity method

     655       2,698       —         3,344       6,697  

Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     (9,696 )      45,235       —         (1,187 )      34,352  

Gain (loss) on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     (20,701 )      (19,088 )      —         5,039       (34,750 ) 

Remeasurement gain (loss) related to defined benefit plan

     48,724       (89,623 )      —         23,831       (17,068 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     (655,223 )      724,654       200,976        (228,156 )      42,251  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI included the 87 million Won which was transferred to retained earnings due to disposal of equity securities.

 

31.

RETAINED EARNINGS

Details of retained earnings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Legal reserve

  

Legal reserves in Korea

     3,049,754        2,821,754  
  

Other legal reserve

     33,239        33,239  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     3,082,993        2,854,993  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Voluntary reserve

  

Business rationalization reserve

     8,000        8,000  
  

Reserve for financial structure improvement

     235,400        235,400  
  

Additional reserve

     8,576,104        8,576,104  
  

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     1,905,354        2,307,974  
  

Revaluation reserve

     701,685        700,915  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     11,426,543        11,828,393  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Retained earnings before appropriation

     9,298,518        7,241,706  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

        23,808,054        21,925,092  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  1)

Legal reserve

In accordance with the Article 40, Banking Act of Korea, earned surplus reserve is 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.

 

  2)

Other legal reserve

Other legal reserves were appropriated in the branches located in Japan, India and Bangladesh according to the banking laws of Japan, India and Bangladesh, and may be used to offset any deficit incurred in those branches.

 

  3)

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.

 

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  4)

Reserve for financial structure improvement

From 2002 to 2014, the Finance Supervisory Services recommended banks in Korea to appropriate at least 10 percent of net income after accumulated deficit for financial structure improvement, until tangible common equity ratio equals 5.5 percent. 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 are an autonomous judgment matter of the Group since 2015.

 

  5)

Additional reserve

Additional reserve is a voluntary reserve to retain earnings for capital adequacy and soundness of the Group’s operation.

 

  6)

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

In accordance with paragraph 1 and 2 of 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 for credit loss under RSBB, the Group is prohibited to provide dividends with the regulatory reserve.

 

  7)

Revaluation reserve

Revaluation reserve is the amount of limited dividends set by the Board of Directors to be recognized as complementary capital when the gain or loss occurred in the property revaluation by adopting K-IFRS.

 

32.

REGULATORY RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSS

In accordance with Paragraph 1 and 2 of Article 29 of the Regulation on Supervision of Banking Business,

the Group calculates and discloses the regulatory reserve for credit loss.

 

  (1)

Balance of the regulatory reserve for credit loss as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     1,905,354        2,307,974  

Planned provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve for credit loss

     254,735        (402,620 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     2,160,089        1,905,354  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Planned reserves provided, adjusted net income after the planned reserves provided and adjusted EPS after the planned reserves provided for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions, except for EPS amount):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net income

     3,046,936        2,515,080  

Required provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve for credit loss

     254,735        (402,620 ) 

Adjusted net income after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve

     2,792,201        2,917,700  

Adjusted EPS after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve (Unit: Korean Won)(*)

     3,793      3,941  

 

(*)

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, it was calculated by deducting 76,249 million Won and 95,637 million Won, respectively, of dividends on hybrid securities from adjusted net income after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve.

 

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33.

DIVIDENDS

Dividends for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 1,889 Won and 1,581 Won per share, respectively, and the total amount of dividends approved are 1,352,524 million Won and 1,131,996 million Won, respectively. Dividends as of December 31, 2024 will be proposed at the regular shareholders’ meeting scheduled on March 25, 2025.

 

34.

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

  (1)

Interest income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     153,055        116,203  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,281,641        999,407  

Securities at amortized cost

     642,888        782,513  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost:

     

Interest on due from banks

     549,438        488,039  

Interest on loans

     16,884,040        15,964,114  

Interest on other receivables

     39,611        35,591  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     17,473,089        16,487,744  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     19,550,673        18,385,867  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Interest expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Interest on deposits due to customers

     9,437,205        8,593,095  

Interest on borrowings

     1,183,535        1,112,286  

Interest on debentures

     977,084        907,765  

Interest on lease liabilities

     15,386        8,807  

Other interest expense

     371,222        327,658  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     11,984,432        10,949,611  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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35.

NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

  (1)

Details of fees and commissions income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Fees and commission received for brokerage

     241,762        239,254  

Fees and commission received related to credit

     157,226        159,597  

Fees and commission received for electronic finance

     130,172        127,153  

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling

     57,335        55,993  

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange

     115,450        99,071  

Fees and commission received for guarantee

     104,301        88,580  

Fees and commission received on credit card

     3,209        2,313  

Fees and commission received on securities business

     48,157        37,689  

Fees and commission from trust management

     172,624        155,140  

Other fees

     185,356        138,508  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,215,592        1,103,298  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Details of fees and commissions expense incurred for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Fees and commissions paid

     203,790        218,798  

Credit card commission

     1,279        949  

Brokerage commission

     24        23  

Others

     4,010        3,351  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     209,103        223,121  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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36.

DIVIDEND INCOME

 

  (1)

Details of dividend income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Dividend income related to financial assets at FVTPL

     

Dividends on equity securities

     14,215        33,395  

Dividends on capital contributions

     96,918        67,082  

Dividends on beneficiary certificates

     245,788        138,855  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     356,921        239,332  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividend income related to financial assets at FVTOCI

     

Dividends on equity securities

     17,606        15,618  

Dividends on capital contributions

     160        134  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     17,766        15,752  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     374,687        255,084  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Details of dividend income related to financial assets at FVTOCI for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Dividend income recognized from assets held Equity securities

     17,766        15,752  

 

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37.

NET GAIN OR LOSS ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FVTPL

 

  (1)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net gain on financial instruments at FVTPL

     1,473,568        482,005  

Net loss on financial instruments designated to be measured at FVTPL

     (19,647 )       —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,453,921        482,005  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

               For the years ended December 31  
               2024     2023  

Financial instruments at FVTPL

   Securities    Gain on transactions and valuation      607,503       821,976  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (225,553 )      (141,270 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      381,950       680,706  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Loans    Gain on transactions and valuation      11,672       1,282  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      11,672       1,282  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Other financial instruments    Gain on transactions and valuation      6,084       3,512  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (5,456 )      (3,240 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      628       272  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

        394,250       682,260  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives (for trading)

   Interest rate derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      2,963,221       4,716,309  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (2,925,208 )      (4,961,720 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      38,013       (245,411 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Currency derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      14,841,469       7,675,013  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (13,789,059 )      (7,525,701 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      1,052,410       149,312  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Equity derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      1,182,989       3,169,071  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (1,194,094 )      (3,273,202 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      (11,105 )      (104,131 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Other derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      —        14  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      —        (39 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Sub-total      —        (25 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

        1,079,318       (200,255 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Total

        1,473,568       482,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (3)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments designated to be measured at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net gain (loss) on deposit due to customers:

     

Net loss on valuation of time deposit

     (19,647 )       —   

 

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38.

NET GAIN OR LOSS ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTOCI

Details of net gain or loss on financial assets at FVTOCI recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Gain on redemption of securities

     —         104  

Gain (loss) on disposal of securities

     96,647        (37,745 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     96,647        (37,641 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

39.

REVERSAL OF (PROVISION FOR) EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCE

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance on financial assets measured at FVTOCI

     (8,866 )       (16,542 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance on securities at amortized cost

     3,287        (5,549 ) 

Provision for expected credit loss allowance on loan and other financial assets at amortized cost

     (827,485 )       (940,477 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) provision on guarantees

     5,249        (3,556 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) unused loan commitments

     6,565        (27,395 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (821,250 )       (993,519 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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40.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND OTHER NET OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

(1)

Details of general and administrative expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Employee benefits

  

Short-term employee benefits

  

Salaries

     1,581,947        1,453,641  
  

Employee benefits

     561,023        503,927  
   Share-based payments      23,261        10,584  
   Retirement benefit service costs      111,177        90,845  
   Termination benefits      (3,485 )       140,419  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     2,273,923        2,199,416  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

     419,185        396,122  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other general and administrative expenses

   Rent      95,805        97,117  
   Taxes and public dues      167,278        157,550  
   Service charges      244,174        230,279  
   Computer and IT related      192,317        322,331  
   Telephone and communication      57,071        53,986  
   Operating promotion      41,573        40,758  
   Advertising      145,459        153,648  
   Printing      5,620        5,664  
   Traveling      10,673        10,546  
   Supplies      6,829        7,416  
   Insurance premium      11,825        11,669  
   Maintenance      20,676        19,315  
   Water, light and heating      18,455        18,301  
   Vehicle maintenance      11,689        11,919  
   Others (*)      24,364        63,245  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     1,053,808        1,203,744  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     3,746,916        3,799,282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

It includes 40,047 million Won in in-house welfare fund contributions for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

(2)

Details of other operating income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Gain on transactions of foreign exchange

     720,989        1,353,794  

Gain on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     40,843        69,479  

Gain on fair value hedged items

     25,469        8,986  

Others

     14,773        28,087  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     802,074        1,460,346  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Details of other operating expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Loss on transactions of foreign exchange

     1,561,619        1,206,638  

KDIC deposit insurance premium

     495,308        450,183  

Contribution to miscellaneous funds

     528,484        450,145  

Loss on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     24,252        8,819  

Loss on fair value hedged items

     64,571        72,601  

Others (*)

     153,543        279,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,827,777        2,468,257  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

‘Others’ for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, include 28,509 million Won and 22,349 million Won, respectively, of amortization expenses for intangible assets.

 

(4)

Share-based payment

Details of performance condition share-based payment granted to executives as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

  1)

Performance condition share-based payment

 

Subject to

   Shares granted for the year 2020 (*4)

Type of payment

   Cash-settled

Vesting period

   January 1, 2020 ~ December 31, 2023

Date of payment

   January 1, 2024

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

   — 

Valuation method

   — 

Dividend yield

   — 

Expected maturity

   — 

Number of shares measured as of the closing date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    — 
   As of December 31, 2023    755,073 shares

Subject to

   Shares granted for the year 2021

Type of payment

   Cash-settled

Vesting period

   January 1, 2021 ~ December 31, 2024

Date of payment

   January 1, 2025

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

   15,831

Valuation method

   Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

   6.475%

Expected maturity

   0 year

Number of shares measured as of the closing date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    865,494 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    865,717 shares

Subject to

   Shares granted for the year 2022

Type of payment

   Cash-settled

Vesting period

   January 1, 2022 ~ December 31, 2025

Date of payment

   January 1, 2026

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

   14,839

Valuation method

   Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

   6.475%

Expected maturity

   1 year

Number of shares measured as of the closing date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    737,601 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    744,943 shares

 

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Subject to

   Shares granted for the year 2023

Type of payment

   Cash-settled

Vesting period

   January 1, 2023 ~ December 31, 2026

Date of payment

   January 1, 2027

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

   13,909

Valuation method

   Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

   6.475%

Expected maturity

   2 years

Number of shares measured as of the closing date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    755,920 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    763,148 shares

Subject to

   Shares granted for the year 2024

Type of payment

   Cash-settled

Vesting period

   January 1, 2024 ~ December 31, 2027

Date of payment

   January 1, 2028

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

   13,037

Valuation method

   Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

   6.475%

Expected maturity

   3 years

Number of shares measured as of the closing date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    1,189,935 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    — 

 

(*1)

As of December 31, 2024, the fair value calculated using the Black-Scholes model was used to measure liabilities by reflecting the average dividend rate for the past four years to the stock price of the weighted average of Woori Financial Group’s trading volume for the past week, month and two months.

(*2)

At the initial point in time (January 1st of each fiscal year), the maximum number of shares granted is determined. The final number of shares to be paid is confirmed based on the evaluation results of long-term performance indicators over a total of four years, including the current year. The final compensation is then paid in cash, reflecting the stock price at the time of payment. The long-term performance indicators include relative shareholder returns, net income, return on equity (ROE), cost-to-income ratio (C/I ratio), non-performing loan ratio, and performance in assigned duties.

(*3)

As of December 31, 2024, the remaining quantity and granted quantity are the same.

(*4)

It has been fully paid during the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

  2)

The Group accounts for performance condition share-based payments according to the cash-settled method and the fair value of the liabilities is reflected in the compensation costs by re-measuring per every closing period. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the book value of the liabilities related to the performance condition share-based payments recognized by the Group is 50,674 million Won and 37,142 million Won, respectively.

 

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41.

OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

(1)

Details of gains or losses on valuation of investments in associates recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Gains on valuation of investments in associate

     50,359        101,804  

Losses on valuation of investments in associate

     (6,292 )       (13,016 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     44,067        88,788  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of other non-operating income and expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Other non-operating income

     77,117        118,720  

Other non-operating expenses

     (181,505 )       (195,032 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (104,388 )       (76,312 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of other non-operating income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Rental fee income

     33,288        37,526  

Gains on disposal of assets held for sale

     —         3,027  

Gains on disposal of investments in associates

     11,053        32,766  

Gains on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     622        1,853  

Others (*)

     32,154        43,548  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     77,117        118,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Other special gains related to other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 include 2,517 million Won and 14,060 million Won, respectively.

 

(4)

Details of other non-operating expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Depreciation on investment properties

     8,768        6,599  

Interest expenses of rent leasehold deposits

     1,631        1,657  

Losses on disposal of investments in associates

     36        441  

Losses on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     1,661        1,694  

Impairment loss of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     217        22  

Donation

     111,891        55,752  

Others (*)

     57,301        128,867  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     181,505        195,032  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Other special losses related to other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 31,023 million Won and 66,910 million Won, respectively.

 

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42.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

(1)

Details of income tax expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Current tax expense

     

Current tax expense in respect of the current year

     527,971        600,647  

Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to the current tax of prior periods

     (32,584 )       (19,816 ) 

Current tax charged to other equity directly

     41,188        5,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     536,575        585,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred tax expense

     

Changes in deferred tax assets (liabilities) relating to the temporary differences

     397,378        461,679  

Deferred tax charged to other equity directly

     28,098        (233,195 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     425,476        228,484  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     962,051        814,354  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Income tax expense reconciled to net income before income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024     2023  

Net income before income tax expense

     4,008,987       3,329,434  

Tax calculated at statutory tax rate (*)

     1,037,649       858,247  

Adjustments

    

Effect of income that is exempt from taxation

     (30,868 )      (32,743 ) 

Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit

     47,822       7,324  

Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to the current tax of prior periods

     (32,584 )      (19,816 ) 

Effect of income tax expense that is resulting from consolidated tax return

     (66,172 )      (49,020 ) 

Others

     6,204       50,362  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     (75,598 )      (43,893 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     962,051       814,354  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     24.0 %      24.5 % 

 

(*)

The applicable income tax rate; 1) 9.9% for below 200 million Won, 2) 20.9% for above 200 million Won and below 20 billion Won, 3) 23.1% for above 20 billion Won and below 300 billion Won, 4) 26.4% for above 300 billion Won.

 

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(3)

Changes in cumulative temporary differences for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Beginning balance      Recognized as income
(expense)
     Recognized as other
comprehensive income
(expense)
     Ending balance  

Gain (loss) on financial assets

     (145,585 )       (112,057 )       17,166        (240,476 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation using the equity method of accounting

     (9,884 )       (4,401 )       2,920        (11,365 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivatives

     49,556        (276,631 )       —         (227,075 ) 

Accrued income

     (128,508 )       17,071        —         (111,437 ) 

Provision for loan losses

     (3,366 )       55,513        —         52,147  

Loan and receivables written off

     4,382        112        —         4,494  

Loan origination costs and fees

     (145,464 )       (13,431 )       —         (158,895 ) 

Defined benefit liability

     373,503        46,253        21,238        440,994  

Deposits with employee retirement insurance trust

     (445,731 )       (17,569 )       —         (463,300 ) 

Provision for guarantee

     7,803        (2,210 )       —         5,593  

Other provision

     150,961        (43,349 )       —         107,612  

Others (*)

     (142,969 )       (74,778 )       (13,226 )       (230,973 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

     (435,302 )       (425,477 )       28,098        (832,681 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The deferred tax assets arising from tax loss carryforwards among other deferred tax assets and liabilities amount to 7,940 million Won.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Beginning balance      Recognized as income
(expense)
     Recognized as other
comprehensive income
(expense)
     Ending balance  

Gain (loss) on financial assets

     501,163        (387,565 )       (259,183 )       (145,585 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation using the equity method of accounting

     22,447        (35,675 )       3,344        (9,884 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivatives

     28,338        21,218        —         49,556  

Accrued income

     (87,672 )       (40,836 )       —         (128,508 ) 

Provision for loan losses

     (45,917 )       42,551        —         (3,366 ) 

Loan and receivables written off

     4,399        (17 )       —         4,382  

Loan origination costs and fees

     (130,929 )       (14,535 )       —         (145,464 ) 

Defined benefit liability

     323,225        26,447        23,831        373,503  

Deposits with employee retirement insurance trust

     (410,763 )       (34,968 )       —         (445,731 ) 

Provision for guarantee

     7,596        207        —         7,803  

Other provision

     65,443        85,518        —         150,961  

Others

     (250,954 )       109,171        (1,186 )       (142,969 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

     26,376        (228,484 )       (233,194 )       (435,302 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(4)

Unrealizable temporary differences as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deductible temporary differences

     297,083        294,669  

Taxable temporary differences

     (2,414,711 )       (1,217,755 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (2,117,628 )       (923,086 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

No deferred income tax asset has been recognized for the deductible temporary difference of 297,083 million Won associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates as of December 31, 2024, because it is not probable that the temporary differences will be reversed in the foreseeable future.

 

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No deferred income tax liability has been recognized for the taxable temporary difference of 2,414,711 million Won associated with investment in subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024, due to the following reasons:

 

  •  

The Group can control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference, and the temporary difference is not subject to reversal through dividends.

 

  •  

It is probable that the temporary difference will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.

 

(5)

Details of accumulated deferred tax charged directly to other equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Net loss on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (9,372 )       (26,538 ) 

Net loss on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     (483 )       —   

Net gain (loss) on evaluation of investment stocks by equity method

     182        (2,738 ) 

Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     (9,093 )       3,650  

Net gain on evaluation of hedges of net investments in foreign operations

     54,079        12,891  

Remeasurement gain related to defined benefit plan

     26,634        5,396  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     61,947        (7,339 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(6)

Current tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Current tax assets

     47,653        152,898  

Current tax liabilities

     94,655        58,085  

 

(7)

Under the Pillar 2 legislation, the parent company of the Group is required to pay additional taxes on the difference between the GloBE effective tax rate of each constituent entity’s jurisdiction and the minimum tax rate of 15%. Since all companies within the parent company have a GloBE effective tax rate exceeding 15%, in their respective countries, there is no impact from the Pillar 2 corporate tax, and consequently, there is no impact on the Group either.

 

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43.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

 

(1)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. (Unit: Korean Won in millions, except for EPS and number of shares):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net income for the period attributable to common shareholders

     3,039,372        2,505,587  

Dividends to hybrid securities

     (76,249 )       (95,637 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     2,963,123        2,409,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (Unit: million shares)

     716        716  

Basic EPS (Unit: Korean Won)

     4,138        3,366  

 

(2)

The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Period     Number of
shares
     Days      Accumulated number
of shares outstanding
during period
 

Common shares issued at the beginning of the period

     2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31       716,000,000        366        262,056,000,000  
          

 

 

 
     Sub-total (①)             262,056,000,000  
          

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (②=(①/366)

 

     716,000,000  
          

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Period     Number of
shares
     Days      Accumulated number
of shares outstanding
during period
 

Common shares issued at the beginning of the period

     2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31       716,000,000        365        261,340,000,000  
          

 

 

 
     Sub-total (①)             261,340,000,000  
          

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (②=(①/365)

 

     716,000,000  
          

 

 

 

Diluted EPS is equal to basic EPS because there is no dilution effect for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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44.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

 

(1)

Details of guarantees as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024 (*)      December 31, 2023 (*)  

Confirmed guarantees

     

Guarantee for loans

     60,571        58,205  

Acceptances

     617,599        467,964  

Guarantees in acceptances of imported goods

     75,265        74,916  

Other confirmed guarantees

     10,337,061        7,886,356  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     11,090,496        8,487,441  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unconfirmed guarantees

     

Local letter of credit

     167,580        161,608  

Letter of credit

     3,213,170        2,873,350  

Other unconfirmed guarantees

     1,558,188        1,516,585  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,938,938        4,551,543  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commercial paper purchase commitments and others

     581,039        589,857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     16,610,473        13,628,841  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Includes financial guarantees of 4,156,000 million Won and 3,497,197 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(2)

Details of loan commitments and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Loan commitments

     90,311,327        84,159,332  

Other commitments

     6,039,793        5,892,297  

 

(3)

Litigation case

Legal cases where the Group is involved as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions except for number of cases):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  
     As plaintiff      As defendant      As plaintiff      As defendant  

Number of cases (*)

     28 cases        196 cases        34 cases        142 cases  

Amount of litigation

     260,653        232,073        295,733        164,334  

Provisions for litigations

        14,383           16,053  

 

(*)

The number of cases as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 does not include cases such as loan-related execution or simple extension of loan prescription, litigation where the substantive party is not the Group, or fraudulent lawsuits.

 

(4)

Others

During the year ended December 31, 2023, there was an investigation by the Korea Fair Trade Commission regarding the loan-to-value ratio, and the Group received the examination report in January 2024 but the impact on the Group’s financial statements as of December 31, 2024 cannot be reasonably estimated.

 

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45.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related parties of the Group as of December 31, 2024 and its assets and liabilities recognized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and major transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and compensation to key management are as follows:

 

(1)

Related parties

 

    

Related parties

Parent company    Woori Financial Group Inc.
Associates    W Service Networks Co., Ltd., Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd., Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd., LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd., K BANK Co., Ltd., and others (Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and 38 associates)
Other related parties    Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates (*), Woori FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates, Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd., Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd., Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd., Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd., Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Savings Bank, Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries, Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1, WOORI ZIP 1, WOORI ZIP 2, JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2, IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No.1, Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd., Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.2-1

 

(*)

Woori Investement Bank Co., Ltd. was renamed to Woori Investement Securities Co., Ltd. following a merger with Korea Foss Securities Co., Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

(2)

Major assets and liabilities from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Related parties

   A title of account    December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.    Other assets      33,632       125,489  
      Deposits due to customers      1,285,912       1,363,507  
      Other liabilities      63,893       20,635  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      3,054       3,245  
      Other liabilities      309       40  
  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

   Deposits due to customers      780       771  
  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

   Loans      3,200       3,197  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (42 )      (71 ) 
      Deposits due to customers      1,145       1,323  
      Other liabilities      3       5  
  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

   Loans      27,913       12,209  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (297 )      (269 ) 
      Derivative assets      1,075       —   
      Other assets      49       2  
      Deposits due to customers      20,207       62,587  
      Other liabilities      273       289  
  

K BANK Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      —        18  
        Other liabilities      193,719       214,135  

 

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Related parties

  

A title of account

   December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 

  

  

Others (*)

   Loans      41       41  
      Deposits due to customers      1,993       3,632  
      Other liabilities      232       992  

Other related parties

  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

   Loans      5,880       12,138  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (39 )      (61 ) 
      Derivative assets      315       95  
      Other assets      12,943       4,580  
      Deposits due to customers      48,509       42,569  
      Borrowing liabilities      25,482       24,002  
      Derivative liabilities      69,580       38,286  
      Other liabilities      26,262       25,500  
  

Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Deposits due to customers      990,946       230,276  
      Borrowing liabilities      —        39  
      Other liabilities      2,811       16,870  
  

Woori FIS Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      111       514  
      Deposits due to customers      6,968       14,157  
      Other liabilities      18,324       27,091  
  

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates

   Derivative assets      255       —   
      Deposits due to customers      12,730       28,824  
      Derivative liabilities      —        1,249  
      Other liabilities      1       248  
  

Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.

   Deposits due to customers      1,839       1,718  
      Other liabilities      534       503  
  

Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.

   Other assets      7       —   
      Deposits due to customers      9,469       10,537  
      Other liabilities      9,857       10,038  
  

Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.

   Deposits due to customers      17,910       18,019  
      Other liabilities      1,707       1,724  
  

Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Deposits due to customers      21,302       4,763  
      Other liabilities      —        33  
  

Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.

   Deposits due to customers      198,773       93,742  
      Other liabilities      253       386  
  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Deposits due to customers      473,951       41,786  
      Derivative liabilities      —        455  
      Other liabilities      6,177       1,187  
  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Loans      4,900       165,800  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (9 )      (855 ) 
      Other assets      —        71  
      Deposits due to customers      13,984       20,012  
      Other liabilities      178       39  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

   Loans      —        19,589  
      Expected credit loss allowance      —        (14 ) 
      Other assets      —        24  
      Deposits due to customers      —        153  
      Derivative liabilities      1       186  
  

Woori Savings Bank

   Other assets      14       11  

 

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Related parties

       

A title of account

   December 31
2024
    December 31
2023
 

  

  

Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.

   Deposits due to customers      78,494       23,000  
      Other liabilities      359       151  

  

Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1

   Loans      38,770       38,122  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (272 )      (58 ) 
     

Other assets

     63       33  
  

WOORI ZIP 1

   Loans      —        11,317  
      Expected credit loss allowance      —        (1 ) 
      Other assets      —        21  
  

WOORI ZIP 2

   Loans      —        16,063  
      Expected credit loss allowance      —        (1 ) 
      Other assets      —        30  
  

JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2

   Deposits due to customers      28       74  
  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No. 1

   Deposits due to customers      427       506  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 2-1

   Derivative liabilities      —        587  

 

(*)

Others include Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund, Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and others as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

(3)

Major gain or loss from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  

Parent company

  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

  

Fees income

     19       34  
     

Other income

     4,277       4,315  
     

Interest expenses

     51,778       63,806  
     

Fees expenses

     1,625       1,625  

Associates

  

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

  

Other income

     35       —   
     

Interest expenses

     37       35  
  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

  

Interest expenses

     —        9  
  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

  

Interest income

     142       181  
     

Interest expenses

     3       3  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (30 )      28  
  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

  

Interest income

     1,586       10  
     

Fees income

     3,739       3,903  
     

Gain on derivatives

     1,075       —   
     

Interest expenses

     4,127       5,665  
     

Loss on derivatives

     457       —   
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     11       455  

 

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     For the years ended December 31  

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  
  

Others (*)

  

Interest expenses

     18,044       9,332  

Other related parties

  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

  

Interest income

     1,635       990  
  

Fees income

     89,354       96,666  
     

Gain on derivatives

     2,865       6,162  
     

Other income

     1,119       303  
     

Interest expenses

     163       409  
     

Fees expenses

     684       512  
     

Loss on derivatives

     45,027       1,827  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (35 )      76  
  

Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Interest income

     5       82  
  

Fees income

     2,874       2,100  
     

Other income

     1,098       577  
     

Interest expenses

     108       105  
     

Fee expenses

     47       338  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (14 )      114  
     

Other expenses

     123       55  
  

Woori FIS Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     681       600  
     

Other income

     7,725       10,622  
     

Interest expenses

     —        2  
     

Other expenses

     138,151       271,907  
  

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates

  

Fees income

     23       18  
  

Gain on derivatives

     255       —   
  

Interest expenses

     553       1,094  
     

Loss on derivatives

     268       675  
  

Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     20       18  
  

Other income

     806       732  
  

Interest expenses

     78       78  
  

Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     91       83  
     

Other income

     765       751  
     

Interest expenses

     507       449  
     

Fees expenses

     17,249       16,399  
  

Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     51       288  
     

Other income

     384       284  
     

Interest expenses

     587       551  
     

Fees expenses

     257       328  
  

Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Fees income

     89       78  
  

Interest expenses

     25       65  
  

Fees expenses

     —        167  
  

Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     262       277  
     

Interest expenses

     5,538       2,966  
     

Fees expenses

     11,905       7,652  

 

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     For the years ended December 31  

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  
  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Interest income

     —        18  
  

Fees income

     3,965       3,401  
     

Gain on derivatives

     —        999  
     

Interest expenses

     47       49  
     

Loss on derivatives

     6       —   
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (6 )      85  
     

Other expenses

     1,857       787  
  

Woori Savings Bank

  

Fees income

     925       989  
  

Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     —        78  
     

Interest expenses

     1,523       598  
  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Interest income

     9,739       533  
  

Fees income

     576       180  
  

Interest expenses

     15       15  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (707 )      892  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

  

Interest income

     196       280  
  

Loss on derivatives

     465       186  
  

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (14 )      6  
  

Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1

  

Interest income

     702       381  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     214       26  
  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No. 1

  

Interest expenses

     1       1  
  

WOORI ZIP 1

  

Interest income

     59       124  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (1 )      —   
  

WOORI ZIP 2

  

Interest income

     84       177  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (1 )      1  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 2-1

  

Loss on derivatives

     44       541  

 

(*)

Others include Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund, Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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(4)

Major loan transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Loan      Collection      Others     Ending
balance
(*)
 

Associates

  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     12,209        288,794        274,484        1,394       27,913  
  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     3,197        2,300        2,297        —        3,200  
  

Others

     41        —         —         —        41  

Other related parties

  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     —         50,000        50,000        —        —   
  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

     12,138        4,632        11,973        1,083       5,880  
  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     165,800        856,300        1,017,200        —        4,900  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

     19,589        —         19,784        195       —   
  

Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1

     38,122        —         —         648       38,770  
  

WOORI ZIP 1

     11,317        —         11,227        (90 )      —   
  

WOORI ZIP 2

     16,063        —         15,936        (127 )      —   

 

(*)

Settlement payment from normal operation among the related parties were excluded, and in the case of a limited loan, it was presented as a net increase or decrease.

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Loan      Collection      Others     Ending
balance
(*)
 

Associates

   LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.      50,000        226,318        264,109        —        12,209  
   Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.      3,397        2,497        2,697        —        3,197  
   Others      251        41        251        —        41  

Other related parties

  

Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     —         1,522        1,522        —        —   
   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      5,486        6,564        —         88       12,138  
   Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      —         216,300        50,500        —        165,800  
  

Woori G Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

     20,459        —         —         (870 )      19,589  
   Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1      39,814        —         —         (1,692 )      38,122  
   WOORI ZIP 1      11,819        —         —         (502 )      11,317  
   WOORI ZIP 2      16,776        —         —         (713 )      16,063  

 

(*)

Settlement payment from normal operation among the related parties were excluded, and in the case of a limited loan, it was presented as a net increase or decrease.

 

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(5)

Changes in major deposits due to customers with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment
and others
     Ending
balance (*)
 

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.      1,354,000        4,703,000        4,783,000        1,274,000  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.      1,000        2,000        2,000        1,000  
   Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.      600        2,266        1,479        1,387  

Other related parties

   Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.      6,199        4,500        5,100        5,599  
   Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.      17,000        15,500        17,000        15,500  
   Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      2,000        2,431        2,000        2,431  
   Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.      —         9,600        8,800        800  
   Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.      56,000        874,816        755,816        175,000  
   Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates      22,000        114,000        126,000        10,000  
   Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.      23,000        201,000        148,000        76,000  

 

(*)

The details of payments made between related parties and the deposits due to customers that can be taken in and out easily are excluded.

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment
and others
     Ending
balance (*)
 

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.      1,595,000        5,379,000        5,620,000        1,354,000  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.      1,200        1,000        1,200        1,000  
   Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund      100        —         100        —   
   Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.      3,000        —         3,000        —   
   Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.      —         1,200        600        600  

Other related parties

   Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.      4,699        4,600        3,100        6,199  
   Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.      14,500        17,000        14,500        17,000  
   Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      2,000        —         —         2,000  
   Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.      —         14,100        14,100        —   
   Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.      96,000        605,286        645,286        56,000  
   Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates      42,000        53,000        73,000        22,000  
   Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      10,000        —         10,000        —   
   Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.      —         97,000        74,000        23,000  

 

(*)

The details of payments made between related parties and the deposits due to customers that can be taken in and out easily are excluded.

 

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(6)

Major borrowing transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowing      Repayment      Others      Ending
balance
 

Other related parties

   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      24,002        282,802        281,322        —         25,482  
   Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      39        20,000        20,039        —         —   

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowing      Repayment      Others      Ending
balance
 

Other related parties

   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      20,918        312,746        309,662        —         24,002  
   Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      —         77        38        —         39  
   LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.      —         18,183        18,183        —         —   

 

(7)

Guarantees with the related parties are as follows:

 

  1)

The amount of guarantees provided to the related parties by the Group as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Warranty

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

LOTTE CARD Co. Ltd.

   Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies      1,691        1,483  

 

  2)

The amount of guarantees and unused loan commitments provided by the related parties to the Group as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Warranty

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

   Loan commitment in local currency      122,847        124,091  

 

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(8)

The amount of commitments of derivatives and other commitments to the related parties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Warranty      December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates

     Derivatives        9,719        9,471  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

     Derivatives        484,000        417,880  
     Unsettled commitment        500,000        505,559  

Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     Unsettled commitment        150,000        150,000  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     Derivatives        —         40,000  
     Unsettled commitment        200,000        200,000  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

     Unsettled commitment        345,100        67,800  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     Unsettled commitment        400        403  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     Unsettled commitment        498,400        498,400  
     Derivatives        350,000        —   

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     Securities purchase commitment        4,664        4,664  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     Securities purchase commitment        148        243  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

     Securities purchase commitment        990,000        990,000  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     Securities purchase commitment        —         9,011  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     Securities purchase commitment        3,000        6,000  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     Securities purchase commitment        11,379        26,404  

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     Securities purchase commitment        1,854        4,774  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        —         11,000  

Woori Corporate Turnaround No. 1 Private Equity Fund

     Securities purchase commitment        21,639        —   

Green ESG Growth No. 1 Private Equity Fund

     Securities purchase commitment        19,136        24,264  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

     Securities purchase commitment        —         13,099  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        16,835        29,835  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        1,294        4,448  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     Securities purchase commitment        2,640        5,320  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

     Securities purchase commitment        12,165        16,477  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        6,162        8,546  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     Securities purchase commitment        —         80,750  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        15,574        32,366  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        327,861        332,452  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     Securities purchase commitment        386,165        431,226  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        75,137        137,163  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

     Securities purchase commitment        72,712        106,758  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

     Derivatives        72        16,826  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 2-1

     Derivatives        —         7,075  

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

     Securities purchase commitment        331        323  

Woori Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     Securities purchase commitment        5,312        20,056  

 

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     Warranty      December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1

     Securities purchase commitment        456        456  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     Securities purchase commitment        —         27,300  

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

     Securities purchase commitment        14,056        —   

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1(USD)

     Securities purchase commitment        117,236        —   

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        30,949        34,437  

JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2

     Securities purchase commitment        859        859  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

     Securities purchase commitment        97,500        127,500  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

     Securities purchase commitment        23,050        25,177  

Woori Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     Securities purchase commitment        5,390        8,647  

Woori Innovative Growth (Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

     Securities purchase commitment        27,429        28,272  

Woori General Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

     Securities purchase commitment        81,265        275,940  

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

     Securities purchase commitment        7,359        8,694  

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

     Securities purchase commitment        2,649        4,389  

Woori Dongbu Underground Expressway General Type Private Special Asset Investment Trust

     Securities purchase commitment        15,178        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        30,496        —   

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

     Securities purchase commitment        12,523        —   

Woori Bank Partners General Type Private Investment Trust No.3

     Securities purchase commitment        320,230        —   

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7

     Securities purchase commitment        152,541        —   

Woori Senior Loan General Type Private Investment Trust No.3

     Securities purchase commitment        229,008        —   

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-2(EUR)

     Securities purchase commitment        140,643        —   

Woori Future Energy Private Special Asset Investment Trust (General) No.1

     Securities purchase commitment        33,600        —   

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the recognized provisions for guarantees and commitments are 843 million Won and 755 million Won, respectively, in relation to the guarantees provided to the related parties above.

 

(9)

The details of major investment and recovery transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31,
2024
 

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and
others (*)
     Recovery and
others (*)
 

Green ESG Growth NO.1 Private Equity Fund

     5,128        5,813  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

     13,099        7  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     48,491        36,104  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     9,918        12,956  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     15,625        18,755  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     4,835        726  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     2,897        1,065  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     228,019        215,818  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     16,792        —   

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     4,591        —   

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     45,061        —   

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

     12,026        25,501  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 2

     19,662        19,590  

 

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     For the year ended December 31,
2024
 

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and
others (*)
     Recovery and
others (*)
 

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

     34,046        —   

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-2

     16,335        19,514  

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

     87,028        79,930  

Woori Policy-Type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     14,744        18,726  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     27,300        —   

Dream Company Growth no.1 PEF

     —         4,510  

Midas No. 8 Private Equity Joint Venture Company

     —         119  

Synaptic Green No.1 PEF

     5,000        4,780  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No. 1

     4,600        5,026  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     63,348        117,541  

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

     3,487        25  

Woori Safe Plus General Type Private Investment Trust S-8(Bond)

     —         10,327  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 1 (Bond)

     —         51,672  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 2 (Bond)

     —         30,821  

Japanese Hotel Real Estate Private Equity Fund No.2

     6,347        5,382  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

     26,950        25,194  

Woori Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     3,257        —   

Woori Innovative Growth (Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

     843        —   

Woori General Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

     194,675        3,132  

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

     1,335        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 3 (Bond)

     —         60,398  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

     30,000        —   

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

     7,401        7,976  

Woori Dongbu Underground Expressway General type Private Special Asset Investment Trust

     2,022        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     17,851        8,660  

Woori Short Term Government and Special Bank Bond Active ETF

     —         12,287  

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

     37,477        274  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 5 (Bond)

     60,000        —   

Woori Big Satisfaction Private 3(Bond)

     10,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 6 (Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woorinara New Growth TOP 20 Securities Investment Trust No. 1 (Stocks)

     1,000        1,000  

Woori Big Satisfaction Money Market Fund 1 (Government & Agency Bonds)

     700,666        1,254,670  

Woori Korea Ultra Short-term Bond Securities Investment Trust (Bond)

     50,000        50,000  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 7 (Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

     134,945        15,281  

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1(USD)

     28,882        428  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7

     47,459        180  

Woori Senior Loan General Type Private Investment Trust No.3

     70,992        —   

Woori Smart General Private Equity Investment Trust No.1(Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori Real Estate Investment No. 1 Limited Liability Company

     10,000        —   

 

(*)

Investment and recovery transactions of associates are described in Note 13.(2).

 

     For the year ended December 31,
2023
 

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and
others (*)
     Recovery and
others (*)
 

Green ESG Growth No. 1 Private Equity Fund

     5,736        —   

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

     6,700        —   

Woori G Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     41,015        32,054  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     1,826        5,253  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     4,240        961  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

     523        —   

Woori G Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     4,014        646  

Woori G Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     99,250        6,718  

Woori G Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     2,659        66  

Woori G Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     16,725        —   

Woori G Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     194,990        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

     114,776        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

     10,465        —   

 

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     For the year ended December 31,
2023
 

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and
others (*)
     Recovery and
others (*)
 

Woori G Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

     —         2,938  

Woori G Policy-Type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     15,164        —   

WooriG Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1

     —         1,726  

Woori Short Term Government and Special Bank Bond Active ETF

     19,013        19,013  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     14,000        —   

Woori BIG2 Plus Securities Investment Trust(Balanced Bond)

     2,000        —   

Woori G Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     —         3,915  

Woori Short-term Bond Securities Investment Trust ClassC-F

     —         10,119  

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

     2,709        —   

Woori Smart General Private Equity Investment Trust 1(Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 1 (Bond)

     50,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 2 (Bond)

     30,000        —   

Woori Big Satisfaction Money Market Fund (Government & Agency Bonds) Classic C

     —         441,470  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

     24,823        —   

Woori G Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     1,353        —   

Woori G Innovative Growth (Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

     15,128        —   

Woori Together Government & Agency Bonds USD Money Market Fund 1

     65,195        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

     24,060        —   

Woori G ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

     1,306        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 3 (Bond)

     50,000        —   

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

     22,500        —   

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

     5,611        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     8,678        —   

WooriI25-09 Bond(above AA-) Active ETF

     29,001        —   

 

(*)

Investment and recovery transactions of associates are described in Note 13.(2).

 

(10)

Compensation to key management is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Short-term employee benefits

     14,655        11,810  

Share-based payment

     7,569        3,582  

Retirement benefit service costs

     833        632  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     23,057        16,024  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Key management includes registered executives and non-registered executives. Outstanding assets from transactions with key management amount to 3,523 million Won and 3,932 million Won, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Also, liabilities from transaction with key management amount to 69,372 million Won and 34,054 million Won, respectively, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

(11)

The Group, Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries are liable to jointly reimburse the Group’s debts before the split.

 

(12)

Among the bonds issued by the Group during the year ended December 31, 2024, Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. acquired 40,000 million Won in hybrid securities and sold them all on the issuance date. Among the bonds issued by the Group during the year ended December 31, 2023, Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. acquired 30,000 million Won in hybrid securities and sold them all on the issuance date.

 

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46.

TRUST ACCOUNTS

 

(1)

Trust accounts of the Group as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Total assets      Operating income  
                   For the years ended December 31  
     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023      2024      2023  

Trust accounts

     85,894,740        75,636,483        2,544,969        2,296,627  

 

(2)

Receivables and payables from the transactions between the Group and trust accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Receivables

     

Trust fees receivables

     46,273        48,383  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Payables

     

Deposits due to customers

     265,364        166,241  

Borrowings from trust accounts

     5,214,906        3,769,913  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5,480,270        3,936,154  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Significant transactions between the Group and trust accounts for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Revenue:

     

Trust fees

     156,911        141,314  

Termination fees

     3,345        1,116  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     160,256        142,430  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expense:

     

Interest expenses on deposits due to customers

     955        957  

Interest expenses on borrowings from trust accounts

     148,498        88,099  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     149,453        89,056  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(4)

Principal guaranteed trusts and principal and interest guaranteed trusts

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying of principal guaranteed trusts and principal and interest guaranteed trusts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Partial principal guaranteed trusts:

     

Household money

     7,823        7,767  

Corporate money

     189        217  

Installment plan purpose

     1,544        1,515  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     9,556        9,499  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Principal guaranteed trusts:

     

Old-age pension trusts

     2,450        2,582  

Personal pension trusts

     399,860        429,068  

Pension trusts

     592,533        642,756  

Retirement trusts

     26,159        26,082  

New personal pension trusts

     6,084        6,441  

New old-age pension trusts

     815        892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     1,027,901        1,107,821  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Principal and interest guaranteed trusts:

     

Development trusts

     19        19  

Unspecified money trusts

     334        334  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     353        353  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,037,810        1,117,673  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

47.

LEASES

 

(1)

The future lease payments under the lease contracts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Lease payments

     

Within one year

     168,195        190,203  

After one year but within five years

     262,872        133,291  

After five years

     50,353        25,084  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     481,420        348,578  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Total cash outflows from lease for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Cash outflows for leases

     213,326        172,682  

 

(3)

There are no lease payments that are not included in the measurement of lease liabilities due to the fact that they are short-term leases or leases for which the underlying asset is low value for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The variable lease fee not included in the measurement of lease liability for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 24,373 million Won and 32,016 million Won, respectively.

 

48.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

In January, 2025, the Group decided to implement a voluntary retirement program through labor-management agreement. As a result, the termination benefits to be recognized by the Group in the first quarter of 2025 amount to 169,013 million Won.

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

LOGO

WOORI BANK

SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023


WOORI BANK

 

     Page(s)  

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

     1-3  

Separate Financial Statements

  

Separate Statements of Financial Position

     5-6  

Separate Statements of Comprehensive Income

     7  

Separate Statements of Changes in Equity

     8  

Separate Statements of Cash Flows

     9-10  

Notes to the Separate Financial Statements

     11-154  

Independent Auditor’ Review Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

     155  


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

(Based on a report originally issued in Korean)

The Board of Directors and Shareholder of

Woori Bank

Opinion

We have audited the separate financial statements of Woori Bank (the “Bank”), which comprise the separate statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the separate statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and notes, comprising of material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.

In our opinion, the accompanying separate financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the separate financial position of the Bank as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and its separate financial performance and its separate cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS).

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audits in accordance with Korean Standards on Auditing (KSAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Bank in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the Republic of Korea and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Other Matter

The procedures and practices utilized in the Republic of Korea to audit such consolidated financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the separate financial statements in accordance with K-IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Bank or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Bank’s financial reporting process.

 

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Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with KSAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with KSAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

 

  •  

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

 

  •  

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control.

 

  •  

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used in the preparation of the separate financial statements and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.

 

  •  

Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Bank to cease to continue as a going concern.

 

  •  

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

 

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KPMG Samjong Accounting corp.

Seoul, Korea

March 4, 2025

 

This report is effective as of March 4, 2025, the audit report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the audit report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying separate financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand that the above audit report has not been updated to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

The accompanying separate financial statements including all footnote disclosures were prepared

by and are the responsibility of, the management of Woori Bank.

Jin Wan Jung

President and Chief Executive Officer

Main Office Address: (Road Name Address) 51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

   (Phone Number)    02-2002-3000

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4, 6 and 45)

     23,772,681        27,066,108  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) (Notes 4, 7, 11, 12, 18, 26 and 45)

     25,420,003        21,118,307  

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) (Notes 4, 8, 11, 12 and 18)

     42,307,565        36,375,201  

Securities at amortized cost (Notes 4, 9, 11 and 18)

     18,719,264        23,584,608  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost (Notes 4, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 45)

     342,465,297        320,810,617  

Investments in subsidiaries and associates (Note 13)

     4,422,532        3,734,506  

Investment properties (Note 14)

     455,621        528,615  

Properties and equipment (Note 15)

     2,812,324        2,552,410  

Intangible assets (Note 16)

     365,004        305,640  

Assets held for sale (Note 17)

     31,266        11,573  

Current tax assets (Note 42)

     33,122        126,388  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging) (Notes 4, 11, 12, 26 and 45)

     10,102        698  

Net defined benefit assets (Note 24)

     137,916        221,546  

Other assets (Notes 19 and 45)

     272,126        251,671  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     461,224,823        436,687,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Financial liabilities at FVTPL (Notes 4, 11, 12, 20, 26 and 45)

     9,746,647        6,015,790  

Deposits due to customers (Notes 4, 11, 21 and 45)

     347,165,137        338,741,703  

Borrowings (Notes 4, 11, 12, 22 and 45)

     21,887,868        21,461,867  

Debentures (Notes 4, 11 and 22)

     25,530,318        21,273,027  

Provisions (Notes 23, 44 and 45)

     531,131        705,507  

Current tax liabilities (Note 42)

     76,361        23,061  

Deferred tax liabilities (Note 42)

     777,072        372,268  

Derivative liabilities (Designated for hedging) (Notes 4, 11, 12, 26 and 45)

     102,634        135,263  

Other financial liabilities (Notes 4, 11, 12, 25 and 45)

     28,449,451        22,635,153  

Other liabilities (Notes 25 and 45)

     230,894        227,496  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     434,497,513        411,591,135  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND 2023 (CONTINUED)

 

     December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  

EQUITY

    

Share capital (Note 28)

     3,581,392       3,581,392  

Hybrid securities (Note 29)

     1,645,947       1,546,447  

Capital surplus (Note 28)

     1,068,420       1,068,420  

Other equity (Note 30)

     (55,215 )      51,880  

Retained earnings (Notes 31 and 32)

     20,486,766       18,848,614  

(Regulatory reserve for credit loss)

     (1,767,408 )      (2,164,140 ) 

(Regulatory reserve for credit loss to be reversed (provisioned for))

     (185,534 )      396,732  

(Planned reversal of (provision for) regulatory reserve for credit loss)

     (185,534 )      396,732  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     26,727,310       25,096,753  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     461,224,823       436,687,888  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these separate financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions, except for per share data)  

Interest income

     17,982,378       16,981,802  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     120,688       92,854  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,227,748       945,536  

Financial assets at amortized cost

     16,633,942       15,943,412  

Interest expense

     (11,240,595 )      (10,293,311 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income (Notes 11, 34 and 45)

     6,741,783       6,688,491  

Fees and commissions income

     1,153,366       1,046,057  

Fees and commissions expense

     (180,203 )      (196,620 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net fees and commissions income (Notes 11, 35 and 45)

     973,163       849,437  

Dividend income (Notes 11, 36 and 45)

     457,409       306,494  

Net gain on financial instruments at FVTPL (Notes 11, 37 and 45)

     1,509,161       514,706  

Net gain (loss) on financial assets at FVTOCI (Notes 11 and 38)

     92,107       (38,399 ) 

Net gain on financial assets at amortized cost (Note 11)

     165,192       101,788  

Net gain on disposals of loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     165,192       101,788  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance (Notes 11, 39 and 45)

     (698,265 )      (930,995 ) 

General and administrative expenses (Notes 40 and 45)

     (3,327,224 )      (3,409,755 ) 

Other net operating expenses (Notes 40 and 45)

     (2,219,561 )      (1,064,546 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     3,693,765       3,017,221  

Impairment loss on investments in subsidiaries and associates (Note 13)

     (2,386 )      (1,786 ) 

Net other non-operating expenses

     (28,840 )      (23,503 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating expenses (Notes 13 and 41)

     (31,226 )      (25,289 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income before income tax expense

     3,662,539       2,991,932  

Income tax expense (Note 42)

     (867,987 )      (714,792 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

    

(Net income after the provision of regulatory reserve for credit loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 2,609,018 million Won and 2,673,872 million Won, respectively) (Note 32)

     2,794,552       2,277,140  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on valuation of equity securities at FVTOCI

     (142,223 )      195,587  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     1,348       —   

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     (57,385 )      (66,174 ) 

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

     (198,260 )      129,413  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain on valuation of debt securities at FVTOCI

     172,040       523,744  

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     33,520       2,364  

Loss on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     (12,217 )      (1,493 ) 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

     193,343       524,615  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 30)

     (4,917 )      654,028  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

     2,789,635       2,931,168  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share (Note 43)

    

Basic and diluted earnings per share (Unit: In Korean Won)

     3,797       3,047  

The accompanying notes are part of these separate financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     Capital
stock
     Hybrid
securities
    Capital
surplus
     Other
equity
    Retained
earnings
    Total
equity
 
     (Korean Won in millions)  

January 1, 2023

     3,581,392        2,344,816       1,068,420        (660,858 )      18,100,087       24,433,857  

Net income

     —         —        —         —        2,277,140       2,277,140  

Dividends on common stocks

     —         —        —         —        (1,372,572 )      (1,372,572 ) 

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         719,331       —        719,331  

Net gain (loss) due to disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         (87 )      87       —   

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     —         —        —         2,364       —        2,364  

Loss on evaluation of hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     —         —        —         (1,493 )      —        (1,493 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     —         —        —         (66,174 )      —        (66,174 ) 

Appropriation of retained earnings

     —         —        —         60,491       (60,491 )      —   

Dividends on hybrid securities

     —         —        —         —        (95,637 )      (95,637 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         299,327       —         —        —        299,327  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     —         (1,097,696 )      —         (1,694 )      —        (1,099,390 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

     3,581,392        1,546,447       1,068,420        51,880       18,848,614       25,096,753  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

January 1, 2024

     3,581,392        1,546,447       1,068,420        51,880       18,848,614       25,096,753  

Net income

     —         —        —         —        2,794,552       2,794,552  

Dividends to common stocks

     —         —        —         —        (1,131,996 )      (1,131,996 ) 

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     —         —        —         1,348       —        1,348  

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         29,817       —        29,817  

Net gain (loss) on disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     —         —        —         (53,539 )      53,539       —   

Gain on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     —         —        —         33,520       —        33,520  

Loss on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     —         —        —         (12,217 )      —        (12,217 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     —         —        —         (57,385 )      —        (57,385 ) 

Appropriation of retained earnings

     —         —        —         1,694       (1,694 )      —   

Business combination under the common control

     —         —        —         (590 )      —        (590 ) 

Dividends to hybrid securities

     —         —        —         —        (76,249 )      (76,249 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     —         757,970       —         —        —        757,970  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     —         (658,470 )      —         (49,743 )      —        (708,213 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

     3,581,392        1,645,947       1,068,420        (55,215 )      20,486,766       26,727,310  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these separate financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

     2,794,552       2,277,140  

Adjustments:

    

Income tax expense

     867,987       714,792  

Interest income

     (17,982,378 )      (16,981,802 ) 

Interest expense

     11,240,595       10,293,311  

Dividend income

     (530,748 )      (360,629 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (6,404,544 )      (6,334,328 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions of expenses not involving cash outflows:

    

Loss on financial assets at FVTOCI

     4,583       46,335  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance

     698,265       930,995  

Impairment losses on investments in subsidiaries and associates

     2,386       1,786  

Loss on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     24,252       8,819  

Loss on fair value hedge

     64,571       72,601  

Loss on other provisions

     40,605       69,742  

Retirement benefits

     109,088       88,637  

Depreciation and amortization

     387,730       361,352  

Loss on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     1,435       1,217  

Impairment loss on properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     217       22  

Loss on foreign currency translation

     1,181,071       394,827  

Other losses

     10,888       —   

Other operating expenses

     8,627       169,357  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,533,718       2,145,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deductions of incomes not involving cash inflows:

    

Gain on financial instruments at FVTPL

     1,266,813       586,995  

Gain on financial assets at FVTOCI

     96,690       7,936  

Gain on disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates

     12,609       33,081  

Gain on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     40,843       69,479  

Gain on fair value hedge

     25,469       8,986  

Gain related to other provisions

     2,752       14,092  

Gain on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     337       1,416  

Reversal of impairment loss on properties and equipment, intangible asset and other assets

     —        47  

Gain on disposal of assets held for sale

     —        3,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,445,513       725,059  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Financial instruments at FVTPL

     907,516       (2,162,406 ) 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     (19,333,275 )      (12,444,391 ) 

Other assets

     (8,198 )      (110,980 ) 

Deposits due to customers

     4,413,557       14,932,187  

Provisions

     (209,556 )      (27,096 ) 

Net defined benefit liability

     (103,436 )      (112,511 ) 

Other financial liabilities

     4,631,721       1,449,421  

Other liabilities

     (5,974 )      45,523  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (9,707,645 )      1,569,747  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

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WOORI BANK

SEPARATE STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 (CONTINUED)

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024     2023  
     (Korean Won in millions)  

Cash received (paid) from operating activities:

    

Interest income received

     18,178,160       16,616,933  

Interest expense paid

     (10,742,146 )      (9,178,973 ) 

Dividends received

     530,748       360,629  

Income tax paid

     (297,011 )      (1,270,630 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities

     (4,559,681 )      5,461,149  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Disposal of financial instruments at FVTPL

     13,414,415       10,690,537  

Acquisition of financial instruments at FVTPL

     (13,410,068 )      (13,076,753 ) 

Disposal of financial assets at FVTOCI

     25,622,712       19,970,026  

Acquisition of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (30,557,886 )      (23,604,697 ) 

Redemption of securities at amortized cost

     7,616,152       6,735,231  

Acquisition of securities at amortized cost

     (2,494,615 )      (2,827,215 ) 

Disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates

     33,161       17,545  

Acquisition of investments in subsidiaries and associates

     (710,964 )      (68,711 ) 

Disposal of properties and equipment

     129       2,242  

Acquisition of properties and equipment

     (166,448 )      (99,682 ) 

Disposal of intangible assets

     613       —   

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (134,379 )      (165,835 ) 

Disposal of assets held for sale

     —        3,547  

Net increase in other assets

     18,348       8,545  

Business combination under common control

     2,627       —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

     (766,203 )      (2,415,220 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net decrease (increase) of derivatives (designated for hedging)

     (25,442 )      1,394  

Net decrease in borrowings

     (1,327,778 )      (371,695 ) 

Issuance of debentures

     16,756,011       12,859,755  

Redemption of debentures

     (13,378,345 )      (16,412,140 ) 

Redemption of lease liabilities

     (171,368 )      (132,159 ) 

Net increase (decrease) of other liabilities

     (17,690 )      30  

Dividends paid to common stocks

     (1,131,996 )      (1,372,572 ) 

Issuance of hybrid securities

     757,970       299,327  

Redemption of hybrid securities

     (726,055 )      (1,100,000 ) 

Dividends paid to hybrid securities

     (76,249 )      (95,637 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

     659,058       (6,323,697 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     1,373,399       (169,385 ) 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (3,293,427 )      (3,447,153 ) 

Cash and cash equivalents, the beginning of the year

     27,066,108       30,513,261  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, the end of the year (Note 6)

     23,772,681       27,066,108  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these separate financial statements.

 

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WOORI BANK

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

1.

GENERAL

 

(1)

Summary of the Company

Woori Bank (the “Bank”) was established in 1899 and is engaged in the commercial banking business under the Banking Act, trust business and foreign exchange business under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Market Act.

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s shares are wholly owned by Woori Financial Group Inc. (“Woori Financial Group”) which was established in accordance with the Financial Holding Companies Act on January 11, 2019. The Bank has 716 million shares and common stocks amounting to 3,581,392 million Won.

The headquarters of the Bank is located at 51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. The Bank has 684 branches and offices in Korea, and 16 branches, 8 branch offices and 4 offices overseas as of December 31, 2024.

 

2.

BASIS OF PREPARATION AND MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(1)

Basis of preparation

The Bank maintains its accounting records in Korean Won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (K-IFRS). The accompanying separate financial statements have been restructured and translated into English from the Korean language financial statements.

Certain information attached to the Korean language financial statements, but not required for a fair presentation of the Bank’s financial position, financial performance or cash flows, is not presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The separate financial statements of the Bank have been prepared in accordance with K-IFRS. These are the standards, subsequent amendments and related interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that have been adopted by the Republic of Korea.

The material accounting policies applied in the preparation of financial statements are stated below, and the accounting policies applied are identical to ones used in the preparation of previous period’s financial statements, except for the effects of adopting new standards or interpretations as explained below.

The financial statements are prepared at the end of each reporting period on the historical cost basis, except for certain non-current assets and financial assets that are either revalued or measured in fair value. Historical cost is generally measured at the fair value of consideration given to acquire assets.

Meanwhile, the consolidated financial statements of the Bank was initially approved by the board of directors on February 7, 2025, and is planned for an approval in the annual shareholder’s meeting on March 25, 2025.

 

 

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1)

From the accounting period beginning on January 1, 2024, the Bank has newly applied the following amendments and interpretations.

 

  i)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1001 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current, Non-current Liabilities with Covenants

The amendments clarify that liabilities are classified as either current or non-current, depending on the substantive rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise right to defer settlement of the liability or the expectations of management. Also, the settlement of liability includes the transfer of the entity’s own equity instruments, however, it would be excluded if an option to settle them by the entity’s own equity instruments if compound financial instruments is met the definition of equity instruments and recognized separately from the liability. In addition, covenants that an entity is required to comply with after the end of the reporting period would not affect classification of a liability as current or non-current at the reporting date. When an entity classifies a liability that is subject to the covenants which an entity is required to comply with within twelve months of the reporting date as non-current at the end of the reporting period, the entity shall disclose information in the notes to understand the risk that non-current liabilities with covenants could become repayable within twelve months after the reporting period. The Bank determined that there is no significant impact on the separate financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  ii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1007 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’, K-IFRS 1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ – Supplier finance arrangements

When applying supplier finance arrangements, an entity shall disclose information about its supplier finance arrangements that enables users of financial statements to assess the effects of those arrangements on the entity’s liabilities and cash flows and on the entity’s exposure to liquidity risk. The Bank determined that there is no significant impact on the separate financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  iii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1116 ‘Leases’ – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback

When subsequently measuring lease liabilities arising from a sale and leaseback, a seller-lessee shall determine lease payments or revised lease payments in a way that the seller-lessee would not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use retained by the seller-lessee. The Bank determined that there is no significant impact on the separate financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  iv)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1001 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ – Disclosure of Cryptographic Assets

The amendments require an additional disclosure if an entity holds cryptographic assets, or holds cryptographic assets on behalf of the customer, or issues cryptographic assets. The Bank determined that there is no significant impact on the separate financial statements due to these amendments.

 

2)

The details of K-IFRS that have been issued and published as of January 1, 2024 but have not yet reached the effective date, and which the Bank has not applied at an earlier date are as follows :

 

  i)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1021 ‘The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates’ and K-IFRS No.1101 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards’ – Lack of Exchangeability

When an entity estimates a spot exchange rate because exchangeability between two currencies is lacking, the entity shall disclose related information. The amendments should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and earlier application is permitted. The Bank determined that there is no significant impact on the separate financial statements due to these amendments.

 

  ii)

Amendments to K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’, K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’

When an entity K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’ and K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ have been amended to respond to recent questions arising in practice, and to include new requirements. The amendments should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and earlier application is permitted. The Bank is in review for the impact of these amendments on the financial statements. These amendments

 

  •  

clarify the date of recognition and derecognition of some financial assets and liabilities, with a new exception for some financial liabilities settled through an electronic cash transfer system;

 

  •  

clarify and add further guidance for assessing whether a financial asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) criterion;

 

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  •  

add new disclosures of impact on the entity and the extent to which the entity is exposed for each type of financial instruments if the timing or amount of contractual cash flow changes due to amendment of contract term; and

 

  •  

update the disclosures for equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI).

 

  iii)

Amendments Annual Improvements to K-IFRS -Volume 11

Annual Improvements to K-IFRS -Volume 11 should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and earlier application is permitted. The Bank is in review for the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1101 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards’: Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1107 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’: Gain or loss on derecognition and implementation guidance

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’: Derecognition of lease liabilities and definition of transaction price

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1110 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’: Determination of a ‘de facto agent’

 

  •  

K-IFRS No.1007 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Cost method

 

(2)

Business combinations

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Bank in exchange for control of the acquiree, liabilities assumed by the Bank and the equity interests issued by the Bank. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities 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 No.1012 ‘Income Taxes’ and K-IFRS No.1019 ‘Employee Benefits’, respectively;

 

  •  

liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-based payment arrangements of the Bank entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with K-IFRS No.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 No.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 Bank’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.

 

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If, after reassessment, the Bank’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 (or other comprehensive income, if applicable) identical to the treatment assuming interests are sold directly.

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.

When the consideration transferred by the Bank 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 other than the above is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates as appropriate, with the corresponding gain or loss being recognized in profit or loss.

When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Bank’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured at fair value at the acquisition date (i.e., the date when the Bank obtains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in net income (or other comprehensive income, if applicable). 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 recognized, identical to the treatment assuming interests are sold directly.

In cases where i) a common entity ultimately controls over all participating entities, or businesses, in a 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, and 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 in 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.

 

(3)

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 Bank operates as a joint operator, it recognizes in relation to its interest in a joint operation:

 

  •  

its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly;

 

  •  

its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly;

 

  •  

its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation;

 

  •  

its share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation; and

 

  •  

its expenses, including its share of any expenses incurred jointly.

The Bank accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses relating to its interest in a joint operation in accordance with K-IFRS applicable to the particular assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

 

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When the Bank 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 proportional share of profit or loss until the asset is sold to a third party.

 

(4)

Revenue recognition

K-IFRS No.1115 requires the recognition of revenues based on transaction price allocated to the performance obligation when or as the Bank performs that obligation to the customer. Revenues other than those from contracts with customers, such as interest revenue and loan origination fee (cost), are measured through effective interest rate method.

 

  i)

Revenue from contracts with customers

The Bank recognizes revenue when the Bank satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer. When a performance obligation is satisfied, the Bank recognizes as a revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Bank expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The Bank recognizes revenue by major sources as shown below:

 

  ①

Fees and commission received for brokerage

The fees and commission received for brokerage are the amount of consideration or fee expected to be entitled to receive in return for providing goods or services to the other parties with the Bank acting as an agency, such as in the case of sales of bancassurance and beneficiary certificates. The majority of these fees and commission received for brokerage are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ②

Fees and commission received related to credit

The fees and commission received related to credit mainly include the lending fees received from the loan activity and the fees received in the L/C transactions. Except for the fees and commission accounted for in calculating the effective interest rate, it is generally recognized when the performance obligation has been performed. The majority of these fees and commission received related to credit are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking and Corporate banking segment.

 

  ③

Fees and commission received for electronic finance

The fees and commission received for electronic finance include fees received in return for providing various kinds of electronic financial services through firm-banking and CMS. These fees are recognized as revenue immediately upon the completion of services. The majority of these fees and commission received for electronic finance are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking and Corporate banking segment.

 

  ④

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling

The fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling consist of various fees incurred when transferring foreign currency. The point of processing the customer’s request is the time when performance obligation is satisfied, and revenue is immediately recognized when fees and commission are received after requests are processed. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

  ⑤

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange

The fees and commission received on foreign exchange consist of fees related to the issuance of various certificates, such as exchange, import and export performance certificates, purchase certificates, etc. The point of processing the customer’s request is the time when performance obligation is satisfied, and revenue is immediately recognized when fees and commission are received after requests are processed. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on foreign exchange are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

  ⑥

Fees and commission received for guarantee

The fees and commission received for guarantee include the fees received for the various warranties. The activities related to the warranty consist mainly of performance obligations satisfied over time and fees and commission are recognized over the guarantee period. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received for guarantee are substantially attributable to Corporate banking segment.

 

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  ⑦

Fees and commission received on securities business

The fees and commission received on securities business consist mainly of fees and commission for the sale of beneficiary certificates, and these fees are recognized when the beneficiary certificates are sold to customers. The business activities relevant to these fees and commission received on credit card are substantially attributable to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ⑧

Fees and commission from trust management

The fees and commission from trust management consist of fees and commission received in return for the operation and management services for entrusted assets. These operation and management services are performance obligations satisfied over time, and revenue is recognized over the service period. Among the fees and commission from trust management, variable considerations such as profit commission that are affected by the value of entrusted assets and base return of the future periods are recognized as revenue when limitations to the estimates are lifted. The majority of these fees and commission received for brokerage are from the business activities relevant to Consumer banking segment.

 

  ⑨

Other fees

Other fees are usually fees related to remittances, but include fees related to various other services provided to customers by the Bank. These fees are recognized when transactions occur at the customers’ request and services are provided, at the same time when commissions are received. These other fees occur across all operating segments and no single operating segment represents majority of other fees.

 

  ii)

Other revenue from contracts with customers

 

  ①

Interest income

Interest income on financial assets measured at FVTPL, FVTOCI and financial assets at amortized costs is measured using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of debt securities (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 total carrying amount over the expected period, or shorter if appropriate. Future cash flows include commissions and cost of reward points (limited to the primary component of effective interest rate) and other premiums or discounts that are paid or received between the contractual parties, and future cash flows exclude expected credit loss when calculating the effective interest rate. All contractual terms of a financial instrument are considered when estimating future cash flows.

For purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets, interest revenue is recognized by applying the credit-adjusted effective interest rate to the amortized cost of the financial asset from initial recognition. Even if the financial asset is no longer impaired in the subsequent periods due to credit improvement, the basis of interest revenue calculation is not changed from amortized cost to unamortized cost of the financial assets.

 

  ②

Loan origination fees and costs

The commission fees earned on loans, which is part of the effective interest of loans, is accounted for as deferred origination fees. Incremental costs related to the origination of loans are accounted for as deferred origination costs and is being added or deducted to/from interest income on loans using effective interest rate method.

 

(5)

Accounting for foreign currencies

The Bank’s separate financial statements are presented in Korean Won, which is the functional currency of the Bank. 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. The effective portion of the changes in fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a cash flow hedge and the foreign exchange differences on monetary items that form part of net investment in foreign operations are recognized in equity.

 

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Assets and liabilities of the foreign operations subject to consolidation are translated into Korean Won at foreign exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Except for situations in which it is required to use exchange rates at the date of transaction due to significant changes in exchange rates during the period, items that belong to profit or loss are measured by average exchange rate, with foreign exchange differences recognized as other comprehensive income and added to equity. When foreign operations are disposed, the controlling interest’s share of accumulated foreign exchange differences related to such foreign operations will be reclassified to profit or loss.

 

(6)

Cash and cash equivalents

The Bank is classifying cash on hand, demand deposits, interest-earning deposits with original maturities of up to three months on acquisition date, and highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value as cash and cash equivalents.

 

(7)

Financial assets and financial liabilities

 

  1)

Financial assets

A regular way purchase or sale of financial assets is recognized or derecognized on the trade 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 FVTPL, financial assets at FVTOCI, and financial assets at amortized cost.

 

  a)

Business model

The Bank evaluates the way business is being managed, and the purpose of the business model for managing a financial asset best reflects the way information is provided to the management at its portfolio level. Such information considers the following:

 

  •  

The accounting policies and purpose specified for the portfolio, and the actual operation of such policies. This includes strategy of the management focusing on the receipt of contractual interest revenue, maintaining a certain level of interest income, matching the duration of financial assets and the duration of corresponding liabilities to obtain the asset, and outflow or realization of expected cash flows from disposal of assets

 

  •  

The way the performance of a financial asset held under the business model is evaluated, and the way such evaluation is being reported to the management

 

  •  

The risk affecting the performance of the business model (and financial assets held under the business model), and the way such risk is being managed

 

  •  

The compensation plan for the management (e.g., whether the management is being compensated based on the fair value of assets or based on contractual cash flows received)

 

  •  

Frequency, amount, timing and reason for sale of financial assets in the past, and forecast of future sale activities

 

  b)

Contractual cash flows

The principal is defined to be the fair value of a financial asset at initial recognition. Interest is not only composed of consideration for the time value of money, consideration for the credit risk related to remaining principal at a certain period of time, and consideration for other cost (e.g., liquidity risk and cost of operation) and fundamental risk associated with lending, but also profit.

When evaluating whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interests, the Bank considers the contractual terms of the financial instrument. When a financial asset contains contractual conditions that modify the timing and amount of contractual cash flows, it is required to determine whether contractual cash flows that arise during the remaining life of the financial instrument due to such contractual condition are solely payments of principal and interest. The Bank considers the following elements when evaluating the following:

 

  •  

Conditions that lead to modification of timing or amount of cash flows

 

  •  

Contractual terms that adjust contractual nominal interest, including floating rate features

 

  •  

Early payment features and maturity extension features

 

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  •  

Contractual terms that limit the Bank’s claim on cash flows arising from certain assets (e.g., non-recourse feature)

 

  •  

Terms of holding multiple contractually linked financial tranche that concentrate credit risk

In such case, credit risk comparison information of the instrument itself, the contractual cash flow characteristics of underlying financial instrument group and the underlying financial instrument group

 

  ①

Financial assets at FVTPL

The Bank is classifying those financial assets that are not classified as either financial assets at amortized cost or financial assets at FVTOCI, and those designated to be measured at FVTPL, as financial assets at FVTPL. Financial assets at FVTPL are measured at fair value, and related profit or loss is recognized in net income. Transaction costs related to acquisition at initial recognition is recognized in net income immediately upon its occurrence.

The Bank may, at initial recognition, irrevocably designate a financial asset as measured at fair value through profit or loss if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognizing the gains and losses on them on different bases.

 

  ②

Financial assets at FVTOCI

When financial assets are held under a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and when contractual cash flows from such financial assets are solely payments of principal and interest, the financial assets are classified as financial assets at FVTOCI. Also, for investments in equity instruments that are not held for short-term trade, an irrevocable election is available at initial recognition to present subsequent changes in fair value as other comprehensive income.

At initial recognition, financial assets at FVTOCI is measured at its fair value plus any direct transaction cost, and is subsequently measured in fair value. The changes in fair value except for profit or loss items such as impairment losses (reversals), interest revenue calculated by using effective interest method, and foreign exchange gain or loss, and related income tax effects are recognized as other comprehensive income until the asset’s disposal. Upon derecognition, the accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to net income for FVTOCI (debt instruments), and reclassified within the equity for FVTOCI (equity instruments)

 

  ③

Financial assets at amortized cost

When financial assets are held under a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and when contractual cash flows from such financial assets are solely payments of principal and interest, the financial assets are classified as financial assets at amortized cost. At initial recognition, financial assets at amortized cost are recognized at fair value plus any direct transaction cost. Financial assets at amortized cost is presented at amortized cost using effective interest method, less any loss allowance.

 

  2)

Financial liabilities

At initial recognition, financial liabilities are classified into either financial liabilities at FVTPL or financial liabilities at amortized cost.

Financial liabilities are usually classified as financial liabilities at FVTPL when they are acquired with a purpose to repurchase them within a short period of time, when they are part of a certain financial instrument portfolio that is actually and recently being managed with a purpose of short-term profit and joint management by the Bank at initial recognition, and when they are derivatives that do not qualify as hedging instruments. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value plus direct transaction cost at initial recognition and are subsequently measured at fair value. Gain or loss arising from financial liabilities at FVTPL is recognized in profit or loss when occurred.

It is possible to designate a financial liability as financial liability at FVTPL if at initial recognition: (a) it is possible to remove or significantly reduce recognition or measurement mismatch that may otherwise have occurred if not for its designation as financial liability at FVTPL; (b) the financial asset forms part of the Bank’s financial instrument group (a group composed of a combination of financial asset or liability) according to the Bank’s documented risk management or investment strategy, is measured at fair value and is being evaluated for its performance, and such information is provided internally; and (c) the financial liability is part of a contract that contains one or more of embedded derivatives, and is a hybrid contract in which designation as financial liability at FVTPL is allowed under K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’.

 

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Financial liabilities designated as at FVTPL are initially recognized at fair value, with any direct transaction cost recognized in profit or loss and are subsequently measured at fair value. Any profit or loss from financial liabilities at FVTPL are recognized in profit or loss.

Financial liabilities not classified as financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at amortized cost.

 

  3)

Reclassification

Financial assets are not reclassified after initial recognition unless the Bank modifies the business model used to manage financial assets. When the Bank modifies the business model used to manage financial assets, all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the first reporting period after the modification.

 

  4)

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognized when contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets are expired, or when substantially all of risk and reward for holding financial assets is transferred to another entity as a result of a sale of financial assets. If the Bank does not have and does not transfer substantially all of the risk and reward of holding financial assets with control of the transferred financial assets retained, the Bank recognizes financial assets to the extent of its continuing involvement. If the Bank holds substantially all the risk and reward of holding a financial asset, it continues to recognize that asset and proceeds are accounted for as collateralized borrowings.

When a financial asset is fully derecognized, the difference between the book value and the sum of proceeds and accumulated other comprehensive income is recognized as profit or loss in case of FVTOCI (debt instruments), and as retained earnings for FVTOCI (equity instruments).

In case when a financial asset is not fully derecognized, the Bank allocates the book value into amounts retained in the books and removed from the books, based on the relative fair value of each portion at the date of sale, and based on the degree of continuing involvement. For the derecognized portion of the financial assets, the difference between its book value and the sum of proceeds and the portion of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to that portion will be recognized in profit or loss in case of debt instruments and recognized in retained earnings in case of equity instruments. The accumulated other comprehensive income is distributed to the portion of book value retained in the books, and to the portion of book value removed from the books.

The Bank derecognizes financial liabilities when, and only when, the Bank’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in profit or loss.

When the Bank exchanges with the existing lender one debt instrument into another one with substantially different terms, such exchange is accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability. Similarly, the Bank accounts for substantial modification of terms of an existing liability or part of it as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new liability. It is assumed that the terms are substantially different if the discounted present value of the cash flows under the new terms, including any fees paid net of any fees received and discounted using the original effective rate is at least 10 percent different from the discounted present value of the remaining cash flows of the original financial liability.

 

  5)

Fair value of financial instruments

Financial assets at FVTPL and financial assets at FVTOCI are measured and presented in financial statements at their fair values, and all derivatives are also subject to fair value measurement.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to exchange an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a recent transaction between independent parties that are reasonable and willing. Fair value is the transaction price of identical financial assets or financial liabilities generated in an active market. An active market is a market where trade volume is sufficient and objective price information is available due to the fact that bid and ask price differences are small.

 

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When trade volume of a financial instrument is low, when transaction prices within the market show large differences among them, or when it cannot be concluded that a financial instrument is being traded within an active market due to disclosures being extremely shallow, fair value is measured using valuation techniques based on alternative market information or using internal valuation techniques based on general and observable information obtained from objective sources. Market information includes maturity and characteristics, duration, similar yield curve, and variability measurement of financial instruments of similar nature. Fair value amount contains unique assumptions on each entity (The Bank concluded that it is using assumptions applied in valuing financial instruments in the market, or risk-adjusted assumptions in case marketability does not exist).

The market approach and income approach, which are valuation techniques used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments, both require significant judgment. Market approach measures fair value using either a recent transaction price that includes the financial instrument, or observable information on comparable firm or assets. Income approach measures fair value through discounting future cash flows with a discount rate reflecting market expectations, and revenue, operating income, depreciation, capital expenditures, income tax, working capital and estimated residual value of financial investments are being considered when deriving future cash flows. Valuation techniques such as the above include estimates based on the financial instruments’ complexity and usefulness of observable information in the market.

The valuation techniques used in the evaluation of financial instruments are explained below.

 

  a)

Financial assets at FVTPL and Financial assets at FVTOCI

The fair value of equity securities included in financial assets at FVTPL and financial assets at FVTOCI category is recognized in the statement of financial position at its available market price. Debt securities traded in the over-the-counter market are generally recognized at an amount computed by an independent appraiser. When the Bank uses the fair value determined by independent appraisers, the Bank usually obtains three values from three different appraisers for each financial instrument, and selects the minimum amount without making additional adjustments. For equity securities without marketability, the Bank uses the amount determined by the independent appraiser. The Bank verifies the prices obtained from appraisers in various ways, including the evaluation of independent appraisers’ competency, indirect verification through comparison between appraisers’ price and other available market information, and reappraisal done by employees who have knowledge of valuation models and assumptions that appraisers used.

 

  b)

Derivatives

The Bank’s transactions involving derivatives such as futures and exchange traded options are measured at market value. A portion of exchange traded derivatives classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, the fair value is estimated using internal valuation techniques. If there are no publicly available market prices because they are traded over-the-counter, fair value is measured through internal valuation techniques. When using internal valuation techniques to derive fair value, the types of derivatives, base interest rate or characteristics of prices, or stock market indices are considered. When variables used in the internal valuation techniques are not observable information in the market, such variables may contain significant estimates.

 

  c)

Adjustment of valuation amount

The Bank is exposed to credit risk when a counterparty to a derivative contract does not perform its contractual obligation, and the exposure amount is equal to the amount of derivative asset recognized in the statement of financial position. When the Bank earns income through derivatives, such income is recognized as derivative asset in the statement of financial position. Some of the derivatives are traded in the market, but most of the derivatives are measured at estimated fair value derived from internal valuation models that use observable information in the market. As such, in order to estimate the fair value, there should be an adjustment made to incorporate counterparty’s credit risk, and credit risk adjustment is being considered when valuing derivative assets such as over-the counter derivatives. The amount of financial liabilities is also adjusted by the Bank’s own credit risk when valuing them.

The amount of adjustment is derived from counterparty’s probability of default and loss given default. This adjustment considers contractual matters that are designed to reduce the Bank’s exposure to each counterparty’s credit risk. When derivatives are under master netting arrangement, the exposure used in the computation of credit risk adjustment is a net amount after adding/deducting cash collateral received (or paid) from loss(or gain) position derivatives with the same counterparty.

 

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  6)

Expected credit losses on financial assets

The Bank recognizes loss allowance on expected credit losses for the following assets:

 

  •  

Financial assets at amortized cost

 

  •  

Debt instruments measured at FVTOCI

 

  •  

Contract assets as defined by K-IFRS No.1115

Expected credit losses are weighted-average value of a range of possible results, considering the time value of money, and are measured by incorporating information on current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions that are available without undue cost or effort.

The methods to measure expected credit losses are classified into following three categories in accordance with K-IFRS:

 

  •  

General approach: Financial assets that do not belong to below two models and unused loan commitments

 

  •  

Simplified approach: When financial assets are either trade receivables, contract assets or lease receivables

 

  •  

Credit impairment model: Purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets

The measurement of loss allowance under general approach is differentiated depending on whether the credit risk has increased significantly after initial recognition. That is, loss allowance is measured based on 12-month expected credit loss when the credit risk has not increased significantly after initial recognition, while loss allowance is measured at lifetime expected credit loss when credit risk has increased significantly. Lifetime is the expected remaining life of the financial instrument up to the maturity date of the contract.

The measurement of loss allowance under simplified approach is always based on lifetime expected credit loss, and loss allowance under credit impairment model is measured as the cumulative change in lifetime expected credit loss since initial recognition.

 

  a)

Measurement of expected credit losses on financial asset at amortized cost

The expected credit losses on financial assets at amortized cost is measured by the difference between the contractual cash flows during the period and the present value of expected cash flows. Expected cash inflows are computed for individually significant financial assets in order to calculate expected credit losses.

When financial assets are not individually significant, they are included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and expected credit losses of the Bank are calculated collectively.

Expected credit losses are deducted through loss allowance account, and when the financial asset is determined to be uncollectible, the loss allowance is written off from the books along with the related financial asset. Changes in loss allowance due to subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recognized in profit or loss.

 

  b)

Measurement of expected credit losses on financial asset at FVTOCI

The measurement method of expected credit loss is identical to financial asset at amortized cost, but changes in the allowance is recognized in other comprehensive income. When financial assets at FVTOCI is disposed or repaid, the related allowance is reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income.

 

(8)

Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are presented as a net amount in the statements of financial position when the Bank has an enforceable legal right and an intention to settle on a net basis or to realize an asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

(9)

Investment properties

The Bank 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.

 

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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 Bank and the cost of an asset can be measured reliably, and the book value of a portion of an asset that are replaced by a subsequent expenditure is removed from the books. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

While land is not depreciated, all other investment properties are depreciated based on the depreciation method and useful lives of properties and equipment. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, and when it is deemed appropriate to change them, the effect of any change is accounted for as a change in accounting estimates.

An investment property is derecognized from the separate 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 from 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 of the period.

 

(10)

Properties and equipment

Properties and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost of an item of properties and equipment is expenditure directly attributable to their purchase or construction, which includes any cost 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 costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located.

Subsequent costs are recognized in the carrying amount of an asset or as a separate asset (if appropriate) if it is probable that future economic benefit associated with the assets will flow into the Bank 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 properties and equipment, depreciation is charged to net income on a straight-line basis by applying the following estimated economic useful lives on the amount of cost or revalued amount less residual value.

 

     Useful life  

Buildings used for business purpose

     40 years  

Structures in leased office

     5 years  

Properties for business purpose

     5 years  

The Bank reassesses the depreciation method, the estimated useful lives and residual values of properties and equipment at the end of each reporting period. If changes in the estimates are deemed appropriate, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate. When there is an indicator of impairment and the carrying amount of a properties and equipment item exceeds the estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount of such asset is reduced to the recoverable amount.

 

(11)

Intangible assets and goodwill

The Bank is recognizing intangible assets measured at the manufacturing cost or acquisition cost plus additional incidental expenses less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. The Bank’s intangible asset are amortized over the following economic lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. If changes in the estimates are deemed appropriate, the changes are accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate.

 

     Useful life

Industrial property rights

   5 to 10 years

Development costs

   5 years

Other intangible assets

   5 years or contract period

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.

 

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Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an impairment test every year, and whenever there is an indicator that goodwill is impaired.

Goodwill is allocated to each of the Bank’s cash-generating unit (or groups of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit on a pro rata basis based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.

 

(12)

Impairment of non-monetary assets

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives 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 by estimating the recoverable amount when there is an objective indication that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverable amount is the higher of value in use or 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 profit or loss.

 

(13)

Leases

The Bank determines whether the agreement is a lease or includes a lease at the time of the agreement. In exchange for consideration in the contract, if the control over the use of the identified asset is transferred for a period of time, the contract is a lease or includes a lease. In determining whether a contract transfers control of the use of the identified asset, the Bank uses the definition of a lease in K-IFRS No.1116.

 

  1)

The Bank as a lessee

The Bank recognizes the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement date (less any lease incentives received), initial direct costs, and an estimate of costs to be incurred by the lessee in dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located.

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated on a straight-line basis from the commencement of the lease to the end of the lease term. However, if the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee by the end of the lease term or if the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the lessee will exercise a purchase option, the lessee depreciates the right-of-use asset same as a fixed asset from the commencement date to the end of the useful life of the underlying asset. The right-of-use asset may be reduced by an impairment of the underlying asset or adjusted by remeasurement of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, but if that cannot be readily determined, the Bank uses its incremental borrowing rate. The Bank generally uses the incremental borrowing rate.

The lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

 

  •  

Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments)

 

  •  

Variable lease payments that depend on an index (or a rate), initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date

 

  •  

Amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees

 

  •  

The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, lease payments of the extended period if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise extension option, and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising an option to terminate the lease

 

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The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest expense recognized for the lease liability and decreased by reflecting the payment of the lease payments. The lease liability is remeasured if the future lease payments change depending on changes in the index(or a rate), changes in the expected amount to be paid under the residual value guarantee, and changes in the assessment of whether the purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or not to exercise the terminate option.

When remeasuring a lease liability, the related right-of-use asset is adjusted and if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset decreases to zero, the remeasurement amount is recognized in profit or loss.

In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated).

Most extension options in offices and vehicles leases have not been included in the lease liability, because the Bank could replace the assets without significant cost or business disruption.

The lease term is reassessed if an option is actually exercised (or not exercised) or the Bank becomes obliged to exercise (or not exercise) it. The assessment of reasonable certainty is only revised if a significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs, which affects this assessment, and that is within the control of the lessee.

During the current financial year, the financial effect of revising lease terms to reflect the effect of exercising extension and termination options was an increase in recognized lease liabilities and right-of-use assets of 2,892 million Won.

In the statement of financial position, the Bank classified the right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property as ‘properties and equipment’ and the lease liabilities as ‘other financial liabilities.’

The Bank has chosen a practical expedient that does not recognize the right-of-use asset and lease liabilities for short-term leases with a lease term less than 12 months and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Bank recognizes the lease payments associated with those leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

  2)

The Bank as a lessor

At the date of the agreement or the effective date of the modification containing the lease element, the Bank allocates the consideration of the contract to each lease element on the basis of its relative stand-alone price.

As a lessor, the Bank classifies its leases as either an operating lease or a finance lease at the commencement date.

The Bank subsequently judges whether the lease transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset. A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset, otherwise a lease is classified as an operating lease.

If the agreement contains both lease and non-lease elements, the Bank applies K-IFRS No.1115 to allocate the consideration of the contract.

The Bank applies derecognition and impairment provisions of K-IFRS No.1109 to its net investment in the lease. The Bank also carries out regular review of the unguaranteed residual value used to calculate total lease investment.

The Bank recognizes lease payments from operating lease as income on a straight-line basis.

The accounting policy that the Bank has applied as a lessor is not different from K-IFRS No.1116.

 

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(14)

Derivative instruments

Derivative instruments are classified as forwards, futures, options and swaps, depending on the types of transactions and are classified at the point of transaction as either trading or hedging based on its purpose.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date of contract and are subsequently measured at 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. If derivatives have been designated as hedging instruments and if it is effective, the point of recognition of gain or loss depends on the characteristics of hedging relationship.

 

  1)

Embedded derivatives

Embedded derivatives are components of a hybrid financial instrument that includes a non-derivative host contract. It has an effect of modifying part of cash flows of the hybrid financial instrument similar to an independent derivative.

Embedded derivatives that are part of a hybrid contract of which the host contract is a financial asset within the scope of K-IFRS No.1109 is not separated. The classification is done by considering the hybrid contract as a whole, and subsequent measurement is either at amortized cost or fair value.

If embedded derivatives are part of a hybrid contract of which the host contract is not a financial asset within the scope of K-IFRS No.1109 (e.g., financial liability), then these are treated as separate derivatives if embedded derivatives meet the definition of a derivative, characteristics and risk of the embedded derivatives are not closely related to that of host contract, and if the host contract is not measured at FVTPL.

 

  2)

Hedge accounting

The Bank is applying K-IFRS No.1109 in regard to hedge accounting. The Bank designates certain derivatives as hedging instrument against fair value changes in relation to the interest rate risk, foreign currency translation and interest rate risk, and foreign currency translation risk.

The Bank documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items at the commencement of hedging in accordance with their purpose and strategy. Also, the Bank documents at the commencement and subsequent dates whether the hedging instrument effectively counters the changes in fair value of hedged items. A hedging instrument is effective only when it meets all the following criteria:

 

  •  

When there is an economic relationship between the hedged items and hedging instruments.

 

  •  

When the effect of credit risk is not stronger than the change in value due to the economic relationship between the hedged items and hedging instruments.

 

  •  

When the hedge ratio is equal to the proportion and the number of hedged items to those of the hedging instruments.

When a hedging relationship no longer meets the hedging effectiveness requirements related to hedge ratio, but when the purpose of risk management on designated hedging relationship is still maintained, the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is adjusted so that hedging relationship may meet the requirements again (Hedge ratio readjustment).

The Bank designated only the part of derivative financial instruments except for the foreign currency basis spread. Changes in value due to the corresponding foreign currency basis spread are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity items. If the hedged item relates to a transaction, the accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss.

However, if the hedged item subsequently recognizes a non-financial item, the accumulated amount in the equity item is removed directly from equity and included in the initial carrying amount of the recognized non-financial item. This transfer does not affect other comprehensive income.

However, if all or some of the accumulated equity items are not expected to recover in a future period, the amounts that are not expected to recover are immediately reclassified to profit or loss. If the hedged item relates to a period, the portion of the foreign currency basis spread at the date the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument is reclassified to profit or loss over the period of the hedge.

 

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  3)

Fair value hedge

Gain or loss arising from valid hedging instrument is recognized in profit or loss. However, when the hedging instrument mitigates risks on equity instruments designated as financial assets at FVTOCI, related gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The book value of hedged items that are not measured in fair value is adjusted by the changes in fair value arising from the hedged risk, with resulting gain or loss reflected in net income. In case of debt instruments measured at FVTOCI, book value is an amount that is already adjusted to fair value and thus gain or loss arising from the hedged risk is recognized in profit or loss instead of other comprehensive income without adjustments in book value. When the hedged item is equity instruments measured at FVTOCI, the gain or loss arising from hedged risk is retained at other comprehensive income in order to match the gain or loss with hedging instruments.

Hedge accounting ceases to apply only when hedging relationship (or part of it) does not meet the requirements of hedge accounting (even after hedging relationship readjustment, if applicable). This treatment holds in case of lapse, disposal, expiry and exercise of hedging instruments, and this cease of treatment applies prospectively. The fair value adjustments made to book value of hedged item due to hedged risk is amortized from the date of discontinuance of hedge accounting and is recognized in profit or loss.

 

(15)

Assets (or disposal group) held for sale

The Bank classifies a non-current asset (or disposal group) as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

 

(16)

Provisions

The Bank recognizes provision if (a) it has present or contractual obligations as a result of the past event, (b) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and (c) the amount of the obligation is reliably estimated. Provision is not recognized for the future operating losses.

The Bank recognizes provision related to the unused membership points, payment guarantees, loan commitment and litigations. Where the Bank 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.

 

(17)

Capital and compound financial instruments

The Bank classifies a financial instrument that it issues as a financial liability or an equity instrument in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement. A financial liability is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities.

If the Bank reacquires its own equity instruments, the consideration paid including the direct transaction costs (net of tax expense) are presented as a deduction from total equity until such instruments are retired or reissued. When these instruments are reissued, the consideration received (net of direct transaction costs) is included in the shareholder’s equity.

 

(18)

Financial guarantee liabilities

A financial guarantee contract is a contract where the issuer must pay a certain amount of money in order to compensate losses suffered by the creditor when debtor defaults on a debt instrument in accordance with original or modified contractual terms.

 

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A financial guarantee is initially measured at fair value and is subsequently measured at the higher of the amounts below unless it is designated to be measured at FVTPL or when it arises from disposal of an asset.

 

  •  

Loss allowance in accordance with K-IFRS No.1109

 

  •  

Initial book value less accumulated profit measured in accordance with K-IFRS No.1115

 

(19)

Employee benefits and pensions

The Bank recognizes the undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by the employees. Also, the Bank recognizes expenses and liabilities in the case of accumulating compensated absences when the employees render services that entitle their right to future compensated absences. Similarly, the Bank recognizes expenses and liabilities for customary profit distribution or bonuses when the employees render services, even though the Bank does not have legal obligation to do so because it can be construed as constructive obligation.

The Bank is operating defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered services entitling them to receive the benefits. For defined benefit plans, the defined benefit liability is calculated through an actuarial assessment using the projected unit credit method every end of the reporting period, conducted by professional actuaries. Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest), and the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) is reflected immediately in the separate statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized as other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur.

Remeasurement recognized in the statement of comprehensive income is not reclassified to profit or loss in the subsequent periods. 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 and past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements), net interest expense (income) and remeasurement.

The Bank 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 separate statement of financial position represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Bank’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is recognized as an asset 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.

Liabilities for termination benefits are recognized at the earlier of either 1) the date when the Bank is no longer able to cancel its proposal for termination benefits or 2) the date when the Bank has recognized the cost of restructuring that accompanies the payment of termination benefits.

 

(20)

Financial liabilities designated as hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation

When applying hedge accounting of net investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion of the hedge is recognized as current profit or loss in order to offset changes in the fair value of the hedged item caused by the hedging with changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument. The effective portion of hedge recognized in other comprehensive income will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to current profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS No.1021 ‘The Effects of Changes’ in Foreign Exchange Rates at the time of disposal of a foreign operation or disposal of a portion of its foreign operations in the future.

 

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(21)

Income taxes

Income tax expense is composed of current tax and deferred tax. That is, income tax expense is composed of taxes payable or refundable during the period and deferred taxes calculated by applying asset-liability method to taxable and deductible temporary differences arising from operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. 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 recognized for the change in deferred tax assets or liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured as of the reporting date using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or asset realized. Deferred tax assets, including the carryforwards 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 Bank 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 or when the entity intends to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis with different taxable entities.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent 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 the initial recognition of 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 taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity or when it arises from business combination.

The tax uncertainty arises from the compensation claim filed by the company, and the refund litigation for the amount of tax levied by the tax authority due to differences in tax law analysis In response, the Bank paid taxes in accordance with K-IFRS No.2123 due to the tax authority’s claim, but recognized as a corporate tax asset if it is highly probable of a refund in the future.

 

(22)

Earnings per share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is a calculation of net income per each common stock. It is calculated by dividing net income attributable to ordinary shareholders 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 continuously evaluated based on a number of factors, including historical experience and expectations for future events that are reasonably considered probable. Accounting estimates based on these definitions may not match the actual occurrence results. Accounting estimates and assumptions that include significant risks that could significantly alter the carrying amount of assets and liabilities currently accounted for in the next accounting period are as follows:

 

(1)

Income taxes

The Bank has recognized current and deferred taxes based on best estimates of expected future income tax effect arising from the Bank’s operations until the end of the current reporting period. However, actual tax payment may not be identical to the related assets and/or liabilities already recognized, and these differences may affect current taxes and deferred tax assets/liabilities at the time when income tax effects are finalized. 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. In this case the Bank’s evaluation considers various factors such as estimated future taxable profit based on forecasted operating results, which are based on historical financial performance. The Bank is reviewing the book value of deferred tax assets every end of the reporting period and in the event that the possibility of earning future taxable income changes, the deferred tax assets are adjusted up to taxable income sufficient to use deductible temporary differences.

 

(2)

Valuation of financial instruments

Financial assets at FVTPL and FVTOCI are recognized in the separate financial statements at fair value. All derivatives are measured at fair value. Valuation techniques are required in order to determine fair values of financial instruments where observable market prices do not exist. Financial instruments that are not actively traded and have low price transparency 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.

As described in Note 2 (7) 5), ‘Fair value of financial assets and liabilities’, when valuation techniques are used to determine the fair value of a financial instrument, various general and internally developed techniques are used, and various types of assumptions and variables are incorporated during the process.

 

(3)

Impairment of financial instruments

The accuracy of the provision for credit losses is determined by the estimation of the expected cash flows for each borrower for estimating the individually assessed loan-loss allowance, and the assumptions and variables in the model used for estimating the collectively assessed loan-loss allowance, payment guarantee and unused commitment.

The Bank has estimated the allowance for credit losses based on reasonable and supportable information that was available without undue cost or effort at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.

The Bank uses forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses in accordance with K-IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’. Considering the potential for increased insolvency due to rising domestic and international economic uncertainties, the Bank estimates the probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) using forward-looking information on key variables such as GDP growth rate, producer price index, apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul), and unemployment rate (original series), and accordingly recognizes additional expected credit loss provisions.

Unlike the forward-looking information applied at the end of the previous period, the Bank used a modeling technique based on GDP growth rate to estimate expected credit losses at the end of the current period.

The Bank will continuously monitor the impact of domestic and international political and economic uncertainties on the economy and continue to evaluate the appropriateness of related forward-looking information.

 

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The measurement of expected credit loss is described in 4. Risk management (1) 3) Measurement of expected credit loss.

 

(4)

Defined benefit plan

The Bank operates a defined benefit pension plan. Defined benefit obligation is calculated at every end of the reporting period by performing actuarial valuation, and estimation of assumptions such as discount rate, expected wage growth rate and mortality rate is required to perform such actuarial valuation. The defined benefit plan, due to its long-term nature, contains significant uncertainties in its estimates.

 

4.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Bank’s operating activity is exposed to various financial risks. The Bank is required to analyze and assess the level of complex risks and determine the permissible level of risks and manage such risks. The Bank’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 Bank 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 Bank has implemented risk management processes of identification, measurement, assessment, control, monitoring and reporting of risk.

The risk is managed in accordance with the Bank’s risk management policy. The Board Risk Management Committee, at the top decision-making level, makes decisions on the risk strategies such as the allocation of internal capital and the establishment of acceptable level of risk.

 

(1)

Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential financial losses that may incur in the future when the counterparty refuses to fulfill or lose the ability to fulfill its contractual obligations. The goal of credit risk management is to maintain the Bank’s credit risk exposure to a permissible degree and to optimize its rate of return considering such credit risk.

 

  i)

Credit risk management

 

  a.

Credit facilities limit management

The Bank calculates and manages the appropriate borrowing limits by aggregation, business and industry through management of aggregation, total exposure and portfolio.

 

  b.

Credit risk monitoring organization and role

 

  ①

Large Corporate/Global Investment Banking Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to large enterprises (including small and medium enterprises affiliated with major debt group)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to government agencies, public institutions (50% or more of government investments and contributions) and other corporations

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of relevant real estate PF (Project Financing) (large or non-confirmed construction enterprises)

 

  •  

Operation controls over the ‘Credit Management for Affiliate Enterprise Groups’ as specified by the Regulation on Supervision of Bank Business, etc.

 

  •  

Examination, approval and maintenance of loans related to IB Group Investment Banking

 

  •  

Examination, approval and maintenance of overseas branches or subsidiaries of local companies, foreign companies.

 

  •  

Support for related tasks such as credit screening and maintenance of overseas review centers

 

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  •  

Establishing and managing total exposure limits for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Management of approved loans (delinquency, asset quality, portfolios, etc.)

 

  •  

Credit limit management designated by the Banking Act for the affiliated companies

 

  ②

SME Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises (excluding SMEs affiliated with major debt group) (including credit-related securities, credit derivatives, and credit-related deposits)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of loans to public institutions (less than 50% of government investments and contributions) and other corporations

 

  •  

Consultation on loan examination, and agreement on the approval (including follow-up) of overseas branches and local corporations of the enterprises

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of relevant real estate PF (Small- and medium- construction enterprises or non-confirmed)

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance, etc. of business loans related to National Housing and Urban Fund

 

  •  

Develop and maintain examination techniques

 

  •  

Management of approved loans (delinquency, asset quality, portfolios, etc.)

 

  •  

Establishing and managing total exposure limits for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Credit research and credit rating for affiliated companies

 

  •  

Credit limit management (including reduction plans) designated by the Banking Act for the affiliated companies

 

  •  

Derivative-related risk examination and management for affiliated customers

 

  ③

Retail Credit Analysis & Approval Dept.

 

  •  

Examination, approval, and maintenance of personal and individual business loans

 

  •  

Examination and approval of collective loans (including cases where construction enterprise is subject to workout)

 

  ④

Corporate Restructuring Dept.

 

  •  

General management of enterprises subject to workout, etc.

 

  •  

General management of enterprises subject to pre-workout, etc. with the management on the borrower in the course of corporate rehabilitation procedures

 

  •  

Workout activities such as the establishment and implementation of corporate workout plans performed for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Pre-workout activities such as the establishment and implementation of corporate management diagnosis and management plans performed for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Credit examination, approval, setting total exposure limit and follow-up management for relevant enterprise

 

  •  

Examination and execution of loans for sound post-management of rehabilitation loans such as examination, approval, and follow-up management of overseas branches and local corporations of the relevant enterprise

 

  c.

Credit screening and post monitoring or post management

 

  ①

Objective

 

  •  

To maintain appropriate credit ratings and improve asset quality

 

  ②

Main activities

 

  •  

Review the adequacy of credit and credit ratings, and maintain the consistency in application of ratings

 

  •  

Review the appropriateness of asset classification by quality and the provision for credit losses

 

  •  

Overall analysis of loan portfolio quality

 

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  •  

Inspection of compliance with loan policies and relevant regulations, and recommendation for modification of policies

 

  •  

Review the appropriateness of loan approval and compliance with loan commitments

 

  •  

Post-inspection of the branches’ discretionary decision for loans

 

  •  

Assessing the accuracy of the identification of bad loans and the timeliness of actions taken by the person in charge of the loan

 

ii)

Current status by measurement method

 

  a.

Method of calculating risk-weighted assets

 

  ①

The Bank calculates the risk-weighted assets of the credit risk by obtaining approval of the internal rating-based approach.

 

  ②

The internal rating-based approach meets the qualitative and quantitative requirements set by the Financial Supervisory Service, including the use of advanced techniques in risk measurement, as well as the establishment of an internal control and risk management system. It enables more accurate measurement and management of credit risk than the standard method.

 

  •  

The internal rating-based approach

Risk-weighted assets are calculated by applying self-estimated risk measurement factors such as probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), exposure at default (EAD), and effective maturity (M) according to the internal rating of the Bank.

 

  b.

Overview and utilization scope of credit rating evaluation model

<Overview of corporate credit rating model>

 

  ①

Definition of corporate credit rating model

The corporate credit rating is the assessment of the possibility of default by the counterparty. It includes both scoring assessments that are evaluated according to quantitative methods using financial statements, etc., representative assessments that are evaluated according to quantitative methods using loans, deposit transactions, etc. of the representative’s the Bank itself and other financial institutions, and Judgment evaluations that are evaluated by the evaluator’s subjective judgment. This represents that the degree of credit risk assessed is presented in a systematic manner.

 

  ②

Operation of corporate credit rating model

 

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General corporate evaluation model: Classified to external audit based on K-IFRS, external audit based on GAAP, non-external audit 1, non-external audit 2 and personal business based on their total assets, sales volume, accounting standards, whether subject to external audit or not, loan size and types of business; such as individuals or corporations.

 

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Evaluation model of local governments

 

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Evaluation model of public institutions

 

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Evaluation model of financial institutions: Banks, insurance companies, financial investment, and other financing

 

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Evaluation model of overseas companies

 

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Evaluation model of non-profit organization: Private schools, medical institutions, religious organizations, and other organizations

 

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Specialized lending evaluation model: PF (*1), OF (Object Finance) (*2), CF (Commodities Finance) (*3), real estate financing for sale, real estate financing for rent, fund financing, acquisition financing, asset securitization.

 

  (*1)

Project Finance (PF)

Credit provided for large-scale facility projects that involve significant costs, such as power plants and transportation facilities, secured by the project itself and repaid from the cash flow generated by the project.

 

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  (*2)

Object Finance (OF)

Credit provided for the purchase of tangible assets such as ships and aircraft, secured by the asset itself and repaid from the cash flow generated by the asset.

 

  (*3)

Commodities Finance (CF)

Credit secured by reserves, inventories, or receivables related to commodities traded on recognized exchanges, with the proceeds from the sale of these assets used as the source of repayment.

 

  ③

Corporate credit rating system

The corporate credit rating system is divided into 14 grades (13 normal, 1 default) system, and each credit rating is presented in English (AAA~D).

<Overview of retail credit rating model>

 

  ①

Definition of retail credit scoring model

This is a model that determines credit rating of retail loan customers by calculating credit score statistically using the customer information and operates two types of scoring system which are Application Scoring System and Behavior Scoring System according to applicable borrowers’ loan types.

 

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Application Scoring System (ASS): The model determines credit rating by statistically calculating credit score for new retail loan applications using personal information, transaction information and credit information.

 

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Behavior Scoring System (BSS): The model determines credit rating by statistically calculating credit score for existing retail loans using transaction information and credit information.

 

  ②

Operation of retail credit scoring model

 

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SOHO (Small Office Home Office) loan credit scoring model: ASS / BSS scoring model

 

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Household loan credit scoring model: ASS / BSS scoring model

 

  ③

Retail credit scoring model evaluation system: Presented in number from grade 1 to 10

<Utilization scope of credit rating evaluation model>

 

  ①

Utilizes as a key component in calculating BIS credit risk-weighted assets

 

  ②

Supports prompt loan decision-making by applying for interest rate (pricing), and discretionary decision-making, etc.

 

  ③

Utilizes to measure overall risk such as assets quality and provisions for the credit losses

 

  ④

Utilizes as an indicator of Risk Adjusted Performance Management and relevant performance measurement

 

  c.

Control structure for credit evaluation system (including content related to grade change)

 

  ①

Securing the independence of granting credit rating

The credit rating is granted through the evaluation department (large enterprise, small and medium-sized enterprise, personal etc.) that is independent from the sales department, but the head of the branch has authority to grant credit ratings to small-scale loans according to the size of the loans. The Bank clearly defines and operates procedures such as override, check list, authority and procedures, and review when granting credit ratings. For credit ratings granted by a sales branch and the evaluation department, periodic and regular loan reviews are performed by the credit supervision department to assess the consistency and timeliness of credit ratings.

 

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  ②

Securing independence of credit risk control operations

The Credit Risk Management Dept. within the Risk Management Group that is independent from the sales department is responsible for the design, monitoring/supervision of operation and performance, on-going review and modification. The Credit Risk Management Dept. conducts self-validation and monitoring of credit ratings, development and implementation of credit rating models.

 

  ③

Validation of credit evaluation systems by an independent third party

To secure the adequacy of credit evaluation system, the Risk Model Validation Dept. Within the Risk Management Group that is independent from the credit evaluation system department conducts validation of credit evaluation system. The Risk Model Validation Dept. conducts periodic validation to assess the design adequacy of credit evaluation system, to determine whether BIS satisfies with minimum requirements and to validate the utilization and calculation methods of risk measurement components (PD, LGD, EAD, etc.).

A third-party review is conducted in Head Office Audit Dept. for the development/ implementation of Credit Risk Management Dept.‘s credit risk model, estimation of risk measurement factors, and the third party’s validation activities of the Risk Model Validation Dept.

 

  ④

Strengthen the role of the Board of Directors and management

Major decision-making related to the credit evaluation system and risk measurement factors are carried out in the approval process of the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee (Board of Directors). Issues related to validation and monitoring of credit evaluation systems and risk measurement elements are regularly reported to the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee (Board of Directors).

 

  d.

Scope of application of internal rating-based approach

 

BIS Ratio calculation method

  

Exposure category

   Date of approval

Standard method

  

Permanent standard method

  

Government, public institutions, and banks

   October 30, 2008
  

Standard method

  

Subsidiaries, overseas branches, and other assets

   October 30, 2008

Internal rating-based approach

  

Large/small and medium-sized enterprise exposure (external audit IFRS, external audit GAAP, non-external audit1, non-external audit2, personal business model), retail exposure, and asset-backed exposure (Credit rating-based approach)

   October 30, 2008

February 13, 2015

Stepwise application

  

Special financing, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and public institutions

   October 30, 2008

 

iii)

Measurement of expected credit loss

K-IFRS No.1109 Financial Instruments requires entities to measure loss allowances equal to 12-month expected credit losses or lifetime expected credit losses after classifying financial assets into one of the three stages, depending on the degree of increase in credit risk since their initial recognition.

 

Classification

  

Stage 1

  

Stage 2

  

Stage 3

Definition

  

No significant increase in credit risk after initial recognition (*)

  

Significant increase in credit risk after initial recognition

  

Credit-impaired

  

12-month expected credit losses

  

Lifetime expected credit losses

Loss allowance

  

Expected credit losses that result from those default events on the financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date

  

Expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the life of the financial instrument

 

(*)

If the financial instrument has low credit risk at the end of the reporting period, the Bank may assume that the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition.

 

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At the end of each reporting period, the Bank assesses whether the credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition by using credit rating, asset quality, early warning system, days past due and other. For financial assets whose contractual cash flows have been modified, the Bank assesses whether there is a significant increase in credit risk on the same basis. The Bank performs the above assessment to both corporate and retail exposures, and indicators of significant increase in credit risk are as follows:

 

Corporate Exposures

  

Retail Exposures

Asset quality level ‘Precautionary’ or lower    Asset quality level ‘Precautionary’ or lower
More than 30 days past due    More than 30 days past due
‘Warning’ level in early warning system    Significant decrease in credit rating (*)

Debtor experiencing financial difficulties (Capital impairment, Adverse opinion or Disclaimer of opinion by external auditors)

   Deferment of repayment of principal and interest
Significant decrease in credit rating (*)    Deferment of interest
Deferment of repayment of principal and interest    -
Deferment of interest    -

 

(*)

The Bank has applied the indicators of significant decrease in credit rating since the initial recognition as follows, and the estimation method is regularly being monitored.

 

Classification

  

Credit rating

  

Indicators of significant decrease in credit rating

Corporate

   AAA ~ A+    More than 4 steps
   A- ~ BBB    More than 3 steps
   BBB- ~ BB+    More than 2 steps
   BB ~ BB-    More than 1 step

Retail

   1 ~ 3    More than 3 steps
   4 ~ 5    More than 2 steps
   6 ~ 9    More than 1 step

The Bank determined that there was no significant increase in credit risk after the initial recognition for debt securities, etc. with a credit rating of A + or higher, which are deemed to have low credit risk at the end of the reporting period.

The Bank concludes that credit is impaired when financial assets are under conditions stated below:

 

  •  

When principal of loan is overdue for 90 days or longer due to significant deterioration in credit

 

  •  

For loans overdue for less than 90 days, when it is determined that not even a portion of the loan will be recovered unless claim actions such as disposal of collaterals are taken

 

  •  

When other objective indicators of impairment have been noted for the financial asset

In addition, the Bank reflects the future economic forecast adjustment coefficient in the probability of default and loss given default and recognizes additional provisions for expected credit losses by adjusting the future economic forecast adjustment coefficient in consideration of the potential for insolvency due to increase in domestic and international economic uncertainty.

The Bank has estimated the expected credit loss allowances using an estimation model that additionally reflects the forward looking information based on the past experience loss rate data.

Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) for each category of financial asset are calculated considering factors such as debtor type, credit rating and portfolio. The estimates are regularly being reviewed in order to reduce discrepancies with actual losses.

 

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In measuring the expected credit losses, the Bank is using reasonably supportable macroeconomic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (real, original) growth rate, average manufacturing utilization rate, apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul), unemployment rate (original series), etc., in order to forecast forward looking information conditions.

The Bank applies the following forward-looking model and reviews the results regularly.

 

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Development of estimation models through regression analysis of borrower(corporate/retail)/probability of default by point in time and collateral (credit, collateral)/ default recovery rate by point in time (1-loss given default) and macroeconomic indicator data by year

 

Major macroeconomic variables

  

Correlation between credit risk

and macroeconomic indicators

Gross Domestic Product (real, original series) growth rate

   Negative (-) Correlation

Average manufacturing utilization rate

   Negative (-) Correlation

Unemployment rate (original series)

   Positive (+) Correlation

Apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul)

   Negative (-) Correlation

KOSPI

   Negative (-) Correlation

Gross Domestic Income (GDI)

   Negative (-) Correlation

Retail sales index

   Negative (-) Correlation

Housing transaction price index (KB, Nationwide)

   Negative (-) Correlation

KOSDAQ

   Negative (-) Correlation

 

  •  

Calculation of estimated probability of default and estimated default recovery rate by incorporating future economic outlook using utilizing economic variable forecasts derived from various methods: 1) Economic variable forecasts provided by institutions verified to be reliable such as the Bank of Korea (BOK), Korea Development Institute (KDI), and Korea Institute of Finance (KIF); 2) Forecasts derived from external institutions and regression analysis results; 3) Economic variable forecasts derived through time series trends, etc., to the estimation model developed as a result of modeling.

 

  •  

Forecast of macroeconomic variables

 

  a)

Probability weight

As of December 31, 2024, the probability weights applied to the scenarios of the forecasts of macroeconomic variables is as follows (Unit: %):

 

     Normal Scenario      Good Scenario      Bad Scenario      Worst Scenario  

Probability weight

     47.44        4.60        27.96        20.00  

 

  b)

Economic forecast of each major macroeconomic variables by scenario (prospect period: 2025)

As of December 31, 2024, the forecasts of major macroeconomic variables by scenario are as follows (Unit: Billion won, %):

 

Major macroeconomic variables (*1)(*2)

   Normal Scenario      Good Scenario      Bad Scenario      Worst Scenario  

Gross Domestic Product (real, original series) growth rate

     1.97        5.74        (0.18 )       (5.11 ) 

Average manufacturing utilization rate

     71.50        78.12        67.74        57.38  

Unemployment rate (original series)

     2.83        1.90        3.36        6.30  

Apartment sales price index (KB, Seoul)

     93.48        106.74        85.95        78.42  

KOSPI

     2,575.69        3,110.75        2,036.57        1,817.42  

Gross Domestic Income (GDI)

     2,307,889.89        2,393,479.82        2,259,290.15        2,084,178.80  

Retail sales index

     110.99        117.19        107.47        96.02  

Housing transaction price index (KB, Nationwide)

     148.78        172.67        135.22        121.66  

KOSDAQ

     824.83        995.37        616.12        543.09  

 

(*1)

Considering the default forecast period, the Bank reflected the future economic outlook.

 

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(*2)

The macroeconomic variables outlook figures are estimated by the Bank for the purpose of calculating expected credit losses based on verified information from research institutes and historical data available at the time of estimation. Therefore, it could be different from other institutions’ estimates.

 

  •  

When reflecting the predicted probability of default and default recovery rates, the increase rate is used as a future economic forecast adjustment coefficient and reflected in the estimate applied for the current year.

The Bank has additionally applied a Worst scenario to the three macroeconomic variable scenarios (Normal, Good, and Bad) considering internal and external uncertainties. Assuming all other conditions remain the same and assigning a probability weight of 100% to each scenario, the results of the Bank’s sensitivity analysis of expected credit loss allowance are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Scenarios

   Probability weight     Assuming 100%      Difference from
book value
 

Good

     4.60 %      1,334,317        (753,242 ) 

Normal

     47.44 %      1,485,847        (601,712 ) 

Bad

     27.96 %      1,866,074        (221,484 ) 

Worst

     20.00 %      4,205,947        2,118,388  

 

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  iv)

Maximum exposure to credit risk

The Bank’s maximum exposure to credit risk refers to net book value of financial assets net of expected credit loss 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 loan commitment. Additionally, loan commitments are the unused commitment amounts that represent the maximum exposure to credit risk for each loan.

The maximum exposure to credit risk as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     189,416        2,238,375  
  

Banks

     20,954,225        19,732,220  
  

Corporates

     148,116,648        131,411,383  
  

Retail

     173,205,008        167,428,639  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     342,465,297        320,810,617  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTPL (*1)

   Due from banks      73,951        39,241  
  

Debt securities

     3,642,795        4,067,596  
  

Derivative assets

     10,067,381        5,791,449  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     13,784,127        9,898,286  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

   Debt securities      41,569,907        35,303,429  

Securities at amortized cost

   Debt securities      18,719,264        23,584,608  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

        10,102        698  

Off-balance accounts

   Guarantees (*2)      18,703,691        16,029,920  
  

Loan commitments

     88,385,611        83,196,929  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

     107,089,302        99,226,849  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     523,637,999        488,824,487  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Puttable financial instruments are not included.

(*2)

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the financial guarantee amount of 6,978,786 million Won and 6,539,824 million Won are included, respectively.

 

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  a)

Credit risk exposure by geographical areas

The following tables analyze credit risk exposure by geographical areas (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Korea      U.S.A      U.K      Japan      Others (*)      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     331,602,881        2,609,745        584,060        850,835        6,817,776        342,465,297  

Securities at amortized cost

     18,042,879        650,578        —         —         25,807        18,719,264  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     9,392,994        1,824,414        553,842        430,341        1,582,536        13,784,127  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     37,736,177        3,015,615        190,793        22,112        605,210        41,569,907  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         3,216        —         6,886        —         10,102  

Off-balance accounts

     103,814,908        1,253,700        87,755        20,758        1,912,181        107,089,302  

Guarantees

     16,904,726        677,133        87,755        20,758        1,013,319        18,703,691  

Loan commitments

     86,910,182        576,567        —         —         898,862        88,385,611  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     500,589,839        9,357,268        1,416,450        1,330,932        10,943,510        523,637,999  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of financial assets in Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Korea      U.S.A      U.K      Japan      Others (*)      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     310,924,633        1,870,959        260,834        608,258        7,145,933        320,810,617  

Securities at amortized cost

     22,529,414        1,006,742        —         —         48,452        23,584,608  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     7,156,903        1,440,175        355,478        143,229        802,501        9,898,286  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     32,422,601        2,200,514        —         32,194        648,120        35,303,429  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedge)

     —         —         —         698        —         698  

Off-balance accounts

     97,206,159        444,545        20,045        26,351        1,529,749        99,226,849  

Guarantees

     15,086,472        143,212        20,045        26,351        753,840        16,029,920  

Loan commitments

     82,119,687        301,333        —         —         775,909        83,196,929  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     470,239,710        6,962,935        636,357        810,730        10,174,755        488,824,487  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of financial assets in Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

 

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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 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Service      Manufacturing      Finance and
insurance
     Construction      Individuals      Others      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     85,796,324        44,742,153        28,656,365        4,231,975        170,567,627        8,470,853        342,465,297  

Securities at amortized cost

     169,352        —         10,059,175        59,866        —         8,430,871        18,719,264  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     129,606        578,507        9,429,339        9,471        693        3,636,511        13,784,127  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     282,766        391,261        29,657,215        153,624        —         11,085,041        41,569,907  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedging)

     —         —         10,102        —         —         —         10,102  

Off-balance accounts

     20,167,915        30,992,940        14,759,589        2,730,178        33,476,894        4,961,786        107,089,302  

Guarantees

     4,384,434        10,546,091        1,506,565        842,558        5,704        1,418,339        18,703,691  

Loan commitments

     15,783,481        20,446,849        13,253,024        1,887,620        33,471,190        3,543,447        88,385,611  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     106,545,963        76,704,861        92,571,785        7,185,114        204,045,214        36,585,062        523,637,999  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Service      Manufacturing      Finance and
insurance
     Construction      Individuals      Others      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     77,382,728        40,376,116        25,964,704        3,326,933        164,618,003        9,142,133        320,810,617  

Securities at amortized cost

     189,193        —         13,928,774        69,720        —         9,396,921        23,584,608  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     124,563        185,965        5,655,567        11,744        2,600        3,917,847        9,898,286  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     382,694        327,006        25,686,485        284,367        —         8,622,877        35,303,429  

Derivative assets (Designated for hedge)

     —         —         698        —         —         —         698  

Off-balance accounts

     20,310,662        25,348,411        14,199,786        2,461,454        33,357,279        3,549,257        99,226,849  

Guarantees

     5,653,946        7,279,934        2,023,718        531,415        5,768        535,139        16,029,920  

Loan commitments

     14,656,716        18,068,477        12,176,068        1,930,039        33,351,511        3,014,118        83,196,929  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     98,389,840        66,237,498        85,436,014        6,154,218        197,977,882        34,629,035        488,824,487  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  v)

Credit risk exposure

 

  a)

Financial assets

The maximum exposure to credit risk by asset quality, except for financial assets at FVTPL and derivative asset (designated for hedging) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    December 31, 2024  
    Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     Expected
credit loss
allowances
    Total, net  
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    296,872,036       20,955,733       12,456,496       12,756,686       1,486,677       344,527,628       (2,062,331 )      342,465,297  

Korean treasury and government agencies

    190,038       —        —        —        —        190,038       (622 )      189,416  

Banks

    20,908,352       —        66,150       —        —        20,974,502       (20,277 )      20,954,225  

Corporates

    124,864,682       15,909,050       2,654,852       5,552,972       610,334       149,591,890       (1,475,242 )      148,116,648  

General business

    87,833,338       9,840,595       2,271,381       3,960,010       482,323       104,387,647       (1,112,581 )      103,275,066  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

    26,599,385       5,725,164       373,513       1,498,926       128,011       34,324,999       (297,570 )      34,027,429  

Project financing and others

    10,431,959       343,291       9,958       94,036       —        10,879,244       (65,091 )      10,814,153  

Retails

    150,908,964       5,046,683       9,735,494       7,203,714       876,343       173,771,198       (566,190 )      173,205,008  

Securities at amortized cost

    18,729,732       —        —        —        —        18,729,732       (10,468 )      18,719,264  

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

    41,506,811       63,096       —        —        —        41,569,907       (26,596 )      41,569,907  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    357,108,579       21,018,829       12,456,496       12,756,686       1,486,677       404,827,267       (2,099,395 )      402,754,468  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Collateral value  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     232,052,490        22,420,577        818,518        255,291,585  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     55,775        —         —         55,775  

Banks

     2,474,302        —         —         2,474,302  

Corporates

     94,374,525        7,209,853        433,447        102,017,825  

General business

     59,099,372        5,578,709        328,666        65,006,747  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

     27,647,198        1,570,506        104,781        29,322,485  

Project financing and others

     7,627,955        60,638        —         7,688,593  

Retails

     135,147,888        15,210,724        385,071        150,743,683  

Securities at amortized cost

     —         —         —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     232,052,490        22,420,577        818,518        255,291,585  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

(*3)

Financial assets at FVTOCI are disclosed as the amount before deducting allowances for credit losses as it does not reduce the carrying amount.

 

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    December 31, 2023  
    Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     Expected
credit loss
allowances
    Total, net  
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
    Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
    Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

    277,690,549       20,705,266       11,874,593       11,491,512       982,761       322,744,681       (1,934,064 )      320,810,617  

Korean treasury and government agencies

    2,240,487       —        —        —        —        2,240,487       (2,112 )      2,238,375  

Banks

    19,740,698       —        19,231       —        —        19,759,929       (27,709 )      19,732,220  

Corporates

    110,690,795       15,328,976       2,214,562       4,172,633       419,461       132,826,427       (1,415,044 )      131,411,383  

General business

    76,910,774       9,558,454       1,639,935       2,973,117       319,115       91,401,395       (1,028,932 )      90,372,463  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

    26,394,816       5,622,242       555,410       1,112,664       100,346       33,785,478       (318,556 )      33,466,922  

Project financing and others

    7,385,205       148,280       19,217       86,852       —        7,639,554       (67,556 )      7,571,998  

Retails

    145,018,569       5,376,290       9,640,800       7,318,879       563,300       167,917,838       (489,199 )      167,428,639  

Securities at amortized cost

    23,598,234       —        —        —        —        23,598,234       (13,626 )      23,584,608  

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

    35,245,808       57,621       —        —        —        35,303,429       (24,714 )      35,303,429  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    336,534,591       20,762,887       11,874,593       11,491,512       982,761       381,646,344       (1,972,404 )      379,698,654  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Collateral value  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     216,106,580        20,699,712        597,203        237,403,495  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     39,199        —         —         39,199  

Banks

     2,136,530        —         —         2,136,530  

Corporates

     85,768,967        5,452,942        238,656        91,460,565  

General business

     52,943,796        4,053,318        169,218        57,166,332  

Small- and medium-sized enterprise

     27,535,748        1,399,624        69,438        29,004,810  

Project financing and others

     5,289,423        —         —         5,289,423  

Retails

     128,161,884        15,246,770        358,547        143,767,201  

Securities at amortized cost

     —         —         —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI (*3)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     216,106,580        20,699,712        597,203        237,403,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

(*3)

Financial assets at FVTOCI are disclosed as the amount before deducting allowances for credit losses as it does not reduce the carrying amount.

 

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  b)

Guarantees and loan commitments

The credit quality of the guarantees and loan commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  

Financial assets

   Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  
   Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
     Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Off-balance accounts

                 

Guarantees

     18,165,791        421,822        41,866        52,059        22,153        18,703,691  

Loan commitments

     84,038,949        2,046,212        2,080,131        220,319        —         88,385,611  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     102,204,740        2,468,034        2,121,997        272,378        22,153        107,089,302  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

 

     December 31, 2023  

Financial assets

   Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  
   Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
     Above
appropriate
credit rating
(*1)
     Lower than a
limited credit
rating
(*2)
 

Off-balance accounts

                 

Guarantees

     15,189,594        721,678        73,192        31,958        13,498        16,029,920  

Loan commitments

     78,816,547        2,261,115        1,937,305        181,962        —         83,196,929  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     94,006,141        2,982,793        2,010,497        213,920        13,498        99,226,849  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Credit grade of corporates are AAA ~ BBB, and retails are grades 1 ~ 6.

(*2)

Credit grade of corporates are BBB- ~ C, and retails are grades 7 ~ 10.

 

  vi)

Collateral and other credit enhancements

For the year ended December 31, 2024, there have been no significant decreases in the value of collateral or other credit enhancements held by the Bank or significant changes in collateral or other credit enhancements due to changes in the collateral policy of the Bank.

 

  vii)

Among the financial assets that have measured expected credit loss allowances in terms of lifetime expected credit losses, amortized costs before changes in contractual cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024 is 52,420 million Won, with net losses recognized along with the changes 1,500 million Won and for the year end December 31, 2023 is 120,681 million Won, with net losses recognized along with the changes 1,283 million Won, respectively.

 

  viii)

The Bank determines which loan is subject to write-off in accordance with internal guidelines and writes off loan receivables when it is determined that the loans are practically irrecoverable. For example, loans are practically irrecoverable when application is made for rehabilitation under the Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act, and loans are confirmed as irrecoverable by the court’s decision to waive debtor’s obligation or when it is not possible to recover the loan amount through legal means such as selling debtor’s assets via auctions or through any other means available. Notwithstanding the write-off, the Bank may still exercise its right of collection after the asset has been written off in accordance with its collection policies.

As the Bank manages receivables that have not lost the right of claim to the debtor for the grounds of incomplete statute limitation and uncollected receivables under the related laws as receivable charge-offs, the balance as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is 7,357,330 million Won and 8,266,669 million Won, respectively. In addition, the contractual uncollected amount of financial assets written off during the year ended December 31, 2024, but still in the process of recovery is 393,743 million Won.

 

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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 arises from 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.

Market risk management refers to the process of making and implementing decisions for the avoidance, acceptance or mitigation of risks by identifying the underlying source of the risks in the trading and non-trading activities and measuring its level and evaluating the appropriateness of the level of accepted market risks.

 

  i)

Market risk management for trading activities

The Bank has introduced and applied the Basel III standard method according to Detailed Enforcement Regulations for Supervision of Banking Business <Appendix 3-2> as a measurement method of market risk since 2023. On a consolidated basis, the market risk capital requirements used for calculating the BIS ratio are determined by aggregating the capital required for sensitivity-based methods, default risk, and residual risk, and are managed within the established internal capital limit.

The sensitivity-based method measures linear and nonlinear losses that may occur due to unfavorable fluctuations such as interest rates, credit spreads, stock prices, exchange rates, and general commodity prices, and measures losses that may occur due to sudden bankruptcy not considered in the sensitivity method. Other losses not considered in the sensitivity method and default risk are measured in the residual risk required equity capital.

The foreign exchange positions intentionally opened to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the capital ratio, specifically for overseas business investments in key operating currencies such as IDR, VND, and CNY, are excluded from the calculation of market risk capital requirements with the approval of structural foreign exchange positions from the financial regulatory authorities. However, they are managed within market internal capital, among others.

In addition, in the event of extreme situations such as the IMF crisis and the global financial crisis, stress tests are conducted every month to measure the size of losses to prepare for crises.

Market risk limits, including internal capital, loss and VaR limits, are allocated annually by the Board Risk Management Committee and Executive Risk Management Committee based on business groups, departments, teams and risk factors, while the position management department sets limits for business units excluding the derivatives book. Compliance with limits is independently monitored by both the operation department and the Risk Management Dept. And the details of the limit monitoring are regularly reported to the Executive Risk Management Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee.

 

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  a)

Trading activities

The market risk required equity capital at the end of the reporting period by risk group is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Risk group

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Sensitivity-based risk

   General interest rate risk      29,029        37,832  
   Equity risk      3,006        9,376  
   General commodity risk      51        12  
   Foreign exchange risk (*)      114,174        249,044  
   Non-securitization credit spread risk      18,258        27,371  
   Securitization (excluding correlation trading portfolio, CTP) credit spread risk      —         —   
   CTP credit spread risk      —         —   

Default risk

   Non- Securitization bankruptcy risk      8,604        —   
   Securitization (excluding CTP) default risk      —         —   
   CTP default risk      —         —   

Residual risk

   Residual risk      1,182        692  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Total      174,304        324,327
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The structural foreign exchange positions approved by the Financial Supervisory Service Governor are excluded from the calculation of the foreign exchange capital requirements

 

  ii)

Market risk management for non-trading activities

For non-trading sectors of the Bank, NII (Net Interest Income) and NPV (Net Present Value) simulations are operated through ALM (Asset Liability Management) system, and then, interest rate risks are managed and measured by various analysis methods such as calculating ΔNII(change in Net Interest Income) and ΔEVE(change in Economic Value of Equity).

NII is primarily an indicator of changes in profit from short-term changes in interest rates and is measured by deducting the interest expenses on the liability from the interest income from the asset. NPV is primarily an indicator of the risk of an economic value perspective resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and is measured by subtracting the present value of the liability from the present value of the asset. ΔNII indicates a change in net interest income over a specified future period (e.g., 1 year) due to fluctuations in interest rates, and ΔEVE indicates the economic value changes in equity capital resulting from changes in interest rates affecting the present value of asset, liabilities, and off-balance-sheet items.

Applying six scenarios of interest rate risk shocks (parallel increase and decrease, steepener, flattener and short-term interest rate increase and decrease), the interest rate risks of IRRBB (Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book) are calculated. Based on the above six scenarios, the change in economic value of equity (ΔEVE) is measured, the maximum of which is the final ΔEVE. Also, applying two scenarios(parallel increase and decrease), Based on the two scenarios (parallel increase and decrease) likewise, the maximum is calculated as the final ΔNII.

For assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, ΔEVE and ΔNII calculated based on interest rate risk in banking book (IRRBB) are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

ΔEVE (*1)

 

ΔNII (*2)

 

ΔEVE (*1)

 

ΔNII (*2)

783,172

  710,685   1,046,284   822,311

 

(*1)

ΔEVE: change in Economic Value of Equity

(*2)

ΔNII: change in Net Interest Income

 

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The Bank measures and manages the risks resulting from interest rate fluctuations caused by mismatches in interest rates and maturities of assets and liabilities. At the interest rate re-pricing date, cash flows (both principal and interest) of interest-bearing assets and liabilities, which is the basis of non-trading position interest rate risk management are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5 years      Total  

Asset:

                    

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     209,754,801        48,861,282        22,091,076        13,766,595        59,663,804        2,972,722        357,110,280  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     22,850        —         —         —         —         —         22,850  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     6,759,630        4,833,724        2,346,824        2,567,298        25,857,015        1,357,034        43,721,525  

Securities at amortized cost

     1,168,747        1,550,614        1,742,034        628,917        12,898,211        1,817,296        19,805,819  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     217,706,028        55,245,620        26,179,934        16,962,810        98,419,030        6,147,052        420,660,474  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability:

                    

Deposits due to customers

     160,594,127        50,075,938        43,055,529        38,700,998        58,603,669        34,242        351,064,503  

Borrowings

     14,915,413        2,125,771        1,066,941        1,089,172        2,460,850        513,870        22,172,017  

Debentures

     2,623,670        3,528,439        2,602,985        1,633,304        14,766,804        2,611,435        27,766,637  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     178,133,210        55,730,148        46,725,455        41,423,474        75,831,323        3,159,547        401,003,157  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5 years      Total  

Asset:

                    

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     217,755,236        49,838,285        14,170,969        9,067,124        36,464,200        1,741,194        329,037,008  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     1,384,444        —         —         —         —         —         1,384,444  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     5,484,889        3,373,968        2,322,762        2,874,432        22,424,018        613,142        37,093,211  

Securities at amortized cost

     1,307,554        1,230,133        3,325,495        1,415,891        15,678,508        2,143,376        25,100,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     225,932,123        54,442,386        19,819,226        13,357,447        74,566,726        4,497,712        392,615,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability:

                    

Deposits due to customers

     162,719,906        48,227,640        31,478,229        43,574,868        57,554,531        33,981        343,589,155  

Borrowings

     14,683,246        2,036,827        940,323        1,168,608        2,541,988        437,839        21,808,831  

Debentures

     6,011,955        3,550,214        1,214,427        2,854,877        6,757,962        2,296,383        22,685,818  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     183,415,107        53,814,681        33,632,979        47,598,353        66,854,481        2,768,203        388,083,804  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  iii)

Currency risk

The bank manages currency risk based on a comprehensive position that includes both domestic and international spot and futures foreign exchange positions. The Risk Management Committee sets market internal capital limits for each group to manage market risks, including currency risk. The trading desks and dealers manage the comprehensive position by operating spot foreign exchange and currency derivatives within the set market risk and foreign exchange position limits.

Financial instruments in foreign currencies exposed to currency risk as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD in millions, JPY in millions, CNY in millions, EUR in millions, and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
          USD      JPY      CNY      EUR      Others      Total  
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Korean
Won
equivalent
 

Asset

  

Cash and cash equivalents

     7,669        11,273,774        76,878        719,944        230        46,231        84        127,877        229,820        12,397,646  
  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     14,895        21,895,927        103,400        968,320        4,227        850,810        2,212        3,382,452        2,474,288        29,571,797  
  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     966        1,420,278        6,655        62,327        —         —         154        234,683        46,882        1,764,170  
  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     3,303        4,854,847        —         —         —         —         14        21,472        544,105        5,420,424  
  

Securities at amortized cost

     718        1,055,442        —         —         —         —         —         —         25,821        1,081,263  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     27,551        40,500,268        186,933        1,750,591        4,457        897,041        2,464        3,766,484        3,320,916        50,235,300  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability

  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     112        164,400        2        15        —         —         1        1,766        687        166,868  
  

Deposits due to customers

     18,752        27,565,607        249,024        2,332,060        2,526        508,444        1,944        2,972,155        1,771,311        35,149,577  
  

Borrowings

     7,936        11,666,633        48,801        457,012        284        57,146        814        1,243,829        594,472        14,019,092  
  

Debentures

     3,379        4,967,433        —         —         —         —         —         —         —         4,967,433  
  

Other financial liabilities

     1,895        2,786,006        20,479        191,786        2,315        466,007        240        366,260        314,329        4,124,388  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     32,074        47,150,079        318,306        2,980,873        5,125        1,031,597        2,999        4,584,010        2,680,799        58,427,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-balance accounts

     8,295        12,194,238        23,861        223,454        1,371        275,934        653        997,941        1,393,216        15,084,783  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
          USD      JPY      CNY      EUR      Others      Total  
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Foreign
currency
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Korean
Won
equivalent
     Korean
Won
equivalent
 

Asset

  

Cash and cash equivalents

     8,033        10,357,734        105,041        958,669        476        86,022        248        354,092        423,094        12,179,611  
  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     17,142        22,102,847        134,964        1,231,760        10,003        1,808,915        1,922        2,741,168        2,179,100        30,063,790  
  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     972        1,253,749        17,004        155,186        —         —         287        408,944        96,696        1,914,575  
  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     2,820        3,635,713        —         —         —         —         4        5,770        461,130        4,102,613  
  

Securities at amortized cost

     1,186        1,529,826        —         —         —         —         —         —         29,156        1,558,982  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     30,153        38,879,869        257,009        2,345,615        10,479        1,894,937        2,461        3,509,974        3,189,176        49,819,571  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability

  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     350        451,700        23,806        217,266        —         —         209        297,521        98,738        1,065,225  
  

Deposits due to customers

     19,236        24,803,202        277,124        2,529,203        1,445        261,292        1,970        2,810,888        1,789,396        32,193,981  
  

Borrowings

     9,924        12,795,608        22,598        206,247        54        9,810        508        724,624        414,937        14,151,226  
  

Debentures

     4,041        5,209,837        —         —         —         —         —         —         —         5,209,837  
  

Other financial liabilities

     3,291        4,243,364        22,082        201,534        6,277        1,135,144        96        137,433        251,203        5,968,678  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

     36,842        47,503,711        345,610        3,154,250        7,776        1,406,246        2,783        3,970,466        2,554,274        58,588,947  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-balance accounts

     7,381        9,516,438        30,037        274,136        1,602        289,765        579        825,393        509,048        11,414,780  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk management prevents financial institutions from incurring losses due to lack of funds by effectively managing liquidity shortages that can occur due to inconsistent maturity of assets and liabilities or an unexpected outflow of funds. The entire assets and liabilities within the financial statements and also off-balance sheet account that can generate cash-flow are subject to the liquidity risk management.

 

  i)

Liquidity risk management

 

  a)

Basel III regulatory response

Through the standard ALM system, liquidity risks are managed by dividing them into short-term (liquidity coverage ratio, within 30 days) and mid- to long-term (net stabilization fund procurement ratio, over one year). Daily Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and quarterly Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) are calculated and monitored, and relevant information is provided in accordance with the disclosure standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).

 

  b)

Analysis of financing and operation status by maturity

As assets and liabilities are grouped into ALM account (COA; Chart of account) according to their account characteristics, and the gap ratio is identified through cash flow reports by various time and segment (e.g., by remaining period, contract period, etc.), the Bank manages the liquidity risk by keeping the target ratio (limited) set this year. In addition, the Bank established and manages the target ratio of concentration of funding for specific funding sources that are highly likely to withdraw. The Bank also provides a function through daily ALM system to search relevant maturity report by business group so that related departments (e.g., the Financial Planning Department, the Treasury Department, each business group, etc.) can identify liquidity risk management indicators and status.

 

  c)

Establishment and implementation of Contingency Plan

Various inspection items related to liquidity risk are monitored on a daily or weekly basis by establishing and regularly inspecting the preceding Contingency Plan in order to effectively cope with the risk of capital outflow and procurement due to rapid and unexpected changes in market conditions. In addition, the Bank has strengthened monitoring related to foreign currency liquidity by operating a foreign currency liquidity plan separately from January 2012.

 

  •  

Inspection items related to liquidity risk on the Contingency Plan checklist

 

  •  

The amount of Won and foreign currency and insufficiency of funds

 

  •  

Liquidity coverage ratio (monthly average balance, daily balance)

 

  •  

The amounts of deposits and withdrawals (saving deposit in Korean Won, depository)

 

  •  

Overdraft limit exhaustion rate

 

  •  

Percentage of reduction in the balance of deferred deposits

 

  •  

Percentage of concentration of funding by subject and period

 

  •  

Won and foreign currency funding spread

 

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  ii)

Maturity analysis of non-derivative financial liabilities

 

  a)

Cash flows of principals and interests by remaining contractual maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5 years      Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     74,205        —         —         —         —         —         74,205  

Deposits due to customers

     228,817,183        39,365,840        32,087,428        39,540,677        12,352,715        501,541        352,665,384  

Borrowings

     6,708,466        5,063,765        4,078,088        3,160,313        2,890,869        513,870        22,415,371  

Debentures

     2,073,670        3,683,287        2,606,561        2,036,919        14,766,804        2,611,435        27,778,676  

Lease liabilities

     44,324        35,462        32,238        28,552        205,258        26,898        372,732  

Other financial liabilities

     17,005,872        —         —         —         —         4,220,186        21,226,058  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     254,723,720        48,148,354        38,804,315        44,766,461        30,215,646        7,873,930        424,532,426  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over
5 years
     Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     39,524        —         —         —         —         —         39,524  

Deposits due to customers

     229,861,273        37,497,154        21,140,439        44,458,765        13,214,084        527,107        346,698,822  

Borrowings

     7,780,854        4,897,526        3,253,926        3,043,472        2,621,504        437,839        22,035,121  

Debentures

     3,783,034        3,692,866        2,496,132        3,723,968        6,757,962        2,296,383        22,750,345  

Lease liabilities

     60,653        30,334        26,874        23,660        107,028        2,193        250,742  

Other financial liabilities

     12,912,445        —         —         —         —         4,129,721        17,042,166  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     254,437,783        46,117,880        26,917,371        51,249,865        22,700,578        7,393,243        408,816,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  b)

Cash flows of principals and interests by expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5 years      Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     74,205        —         —         —         —         —         74,205  

Deposits due to customers

     234,475,073        41,162,636        31,796,373        34,635,657        9,853,396        217,074        352,140,209  

Borrowings

     6,708,466        5,063,765        4,078,088        3,160,313        2,890,869        513,870        22,415,371  

Debentures

     2,073,670        3,683,287        2,606,561        2,036,919        14,766,804        2,611,435        27,778,676  

Lease liabilities

     44,327        36,607        33,438        29,753        209,570        26,898        380,593  

Other financial liabilities

     17,005,872        —         —         —         —         4,220,186        21,226,058  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     260,381,613        49,946,295        38,514,460        39,862,642        27,720,639        7,589,463        424,015,112  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Within 3
months
     4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
     10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5 years      Total  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     39,524        —         —         —         —         —         39,524  

Deposits due to customers

     235,603,296        39,463,353        21,774,226        38,397,484        10,627,420        231,793        346,097,572  

Borrowings

     7,780,854        4,897,526        3,253,926        3,043,472        2,621,504        437,839        22,035,121  

Debentures

     3,783,034        3,692,866        2,496,132        3,723,968        6,757,962        2,296,383        22,750,345  

Lease liabilities

     60,653        31,578        28,237        25,038        118,776        2,856        267,138  

Other financial liabilities

     12,912,445        —         —         —         —         4,129,721        17,042,166  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     260,179,806        48,085,323        27,552,521        45,189,962        20,125,662        7,098,592        408,231,866  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  iii)

Maturity analysis of derivative financial liabilities

Derivatives held for trading are not managed in accordance with their contractual maturity, since the Bank holds such financial instruments with the purpose of disposing or redeeming them before their maturity. As such, those derivatives are classified as “within 3 months” in the table below. The cash flows from derivatives designated for hedging are estimated by offsetting cash inflows and cash outflows.

The cash flow by the maturity of derivative financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          Remaining maturity  
          Within 3
months
    4 to 6
months
     7 to 9
months
    10 to 12
months
     1 to 5
years
     Over 5
years
    Total  

December 31, 2024

   Fair value hedge      (6,816 )      46,231        (11,740 )      44,950        35,764        (5,834 )      102,555  
   Trading      9,124,626       —         —        —         —         —        9,124,626  

December 31, 2023

   Fair value hedge      29,176       34,370        157       35,272        39,861        —        138,836  
   Trading      5,976,266       —         —        —         —         —        5,976,266  

 

  iv)

Maturity analysis of off-balance accounts (guarantees, loan commitments and others)

A financial guarantee represents an irrevocable undertaking that the Bank should meet a customer’s obligations to third parties if the customer fails to do so. The loan commitment represents the limit if the Bank has promised a credit to the customers. Loan commitments 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 Bank in accordance with guarantees and loan commitment only applies to principal amounts. In the case of payment guarantees, which correspond to financial guarantees such as debenture issuance and loan collateral, as well as loan commitments and other credit offerings provided by the Bank, there is a contract maturity date; however, payment must be executed immediately if the counterparty requests payment. Details of off-balance accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Guarantees

     18,703,691        16,029,920  

Loan commitments

     88,385,611        83,196,929  

Other

     6,871,259        7,170,064  

 

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(4)

Operational risk

 

  i)

Definition

The Bank defines the operational risk as the risk of potential losses arising from inadequate or incorrect internal procedures, human resource and system, and/or external factors.

 

  ii)

Operational risk measurement and management

The Bank measures operational risk capital using the Basel III standardized approach. This approach calculates the required operational risk capital by multiplying the Business Indicator Component (BIC), which represents the scale of operations, with the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM), which reflects the magnitude of actual historical internal losses relative to the scale of operations.

Operational risk limits are set with the approval of the Board Risk Management Committee. The Bank regularly calculates the operational risk capital and reports any limit breaches to the management and the Board Risk Management Committee.

Since a reduction in the size of internal loss events leads to a decrease in operational risk capital, it is important to prevent loss events in advance. Accordingly, the Bank conducts operational risk management activities using tools such as Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), and loss data. Additionally, to ensure continuity of operations in emergency situations such as disasters, the Bank has established a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and conducts annual simulation drills.

 

(5)

Capital management

The Bank complies with the standard of capital adequacy provided by financial regulatory authorities. The capital adequacy standard is based on Basel III published by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in Bank for International Settlement which has been implemented in Korea in 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 Bank.

According to the above regulations, the Bank is required to meet the following minimum requirements: Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.0% and 8.0%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.5% and 9.5% and a minimum total capital ratio of 12.5% and 11.5% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Details of the Bank’s capital adequacy ratio as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024 (*)     December 31, 2023  

Risk-weighted assets for credit risk

     171,533,503       155,484,214  

Risk-weighted assets for market risk

     2,178,805       4,054,084  

Risk-weighted assets for operational risk

     18,296,422       16,535,445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total risk-weighted assets

     192,008,730       176,073,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1 capital

     25,060,125       23,183,323  

Other Tier 1 capital

     1,652,581       1,554,186  

Tier 2 capital

     3,717,491       3,500,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total risk-adjusted capital

     30,430,197       28,237,929  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio

     13.05 %      13.17 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tier 1 capital ratio

     13.91 %      14.05 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital ratio

     15.85 %      16.04 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Tier 1 capital ratio as of December 31, 2024 is estimation.

 

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5.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

In evaluating the results of the Bank and allocating resources, the Bank’s Chief Operation Decision Maker (the “CODM”) utilizes the information per type of customers. This financial information of the segments is regularly reviewed by the CODM.

 

(1)

Segment by type of customers

The Bank’s reporting segments comprise the following customers: consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, capital market 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 retail and individual consumers, 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: Investment in securities and derivatives, etc.

 

  •  

Headquarters and others: Segments that do not belong to operating segments above

The details of operating income by each segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Consumer
banking
    Corporate
banking
    Investment
banking
    Capital market     Headquarters
and others
    Sub-total     Adjustments (*)     Total  

Net interest income(expense)

     2,347,537       3,236,304       (268,845 )      (61,738 )      469,538       5,722,796       1,018,987       6,741,783  

Interest income

     6,072,087       8,459,406       462,395       118,247       2,156,385       17,268,520       713,858       17,982,378  

Interest expense

     (3,225,417 )      (6,906,235 )      (58 )      11,696       (1,425,710 )      (11,545,724 )      305,129       (11,240,595 ) 

Inter-segment

     (499,133 )      1,683,133       (731,182 )      (191,681 )      (261,137 )      —        —        —   

Net non-interest income(expense)

     435,555       611,386       584,626       206,750       7,526       1,845,843       (868,372 )      977,471  

Non-interest income

     413,213       657,790       798,762       19,470,420       631,981       21,972,166       (18,594,932 )      3,377,234  

Non-interest expense

     (67,906 )      (130,075 )      (214,136 )      (19,263,670 )      (450,536 )      (20,126,323 )      17,726,560       (2,399,763 ) 

Inter-segment

     90,248       83,671       —        —        (173,919 )      —        —        —   

Other expense

     (1,967,867 )      (1,580,876 )      (24,618 )      (54,003 )      (247,510 )      (3,874,874 )      (150,615 )      (4,025,489 ) 

Administrative expense

     (1,893,526 )      (1,097,939 )      (32,348 )      (33,495 )      (269,916 )      (3,327,224 )      —        (3,327,224 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     (74,341 )      (482,937 )      7,730       (20,508 )      22,406       (547,650 )      (150,615 )      (698,265 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     815,225       2,266,814       291,163       91,009       229,554       3,693,765       —        3,693,765  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income(expense)

     (63,998 )      (6,900 )      49,216       —        (9,544 )      (31,226 )      —        (31,226 ) 

Impairment loss on investments in subsidiaries and associates

     —        —        (1,107 )      —        (1,279 )      (2,386 )      —        (2,386 ) 

Other non-operating income (expense)

     (63,998 )      (6,900 )      50,323       —        (8,265 )      (28,840 )      —        (28,840 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income before income tax expense

     751,227       2,259,914       340,379       91,009       220,010       3,662,539       —        3,662,539  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     (198,324 )      (583,029 )      (89,860 )      (24,026 )      27,252       (867,987 )      —        (867,987 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     552,903       1,676,885       250,519       66,983       247,262       2,794,552       —        2,794,552  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Adjustments were made for the presentation of profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS from the reporting segments in accordance with the Managerial Accounting Standards.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Consumer
banking
    Corporate
banking
    Investment
banking
    Capital market     Headquarters
and others
    Sub-total     Adjustments (*)     Total  

Net interest income(expense)

     2,910,670       3,536,366       (271,147 )      (47,332 )      (335,077 )      5,793,480       895,011       6,688,491  

Interest income

     5,915,515       8,117,854       322,965       71,470       1,908,257       16,336,061       645,741       16,981,802  

Interest expense

     (2,977,982 )      (6,288,716 )      (101 )      —        (1,275,782 )      (10,542,581 )      249,270       (10,293,311 ) 

Inter-segment

     (26,863 )      1,707,228       (594,011 )      (118,802 )      (967,552 )      —        —        —   

Net non-interest income(expense)

     431,388       410,272       439,925       40,981       142,918       1,465,484       (796,004 )      669,480  

Non-interest income

     406,362       610,368       559,804       15,898,187       1,561,937       19,036,658       (17,106,012 )      1,930,646  

Non-interest expense

     (62,751 )      (279,579 )      (119,879 )      (15,857,206 )      (1,251,759 )      (17,571,174 )      16,310,008       (1,261,166 ) 

Inter-segment

     87,777       79,483       —        —        (167,260 )      —        —        —   

Other expense

     (1,960,531 )      (1,801,606 )      (29,120 )      (27,055 )      (423,431 )      (4,241,743 )      (99,007 )      (4,340,750 ) 

Administrative expense

     (1,828,368 )      (1,115,797 )      (34,894 )      (27,018 )      (403,678 )      (3,409,755 )      —        (3,409,755 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     (132,163 )      (685,809 )      5,774       (37 )      (19,753 )      (831,988 )      (99,007 )      (930,995 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (expense)

     1,381,527       2,145,032       139,658       (33,406 )      (615,590 )      3,017,221       —        3,017,221  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income(expense)

     (13,561 )      (206 )      69,624       —        (81,146 )      (25,289 )      —        (25,289 ) 

Impairment loss on investments in subsidiaries and associates

     —        —        (1,786 )      —        —        (1,786 )      —        (1,786 ) 

Other non-operating income (expense)

     (13,561 )      (206 )      71,410       —        (81,146 )      (23,503 )      —        (23,503 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income before income tax expense

     1,367,966       2,144,826       209,282       (33,406 )      (696,736 )      2,991,932       —        2,991,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     (361,143 )      (563,269 )      (55,250 )      8,819       256,051       (714,792 )      —        (714,792 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     1,006,823       1,581,557       154,032       (24,587 )      (440,685 )      2,277,140       —        2,277,140  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Adjustments were made for the presentation of profit or loss in accordance with K-IFRS from the reporting segments in accordance with the Managerial Accounting Standards.

 

(2)

Information about products and services

The products of the Bank 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 about geographical area

Among the Bank’s revenue (interest income and non-interest income) from services, revenue from the domestic customers for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 19,832,897 million Won and 17,559,246 million Won, respectively, and revenue from the foreign customers amounted to 1,526,715 million Won and 1,353,202 million Won, respectively. Among the Bank’s non-current assets (investments in subsidiaries and associates, investment properties, Properties and equipment and intangible assets), non-current assets attributed to domestic customers as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 8,021,004 million Won and 7,091,640 million Won, respectively, and non-current assets attributed to foreign customers are 34,477 million Won and 29,532 million Won, respectively.

 

(4)

Information about major customers

The Bank does not have any single customer that generates 10% or more of the Bank’s total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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6.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1)

Details of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Cash

     1,661,098        1,464,119  

Foreign currencies

     697,455        624,985  

Demand deposits

     21,386,723        24,959,408  

Time deposits

     27,405        17,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     23,772,681        27,066,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of restricted due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2024     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Due from Bank of Korea (BOK)

   BOK      9,712,194     

Reserve deposits under the BOK Act

     

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

   BOK and others      2,679,127     

Reserve deposits and others

     

 

 

    

Total

     12,391,321     
  

 

 

    

 

    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2023     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Due from Bank of Korea (BOK)

   BOK      13,420,310     

Reserve deposits under the BOK Act

     

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

   Bank of Japan and others      733,935     

Reserve deposits and others

     

 

 

    

Total

     14,154,245     
  

 

 

    

 

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(3)

Among the investing and financing activities, significant transactions not involving cash inflows and outflows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Changes in other comprehensive income(loss) due to valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (23,722 )       719,244  

Changes in financial assets at FVTOCI due to debt-equity swap

     13,536        206  

Changes in other comprehensive income of foreign operations translation

     33,520        2,364  

Changes in other comprehensive loss related to hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     (12,217 )       (1,493 ) 

Reclassification investment property to properties and equipment

     65,280        6,463  

Reclassification properties and equipment to assets held for sale

     19,692        2,504  

Increase in the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

     294,255        144,098  

Changes in accounts payable related to acquisition of intangible assets

     24,134        10,146  

Reclassification investments in associates to financial assets at FVTPL

     —         49,341  

 

(4)

Adjustments of liabilities from financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     January 1, 2024      Cash flow     Not involving cash inflows and outflows      December 31,
2024
 
    Foreign
exchange
     Changed in
value of
hedged items
     Others  

Borrowings

     21,461,867        (1,327,778 )      1,753,756        —         23        21,887,868  

Debentures

     21,273,027        3,377,666       683,588        17,417        178,620        25,530,318  

Lease liabilities

     205,854        (171,368 )      2,524        —         312,787        349,797  

Rental deposit

     57,104        (17,690 )      —         —         —         39,414  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     42,997,852        1,860,830       2,439,868        17,417        491,430        47,807,397  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     January 1, 2023      Cash flow     Not involving cash inflows and outflows      December 31,
2023
 
    Foreign
exchange
     Changed in
value of
hedged items
     Others  

Borrowings

     21,717,702        (371,695 )      115,817        —         43        21,461,867  

Debentures

     24,635,427        (3,552,385 )      78,287        63,615        48,083        21,273,027  

Lease liabilities

     180,672        (132,159 )      291        —         157,050        205,854  

Rental deposit

     57,074        30       —         —         —         57,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     46,590,875        (4,056,209 )      194,395        63,615        205,176        42,997,852  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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7.

FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTPL

Details of financial assets at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks:

     

Gold banking assets

     73,951        39,241  

Securities:

     

Debt securities

     

Korean treasury and government agencies

     3,630,434        3,233,389  

Financial institutions

     —         208,809  

Securities loaned

     12,361        625,398  

Equity securities

     283,961        256,285  

Capital contributions

     2,231,904        1,839,972  

Beneficiary certificates

     8,882,787        8,900,668  

Others

     188,878        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     15,230,325        15,245,211  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives assets

     10,067,381        5,791,449  

Others

     48,346        42,406  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     25,420,003        21,118,307  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets designated to be measured at FVTPL upon initial recognition is nil as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

8.

FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTOCI

 

(1)

Details of financial assets at FVTOCI as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Debt securities:

     

Korean treasury and government agencies

     7,776,569        5,654,395  

Financial institutions

     25,266,162        20,885,924  

Corporates

     3,032,609        3,994,432  

Bonds denominated in foreign currencies

     5,406,920        3,986,210  

Mortgage-backed debt securities

     87,647        190,250  

Securities loaned

     —         592,218  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     41,569,907        35,303,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

     737,658        1,071,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     42,307,565        36,375,201  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of equity securities designated as financial assets at FVTOCI as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Purpose of acquisition

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Investment for strategic business partnership purpose

     636,031        914,796  

Debt-equity swap

     101,627        156,976  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     737,658        1,071,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount of financial assets at FVTOCI for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (24,714 )       —         —         (24,714 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (8,865 )       —         —         (8,865 ) 

Disposal

     6,788        —         —         6,788  

Others (*)

     195        —         —         195  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (26,596 )       —         —         (26,596 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (9,927 )       —         —         (9,927 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (16,388 )       —         —         (16,388 ) 

Disposal

     1,519        —         —         1,519  

Others (*)

     82        —         —         82  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (24,714 )       —         —         (24,714 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     35,303,429        —         —         35,303,429  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     30,557,870        —         —         30,557,870  

Disposal/Redemption

     (25,376,177 )       —         —         (25,376,177 ) 

Gain on fair value valuation

     224,885        —         —         224,885  

Amortization on the effective interest method

     133,211        —         —         133,211  

Others (*)

     726,689        —         —         726,689  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     41,569,907        —         —         41,569,907  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     30,713,032        —         —         30,713,032  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     23,604,697        —         —         23,604,697  

Disposal/Redemption

     (20,005,613 )       —         —         (20,005,613 ) 

Gain on fair value valuation

     696,241        —         —         696,241  

Amortization on the effective interest method

     161,666        —         —         161,666  

Others (*)

     133,406        —         —         133,406  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     35,303,429        —         —         35,303,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

(4)

The reason for the disposal of equity securities designated as financial assets at FVTOCI during the year ended December 31, 2024 is the disposal of stocks acquired through debt-equity swaps, etc. The fair values at disposal dates were 155,637 million Won, and cumulative gains at disposal dates were 72,744 million Won, respectively During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Bank sold its equity securities, designated as financial assets at FVTOCI in accordance with decision of disposal by the creditors, and the fair values at disposal dates were 3,194 million Won, and cumulative gains at disposal dates were 118 million Won, respectively.

 

9.

SECURITIES AT AMORTIZED COST

 

(1)

Details of securities at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Korean treasury and government agencies

     7,646,463        8,143,586  

Financial institutions

     4,004,011        6,660,465  

Corporates

     5,997,996        7,235,201  

Bond denominated in foreign currencies

     1,081,262        1,558,982  

Credit loss allowances

     (10,468 )       (13,626 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     18,719,264        23,584,608  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount of securities at amortized cost for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (13,626 )       —         —         (13,626 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net reversal of expected credit loss allowance

     3,233        —         —         3,233  

Others (*)

     (75 )       —         —         (75 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (10,468 )       —         —         (10,468 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (8,165 )       —         —         (8,165 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (5,472 )       —         —         (5,472 ) 

Others (*)

     11        —         —         11  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (13,626 )       —         —         (13,626 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     23,598,234        —         —         23,598,234  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     2,494,615        —         —         2,494,615  

Disposal / Redemption

     (7,616,152 )       —         —         (7,616,152 ) 

Amortization on the effective interest method

     91,116        —         —         91,116  

Others (*)

     161,919        —         —         161,919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     18,729,732        —         —         18,729,732  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     27,313,080        —         —         27,313,080  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Acquisition

     2,827,215        —         —         2,827,215  

Disposal / Redemption

     (6,735,231 )       —         —         (6,735,231 ) 

Amortization on the effective interest method

     163,278        —         —         163,278  

Others (*)

     29,892        —         —         29,892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     23,598,234        —         —         23,598,234  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others consist of foreign currencies translation, etc.

 

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10.

LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT AMORTIZED COST

 

  (1)

Details of loans and other financial assets at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks

     857,811        922,674  

Loans

     332,871,221        308,268,223  

Other financial assets

     8,736,265        11,619,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     342,465,297        320,810,617  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (2)

Details of due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Others

     256        27,107  

Expected credit loss allowance

     —         (56 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     256        27,051  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

     23,935        26,134  

Due from banks on time

     72,194        27,380  

Others

     766,027        845,380  

Expected credit loss allowance

     (4,601 )       (3,271 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     857,555        895,623  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     857,811        922,674  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of restricted due from banks as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Counterparty

   December 31, 2024     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Others

  

Korea Exchange Co., Ltd. and others

     253      Accumulated amount for Joint Compensation Fund and others
     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     253     
  

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

  

Reserve Bank of India and others

     23,935     

Local capital requirements regulation (CRR)

Others

  

BNP-PARIBAS, PAR and others

     759,348     

CSA collateral and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     783,283     
  

 

 

    

Total

     783,536     
  

 

 

    

 

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Counterparty

   December 31, 2023     

Reason of restriction

Due from banks in local currency:

     

Others

  

MORGAN STANLEY BANK INTL, SEL and others

     27,104     

CSA collateral and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     27,104     
  

 

 

    

Due from banks in foreign currencies:

     

Due from banks on demand

  

Reserve Bank of India and others

     24,573     

Local capital requirements regulation (CRR)

Others

  

Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. and others

     780,803     

Deposits for foreign futures and options trading and others

     

 

 

    

Sub-total

     805,376     
  

 

 

    

Total

     832,480     
  

 

 

    

 

(4)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowances and gross carrying amount of due from banks for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Credit loss allowances

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (3,327 )       —         —         (3,327 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (1,274 )       —         —         (1,274 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (4,601 )       —         —         (4,601 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (1,153 )       —         —         (1,153 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (2,174 )       —         —         (2,174 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (3,327 )       —         —         (3,327 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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  ii)

Gross carrying amount

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     926,001        —         —         926,001  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net decrease

     (63,589 )       —         —         (63,589 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     862,412        —         —         862,412  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     1,586,422        —         —         1,586,422  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     —         —         —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     —         —         —         —   

Net decrease

     (660,421 )       —         —         (660,421 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     926,001        —         —         926,001  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(5)

Details of loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Loans in local currency

     299,968,927        282,174,935  

Loans in foreign currencies

     16,909,942        15,881,721  

Domestic banker’s usance

     2,763,613        2,676,723  

Bills bought in foreign currencies

     4,115,225        4,033,987  

Bills bought in local currency

     5,965        8,412  

Factoring receivables

     237        812  

Advances for customers on guarantees

     4,880        2,787  

Private placement bonds

     47,300        128,600  

Call loans

     697,083        1,944,036  

Bonds purchased under resale agreements

     9,609,800        2,607,250  

Others

     —         120  

Loan origination costs and fees

     668,530        618,195  

Discounted present value

     1        1  

Expected credit loss allowance

     (1,920,282 )       (1,809,356 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     332,871,221        308,268,223  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(6)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance of loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (105,367 )      (84,202 )      (76,070 )      (809,271 )      (517,124 )      (217,322 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (21,416 )      21,157       259       (63,848 )      62,682       1,166  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     10,032       (10,632 )      600       56,598       (57,801 )      1,203  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     3,397       11,699       (15,096 )      126,738       86,209       (212,947 ) 

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (18,592 )      (45,287 )      (103,468 )      (129,038 )      (115,836 )      (282,514 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        (52,318 )      —        —        (26,462 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        135,229       —        —        263,969  

Disposal

     12       1,409       8,728       23       6,675       237,439  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        9,815       —        —        19,240  

Others

     (1 )      (1 )      (13 )      (7,295 )      (2,840 )      (9,800 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (131,935 )      (105,857 )      (92,334 )      (826,093 )      (538,035 )      (226,028 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Total (*)  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (914,638 )       (601,326 )       (293,392 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (85,264 )       83,839        1,425  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     66,630        (68,433 )       1,803  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     130,135        97,908        (228,043 ) 

Net provision for expected credit loss allowance

     (147,630 )       (161,123 )       (385,982 ) 

Recovery

     —         —         (78,780 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         399,198  

Disposal

     35        8,084        246,167  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —         —         29,055  

Others

     (7,296 )       (2,841 )       (9,813 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (958,028 )       (643,892 )       (318,362 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Additional loss reserves are included for borrowers who have been subject to government support policies related to COVID-19.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (56,249 )      (65,636 )      (92,880 )      (343,054 )      (722,140 )      (162,363 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (18,834 )      16,383       2,451       (188,253 )      187,845       408  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     5,777       (6,351 )      574       18,410       (19,624 )      1,214  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     633       17,399       (18,032 )      13,827       26,915       (40,742 ) 

Net reversal (provision) of expected credit loss allowances

     (36,715 )      (46,415 )      (107,792 )      (322,246 )      8,883       (361,156 ) 

Recovery

     —        —        (55,911 )      —        —        (27,566 ) 

Write-off

     —        —        180,897       —        —        214,694  

Disposal

     18       418       5,309       30       512       134,453  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —        —        9,297       —        —        15,474  

Others

     3       —        17       12,015       485       8,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (105,367 )      (84,202 )      (76,070 )      (809,271 )      (517,124 )      (217,322 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Total (*)  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     (399,303 )       (787,776 )       (255,243 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (207,087 )       204,228        2,859  

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     24,187        (25,975 )       1,788  

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     14,460        44,314        (58,774 ) 

Net reversal (provision) of expected credit loss allowances

     (358,961 )       (37,532 )       (468,948 ) 

Recovery

     —         —         (83,477 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         395,591  

Disposal

     48        930        139,762  

Interest income from impaired loans

     —         —         24,771  

Others

     12,018        485        8,279  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (914,638 )       (601,326 )       (293,392 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Additional loss reserves are included for borrowers who have been subject to government support policies related to COVID-19.

 

(7)

Changes in the gross carrying amount of loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     122,208,011       14,287,856       341,838       163,705,402       9,010,221       524,251  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     4,488,306       (4,478,522 )      (9,784 )      2,113,183       (2,110,200 )      (2,983 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (6,231,603 )      6,255,185       (23,582 )      (5,348,943 )      5,354,718       (5,775 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (166,956 )      (203,099 )      370,055       (779,607 )      (417,653 )      1,197,260  

Write-off

     —        —        (135,229 )      —        —        (263,969 ) 

Disposal

     (128 )      (21,525 )      (155,855 )      (134 )      (38,464 )      (759,391 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     9,539,594       (1,122,056 )      (820 )      19,003,588       (1,361,594 )      29,907  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     129,837,224       14,717,839       386,623       178,693,489       10,437,028       719,300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Total  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     285,913,413        23,298,077        866,089  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     6,601,489        (6,588,722 )       (12,767 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (11,580,546 )       11,609,903        (29,357 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (946,563 )       (620,752 )       1,567,315  

Write-off

     —         —         (399,198 ) 

Disposal

     (262 )       (59,989 )       (915,246 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     28,543,182        (2,483,650 )       29,087  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     308,530,713        25,154,867        1,105,923  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Consumers     Corporates  
     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     120,548,601       13,473,097       298,959       157,259,178       8,759,453       414,350  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     3,932,438       (3,919,317 )      (13,121 )      2,158,820       (2,156,351 )      (2,469 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (6,149,137 )      6,163,866       (14,729 )      (4,084,959 )      4,090,312       (5,353 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (132,530 )      (140,297 )      272,827       (429,594 )      (206,961 )      636,555  

Write-off

     —        —        (180,897 )      —        —        (214,694 ) 

Disposal

     (63 )      (491 )      (58,814 )      (98 )      (720 )      (334,385 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     4,008,702       (1,289,002 )      37,613       8,802,055       (1,475,512 )      30,247  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     122,208,011       14,287,856       341,838       163,705,402       9,010,221       524,251  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Total  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3  

Beginning balance

     277,807,779        22,232,550        713,309  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     6,091,258        (6,075,668 )       (15,590 ) 

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (10,234,096 )       10,254,178        (20,082 ) 

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (562,124 )       (347,258 )       909,382  

Write-off

     —         —         (395,591 ) 

Disposal

     (161 )       (1,211 )       (393,199 ) 

Net increase (decrease)

     12,810,757        (2,764,514 )       67,860  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     285,913,413        23,298,077        866,089  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(8)

Details of other financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Receivables

     5,923,026        8,612,499  

Accrued income

     1,364,352        1,549,256  

Telex and telephone subscription rights and refundable deposits

     721,513        790,577  

Other assets

     864,822        788,769  

Expected credit loss allowance

     (137,448 )       (121,381 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     8,736,265        11,619,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(9)

Changes in the expected credit loss allowance on other financial assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (3,656 )       (4,533 )       (113,192 )       (121,381 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (274 )       257        17        —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     234        (253 )       19        —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     23        73        (96 )       —   

Net reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     444        (11 )       (11,613 )       (11,180 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         429        429  

Disposal

     —         4        1,130        1,134  

Other decrease

     —         —         (6,450 )       (6,450 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (3,229 )       (4,463 )       (129,756 )       (137,448 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     (1,559 )       (4,805 )       (113,542 )       (119,906 ) 

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     (257 )       155        102        —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     82        (94 )       12        —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     7        55        (62 )       —   

Net reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance

     (1,929 )       156        (1,557 )       (3,330 ) 

Write-off

     —         —         106        106  

Disposal

     —         —         1,749        1,749  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Beginning balance

     (3,656 )       (4,533 )       (113,192 )       (121,381 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(10)

Changes in the gross carrying amount of other financial assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     11,556,403        68,025        116,673        11,741,101  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     15,829        (15,809 )       (20 )       —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (30,096 )       30,117        (21 )       —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (1,786 )       (1,053 )       2,839        —   

Write-off

     —         —         (429 )       (429 ) 

Disposal

     —         (7 )       (1,599 )       (1,606 ) 

Net increase (decrease) and others

     (3,105,705 )       (22,959 )       263,311        (2,865,353 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     8,434,645        58,314        380,754        8,873,713  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     7,836,134        55,265        117,315        8,008,714  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit losses

     11,483        (11,378 )       (105 )       —   

Transfer to lifetime expected credit losses

     (22,653 )       22,667        (14 )       —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (1,369 )       (927 )       2,296        —   

Write-off

     —         —         (106 )       (106 ) 

Disposal

     —         —         (2,164 )       (2,164 ) 

Net increase (decrease) and others

     3,732,808        2,398        (549 )       3,734,657  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     11,556,403        68,025        116,673        11,741,101  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 level of market observable inputs. The market observable inputs reflect unique characteristics of a financial instrument or market condition (including transparency and whether there are transactions among market participants), and when a financial instrument is traded in an active market, the best estimate of its fair value is the quoted price in the active market. The Bank maximizes the use of market observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobserved firm-specific inputs to selected valuation techniques. Fair value of the Bank is measured based on the perspective of a market participant. As such, even when market observable inputs are not readily available, firm-specific inputs reflect factors that market participants would use for measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities.

The fair value measurement is described in 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, 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 OTC but which do not require significant judgment.

 

  •  

Level 3— fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques 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 be categorized 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 Bank’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of inherent factors of the asset or liability.

 

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(2)

Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Level 1 (*)      Level 2 (*)      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Due from banks

     73,951        —         —         73,951  

Debt securities

     3,614,390        28,405        —         3,642,795  

Equity securities

     —         —         283,961        283,961  

Capital contributions

     —         —         2,231,904        2,231,904  

Beneficiary certificates

     121,298        2,502,671        6,258,818        8,882,787  

Derivative assets

     —         10,066,195        1,186        10,067,381  

Other financial assets in foreign currencies

     —         —         48,346        48,346  

Others

     —         —         188,878        188,878  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     3,809,639        12,597,271        9,013,093        25,420,003  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Debt securities

     14,117,594        27,452,313        —         41,569,907  

Equity securities

     315,639        —         422,019        737,658  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     14,433,233        27,452,313        422,019        42,307,565  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative assets (designated for hedging)

     —         10,102        —         10,102  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     18,242,872        40,059,686        9,435,112        67,737,670  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Deposits due to customers

     74,205        —         —         74,205  

Derivative liabilities

     —         9,123,225        1,401        9,124,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     74,205        9,123,225        1,401        9,198,831  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

           

Deposits due to customers

     —         547,816        —         547,816  

Derivative liabilities (designated for hedging)

     —         102,634        —         102,634  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     74,205        9,773,675        1,401        9,849,281  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The Bank recognizes transfers among levels at the end of the reporting period in which events have occurred or conditions have changed.

 

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     December 31, 2023  
     Level 1 (*)      Level 2 (*)      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Due from banks

     39,241        —         —         39,241  

Debt securities

     3,880,903        186,693        —         4,067,596  

Equity securities

     1,948        —         254,337        256,285  

Capital contributions

     —         —         1,839,972        1,839,972  

Beneficiary certificates

     123,299        3,843,596        4,933,773        8,900,668  

Derivative assets

     112        5,663,002        128,335        5,791,449  

Other financial assets in foreign currencies

     —         —         42,406        42,406  

Others

     —         —         180,690        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,045,503        9,693,291        7,379,513        21,118,307  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Debt securities

     12,392,119        22,911,310        —         35,303,429  

Equity securities

     649,220        —         422,552        1,071,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     13,041,339        22,911,310        422,552        36,375,201  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative assets (designated for hedging)

     —         698        —         698  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     17,086,842        32,605,299        7,802,065        57,494,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Deposits due to customers

     39,524        —         —         39,524  

Derivative liabilities

     8,306        5,965,966        1,994        5,976,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     47,830        5,965,966        1,994        6,015,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities (designated for hedging)

     —         135,263        —         135,263  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     47,830        6,101,229        1,994        6,151,053  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The Bank recognizes transfers among levels at the end of the reporting period in which events have occurred or conditions have changed.

Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL, financial assets and liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL, financial assets at FVTOCI, 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.

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 Bank determines the fair value using valuation methods. Valuation methods and input variables for each type of financial instruments are as follows:

 

  ①

Valuation methods and input variables used for the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities classified into level 2 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

Valuation methods

  

Input variables

Debt securities

  

Fair value is measured by discounting the future cash flows of debt securities applying the risk-free rate with credit spread.

  

Risk-free rate and Credit spread

Beneficiary certificates

  

The beneficiary certificates are measured with Net Asset Value.

  

Values of underlying assets such as bond

Derivatives

  

The fair value is measured through Option pricing model etc.

  

Discount rate, Volatility, Exchange rate, Stock price etc.

Deposit due to customers

  

The fair value is measured through Hull-White model.

  

Swaption volume etc.

 

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  ②

Valuation methods and input variables used for the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities classified into level 3 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

Valuation techniques

  

Input variables

Equity securities, capital contributions, beneficiary certificates and others

  

Among DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) Model, FCFE (Free Cash Flow to Equity) Model, Comparable Company Analysis, Dividend Discount Model, Risk-adjusted Rate of Return Method, Net Asset Value Method, Least-Squares Monte Carlo and Binomial Tree, more than one method is used given the characteristic of the subject of fair value measurement.

  

Risk-free rate, Market risk premium, Corporate Beta, Stock price, Volatility of underlying assets, etc.

Derivatives

  

The fair value is measured through Option pricing model, etc.

  

Correlation coefficient, Stock price, Volatility, etc.

Others

  

The fair value of the underlying asset, after calculating the fair value using the DCF model, etc., considering the price and volatility of the calculated underlying asset, is calculated using the Binomial Tree which is commonly used valuation technique in the market.

  

Stock price, Volatility of underlying assets, etc.

Valuation methods of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified into Level 3 and significant but unobservable inputs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

  ①

December 31, 2024

 

   

Fair value

measurement

technique

 

Type

 

Significant but
unobservable input
variable

 

Range

  

Impact of changes in significant
unobservable inputs on fair value
measurement

Derivative

 

Option valuation model and others

 

Equity related

 

Correlation coefficient

 

0.29~0.65

  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases.

     

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

 

25.71%

  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

     

Discount rate

 

3.94%~19.62%

  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases.

     

Terminal growth rate

 

0.00%

  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases.

Equity securities, capital contributions and beneficiary certificates

 

Binominal Tree

   

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

 

18.76%~36.37%

  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

 

DCF model and others

   

Discount rate

 

4.76%~19.84%

  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases.

     

Terminal growth rate

 

0.00%, 1.00%

  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases.

     

Liquidation value

 

-1.00%~1.00%

  

Fair value increases as liquidation value increases.

Others

 

Binominal Tree and others

   

Stock price, Volatility of underlying asset

 

18.36%~36.90%

  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increases.

 

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  ②

December 31, 2023

 

   

Fair value

measurement

technique

 

Type

 

Significant but
unobservable input

variable

 

Range

  

Impact of changes in significant
unobservable inputs on fair value
measurement

Derivative

assets

 

Option valuation model and others

 

Equity related

 

Correlation coefficient, etc.

 

0.32~0.68

  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases

Derivative liabilities

 

Option valuation model and others

 

Equity related

 

Correlation coefficient, etc.

 

0.32~0.68

  

Variation of fair value increases as correlation coefficient increases

Equity securities, capital contributions, and beneficiary certificates

 

Binomial Tree

   

Stock price, Volatility of

underlying asset

 

27.34%

  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increase

 

DCF model and others

   

Discount rate

 

5.08%~19.90%

  

Fair value increases as discount rate decreases

     

Terminal growth rate

 

0.00%, 1.00%

  

Fair value increases as terminal growth rate increases

     

Liquidation value

 

-1.00%~1.00%

  

Fair value increases as liquidation value increases

Others

 

Binomial Tree

   

Stock price, Volatility of

underlying asset

 

15.48%~76.22%

  

Variation of fair value increases as stock price and volatility of underlying asset increase

 

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Fair value of financial assets and liabilities classified into Level 3 is measured by the Bank using its own valuation methods or using external specialists. Unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are produced by the internal system of the Bank and the appropriateness of inputs is reviewed regularly.

 

(3)

Changes in financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value classified into Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     January 1,
2024
     Net income
(loss)
(*1)
    Other
comprehensive
income
     Purchases/
issuances
     Disposals/
settlements
    Transfer to or
out of Level 3
(*2)
     December 31,
2024
 

Financial assets:

                  

Financial assets at FVTPL

                  

Equity securities

     254,337        9,732       —         19,251        (1,306 )      1,947        283,961  

Capital contributions

     1,839,972        113,396       —         468,095        (189,559 )      —         2,231,904  

Beneficiary certificates

     4,933,773        134,739       —         1,815,487        (625,181 )      —         6,258,818  

Derivative assets

     128,335        (970 )      —         327        (126,506 )      —         1,186  

Other financial assets in foreign currency

     42,406        5,940       —         —         —        —         48,346  

Others

     180,690        13,335       —         12,011        (17,158 )      —         188,878  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     7,379,513        276,172       —         2,315,171        (959,710 )      1,947        9,013,093  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

                  

Equity securities

     422,552        —        5,404        15        (5,952 )      —         422,019  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     7,802,065        276,172       5,404        2,315,186        (965,662 )      1,947        9,435,112  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

                  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

                  

Derivative liabilities

     1,994        1,114       —         —         (1,707 )      —         1,401  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,994        1,114       —         —         (1,707 )      —         1,401  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The losses that increase the financial liabilities are presented as positive amounts, and the gains that decrease the financial liabilities are presented as negative amounts. The gain amount to 272,164 million Won for year ended December 31, 2024, which is from financial assets and liabilities that the Bank holds as of December 31, 2024.

(*2)

Changes in the availability of observable market data for the financial instrument have resulted in transfer between fair value hierarchy level, and the Bank recognizes changes in levels at the end of reporting period that result in changes in events or circumstances that result in transfer between fair value hierarchy level.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     January 1,
2023
     Net income
(loss)
(*1)
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Purchases/
issuances
     Disposals/
settlements
    Transfer to or
out of Level 3
(*2)
    December 31,
2023
 

Financial assets:

                

Financial assets at FVTPL

                

Equity securities

     248,638        (2,973 )      —        14,659        (147 )      (5,840 )      254,337  

Capital contributions

     1,418,022        49,104       —        517,858        (145,012 )      —        1,839,972  

Beneficiary certificates

     4,082,326        79,029       —        1,057,407        (284,989 )      —        4,933,773  

Loans

     19,169        —        —        —         (19,169 )      —        —   

Derivative assets

     90,338        41,737       —        2,271        (6,011 )      —        128,335  

Other financial assets in foreign currency

     41,680        726       —        —         —        —        42,406  

Others

     142,335        9,015       —        32,135        (2,795 )      —        180,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     6,042,508        176,638       —        1,624,330        (458,123 )      (5,840 )      7,379,513  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

                

Equity securities

     426,450        —        (3,511 )      342        (706 )      (23 )      422,552  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     6,468,958        176,638       (3,511 )      1,624,672        (458,829 )      (5,863 )      7,802,065  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

                

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

                

Derivative liabilities

     9,449        1,994       —        —         (9,449 )      —        1,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     9,449        1,994       —        —         (9,449 )      —        1,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The losses that increase the financial liabilities are presented as positive amounts, and the gains that decrease the financial liabilities are presented as negative amounts. The gain amount to 117,241 million Won for year ended December 31, 2023, which is from financial assets and liabilities that the Bank holds as of December 31, 2023.

(*2)

Changes in the availability of observable market data for the financial instrument have resulted in transfer between fair value hierarchy level, and the Bank recognize changes in levels at the end of each report that result in changes in events or circumstances that result in transfer between fair value hierarchy level.

 

(4)

The results of a sensitivity analysis on the rational fluctuation in the unobservable inputs used for measuring Level 3 financial instruments are as follows:

Sensitivity analysis of financial instruments is performed by classifying the effect of changes in unobservable inputs on changes in the value of financial instruments into favorable and unfavorable changes. When the fair value of a financial instrument is affected by more than one unobservable input, the below table presents the most favorable or the most unfavorable circumstances. The sensitivity analysis was performed for two types of level 3 financial instruments: (1) interest rate related derivatives, currency related derivatives, equity related derivatives, beneficiary certificates and loans of which fair value changes are recognized as net income; (2) equity securities of which fair value changes are recognized as other comprehensive income.

Meanwhile, among the financial instruments that are classified as Level 3 amounting to 9,436,513 million Won and 7,804,059 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, equity investments of 8,977,473 million Won and 7,277,190 million Won are excluded from the sensitivity analysis.

 

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The following table presents the sensitivity analysis to disclose the effect of reasonably possible volatility on the fair value of a Level 3 financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Net income (loss)      Other comprehensive income (loss)  
     Favorable      Unfavorable      Favorable      Unfavorable  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Derivatives assets (*1)

     50        (51 )       —         —   

Equity securities (*2)(*3)

     19,338        (13,996 )       —         —   

Beneficiary certificates (*4)

     706        (705 )       —         —   

Others (*2)(*4)

     2,554        (2,402 )       —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Equity securities (*3)(*4)

     —         —         34,080        (22,698 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     22,648        (17,154 )       34,080        (22,698 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —         —         —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Fair value changes in equity related derivatives assets and liabilities are calculated by increasing or decreasing correlation coefficient or volatility, which are major unobservable variables, by 10%.

(*2)

The change in fair value is calculated by increasing or decreasing the stock price (-10% to 10%) and volatility (-10%p to 10%p), the major unobservable inputs.

(*3)

Fair value changes in equity securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing growth rate (-1%p~1%p) and discount rate (-1%p~1%p) or liquidation value (-1%p~1%p). The growth rate, discount rate, and liquidation value are major unobservable variables.

(*4)

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 by 1%p.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Net income (loss)      Other comprehensive income (loss)  
     Favorable      Unfavorable      Favorable      Unfavorable  

Financial assets:

           

Financial assets at FVTPL

           

Derivatives assets (*1)

     88        (95 )       —         —   

Equity securities (*2)(*3)

     10,735        (8,417 )       —         —   

Beneficiary certificates (*4)

     722        (722 )       —         —   

Others (*2)(*4)

     4,098        (3,921 )       —         —   

Financial assets at FVTOCI

           

Equity securities (*3)(*4)

     —         —         17,970        (14,009 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     15,643        (13,155 )       17,970        (14,009 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

           

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     10        (7 )       —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10        (7 )       —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Fair value changes in equity related derivatives assets and liabilities are calculated by increasing or decreasing correlation coefficient, which are major unobservable variables, by 10%.

(*2)

The change in fair value is calculated by increasing or decreasing the stock price (-10% to 10%) and volatility (-10%p to 10%p), the major unobservable inputs.

(*3)

Fair value changes in equity securities are calculated by increasing or decreasing growth rate (-1%p~1%p) and discount rate (-1%p~1%p) or liquidation value (-1%p~1%p). The growth rate, discount rate, and liquidation value are major unobservable variables.

(*4)

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 by 1%p.

 

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(5)

Fair value and carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities that are recorded at amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

Fair value information for cash that is not measured at fair value because the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value is not included.

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair value      Book
value
 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

              

Securities at amortized cost

     3,242,385        15,420,653        —         18,663,038        18,719,264  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     —         6,264,152        339,903,462        346,167,614        342,465,297  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     —         347,481,161        —         347,481,161        347,165,137  

Borrowings

     —         21,924,229        —         21,924,229        21,887,868  

Debentures

     —         25,484,901        —         25,484,901        25,530,318  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         28,098,616        —         28,098,616        28,099,654  

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2024.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Fair value      Book
value
 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Financial assets:

              

Securities at amortized cost

     2,361,628        20,891,536        —         23,253,164        23,584,608  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     —         8,977,848        312,184,831        321,162,679        320,810,617  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     —         339,093,471        —         339,093,471        338,741,703  

Borrowings

     —         21,422,215        —         21,422,215        21,461,867  

Debentures

     —         21,249,932        —         21,249,932        21,273,027  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         22,426,811        —         22,426,811        22,429,299  

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2023.

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 Bank determines the fair value using valuation techniques. Valuation techniques and input variables for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at amortized costs are given as follows:

 

    

Valuation techniques

  

Input variables

Securities at amortized cost

  

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash flows of debt securities by applying risk-free rate plus a credit spread.

  

Risk-free rate and credit spread

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

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.

  

Risk-free rate, credit spread and expected prepayment-rate

Deposits due to customers, borrowings, debentures and other financial liabilities

  

The fair value is measured by discounting the projected cash flows of debt products by applying the market discount rate that is reflecting credit rating of the Bank.

  

Risk-free rate and credit spread

 

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(6)

Financial instruments by category

Carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities by each category as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Financial
assets at
FVTPL
     Financial
assets at
FVTOCI
     Financial
assets at
amortized cost
     Derivative
assets
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial assets:

              

Due from banks

     73,951        —         857,811        —         931,762  

Securities

     15,230,325        42,307,565        18,719,264        —         76,257,154  

Loans

     —         —         332,871,221        —         332,871,221  

Derivative assets

     10,067,381        —         —         10,102        10,077,483  

Other financial assets

     48,346        —         8,736,265        —         8,784,611  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     25,420,003        42,307,565        361,184,561        10,102        428,922,231  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Financial
liabilities at
FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities
designated to
be measured
at FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
     Derivative
liabilities
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial liabilities:

              

Deposits due to customers

     74,205        547,816        347,165,137        —         347,787,158  

Borrowings

     —         —         21,887,868        —         21,887,868  

Debentures

     —         —         25,530,318        —         25,530,318  

Derivative liabilities

     9,124,626        —         —         102,634        9,227,260  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         —         28,099,654        —         28,099,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,198,831        547,816        422,682,977        102,634        432,532,258  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2024.

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Financial
assets at
FVTPL
     Financial
assets at
FVTOCI
     Financial
assets at
amortized cost
     Derivative
assets
(designated
for hedging)
     Total  

Financial assets:

              

Due from banks

     39,241        —         922,674        —         961,915  

Securities

     15,245,211        36,375,201        23,584,608        —         75,205,020  

Loans

     —         —         308,268,223        —         308,268,223  

Derivative assets

     5,791,449        —         —         698        5,792,147  

Other financial assets

     42,406        —         11,619,720        —         11,662,126  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     21,118,307        36,375,201        344,395,225        698        401,889,431  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Financial
liabilities at
FVTPL
     Financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
     Derivative
liabilities
(designated for
hedging)
     Total  

Financial liabilities:

           

Deposits due to customers

     39,524        338,741,703        —         338,781,227  

Borrowings

     —         21,461,867        —         21,461,867  

Debentures

     —         21,273,027        —         21,273,027  

Derivative liabilities

     5,976,266        —         135,263        6,111,529  

Other financial liabilities (*)

     —         22,429,299        —         22,429,299  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     6,015,790        403,905,896        135,263        410,056,949  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Lease liabilities are excluded as of December 31, 2023.

 

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(7)

Income or expense from financial instruments by category

Income or expense from financial instruments by category for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Interest
income
(expense)
    Fees and
commissions
income
     Reversal of
(Provision for)
credit loss
    Gain (Loss)
on valuation
and
transaction
    Dividend
income
     Total  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     120,688       864        —        1,528,808       439,683        2,090,043  

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL(*)

     —        —         —        (19,647 )      —         (19,647 ) 

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,227,748       951        (8,865 )      92,107       17,726        1,329,667  

Securities at amortized cost

     628,637       —         3,233       —        —         631,870  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     16,005,305       —         (707,189 )      165,192       —         15,463,308  

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     (11,227,703 )      —         —        —        —         (11,227,703 ) 

Net derivatives (designated for hedging)

     —        —         —        (22,511 )      —         (22,511 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     6,754,675       1,815        (712,821 )      1,743,949       457,409        8,245,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The amount recognized as other comprehensive income in regard to financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL for the year ended December 31, 2024 is 1,831 million Won.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Interest
income
(expense)
    Fees and
commissions
income
     Provision for
credit loss
    Gain (Loss)
on valuation
and
transaction
    Dividend
income
     Total  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     92,854       423        —        514,706       290,797        898,780  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     945,536       1,621        (16,388 )      (38,399 )      15,697        908,067  

Securities at amortized cost

     765,390       —         (5,472 )      —        —         759,918  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     15,178,022       —         (870,945 )      101,788       —         14,408,865  

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

     (10,286,722 )      —         —        —        —         (10,286,722 ) 

Net derivatives (designated for hedging)

     —        —         —        (2,955 )      —         (2,955 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     6,695,080       2,044        (892,805 )      575,140       306,494        6,685,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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12.

DERECOGNITION AND OFFSET OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

(1)

Derecognition of financial instruments

 

  i)

Transferred financial assets that do not meet the condition of derecognition

 

  a)

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

The financial instruments that were disposed but the Bank agreed to repurchase at the fixed amounts at the same time, so that they did not meet the conditions of derecognition, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Asset transferred

   Financial assets at FVTOCI      87,647        190,250  

Related liabilities

   Bonds sold under repurchase agreements      86,733        157,761  

 

  b)

Securities loaned

When the Bank 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. Therefore, the Bank does not derecognize them from the 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 the securities loaned as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31,
2024
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korea treasury and government bonds and others

     12,361     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation

     December 31,
2023
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korea treasury and government bonds and others

     625,398     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korea treasury and government bonds and others

     592,218     

Korea Securities Depository and others

The details of the transferred financial assets that do not meet the condition of derecognition in their entirety, such as disposal of securities under repurchase agreement or securities loaned, are also explained in Note 18.

 

(2)

The offset of financial assets and liabilities

The Bank holds both the uncollected domestic exchange receivables and the unpaid domestic exchange payable, which satisfy offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032. Therefore, the total amount of uncollected domestic exchange receivables (or unpaid domestic exchange payables) has been offset with part of unpaid domestic exchange payables (or uncollected domestic exchange receivables) and has been disclosed in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost and other financial liabilities of the Bank’s statements of financial position, respectively.

The Bank also holds the derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange and payable spot exchange that do not meet the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032, but provide the Bank under the circumstances of the trading party’s defaults, insolvency or bankruptcy, with the right of offsetting. Items such as cash collateral cannot satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032, but in accordance with the collateral arrangements and under the circumstances of the trading party’s default, insolvency or bankruptcy, the net amount of derivative assets, derivative liabilities, receivable spot exchange and payable spot exchange can be offset.

 

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The Bank has entered into a sale and repurchase agreement and accounted it as a collateralized borrowing. The Bank has also entered into a purchase and resale agreement and accounted it as a secured loan. The Bank under the repurchase agreements has offsetting right only upon the counterparty’s default, insolvency or bankruptcy; thus, the repurchase agreements are applied by the TBMA/ISMA Global Master Repurchase Agreement, which does not satisfy the offsetting criteria of K-IFRS No.1032. The Bank disclosed bonds sold under repurchase agreements as borrowings and bonds purchased under resale agreements as loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the financial instruments to be offset and covered by master netting agreements and similar agreements are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets setoff
     Net
amounts of
financial
assets
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the statement of financial
position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
received
 

Financial assets:

                 

Derivative assets (*1)

     10,059,218        —         10,059,218        12,082,628        235,654        3,290,742  

Receivable spot exchange (*2)

     5,549,806        —         5,549,806           

Bonds purchased under resale agreements (*2)

     9,609,800        —         9,609,800        9,609,800        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement credits (*2) (*5)

     33,347,374        32,915,242        432,132        —         —         432,132  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     58,566,198        32,915,242        25,650,956        21,692,428        235,654        3,722,874  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2024  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
setoff
     Net
amounts of
financial
liabilities
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the statement of financial
position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
pledged
 

Financial liabilities:

                 

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     9,216,515        —         9,216,515        11,832,708        533,052        2,400,362  

Payable spot exchange (*3)

     5,549,607        —         5,549,607           

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*4)

     86,733        —         86,733        86,733        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement debits (*3) (*5)

     40,505,570        32,915,242        7,590,328        7,590,328        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     55,358,425        32,915,242        22,443,183        19,509,769        533,052        2,400,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The items include derivatives held for trading and derivatives designated for hedging.

(*2)

The items are included in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

(*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.

 

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     December 31, 2023  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
assets setoff
     Net
amounts of
financial
assets
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the statement of financial
position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
received
 

Financial assets:

                 

Derivative assets (*1)

     5,156,266        —         5,156,266        11,279,763        424,466        1,051,548  

Receivable spot exchange (*2)

     7,599,511        —         7,599,511           

Bonds purchased under resale agreements (*2)

     2,607,250        —         2,607,250        2,607,250        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement credits (*2)(*5)

     49,020,044        48,575,856        444,188        —         —         444,188  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     64,383,071        48,575,856        15,807,215        13,887,013        424,466        1,495,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2023  
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
     Gross
amounts of
recognized
financial
liabilities
setoff
     Net
amounts of
financial
liabilities
presented
     Related amounts not setoff in
the statement of financial
position
     Net
amounts
 
     Netting
agreements
and others
     Cash
collateral
pledged
 

Financial liabilities:

                 

Derivative liabilities (*1)

     5,094,975        —         5,094,975        11,377,541        139,143        1,178,349  

Payable spot exchange (*3)

     7,600,058        —         7,600,058           

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*4)

     157,761        —         157,761        157,761        —         —   

Domestic exchanges settlement debits (*3)(*5)

     49,943,565        48,575,856        1,367,709        1,367,709        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     62,796,359        48,575,856        14,220,503        12,903,011        139,143        1,178,349  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

The items include derivatives held for trading and derivatives designated for hedging.

(*2)

The items are included in loans and other financial assets at amortized cost.

(*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.

 

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13.

INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES

 

(1)

The Bank has the following subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in 100 million, USD in 10 thousand, CNY in 100 million, RUB in 100 million, IDR in 100 million, BRL in 10 thousand, PHP in 100 million, VND in trillions, MMK in 100 million, EUR in 10 thousand):

 

Subsidiaries

  

Location

   Share capital     

Main business

Woori America Bank    U.S.A    USD  29,250      Finance
PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk    Indonesia    IDR 14,692      Finance
Woori Global Markets Asia Limited    Hong Kong    USD 10,000      Finance
Woori Bank China Limited    China    CNY 21.6      Finance
AO Woori Bank (*1)    Russia    RUB 14.5      Finance
Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.    Brazil    BRL 7,709      Finance
Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund    Korea      7,339      Finance
Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.    Myanmar    MMK 162      Finance
Wealth Development Bank    Philippines    PHP 7.7      Finance
Woori Bank Vietnam Limited    Vietnam    VND 12.5      Finance
Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC    Cambodia    USD 27,239      Finance
Woori Bank Europe    Germany    EUR 10,000      Finance

 

     December 31, 2024    December 31, 2023

Subsidiaries

   Number of
shares
owned
     Percentage
of ownership
(%)
    

Financial

statements

as of

   Number of
shares
owned
     Percentage
of ownership
(%)
    

Financial

statements

as of

Woori America Bank

     58,500,000        100.0      December 31, 2024      58,500,000        100.0      December 31, 2023

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     13,333,457,836        90.8      December 31, 2024      7,214,804,851        84.2      December 31, 2023

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     78,000,000        100.0      December 31, 2024      78,000,000        100.0      December 31, 2023

Woori Bank China Limited

     —         100.0      December 31, 2024      —         100.0      December 31, 2023

AO Woori Bank

     57,999,999        100.0      December 31, 2024      57,999,999        100.0      December 31, 2023

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     77,093,999        100.0      December 31, 2024      77,093,999        100.0      December 31, 2023

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

     146,625,975        99.9      December 31, 2024      146,625,975        99.9      December 31, 2023

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     1,200,000        100.0      December 31, 2024      1,200,000        100.0      December 31, 2023

Wealth Development Bank

     3,931,365        51.0      December 31, 2024      3,931,365        51.0      December 31, 2023

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     —         100.0      December 31, 2024      —         100.0      December 31, 2023

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

     11,035,803        100.0      December 31, 2024      7,035,803        100.0      December 31, 2023

Woori Bank Europe

     100,000,000        100.0      December 31, 2024      100,000,000        100.0      December 31, 2023

 

(*1)

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine broke out in February 2022, and international sanctions have been imposed on Russia since then. These sanctions may result in a decrease in the value of financial or operating assets held by banks in relation to the disputed country, an increase in the collection period, restrictions on capital transfers, and a decrease in profits. As a result, we expect future financial impacts on the business of its subsidiary, AO Woori Bank, as of December 31, 2024, but the Bank cannot reasonably anticipate estimates.

 

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(2)

As for the structured entities in accordance with K-IFRS No.1110 and K-IFRS No.1112, it is determined that the Bank controls the entity after considering facts and circumstances, such as the Bank’s power over the entity’s related business activities, the Bank’s exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and the Bank’s ability to affect the returns through its power over the entity.

 

  1)

Details of structured entities that the Bank controls as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024

Structured entities

   Location    Main
business
   Percentage
of ownership
(%)
   Financial
statements as of

Structured entities established for securitization of financial assets (*1)

           

Jeonju Iwon Ltd. and 44 structured entities

   Korea    Asset securitization    —     December 31, 2024

KAMCO Value Recreation First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.

   Korea    Asset securitization    15.0    December 31, 2024

Money trust under the FISCM Act (*2)

           

Principal Guaranteed Trust and Principal and Interest Guaranteed Trust

   Korea    Trust    —     December 31, 2024

Structured entity for the investments in securities

           

IGIS Australia Investment Trust No. 209-1

   Korea    Securities investment    99.4    December 31, 2024

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No. 5-2

   Korea    Securities investment    99.0    December 31, 2024

AI Partners UK Water Supply Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

   Korea    Securities investment    97.3    December 31, 2024

Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    98.8    December 31, 2024

Woori Global Development Infrastructure Synergy Company Private Placement Investment Trust

   Korea    Securities investment    99.9    December 31, 2024

Woori Infrastructure New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    99.5    December 31, 2024

Woori North America Energy Infrastructure Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    99.3    December 31, 2024

Woori Global Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    98.8    December 31, 2024

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    95.2    December 31, 2024

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    97.4    December 31, 2024

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

   Korea    Securities investment    97.3    December 31, 2024

JB Airline Private Placement Investment Trust No. 8

   Korea    Securities investment    97.0    December 31, 2024

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 4

   Korea    Securities investment    96.2    December 31, 2024

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

   Korea    Securities investment    93.5    December 31, 2024

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

   Korea    Securities investment    99.3    December 31, 2024

 

(*1)

It is determined that the Bank controls the entity after considering all the facts and circumstances, such as the Bank’s power over the entity’s related business activities, the Bank’s exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and the Bank’s ability to affect the returns through its power over the entity, even though the Bank holds less than 50% ownership interest of the entity.

(*2)

The Bank controls the trust because it has power that determines the management performance over the trust and is exposed to variable returns to absorb losses through the guarantees of payment of principal and fixed rate of return.

 

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     December 31, 2023  

Structured entities

   Location      Main
business
     Percentage
of ownership
(%)
     Financial
statements as of
 

Structured entities established for securitization of financial assets (*1)

           

Jeonju Iwon Ltd. and 49 structured entities

     Korea        Asset securitization        —         December 31, 2023  

KAMCO Value Recreation First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.

     Korea        Asset securitization        15.0        December 31, 2023  

Money trust under the FISCM Act (*2)

           

Principal Guaranteed Trust and Principal and Interest Guaranteed Trust

     Korea        Trust        —         December 31, 2023  

Structured entity for the investments in securities

           

IGIS Australia Investment Trust No. 209-1

     Korea        Securities investment        99.4        December 31, 2023  

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No. 5-2

     Korea        Securities investment        99.0        December 31, 2023  

AI Partners UK Water Supply Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     Korea        Securities investment        97.3        December 31, 2023  

Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        98.8        December 31, 2023  

Woori Global Development Infrastructure Synergy Company Private Placement Investment Trust

     Korea        Securities investment        99.9        December 31, 2023  

WooriG Infrastructure New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        99.5        December 31, 2023  

WooriG North America Energy Infrastructure Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        99.3        December 31, 2023  

WooriG Global Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        98.6        December 31, 2023  

WooriG ESG Infrastructure Development Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        95.2        December 31, 2023  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     Korea        Securities investment        97.4        December 31, 2023  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     Korea        Securities investment        97.2        December 31, 2023  

JB Airline Private Placement Investment Trust No. 8

     Korea        Securities investment        97.0        December 31, 2023  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 4

     Korea        Securities investment        96.2        December 31, 2023  

 

(*1)

It is determined that the Bank controls the entity after considering all the facts and circumstances, such as the Bank’s power over the entity’s related business activities, the Bank’s exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and the Bank’s ability to affect the returns through its power over the entity, even though the Bank holds less than 50% ownership interest of the entity.

(*2)

The Bank controls the trust because it has power that determines the management performance over the trust and is exposed to variable returns to absorb losses through the guarantees of payment of principal and fixed rate of return.

 

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  2)

The following companies have been excluded from the consolidation scope despite the Bank’s majority ownership interest as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

    

December 31, 2024

 

Subsidiaries

  

Location

  

Main

business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      59.7  

Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.9  

IGIS Europe Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 163-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.8  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      69.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      69.0  

Mirae Asset Seoul Ring Expressway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Hangang Blue Water Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.6  

Korea Investment Pocheon-Hwado Highway Private Special Asset Trust 2

   Korea    Securities investment      55.2  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

Midas Global Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      58.3  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs] (*3)

   Korea    Securities investment      100.0  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      92.6  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      84.9  

INMARK France Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 18-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Kiwoom Vibrato Private Placement Investment Trust 1-W (EUR) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.5  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

KOTAM Global Infrastructure Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1-4 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.7  

Hana UBS Class One Private Equity No. 3 C2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      51.0  

Consus Gyeongju Green Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.0  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.7  

Consus Solar Energy Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      79.8  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

Woori Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

 

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     December 31, 2024  

Subsidiaries

   Location    Main
business
   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Kiwoom Aurora Private Placement Securities Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

NH-Amundi WSCP VIII Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.2  

AI Partners Global Infrastructure Specialized Privately Placed Feeder Fund Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.0  

Woori Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Hangang New Deal Infrastructure BTL Private Equity Investment Trust No. 4 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.0  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 316-1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.3  

INMARK Spain Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 26-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.7  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.8  

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.9  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.9  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      57.7  

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      82.6  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.9  

Project Chile PMGD Solar (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      75.2  

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.0  

Woori Bank Partners General Type Private Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

NH-Amundi BXD Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      77.8  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Woori Junior Equity General Type Private Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Hangang Green Environment Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

 

(*1)

Since the investee is a discretionary funds, the Bank does not have power over the investee because the fund manager has the sole authority to decide the relevant activities of the investee. The fund manager’s delegated power is exercised not only for the Bank, but also for other investors as well. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*2)

The investment target for the fund was determined in advance, and the disposition of investment assets cannot be determined by the Bank, and as a fund of funds, the Bank does not have the power to participate in decision-making regarding investment assets in parent funds. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*3)

Since the investee is a Stock market stabilization fund, the Bank does not have power over such fund as the fund’s relevant activities are determined by the management committee, over which the Bank does not have substantial control. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

 

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     December 31, 2023  

Subsidiaries

   Location    Main
business
   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

Mirae Asset Maps Clean Water Private Equity Investment Trust No. 7 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      59.7  

Kiwoom Yonsei Private Equity Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.9  

IGIS Europe Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 163-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.9  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      69.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 148-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      69.0  

Mirae Asset Seoul Ring Expressway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Hangang Blue Water Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.6  

Korea Investment Pocheon-Hwado Highway Private Special Asset Trust 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.1  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

Midas Global Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7-2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      58.3  

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3 (*3)

   Korea    Securities investment      100.0  

Woori Innovative Growth General Private Equity Special Asset Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

WooriG Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      92.6  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      84.3  

INMARK France Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 18-1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Kiwoom Vibrato Private Placement Investment Trust 1-W (EUR) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.5  

WooriG Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

KOTAM Global Infrastructure Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1-4 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.7  

Hana UBS Class One Private Equity No. 3 C2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      51.0  

Consus Gyeongju Green Private Equity Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

WooriG Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      90.9  

WooriG Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.0  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      87.0  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.7  

Consus Solar Energy Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      50.0  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      79.8  

WooriG Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      55.0  

WooriG Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

IGIS ESG Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

WooriG GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      80.0  

Kiwoom Aurora Private Placement Securities Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

 

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     December 31, 2023  

Subsidiaries

   Location    Main
business
   Percentage of
ownership (%)
 

NH-Amundi WSCP VIII Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2 (USD) (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      65.2  

AI Partners Global Infrastructure Specialized Privately Placed Feeder Fund Trust No. 2 (USD) (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.0  

WooriG Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      93.8  

Hangang New Deal Infrastructure BTL Private Equity Investment Trust No. 4 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      60.0  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      66.7  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      88.0  

WooriG GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

IGIS Global Private Placement Real Estate Fund No. 316-1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.3  

INMARK Spain Private Placement Real Estate Investment Trust No. 26-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      97.7  

WooriG Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 1-2 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      98.8  

WooriG Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1 (*2)

   Korea    Securities investment      99.9  

WooriG Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      85.0  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      70.9  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      57.7  

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      82.6  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Placement Investment Trust No. 6 (*1)

   Korea    Securities investment      76.9  

 

(*1)

Since the investee is a discretionary funds, the Bank does not have power over the investee because the fund manager has the sole authority to decide the relevant activities of the investee. The fund manager’s delegated power is exercised not only for the Bank, but also for other investors as well. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*2)

Since the investee is a fund of funds, the Bank does not have power over such funds because the Bank cannot decide the relevant activities of the fund through the related contract. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

(*3)

Since the investee is a Stock market stabilization fund, the Bank does not have power over such fund as the fund’s relevant activities are determined by the management committee, over which the Bank does not have substantial control. The Bank does not have the power over the fund’s activities even though it holds more than 50% of ownership interest.

 

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(3)

Investments in associates as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

Investees

  

Main

business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
     Location   

Financial
statements

as of

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

W Service Networks Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Freight & staffing services      4.9        4.9      Korea    November 30, 2024 (*4)

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd. (*2)

   Credit information      9.9        9.9      Korea    December 31, 2024

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd. (*2)

   Security service      15.0        15.0      Korea    November 30, 2024 (*4)

Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Construction      23.2        23.2      Korea    —

SJCO Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Aggregate transportation and wholesale      27.5        27.5      Korea    —

G2 collection Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Wholesale and retail sales      28.9        28.9      Korea    —

Kyesan Engineering Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Construction      23.2        23.2      Korea    —

Good Software Lab Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Service      28.9        28.9      Korea    —

Wongwang Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Wholesale and real estate      29.0        29.0      Korea    —

Sejin Construction Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Construction      29.6        29.6      Korea    —

DAEA SNC Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Wholesale and retail sales      24.0        24.0      Korea    —

ARES-TECH Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Electronic component manufacturing      23.4        23.4      Korea    —

PREXCO Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      28.1        28.1      Korea    —

Jiwon Plating Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Plating      20.5        20.5      Korea    —

NK Eng Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      23.1        23.1      Korea    —

Youngdong Sea Food Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Processed sea food manufacturing      24.0        24.0      Korea    —

Beomgyo Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Telecommunication equipment retail sales      23.1        23.1      Korea    —

K BANK Co., Ltd. (*2)

   Finance      12.0        12.6      Korea    November 30, 2024 (*4)

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

   Other financial services      23.3        23.3      Korea    December 31, 2024

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership (*7)

   Other financial services      20.0        20.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

   Other financial services      25.0        25.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

   Other financial services      24.5        24.5      Korea    December 31, 2024

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

   Credit card and installment financing      20.0        20.0      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund (*5)

   Trust and collective investment      20.4        15.7      Korea    December 31, 2024

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

   Other financial services      26.9        26.9      Korea    December 31, 2024

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

   Other financial services      100.0        100.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

   Other financial services      29.7        29.7      Korea    December 31, 2024

KUM HWA Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Telecommunication equipment retail sales      20.0        20.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

   Other financial services      20.8        20.8      Korea    December 31, 2024

Dicustody Co., Ltd. (*8)

   Other information technology and computer operation-related services      —         1.0      Korea    —

Jinmyung Plus Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.2        20.2      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

Orient Shipyard Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing of ship components      22.7        22.7      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

Joongang Network Solution Co., Ltd. (*8)

   Other information technology and computer operation-related services      —         25.3      Korea    —

 

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Investees

  

Main

business

   Percentage of
ownership (%)
     Location   

Financial

statements

as of

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

   Other financial services      20.0        20.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

   Other financial services      88.0        88.0      Korea    December 31, 2024

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

   Other financial services      28.3        28.3      Korea    December 31, 2024

KG Fashion Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.8        20.8      Korea    November 30, 2024 (*4)

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd. (*1)

   Other financial services      4.5        4.5      Korea    September 30, 2024 (*4)

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

   Other financial services      22.4        22.7      Korea    December 31, 2024

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC (*2)

   Other financial services      10.0        10.0      U.S.A.    December 31, 2024

Rea Company Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      24.5        24.5      Korea    —

Aram CMC Co., Ltd. (*3)

   Manufacturing      20.0        20.0      Korea    —

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1 (*6)

   Other financial services      70.0        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund (*6)

   Other financial services      27.3        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

Market & Farm Co., Ltd. (*6) (*7)

   Wholesale and commodity brokerage business      23.7        —       Korea    December 31, 2024

SAMJI TEXTILE CO.,LTD. (*6) (*7)

   Wholesale and commodity brokerage business      29.4        —       Korea    —

 

(*1)

Most of the significant business transactions of associates are with the Bank as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

(*2)

The Bank has significant influence over the creditors’ council, which makes the financial and operating policy decisions.

(*3)

There is no investment amount as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

(*4)

The equity method was applied using the most recent financial statements available because financial statement at the end of the reporting period cannot be obtained, and any significant transactions or events that occurred between the end of the reporting period of the associate and the end of the reporting period of the Bank were appropriately reflected.

(*5)

It was classified as an associate through the Bank holding voting rights based on the initial investment commitment ratio.

(*6)

It was added to associates through acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2024.

(*7)

There is no investment amount as of Decembe4 31, 2024.

(*8)

It was excluded from associates due to the sale liquidation and others for the year ended December 31, 2024

 

(4)

The entities excluded from associates, although the Bank’s shareholding ratio of common stock is higher than 20% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024  

Associate (*)

   Number of shares owned (shares)      Percentage of ownership(%)  

CL Tech Co., Ltd.

     10,191        28.6  

TH International Co.,Ltd.

     6,737        21.3  

WORK-LIFE BALANCE CO.,LTD

     209        21.3  

 

(*)

Although the Bank’s ownership interest in the entity is more than 20%, it is determined that the Bank does not have significant influence over the entity since it is going through workout process under receivership; accordingly, it is excluded from the investment in associates.

 

     December 31, 2023  

Associate (*)

   Number of shares owned (shares)      Percentage of ownership(%)  

CL Tech Co., Ltd.

     10,191        28.6  

 

(*)

Although the Bank’s common stock ownership in the entity is more than 20%, it is determined that the Bank does not have significant influence over the entity since it is going through workout process under receivership; accordingly, it is excluded from the investment in associates.

 

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(5)

Changes in carrying value of investments in subsidiaries and associates for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Korean Won in millions). As the investments associated with structured entities were classified as financial assets at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, they were excluded from the carrying value of investments in subsidiaries and associates.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Investees

   January 1,
2024
     Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Impairment     December 31,
2024
 

Woori America Bank

     399,831        —         —        —        399,831  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     444,813        259,431        —        —        704,244  

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     113,858        —         —        —        113,858  

Woori Bank China Limited

     427,802        —         —        —        427,802  

AO Woori Bank

     51,780        —         —        —        51,780  

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     22,322        —         —        (1,279 )      21,043  

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

     736,911        —         —        —        736,911  

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     13,649        —         —        —        13,649  

Wealth Development Bank

     24,355        —         —        —        24,355  

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     384,430        260,160        —        —        644,590  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

     248,212        138,460        —        —        386,672  

Woori Bank Europe

     131,442        —         —        —        131,442  

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     108        —         —        —        108  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     3,313        —         —        —        3,313  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     3,267        —         —        —        3,267  

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     236,232        —         (11,575 )      —        224,657  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     3,253        —         —        (1,107 )      2,146  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     4,356        —         (4,356 )      —        —   

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     4,436        96        —        —        4,532  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     8,237        —         —        —        8,237  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     346,810        —         —        —        346,810  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     8,435        9,011        —        —        17,446  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     7,000        —         —        —        7,000  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     13,449        —         —        —        13,449  

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     12,300        —         —        —        12,300  

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     1        —         (1 )      —        —   

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     5,226        2,920        —        —        8,146  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

     33,000        11,000        —        —        44,000  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     9,000        3,000        —        —        12,000  

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     23        —         —        —        23  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     23,596        15,025        (4,620 )      —        34,001  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     13,059        —         —        —        13,059  

Woori Financial Dino Lab Investment Association No. 1

     —         3,500        —        —        3,500  

Woori Corporate Turnaround No.1 Private Equity Fund

     —         8,361        —        —        8,361  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     3,734,506        710,964        (20,552 )      (2,386 )      4,422,532  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Investees

   January 1,
2023
     Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Impairment     December 31,
2023
 

Woori America Bank

     399,831        —         —        —        399,831  

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     444,813        —         —        —        444,813  

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     113,858        —         —        —        113,858  

Woori Bank China Limited

     427,802        —         —        —        427,802  

AO Woori Bank

     51,780        —         —        —        51,780  

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     22,322        —         —        —        22,322  

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

     736,911        —         —        —        736,911  

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     13,649        —         —        —        13,649  

Wealth Development Bank

     24,355        —         —        —        24,355  

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     384,430        —         —        —        384,430  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

     248,212        —         —        —        248,212  

Woori Bank Europe

     131,442        —         —        —        131,442  

W Service Networks Co., Ltd.

     108        —         —        —        108  

Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.

     3,313        —         —        —        3,313  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

     3,267        —         —        —        3,267  

Woori Growth Partnerships New Technology Private Equity Fund

     12,942        —         (12,942 )      —        —   

2016 KIF-IMM Woori Bank Technology Venture Fund

     7,595        —         (7,595 )      —        —   

K BANK Co., Ltd.

     236,232        —         —        —        236,232  

Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund

     5,039        —         —        (1,786 )      3,253  

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

     7,556        —         (3,200 )      —        4,356  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

     4,354        82        —        —        4,436  

Woori-Shinyoung Growth-Cap Private Equity Fund I

     8,237        —         —        —        8,237  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     346,810        —         —        —        346,810  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

     17,043        273        (8,881 )      —        8,435  

PCC-Woori LP Secondary Fund

     7,000        —         —        —        7,000  

Union Technology Finance Investment Association

     14,637        —         (1,188 )      —        13,449  

Paratus Woori Material Component Equipment joint venture company

     12,300        —         —        —        12,300  

Dicustody Co., Ltd.

     1        —         —        —        1  

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

     3,026        2,200        —        —        5,226  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No.1

     11,000        22,000        —        —        33,000  

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

     1,500        7,500        —        —        9,000  

Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.

     —         23        —        —        23  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

     —         23,596        —        —        23,596  

SF CREDIT PARTNERS, LLC

     —         13,059        —        —        13,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     3,701,365        68,733        (33,806 )      (1,786 )      3,734,506  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(6)

Changes in the book value of subsidiaries and associated investments classified as financial assets at FVTPL as income securities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Investees

   January 1,
2024
     Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Valuation
and others
    December 31,
2024
 

AI Partners UK Water Supply Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     24,585        —         —        2,672       27,257  

IGIS Australia Investment Trust No. 209-1

     19,391        —         —        (2,005 )      17,386  

Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     8,558        —         (2,142 )      251       6,667  

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No. 5-2

     12,904        —         —        60       12,964  

Woori Global Development Infrastructure Synergy Company Private Placement Investment Trust

     133,634        35,257        (9,772 )      19,642       178,761  

Woori Infrastructure New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     72,898        4,053        (24,869 )      2,241       54,323  

Woori North America Energy Infrastructure Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     13,060        4,449        (2,911 )      4,204       18,802  

Woori Global Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     14,009        3,597        (571 )      2,222       19,257  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

     10,538        —         —        308       10,846  

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     7,134        1,171        (504 )      282       8,083  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 1

     718,430        —         (31,979 )      1,318       687,769  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 2

     609,680        28,000        (218,434 )      439       419,685  

JB Airline Private Placement Investment Trust No. 8

     11,084        —         (270 )      1,714       12,528  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 4

     58,250        354,690        (7,743 )      9,755       414,952  

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

     —         37,477        (274 )      985       38,188  

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

     —         134,945        (15,281 )      2,350       122,014  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,714,155        603,639        (314,750 )      46,438       2,049,482  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Investees

   January 1,
2023
     Acquisition      Disposal
and others
    Valuation
and others
    December 31,
2023
 

AI Partners UK Water Supply Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     21,564        —         —        3,021       24,585  

IGIS Australia Investment Trust No.209-1

     20,786        —         —        (1,395 )      19,391  

Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     7,968        159        (133 )      564       8,558  

Mirae Asset Multi Overseas Real Estate General Private Investment Trust No.5-2

     12,132        —         —        772       12,904  

Woori Global Development Infrastructure Synergy Company Private Placement Investment Trust

     89,369        47,974        (9,038 )      5,329       133,634  

Woori G Infrastructure New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     140,205        21,710        (88,279 )      (738 )      72,898  

Woori G North America Infra Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     16,105        —         (2,704 )      (341 )      13,060  

Woori G Global Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     12,621        2,332        —        (944 )      14,009  

Together-Korea Government Private Pool Private Securities Investment Trust No. 3

     10,242        —         —        296       10,538  

WooriG ESG Infrastructure Development Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     3,564        4,380        (308 )      (502 )      7,134  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 1

     652,249        63,500        —        2,681       718,430  

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 2

     631,379        9,000        (33,297 )      2,598       609,680  

JB Airline Private Placement Investment Trust No. 8

     11,136        —         (1 )      (51 )      11,084  

Kiwoom Frontier General Private Equity Investment Trust No.23 [Bond Type]

     100,538        20,000        (120,538 )      —        —   

Kiwoom Harmony Private Investment Trust No. 4

     —         58,160        —        90       58,250  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,729,858        227,215        (254,298 )      11,380       1,714,155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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14.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

(1)

Details of investment properties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Acquisition cost

     528,669        591,840  

Accumulated depreciation

     (73,048 )       (63,225 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     455,621        528,615  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Changes in investment properties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     528,615        540,748  

Depreciation

     (7,810 )       (5,682 ) 

Transfer (*)

     (65,280 )       (6,463 ) 

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     96        12  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

         455,621            528,615  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is the reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

(3)

Fair value of investment properties amounted to 806,103 million Won and 800,438 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The fair value of investment properties has been assessed on the basis of recent similar real estate market price and officially assessed land price in the area of the investment properties, is classified as Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy.

 

(4)

Rental fee earned from investment properties amounted to 27,707 million Won and 31,992 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The operating expenses directly related to the investment property where rental fee was earned are 7,810 million Won and 5,682 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(5)

The minimum lease payments expected to be received in the future under non-refundable lease agreement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Lease payments

     

Within a year

     7,328        14,473  

More than 1 year and within 2 years

     2,621        4,174  

More than 2 years and within 3 years

     338        775  

More than 3 years and within 4 years

     52        204  

More than 4 years and within 5 years

     3        47  

More than 5 years

     7        3  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10,349        19,676  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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15.

PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

(1)

Details of properties and equipment as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Land      Building      Properties for
business use
     Leasehold
improvement
     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Properties and equipment (owned)

     1,526,036        606,322        171,209        40,700        67,314        2,411,581  

Right-of-use assets

     —         380,404        20,339        —         —         400,743  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying value

     1,526,036        986,726        191,548        40,700        67,314        2,812,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Land      Building      Properties for
business use
     Leasehold
improvement
     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Properties and equipment (owned)

     1,480,693        607,765        150,824        28,378        31,560        2,299,220  

Right-of-use assets

     —         236,974        16,216        —         —         253,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying value

     1,480,693        844,739        167,040        28,378        31,560        2,552,410  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of properties and equipment (owned) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Land      Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     1,526,036        953,641       843,262       399,723       67,314        3,789,976  

Accumulated depreciation

     —         (347,319 )      (672,053 )      (359,023 )      —         (1,378,395 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     1,526,036        606,322       171,209       40,700       67,314        2,411,581  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Land      Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     1,480,693        932,276       790,446       392,467       31,560        3,627,442  

Accumulated depreciation

     —         (324,511 )      (639,622 )      (364,089 )      —         (1,328,222 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     1,480,693        607,765       150,824       28,378       31,560        2,299,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of changes in properties and equipment (owned) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Land     Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     1,480,693       607,765       150,824       28,378       31,560       2,299,220  

Acquisition

     215       27,803       78,001       24,677       35,752       166,448  

Disposal

     —        —        (439 )      (600 )      —        (1,039 ) 

Depreciation

     —        (29,737 )      (57,531 )      (11,883 )      —        (99,151 ) 

Classification to held for sale

     (16,477 )      (3,215 )      —        —        —        (19,692 ) 

Transfer (*)

     61,544       3,736       17       —        (17 )      65,280  

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     86       (18 )      323       128       19       538  

Business combination

     —        —        2       —        —        2  

Others

     (25 )      (12 )      12       —        —        (25 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,526,036       606,322       171,209       40,700       67,314       2,411,581  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Land     Building     Properties for
business use
    Leasehold
improvement
    Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     1,472,064       623,198       139,372       28,484       31,540       2,294,658  

Acquisition

     —        17,941       69,817       11,668       256       99,682  

Disposal

     (352 )      (520 )      (97 )      (798 )      (235 )      (2,002 ) 

Depreciation

     —        (28,306 )      (58,472 )      (10,987 )      —        (97,765 ) 

Classification to held for sale

     9,907       (3,444 )      —        —        —        6,463  

Transfer (*)

     10       (26 )      174       11       (1 )      168  

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     (936 )      (1,568 )      —        —        —        (2,504 ) 

Others

     —        490       30       —        —        520  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,480,693       607,765       150,824       28,378       31,560       2,299,220  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

This is the reclassification amount between property and equipment, and investment properties for land and buildings for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

(4)

Details of right-of-use assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     661,591        33,225        694,816  

Accumulated depreciation

     (281,187 )       (12,886 )       (294,073 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     380,404        20,339        400,743  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     464,366        30,009        494,375  

Accumulated depreciation

     (227,392 )       (13,793 )       (241,185 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     236,974        16,216        253,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(5)

Details of changes in right-of-use assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Beginning balance

     236,974        16,216        253,190  

New contracts

     276,849        14,250        291,099  

Changes in contracts

     46,097        15        46,112  

Termination

     (9,879 )       (1,001 )       (10,880 ) 

Depreciation

     (169,816 )       (9,910 )       (179,726 ) 

Others

     179        769        948  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     380,404        20,339        400,743  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Building      Properties for
business use
     Total  

Beginning balance

     215,679        11,621        227,300  

New contracts

     153,155        14,246        167,401  

Changes in contracts

     25,385        138        25,523  

Termination

     (15,345 )       (1,045 )       (16,390 ) 

Depreciation

     (147,705 )       (8,758 )       (156,463 ) 

Others

     5,805        14        5,819  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     236,974        16,216        253,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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16.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

  (1)

Details of intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Industrial
property rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     2,245       635,314       1,010,992       23,948       2,751        1,675,250  

Accumulated amortization

     (1,810 )      (432,903 )      (840,888 )      —        —         (1,275,601 ) 

Accumulated impairment losses

     —        —        (33,552 )      (1,093 )      —         (34,645 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     435       202,411       136,552       22,855       2,751        365,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Industrial
property rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
     Total  

Acquisition cost

     2,118       541,977       931,801       21,164       98        1,497,158  

Accumulated amortization

     (1,629 )      (378,299 )      (776,906 )      —        —         (1,156,834 ) 

Accumulated impairment losses

     —        —        (33,552 )      (1,132 )      —         (34,684 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net carrying value

     489       163,678       121,343       20,032       98        305,640  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(2)

Details of changes in intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Industrial
property rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership     Construction
in progress
    Total  

Beginning balance

     489       163,678       121,343       20,032       98       305,640  

Acquisition

     18       75,890       58,411       3,976       23,402       161,697  

Disposal

     —        (113 )      —        (500 )      —        (613 ) 

Amortization (*1)

     (183 )      (50,033 )      (50,827 )      —        —        (101,043 ) 

Provision for impairment loss (*2)

     —        —        —        (217 )      —        (217 ) 

Transfer

     110       12,989       7,650       —        (20,749 )      —   

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     —        —        (26 )      45       —        19  

Business combination

     —        —        1       —        —        1  

Other

     1       —        —        (481 )      —        (480 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     435       202,411       136,552       22,855       2,751       365,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Amortization of other intangible assets amounting to 28,509 million Won is included in other operating expenses.

(*2)

Membership is an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life that recognizes an impairment loss if recoverable value is lower than its carrying amount, while the reversal of an impairment loss should be recognized when the recoverable value is higher than its carrying amount.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Industrial
property rights
    Development
cost
    Others     Membership      Construction
in progress
     Total  

Beginning balance

     621       139,519       72,885       17,982        —         231,007  

Acquisition

     65       78,620       95,242       2,022        33        175,982  

Amortization (*1)

     (197 )      (54,459 )      (46,786 )      —         —         (101,442 ) 

Reversal of impairment loss (*2)

     —        —        —        25        —         25  

Foreign currencies translation adjustment

     —        (2 )      2       3        —         3  

Other

     —        —        —        —         65        65  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     489       163,678       121,343       20,032        98        305,640  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Amortization of other intangible assets amounting to 22,349 million Won is included in other operating expenses.

(*2)

Membership is an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life that recognizes an impairment loss if recoverable value is lower than its carrying amount, while the reversal of an impairment loss should be recognized when the recoverable value is higher than its carrying amount.

 

17.

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets held for sale as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Properties and equipment (*)

     31,266        11,573  

 

(*)

The Bank classifies above assets as assets held for sale that are highly likely to be sold within one year from December 31, 2024 and 2023, based on the management’s decision.

 

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18.

ASSETS SUBJECT TO LIEN AND ASSETS ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURE

 

(1)

Assets subjected to lien as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

         

December 31, 2024

         

Collateral given to

   Amount     

Reason for collateral

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Due from banks in local currency

  

Korea Exchange Co.,Ltd

     3     

Margin deposit for CCP

  

Due from banks in foreign currencies

  

BNP-PARIBAS, PAR and others

     647,782     

CSA variable margin and others

  

Mortgage-backed securities

  

Public offering

     1,790,810     

Covered Bonds

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

DBS BANK LTD, SEL and others

     698,231     

CSA variable margin and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

CITIBANK, N.A. LONDON and others

     74,143     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

The BOK and others

     8,863,286     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

SOCIETE GENERALE, PAR

     358,781     

CSA variable margin

     

CCIL Exchange

     13,504     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

Securities at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

  

The BOK and others

     11,526,197     

Settlement risk and others

        

 

 

    
     

Total

     23,972,737     
        

 

 

    

 

(*)

The financial assets are not derecognized and provided as collaterals because the Bank entered into an agreement to buy the transferred assets back at a predetermined price or the sale price plus a certain return rate. The Bank continuously recognizes the transferred assets as liabilities (bond sold under repurchase agreements) after the repurchase.

 

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December 31, 2023

         

Collateral given to

   Amount     

Reason for collateral

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

  

Due from banks in local currency

  

MORGAN STANLEY BANK INTL, SEL and others

     26,854     

CSA variable margin and others

  

Due from banks in foreign currencies

  

Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. and others

     765,330     

Overseas Futures Option Deposit and others

  

Mortgage-backed securities

  

Public offering

     1,242,963     

Covered Bonds

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

Korea Exchange and others

     385,394     

CSA variable margin and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

  

Korea Securities Depository

     73,846     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

  

Korean financial institutions debt securities and others

  

The BOK and others

     8,182,907     

Settlement risk and others

  

Foreign financial institutions debt securities

  

Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. and others

     845,140     

Substitute securities and others

     

CCIL Exchange

     116,404     

Related to bonds sold under repurchase agreements (*)

Securities at amortized cost

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

  

The BOK and others

     10,380,306     

Settlement risk and others

        

 

 

    
     

Total

     22,019,144     
        

 

 

    

 

(*)

The financial assets are not derecognized and provided as collaterals because the Bank entered into an agreement to buy the transferred assets back at a predetermined price or the sale price plus a certain return rate. The Bank continuously recognize the transferred assets as liabilities (bond sold under repurchase agreements) after the repurchase.

 

(2)

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there is no asset acquired through foreclosures.

 

(3)

Securities loaned as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31,
2024
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     12,361     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation

 

          December 31,
2023
    

Loaned to

Financial assets at FVTPL

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     625,398     

Korea Securities Finance Corporation and others

Financial assets at FVTOCI

  

Korean treasury and government bonds and others

     592,218     

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 Bank does not derecognize these securities, there are no liabilities recognized through such transactions relates to securities loaned.

 

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(4)

Collaterals held that can be disposed and re-subjected to lien regardless of defaults of counterparties

Fair values of collaterals held that can be disposed and re-subjected to lien regardless of defaults of counterparties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Fair values of collaterals      Fair values of collaterals
disposed or re-subjected to lien
 

Securities

     10,101,204        —   

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Fair values of collaterals      Fair values of collaterals
disposed or re-subjected to lien
 

Securities

     2,760,680        —   

 

19.

OTHER ASSETS

Details of other assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Prepaid expenses

     264,882        200,606  

Advance payments

     —         43,375  

Others

     7,244        7,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     272,126        251,671  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

20.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FVTPL

 

(1)

Financial liabilities at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

     9,198,831        6,015,790  

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     547,816        —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,746,647        6,015,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of Financial liabilities at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits due to customers:

     

Gold banking liabilities

     74,205        39,524  

Derivative liabilities

     9,124,626        5,976,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9,198,831        6,015,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Details of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits due to customers:

     

Time deposits

     547,816        —   

These contracts are designated as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with K- IFRS No.1109 ‘Financial Instruments’ because the group of financial instruments is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, in cases where designating financial liabilities as items measured at fair value through profit or loss makes the information more relevant.

 

(4)

Changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk reflected in financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     547,816        —   

Changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk (*)

     (1,831 )       —   

Accumulated changes in fair value due to fluctuation in credit risk (*)

     (1,831 )       —   

 

(*)

The profit recognized in other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024 with respect to financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL is 1,831 million Won, and the cumulative profit is 1,831 million Won.

When deposits due to customers are measured at fair value, adjustments are made to reflect the credit risk of the Bank. This is a method determined by adjusting the Bank’s credit spread observed in the credit evaluation.

 

(5)

The difference between financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL’s carrying amount and nominal amount at maturity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Carrying amount

     547,816      —   

Nominal amount at maturity

     530,000      —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Difference

     17,816      —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

21.

DEPOSITS DUE TO CUSTOMERS

Details of deposits due to customers by type as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deposits in local currency:

     

Demand deposits

     8,875,919        8,815,364  

Time deposits

     291,521,628        283,128,245  

Mutual installment

     19,901        21,602  

Certificate of deposits

     11,742,425        14,767,307  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     312,159,873        306,732,518  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits in foreign currencies

     

Deposits in foreign currencies

     35,149,577        32,193,981  

Present value discount

     (144,313 )       (184,796 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     347,165,137        338,741,703  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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22.

BORROWINGS AND DEBENTURES

 

(1)

Details of borrowings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

December 31, 2024

 
    

Lenders

   Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Borrowings in local currency:

        

Borrowings from the BOK

  

The BOK

     1.5        1,981,928  

Borrowings from government funds

  

Small Enterprise and Market Service and others

     0.0 ~ 3.5        2,165,257  

Others

  

The Korea Development Bank and others

     0.0 ~ 3.6        3,454,951  
        

 

 

 

Sub-total

           7,602,136  
        

 

 

 

Borrowings in foreign currencies

   The Export-Import Bank of Korea and others      0.5 ~ 5.8        13,876,403  

Bills sold

  

Others

     0.0 ~ 2.7        3,690  

Call money

  

Banks and others

     1.7 ~ 4.9        319,499  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

  

Other financial institutions

     1.0 ~ 6.7        86,733  

Present value discount

           (593 ) 
        

 

 

 

Total

           21,887,868  
        

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2023

 
    

Lenders

   Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Borrowings in local currency:

        

Borrowings from the BOK

  

The BOK

     2.0        1,565,444  

Borrowings from government funds

  

Small Enterprise and Market Service and others

     0.0 ~ 3.4        1,996,579  

Others

  

The Korea Development Bank and others

     0.0 ~ 4.5        3,742,496  
        

 

 

 

Sub-total

           7,304,519  
        

 

 

 

Borrowings in foreign currencies:

        

Borrowings in foreign currencies

  

The Export-Import Bank of Korea and others

     0.2 ~ 6.3        13,082,055  

Bills sold

  

Others

     0.0 ~ 2.7        6,326  

Call money

  

Banks and others

     3.9 ~ 6.0        911,753  

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

  

Other financial institutions

     1.0 ~ 6.8        157,761  

Present value discount

           (547 ) 
        

 

 

 

Total

           21,461,867  
        

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of debentures as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  
     Interest rate (%)      Amount      Interest rate (%)      Amount  

Face value of bond (*):

           

Ordinary bonds

     0.8 ~ 6.3        22,170,995        0.8 ~ 7.1        17,029,358  

Subordinated bonds

     1.9 ~ 5.1        3,471,380        1.9 ~ 5.1        4,291,848  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Sub-total

        25,642,375           21,321,206  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Discounts on bonds

        (112,057 )          (48,179 ) 
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

        25,530,318           21,273,027  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(*)

Includes debentures under fair value hedge amounting to 3,952,047 million Won and 3,943,224 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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23.

PROVISIONS

 

(1)

Details of provisions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Provisions for guarantees (*1)

     76,323        86,511  

Provisions for unused commitments

     73,303        80,426  

Asset retirement obligation

     87,599        86,290  

Other provisions (*2)

     293,906        452,280  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     531,131        705,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1)

Provisions for guarantees include provisions for financial guarantees of 55,136 million Won and 56,954 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(*2)

Other provisions consist of provisions for litigation, compensation for loss and others.

 

(2)

Changes in provisions for guarantees and unused loan commitments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  i)

Provisions for guarantees

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     76,507        2,779        7,225        86,511  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     317        (317 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (228 )       228        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (100 )       (90 )       190        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     (10,894 )       (336 )       4,210        (7,020 ) 

Other increase (decrease) (*)

     (3,169 )       —         1        (3,168 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     62,433        2,264        11,626        76,323  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Includes the impact from change of financial guarantee liabilities, etc.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     40,907        24,327        7,685        72,919  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     20,505        (20,505 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (453 )       453        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (4 )       (3 )       7        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     13,588        (1,492 )       (467 )       11,629  

Other increase (decrease) (*)

     1,964        (1 )       —         1,963  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     76,507        2,779        7,225        86,511  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Includes the impact from change of financial guarantee liabilities, etc.

 

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  ii)

Provisions for unused loan commitments

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     72,043        8,383        —         80,426  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     2,385        (2,385 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (1,602 )       1,602        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (57 )       (53 )       110        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     (9,241 )       1,815        (110 )       (7,536 ) 

Other increase (decrease)

     415        (2 )       —         413  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     63,943        9,360        —         73,303  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Stage 1      Stage 2      Stage 3      Total  

Beginning balance

     33,375        20,503        —         53,878  

Transfer to 12-month expected credit loss

     12,268        (12,268 )       —         —   

Transfer to expected credit loss for the entire period

     (803 )       803        —         —   

Transfer to credit-impaired financial assets

     (19 )       (18 )       37        —   

Net provision for (reversal of) unused amount

     27,235        (637 )       (37 )       26,561  

Other decrease

     (13 )       —         —         (13 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     72,043        8,383        —         80,426  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Changes in asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     86,290        75,202  

Provisions provided

     3,553        4,312  

Provisions used

     (4,468 )       (1,162 ) 

Reversal

     (223 )       —   

Amortization

     1,243        1,328  

Increase in restoration costs and others

     1,204        6,610  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     87,599        86,290  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount of the asset retirement obligation is the present value of the best estimate of future expected expenditure to settle the obligation – arising from leased properties as of December 31, 2024, discounted by appropriate discount rate. The restoration cost is expected to occur by the end of each premise’s lease period, and the Bank has used average lease period of each category of leases terminated during the past years in order to rationally estimate the lease period. In addition, the Bank used average amount of actual recovery cost for the past 3 years and the inflation rate for the preceding year in order to estimate future recovery cost.

 

(4)

Changes in other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     452,280        254,398  

Provisions provided

     29,716        239,099  

Provisions used and others

     (185,562 )       (27,125 ) 

Reversal of unused amount

     (2,528 )       (14,092 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     293,906        452,280  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(5)

Others

 

  ①

The Bank recognized the estimated amount of compensation related to incomplete sales of Derivative Linked Fund (DLF) in 2019 and provisions for fines expected to be imposed by the Financial Services Commission as the best estimate of expenditure required to fulfill its current obligations at the end of the period.

 

  ②

The Bank recognized a provision for the estimated amount of contract refunds and loss compensation that may be payable in relation to customer losses expected due to fund redemption delays prior to the previous period, with an ending balance of 246,422 million won as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Bank recognized a provision of 781 million won for the estimated compensation amount for expected losses of customers who invested in equity-linked securities for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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24.

NET DEFINED BENEFIT LIABILITY(ASSET)

The retirement benefit of the Bank is based on the defined retirement pension plan. 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 salary 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 actuarial assumptions that are considered to be the most reasonable estimate of future cash flows (the projected unit method, which takes account of projected earnings increases).

The Bank 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 a discount rate calculated based on return on high-quality corporate bonds. A deficit may occur if the rate of return of plan assets falls short of the discount rate.

Decrease in return on high quality corporate bonds

  

A decrease in return on high-quality corporate bonds will be partially 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 obligation.

Risk of inflation

  

Most 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) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Present value of defined benefit obligations

     1,588,316        1,356,260  

Fair value of plan assets

     (1,726,232 )       (1,577,806 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net defined benefit liability(asset)

     (137,916 )       (221,546 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Changes in the carrying value of defined benefit obligation for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     1,356,260        1,186,636  

Current service cost

     121,766        106,810  

Interest cost

     64,530        62,917  

Remeasurements

  

Financial assumptions

     79,376        62,267  
  

Demographic assumptions

     (533 )       —   
  

Experience adjustments

     (14,545 )       7,204  

Foreign currencies translation adjustments

     9        (2 ) 

Retirement benefit paid

     (87,193 )       (76,465 ) 

Effect of moving in and out of associates

     409        6,895  

Liability acquired through business combination

     68,237        —   

Other

     —         (2 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,588,316        1,356,260  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Changes in the plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended
December 31
 
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     1,577,806        1,474,309  

Employer’s contribution

     100,000        120,000  

Interest income

     77,208        81,090  

Remeasurements

     (13,670 )       (20,534 ) 

Retirement benefit paid

     (83,331 )       (80,887 ) 

Effect of moving in and out of associates

     2,514        5,950  

Asset acquired through business combination

     68,237        —   

Other

     (2,532 )       (2,122 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,726,232        1,577,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(4)

The details of plan assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Time deposits and others

     1,726,232        1,577,806  

 

(5)

Realized returns on plan assets amount to 63,538 million Won and 60,556 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the contribution expected to be paid in the current accounting year amounts to 127,532 million Won.

 

(6)

The amounts recognized in net income and total comprehensive income in relation to defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended
December 31, 2024
     For the year ended
December 31, 2023
 

Current service cost

     121,766        106,810  

Net interest income

     (12,678 )       (18,173 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost recognized in net income

     109,088        88,637  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Remeasurements

     77,968        90,005  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost recognized in total comprehensive income

     187,056        178,642  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Meanwhile, retirement benefits related to defined contribution plans recognized as expenses are 2,030 million Won and 2,151 million Won for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(7)

Key actuarial assumptions used in defined benefit liability measurement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023

Discount rate

   4.03%   4.57%

Future wage growth rate

   5.19%   5.18%

Mortality rate

   Issued by Korea Insurance
Development Institute
  Issued by Korea Insurance
Development Institute

Retirement rate

   Experience rate for each
employment classification
  Experience rate for each
employment classification

The weighted average maturity of defined benefit liability is 9.75 years.

 

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(8)

The sensitivity to actuarial assumptions used in the assessment of defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024 (*)      December 31, 2023(*)  

Discount rate

  

Increase by 1% point

     (137,958 )       (121,166 ) 
  

Decrease by 1% point

     159,621        140,124  

Future wage growth rate

  

Increase by 1% point

     160,833        141,933  
  

Decrease by 1% point

     (141,388 )       (124,745 ) 

 

(*)

Although the above sensitivity analyses are based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant; in practice, more than one assumption are correlated. The sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in principal actuarial assumptions is calculated using the projected unit credit method, the same method applied when calculating the defined benefit obligations recognized in the statement of financial position.

 

(9)

The details of the maturity of the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Within 1 year

     60,056        29,180  

After 1 year but less than 2 years

     83,523        34,093  

After 2 years but less than 5 years

     409,094        344,670  

After 5 years but less than 10 years

     457,362        474,739  

After 10 years

     1,390,927        1,335,246  

 

25.

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other financial liabilities and other liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Other financial liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

     6,119,411        8,803,689  

Accrued expenses

     4,124,197        3,848,785  

Borrowings from trust accounts

     6,874,714        5,389,764  

Agency business revenue

     733,988        271,944  

Foreign exchange payables

     882,269        867,132  

Domestic exchanges payables

     7,590,328        1,367,709  

Lease liabilities

     349,797        205,854  

Other miscellaneous financial liabilities

     1,775,865        1,882,907  

Present value discount

     (1,118 )       (2,631 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     28,449,451        22,635,153  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other liabilities:

     

Unearned income

     66,853        67,686  

Other miscellaneous liabilities

     164,041        159,810  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     230,894        227,496  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     28,680,345        22,862,649  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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26.

DERIVATIVES

 

(1)

Derivative assets and derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
            Assets      Liabilities  
     Nominal
amount
     For fair value
hedge
     For
trading
     For fair value
hedge
     For trading  

Interest rate:

              

Futures

     101,831        —         —         —         —   

Forwards

     3,530,000        —         52,855        —         274,980  

Swaps

     139,967,836        10,102        322,586        102,634        204,743  

Purchase options

     50,000        —         81        —         —   

Written options

     360,000        —         —         —         10,595  

Currency:

              

Forwards

     111,318,517        —         5,630,127        —         1,799,433  

Swaps

     83,261,241        —         4,055,766        —         6,829,871  

Purchase options

     175,224        —         4,779        —         —   

Written options

     265,186        —         —         —         3,603  

Equity:

              

Forwards

     1,520        —         182        —         —   

Swaps

     7,698        —         —         —         1,401  

Purchase options

     1,767        —         1,005        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     339,040,820        10,102        10,067,381        102,634        9,124,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2023  
            Assets      Liabilities  
     Nominal
amount
     For fair value
hedge
     For
trading
     For fair value
hedge
     For trading  

Interest rate:

              

Futures

     118,455        —         —         —         —   

Forwards

     3,960,000        —         83,199        —         169,527  

Swaps

     140,183,500        698        378,307        135,263        227,166  

Purchase options

     150,000        —         6,556        —         —   

Written options

     400,000        —         —         —         15,359  

Currency:

              

Forwards

     97,073,935        —         1,931,493        —         884,397  

Swaps

     77,644,494        —         2,656,035        —         3,664,897  

Purchase options

     139,311        —         1,500        —         —   

Written options

     122,698        —         —         —         585  

Equity:

              

Forwards

     137        —         36        —         —   

Futures

     480,311        —         —         —         —   

Swaps

     461,112        —         126,028        —         1,994  

Purchase options

     16,444,709        —         608,295        —         —   

Written options

     16,887,247        —         —         —         1,012,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     354,065,909           698         5,791,449        135,263        5,976,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives held for trading are classified into financial assets at FVTPL (Note 7) and financial liabilities at FVTPL (Note 20), and derivatives held for hedging are presented as derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the statements of financial position.

 

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(2)

Overview of the Bank’s hedge accounting

 

  1)

Fair value hedge

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank has applied fair value hedge on fixed interest rate foreign currency denominated debentures amounting to 3,792,388 million Won, and Korean Won denominated debentures amounting to 159,659 million Won. The purpose of the hedging is to avoid fair value volatility risk of fixed interest rate foreign currency and Korean Won denominated debentures derived from fluctuations of market interest rate, and as such the Bank entered into interest rate swap agreements designated as hedging instruments.

According to the interest rate swap contract, an amount computed by multiplying the difference between the fixed and variable interest rate to the predetermined nominal amount will be exchanged. As a result, the fixed interest rate condition in the foreign currency and Korean Won denominated debentures will practically be converted into variable interest rate, thereby eliminating the risk of fair value fluctuation. Pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement, hedge ratio is determined by matching the nominal value to the face value of the hedging instrument.

In this hedging relationship, only the market interest rate fluctuation, which is the most significant part of the fair value change of the hedged item, is designated as the hedged risk, and other risk factors including credit risk are not included in the hedged risk. Therefore, the ineffective portion of the hedge could arise from fluctuations in the timing of the cash flow of the hedged item, price margin set by counterparty of hedging instrument, and unilateral change in credit risk of any party of hedging instrument.

The interest rate swap agreements and the hedged items are subject to fluctuations in the underlying market rate of interest and the Bank expects the value of the interest rate swap contract and the value of the hedged item to generally change in the opposite direction.

The fair value of the interest rate swap at the end of the reporting period is determined by discounting future cash flows estimated using the yield curve at the end of the reporting period and the credit risk embedded in the contract and the average interest rate is determined based on the outstanding balance at the end of the reporting period. The variable interest rate applied to the interest rate swap is Compounding SOFR or CD 3M plus spread. In accordance with the terms of each interest rate swap contract designated as a hedging instrument, the Bank receives interest at a fixed interest rate and pays interest at a variable interest rate.

 

  2)

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

Foreign currency exposure arises from the Bank’s net investments in New York branch, LA branch, Singapore branch and etc., which use USD as a functional currency. The risk arises from fluctuation in the spot exchange rate between USD and KRW. This may change the net investment amount.

The risk hedged from net investment hedging is the risk of fluctuations in KRW against USD, which could reduce the net investment carrying amount of the Bank in New York branch, LA branch, Singapore branch and etc.

Some of the Bank’s net investments in New York branch, LA branch, Singapore branch are hedged in USD-denominated foreign currency bonds (Carrying amount as of December 31, 2024: USD 92,000,000) and mitigated the exchange risk arising from the net assets of branch. The bond was designated as a hedging instrument for changes in the value of net investment resulting from fluctuations in the spot exchange rate of USD and KRW.

To assess the effectiveness of the hedge, the Bank determines the economic relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item by comparing (offsetting) changes in the amount of foreign investments due to spot exchange rate fluctuation and in the carrying amount of liabilities due to spot exchange rate fluctuation. The Bank’s policy is to hedge its net investment only within the principal range of its liabilities.

 

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(3)

The nominal amounts of the hedging instrument as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD, and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     1 year or less      1 year to 5
years
     More than 5
years
     Total  

Fair value hedge

           

Interest rate risk

           

Interest rate swaps (USD)

        25,000,000        2,650,000,000        —         2,675,000,000  

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

     —         —         155,000        155,000  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

           

Foreign exchange risk

           

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD)

     92,000,000        —         —         92,000,000  

 

     December 31, 2023  
     1 year or less      1 year to 5
years
     More than 5
years
     Total  

Fair value hedge

           

Interest rate risk

           

Interest rate swaps (USD)

     1,000,000,000        1,975,000,000        —         2,975,000,000  

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

     240,000        —          20,000        260,000  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

           

Foreign exchange risk

           

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD)

     —         92,000,000        —         92,000,000  

 

(4)

The average interest rate and average exchange rate of the hedging instrument as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    

December 31, 2024

Fair value hedge

  

Interest rate risk

  

Interest rate swaps (USD)

   Fixed 3.47% receipt and C.SOFR+1.06% floating paid

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

   Fixed 4.52% receipt and CD 3M+0.02% floating paid

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

  

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD/KRW)

   1,363.09

 

    

December 31, 2023

Fair value hedge

  

Interest rate risk

  

Interest rate swaps (USD)

   Fixed 3.60% receipt and C.SOFR+1.47% floating paid

Interest rate swaps (KRW)

   Fixed 4.13% receipt and CD 3M floating paid

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

  

Foreign currency denominated debentures (USD/KRW)

   1,306.12

 

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(5)

Fair value hedge

 

  1)

The amounts related to items designated as fair value hedging instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the

statement of financial

position where the

hedging instrument is

located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

              

Interest rate risk

              
            Derivative assets   

Interest rate swaps

     USD 2,675,000,000            (designated for hedging)   
        10,102        102,634      Derivative liabilities       5,265  
     155,000            (designated for hedging)   

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the

statement of financial

position where the

hedging instrument is

located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

              

Interest rate risk

              
            Derivative assets   

Interest rate swaps

     USD 2,975,000,000            (designated for hedging)   
        698        135,263      Derivative liabilities      55,651  
     260,000           

(designated for hedging)

  

 

  2)

Details of carrying amount to fair value hedged and amount adjusted due to hedge accounting as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Carrying amounts of the
hedging item
     Accumulated amount of fair
value hedge adjustments on
the hedged item included in
the  carrying amount of the
hedged item (*)
     Line item in the statement of
financial position in which the
hedged item is  included
     Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

                 

Interest rate risk

                 

Foreign currency denominated debentures

     —         3,792,388        —         124,647        Debentures        (12,758 ) 

Korean Won denominated debentures

     —         159,659        —         4,659        Debentures        (4,659 ) 

 

(*)

The accumulated profit on foreign currency denominated debentures was 124,647 million Won, and the accumulated loss on Korean Won denominated debentures was 4,659 million Won as of December 31, 2024.

 

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     December 31, 2023  
     Carrying amounts of the
hedging item
     Accumulated amount of fair
value hedge adjustments on
the hedged item included in
the  carrying amount of the
hedged item (*)
     Line item in the statement of
financial position in which the
hedged item is  included
     Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Fair value hedge

                 

Interest rate risk

                 

Foreign currency denominated debentures

     —         3,682,140        —         141,818        Debentures        (57,222 ) 

Korean Won denominated debentures

     —         261,084        —         1,084        Debentures        (1,084 ) 

 

(*)

The accumulated profit on foreign currency denominated debentures was 141,818 million Won, and the accumulated loss on Korean Won denominated debentures was 1,084 million Won as of December 31, 2023.

 

  3)

Amounts recognized in profit or loss due to the ineffective portion of fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024
          Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or loss
    Line item in the profit or loss

Fair value hedge

   Interest rate risk      (12,152 )    Other net operating income (expense)

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023
          Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or loss
    Line item in the profit or loss

Fair value hedge

   Interest rate risk      (2,655 )    Other net operating income (expense)

 

(6)

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

 

  1)

The amounts related to items designated as hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: USD and Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the

statement of financial

position where the

hedging instrument is

located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

              

Foreign exchange risk

              

Foreign currency debentures

     USD 92,000,000        —         135,240      Foreign currency debentures      (16,600 ) 

 

     December 31, 2023  
     Nominal amounts of
the hedging
instrument
     Carrying amounts of the hedging
instrument
    

Line item in the

statement of financial

position where the

hedging instrument is

located

   Changing in fair
value used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
 
     Assets      Liabilities  

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

              

Foreign exchange risk

              

Foreign currency debentures

     USD 92,000,000        —         118,625      Foreign currency debentures      (2,028 ) 

 

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  2)

The amounts related to items designated as hedged items of net investments in foreign operations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          December 31, 2024  
          Changing in fair value used for
calculating hedge ineffectiveness
     Balance of foreign currency translation
reserve in hedge accounting
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

     
  

Foreign operations net assets

     16,600        (8,536 ) 

 

          December 31, 2023  
          Changing in fair value used for
calculating hedge ineffectiveness
     Balance of foreign currency translation
reserve in hedge accounting
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

  

Foreign exchange risk

     
  

Foreign operations net assets

     2,028        3,681  

 

  3)

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income and profit or loss related to net investment hedges in foreign operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Other comprehensive income     Profit or loss  
     Hedge gain or loss
recognized in other
comprehensive income
    Income tax
effect
     Sub-total     Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or
loss
     Line item
recognizing
ineffectiveness
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

            

Foreign exchange risk

     (16,600 )      4,383        (12,217 )      —         —   

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Other comprehensive income     Profit or loss  
     Hedge gain or loss
recognized in other
comprehensive income
    Income tax
effect
     Sub-total     Hedge ineffectiveness
recognized in profit or
loss
     Line item
recognizing
ineffectiveness
 

Hedges of net investment in foreign operations

            

Foreign exchange risk

     (2,028 )      535        (1,493 )      —         —   

No amount was reclassified from reserve of hedges of net investment in foreign operations to profit or loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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27.

DEFERRED DAY 1 PROFITS OR LOSSES

Changes in deferred day 1 profits or losses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Beginning balance

     7,848        17,964  

Amounts recognized in profits or losses

     (7,820 )       (10,116 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     28        7,848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

In case some variables to measure fair values of financial instruments are not observable in the market, valuation techniques are utilized to evaluate such financial instruments. Those financial instruments are recorded at the transaction price, even though there are differences noted between the transaction price and the fair value price produced by the valuation techniques at the time of acquisition. In addition, the difference between fair value and transaction price is deferred and amortized to maturity and reflected in profit or loss. The table above presents the difference yet to be realized as profit or losses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

28.

SHARE CAPITAL AND CAPITAL SURPLUS

 

(1)

The number of authorized shares and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Shares of common stock authorized

     5,000,000,000 Shares        5,000,000,000 Shares  

Par value per share

     5,000 Won        5,000 Won  

Shares of common stock issued

     716,000,000 Shares        716,000,000 Shares  

Share capital

     3,581,392 million Won        3,581,392 million Won  

 

(2)

Details of capital surplus as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Capital in excess of par value

     1,068,420        1,068,420  

 

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29.

HYBRID SECURITIES

The bond-type hybrid securities classified as owner’s equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Issue date      Maturity date      Interest rate
(%)
     December 31,
2024
    December 31,
2023
 

Hybrid securities in local currency

     June 3, 2015        June 3, 2045        4.4        240,000       240,000  
     September 21, 2022        —         5.2        320,000       320,000  
     September 21, 2022        —         5.5        30,000       30,000  
     October 16, 2023        —         5.4        300,000       300,000  
     October 4, 2019        —         4.3        —        662,035  

Hybrid securities in foreign currency

     July 24, 2024        —         6.4        761,805       —   
     Issuance cost              (5,858 )      (5,588 ) 
           

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Total                1,645,947       1,546,447  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

The hybrid securities mentioned above are either without a maturity date or its maturity can be extended indefinitely at the maturity date without changing terms, and early redemption may be made after 5, 7 or 10 years from the issue date (Issuer Call). In addition, interest payments can be suspended or canceled at the Bank’s discretion.

 

30.

OTHER EQUITY

 

(1)

Details of other equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

     

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     50,263        73,985  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     1,348        —   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     24,470        (9,050 ) 

Gain (loss) on evaluation of hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     (8,536 )       3,681  

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

     (72,427 )       (15,042 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     (4,882 )       53,574  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other capital adjustments

     (50,333 )       (1,694 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (55,215 )       51,880  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(2)

Changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Beginning
balance
    Increase
(decrease) (*)
    Reclassification
adjustments
    Income tax
effect (*)
    Ending
balance
 

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     73,985       (19,001 )      (13,230 )      8,509       50,263  

Net gain on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     —        1,831       —        (483 )      1,348  

Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     (9,050 )      45,544       —         (12,024 )      24,470  

Gain (loss) on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     3,681       (16,600 )      —        4,383       (8,536 ) 

Remeasurement loss related to defined benefit plan

      (15,042 )      (77,968 )      —        20,583       (72,427 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     53,574       (66,194 )       (13,230 )      20,968       (4,882 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI includes 53,539 million Won which was transferred to retained earnings due to disposal of equity securities.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Beginning
balance
    Increase
(decrease) (*)
    Reclassification
adjustments
    Income tax
effect (*)
    Ending
balance
 

Net gain (loss) on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (645,259 )      776,847       201,580       (259,183 )      73,985  

Loss on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     (11,414 )      3,233       —        (869 )      (9,050 ) 

Gain on evaluation of hedge of net investment in foreign operations

     5,174       (2,028 )      —        535       3,681  

Remeasurement gain (loss) related to defined benefit plan

     51,132       (90,005 )      —        23,831       (15,042 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     (600,367 )      688,047        201,580        (235,686 )      53,574  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*)

Net gain on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI includes 87 million Won which was transferred to retained earnings due to disposal of equity securities.

 

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31.

RETAINED EARNINGS

 

(1)

Details of retained earnings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

         December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Legal reserve

 

Legal reserves in Korea

     3,049,754        2,821,754  
 

Other legal reserve

     33,239        33,239  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  Sub-total      3,082,993        2,854,993  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Voluntary reserve

 

Business rationalization reserve

     8,000        8,000  
 

Reserve for financial structure improvement

     235,400        235,400  
 

Additional reserve

     8,576,104        8,576,104  
 

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     1,767,408        2,164,140  
 

Revaluation reserve

     701,685        700,915  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  Sub-total      11,288,597        11,684,559  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Retained earnings before appropriation

     6,115,176        4,309,062  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     20,486,766        18,848,614  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  1)

Legal Reserve

In accordance with the Article 40, Banking Act of Korea, earned surplus reserve is 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.

 

  2)

Other legal reserve

Other legal reserves were appropriated in the branches located in Japan, India and Bangladesh according to the banking laws of Japan, India and Bangladesh, and may be used to offset any deficit incurred in those branches.

 

  3)

Business rationalization reserve

Pursuant to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act, the Bank 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.

 

  4)

Reserve for financial structure improvement

From 2002 to 2014, the Finance Supervisory Services recommended banks in Korea to appropriate at least 10 percent of net income after accumulated deficit for financial structure improvement, until tangible common equity ratio equals 5.5 percent. 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 are an autonomous judgment matter of the Bank since 2015.

 

  5)

Additional reserve

Additional reserve is a voluntary reserve to retain earnings for capital adequacy and soundness of the Bank’s operation.

 

  6)

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

In accordance with paragraph 1 and 2 of 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 for credit loss under RSBB, the Bank is prohibited to provide dividends with the regulatory reserve.

 

  7)

Revaluation reserve

Revaluation reserve is the amount of limited dividends set by the Board of Directors to be recognized as complementary capital when the gains or losses occurred in the property revaluation by adopting K-IFRS.

 

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(2)

Statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Unappropriated retained earnings:

     

Unappropriated retained earnings carried over from prior years

     3,343,333        2,127,472  

Disposal gain or loss in FVTOCI financial assets

     53,540        87  

Net income

     2,794,552        2,277,140  

Dividend on hybrid equity securities

     (76,249 )       (95,637 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     6,115,176        4,309,062  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Transfer from retained earnings:

     

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     —         396,732  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     —         396,732  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Appropriation of retained earnings:

     

Legal reserve

     280,000        228,000  

Revaluation reserve

     —         770  

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     185,534        —   

Amortization of loss of repayment of hybrid equity securities

     49,743        1,695  

Business combination loss

     590        —   

Cash dividend (dividend per share (%))

     1,352,524        1,131,996  

(2024: Common shares of 1,889 Won (38%)

     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

2023: Common shares of 1,581 Won (32%))

     1,868,391        1,362,461  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unappropriated retained earnings to be carried forward to next year

     4,246,785        3,343,333  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The appropriation of retained earnings for the year ended December 31, 2024, is expected to be appropriated at the shareholders’ meeting on March 25, 2025. The appropriation date for the year ended December 31, 2023, was March 21, 2024.

 

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32.

REGULATORY RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSS

In accordance with Paragraph 1 and 2 of Article 29 of the Regulation on Supervision of Banking Business, the Bank calculates and discloses the regulatory reserve for credit loss.

 

(1)

Balances of the regulatory reserve for credit loss as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Regulatory reserve for credit loss

     1,767,408        2,164,140  

Planned provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve for credit loss

     185,534        (396,732 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     1,952,942        1,767,408  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Planned reserves provided, adjusted net income after the planned reserves provided and adjusted EPS after the planned reserves provided for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions, except for EPS amount):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net income

     2,794,552        2,277,140  

Required provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve for credit loss

     185,534        (396,732 ) 

Adjusted net income after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve

     2,609,018        2,673,872  

Adjusted EPS after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve (Unit: Korean Won) (*)

     3,537        3,601  

 

(*)

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, it was calculated by deducting 76,249 million Won and 95,637 million Won, respectively, of dividends on hybrid securities from adjusted net income after the provision for (reversal of) regulatory reserve.

 

33.

DIVIDENDS

Dividends for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 1,889 Won and 1,581 Won per share, respectively, and the total amount of dividends approved are 1,352,524 million Won and 1,131,996 million Won, respectively. Dividends as of December 31, 2024 will be proposed at the regular shareholders’ meeting scheduled on March 25, 2025.

 

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34.

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

(1)

Interest income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Financial assets at FVTPL

     120,688        92,854  

Financial assets at FVTOCI

     1,227,748        945,536  

Securities at amortized cost

     628,637        765,390  

Loans and other financial assets at amortized cost:

     

Interest on due from banks

     453,365        402,385  

Interest on loans

     15,516,770        14,742,809  

Interest on other receivables

     35,170        32,828  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     16,005,305        15,178,022  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     17,982,378        16,981,802  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Interest expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Interest on deposits due to customers

     8,904,688        8,164,274  

Interest on borrowings

     975,397        882,974  

Interest on debentures

     977,084        907,765  

Interest on lease liability

     12,892        6,589  

Other interest expense

     370,534        331,709  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     11,240,595        10,293,311  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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35.

NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

(1)

Details of fees and commissions income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Fees and commission received for brokerage

     241,762        239,254  

Fees and commission received related to credit

     151,860        155,159  

Fees and commission received for electronic finance

     130,172        127,153  

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange handling

     44,237        43,230  

Fees and commission received on foreign exchange

     47,311        34,943  

Fees and commission received for guarantee

     123,333        105,657  

Fees and commission received on securities business

     48,230        37,762  

Fees and commission from trust management

     178,352        161,692  

Other fees

     188,109        141,207  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,153,366        1,046,057  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of fees and commissions expense incurred for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Fees and commissions paid

     179,992        196,430  

Others

     211        190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     180,203        196,620  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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36.

DIVIDEND INCOME

 

(1)

Details of dividend income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Dividend income related to financial assets at FVTPL

     

Dividends on equity securities

     9,947        9,216  

Dividends on capital contribution

     96,918        67,082  

Dividends on beneficiary certificates

     332,818        214,499  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     439,683        290,797  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividend income related to financial assets at FVTOCI

     

Dividends on equity securities

     17,566        15,563  

Dividends on capital contributions

     160        134  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     17,726        15,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     457,409        306,494  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of dividends related to financial assets at FVTOCI for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Dividend income recognized from assets held Equity securities

     

Equity securities

     17,726        15,697  

 

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37.

NET GAIN OR LOSS ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT FVTPL

 

(1)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net gain on financial instruments at FVTPL

     1,528,808        514,706  

Net loss on financial instruments designated to be measured at FVTPL

     (19,647 )       —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,509,161        514,706  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

               For the years ended December 31  
               2024     2023  

Financial assets at FVTPL

   Securities    Gain on transactions and valuation      604,282       788,029  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (215,363 )      (106,389 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     388,919       681,640  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Loans    Gain on transactions and valuation      11,672       1,282  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     11,672       1,282  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Other financial instruments    Gain on transactions and valuation      6,083       3,511  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (5,456 )      (3,240 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     627       271  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

        401,218       683,193  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives (for trading)

   Interest rate derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      2,971,144       4,746,388  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (2,925,577 )      (4,961,484 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     45,567       (215,096 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Currency derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      14,757,417       7,611,512  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (13,664,289 )      (7,460,747 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     1,093,128       150,765  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Equity derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      1,182,989       3,169,071  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      (1,194,094 )      (3,273,202 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     (11,105 )      (104,131 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Other derivatives    Gain on transactions and valuation      —        14  
      Loss on transactions and valuation      —        (39 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Sub-total

     —        (25 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

        1,127,590       (168,487 ) 
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Total

        1,528,808       514,706  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Details of net gain or loss on financial instruments designated to be measured at FVTPL for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net gain (loss) on deposits due to customers:

     

Net loss on valuation of time deposit

     (19,647 )       —   

 

38.

NET GAIN OR LOSS ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FVTOCI

Details of net gain or loss on financial assets at FVTOCI recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Gain (loss) on disposal of securities

     92,107        (38,399 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     92,107        (38,399 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

39.

REVERSAL OF (PROVISION FOR) EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCE

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Provision for expected credit loss allowance on financial assets measured at FVTOCI

     (8,865 )       (16,388 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) expected credit loss allowance on securities at amortized cost

     3,233        (5,472 ) 

Provision for expected credit loss allowance on loans and other financial assets at amortized cost

     (707,189 )       (870,945 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) provision on guarantee

     7,020        (11,629 ) 

Reversal of (provision for) unused loan commitments

     7,536        (26,561 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (698,265 )       (930,995 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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40.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND OTHER NET OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

(1)

Details of general and administrative expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

               For the years ended December 31  
               2024      2023  

Employee benefits

   Short-term employee benefits    Salaries      1,396,958        1,281,891  
      Employee benefits      524,809        470,105  
   Share-based payments         23,261        10,584  
   Retirement benefit service costs         111,117        90,787  
   Termination benefits         (3,485 )       140,419  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 
   Sub-total         2,052,660        1,993,786  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

        351,410        333,321  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other general and administrative expenses

   Rent         79,766        83,026  
   Taxes and public dues         151,414        144,670  
   Service charges         226,428        213,674  
   Computer and IT related         168,620        300,853  
   Telephone and communication         45,041        42,932  
   Operating promotion         37,940        37,247  
   Advertising         140,399        146,744  
   Printing         4,081        4,134  
   Traveling         7,311        7,245  
   Supplies         5,087        5,751  
   Insurance premium         2,639        3,287  
   Maintenance         13,795        13,699  
   Water, light and heating         14,723        15,066  
   Vehicle maintenance         6,783        6,883  
   Others (*)         19,127        57,437  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Sub-total

        923,154        1,082,648  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

Total

        3,327,224        3,409,755  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

It includes 40,047 million Won in in-house welfare fund contributions for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

(2)

Details of other operating income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Gain on transactions of foreign exchange

     661,501        1,316,869  

Gain on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     40,843        69,479  

Gain on fair value hedged items

     25,469        8,986  

Others

     881        9,758  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     728,694        1,405,092  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3)

Details of other operating expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Loss on transactions of foreign exchange

     1,693,920        1,221,609  

KDIC deposit insurance premium

     492,443        446,878  

Contribution to miscellaneous funds

     526,544        448,133  

Loss on derivatives (designated for hedging)

     24,252        8,819  

Loss on fair value hedged items

     64,571        72,601  

Others (*)

     146,525        271,598  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,948,255        2,469,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Others for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, include 28,509 million Won and 22,349 million Won, respectively, of amortization expense for intangible assets.

 

(4)

Share-based Payment

Details of performance condition share-based payment granted to executives as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

  1)

Performance condition share-based payment

 

Subject to

      Shares granted for the year 2020 (*4)

Type of payment

      Cash-settled

Vesting period

      January 1, 2020 ~ December 31, 2023

Date of payment

      January 1, 2024

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

      — 

Valuation method

      — 

Dividend yield

      — 

Expected maturity

      — 

Number of shares measured as of the closing
date (*2),(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    — 
   As of December 31, 2023    755,073 shares

Subject to

      Shares granted for the year 2021

Type of payment

      Cash-settled

Vesting period

      January 1, 2021 ~ December 31, 2024

Date of payment

      January 1, 2025

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

      15,831

Valuation methods

      Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

      6.475%

Expected maturity

      0 year

Number of shares measured as of the closing
date (*2)(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    865,494 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    865,717 shares

Subject to

      Shares granted for the year 2022

Type of payment

      Cash-settled

Vesting period

      January 1, 2022 ~ December 31, 2025

Date of payment

      January 1, 2026

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

      14,839

Valuation methods

      Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

      6.475%

Expected maturity

      1 years

Number of shares measured as of the closing
date (*2)(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    737,601 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    744,943 shares

 

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Subject to       Shares granted for the year 2023
Type of payment       Cash-settled
Vesting period       January 1, 2023 ~ December 31, 2026
Date of payment       January 1, 2027
Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)       13,909
Valuation methods       Black-Scholes Model
Dividend yield       6.475%
Expected maturity       2 years

Number of shares measured as of the closing
date (*2)(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    755,920 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    763,148 shares

Subject to

      Shares granted for the year 2024

Type of payment

      Cash-settled

Vesting period

      January 1, 2024 ~ December 31, 2027

Date of payment

      January 1, 2028

Fair value (Unit: Korean Won) (*1)

      13,037

Valuation methods

      Black-Scholes Model

Dividend yield

      6.475%

Expected maturity

      3 years

Number of shares measured as of the closing
date (*2)(*3)

   As of December 31, 2024    1,189,935 shares
   As of December 31, 2023    — 

 

(*1)

As of December 31, 2024, the fair value calculated using the Black-Scholes model was used to measure liabilities by reflecting the average dividend rate for the past four years to the stock price of the weighted average of Woori Financial Group’s trading volume for the past week, month and two months.

(*2)

At the initial point in time (January 1st of each fiscal year), the maximum number of shares granted is determined. The final number of shares to be paid is confirmed based on the evaluation results of long-term performance indicators over a total of four years, including the current year. The final compensation is then paid in cash, reflecting the stock price at the time of payment. The long-term performance indicators include relative shareholder returns, net income, return on equity (ROE), cost-to-income ratio (C/I ratio), non-performing loan ratio, and performance in assigned duties.

(*3)

As of December 31, 2024, the remaining quantity and granted quantity are the same.

(*4)

It has been fully paid during the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

  2)

The Bank accounts for performance condition share-based payments according to the cash-settled method and the fair value of the liabilities is reflected in the compensation costs by re-measuring per every closing period. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the book value of the liabilities related to the performance condition share-based payments recognized by the Bank is 50,674 million Won and 37,142 million Won, respectively.

 

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41.

OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

 

(1)

Details of gains or losses on valuation of investments in subsidiaries and associates recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Impairment loss

     2,386        1,786  

 

(2)

Details of other non-operating income and expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Other non-operating income

     145,933        161,028  

Other non-operating expenses

     (174,773 )       (184,531 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     (28,840 )       (23,503 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Details of other non-operating income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Rental fee income

     29,338        33,649  

Dividend gains on investment in subsidiaries and associates

     73,339        54,135  

Equity method trading income

     12,609        33,081  

Gains on disposal of assets held for sale

     —         3,027  

Gains on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     337        1,416  

Others (*)

     30,310        35,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     145,933        161,028  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Other special gains related to other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 include 2,517 million Won and 14,060 million Won, respectively.

 

(4)

Details of other non-operating expenses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Depreciation on investment properties

     7,810        5,682  

Interest expenses of rent leasehold deposits

     1,631        1,657  

Losses on disposal of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     1,435        1,217  

Impairment loss of properties and equipment, intangible assets and other assets

     217        22  

Donation

     111,022        54,520  

Others (*)

     52,658        121,433  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     174,773        184,531  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Other special losses related to other provisions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 31,023 million Won and 64,568 million Won, respectively.

 

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42.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

(1)

Details of income tax expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Current tax expense

     

Current tax expense in respect of the current year

     474,798        537,116  

Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to the current tax of prior periods

     (32,584 )       (19,816 ) 

Current tax charged to other equity directly

     4,383        535  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     446,597        517,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred tax expense

     

Change in deferred tax assets (liabilities) relating to the temporary differences

     404,805        433,178  

Deferred tax charged to other equity directly

     16,585        (236,221 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     421,390        196,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     867,987        714,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Income tax expenses reconciled to net income before income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024     2023  

Net income before income tax expense

     3,662,539       2,991,932  

Tax calculated at statutory tax rate (*)

     956,548       779,508  

Adjustments

    

Effect of income that is exempt from taxation

     (30,868 )      (32,743 ) 

Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit

     11,816       7,324  

Adjustments recognized in the current period in relation to the current tax of prior periods

     (32,584 )      (19,816 ) 

Effect of income tax expense that is resulting from consolidated tax return

     (66,172 )      (49,020 ) 

Others

     29,247       29,539  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     (88,561 )      (64,716 ) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     867,987       714,792  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     23.7 %      23.9 % 

 

(*)

The applicable income tax rate; 1) 9.9% for below 200 million Won, 2) 20.9% for above 200 million Won and below 20 billion Won, 3) 23.1% for above 20 billion Won and below 300 billion Won, 4) 26.4% for above 300 billion Won.

 

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(3)

Changes in cumulative temporary differences for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Beginning balance      Recognized as income
(loss)
     Recognized as other
comprehensive income (loss)
     Ending balance  

Gain (loss) on financial assets

     (146,804 )       (114,842 )       8,509        (253,137 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivatives

     49,556        (276,552 )       —         (226,996 ) 

Accrued income

     (128,508 )       16,235        —         (112,273 ) 

Provision for loan losses

     879        18,078        —         18,957  

Loans and receivables written off

     4,382        112        —         4,494  

Loan origination costs and fees

     (145,464 )       (15,809 )       —         (161,273 ) 

Defined benefit liability

     373,503        45,500        20,584        439,587  

Deposits with employee retirement insurance trust

     (445,731 )       (17,569 )       —         (463,300 ) 

Provision for guarantee

     7,803        (2,209 )       —         5,594  

Other provision

     150,961        (43,955 )       —         107,006  

Others

     (92,845 )       (30,379 )       (12,507 )       (135,731 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

     (372,268 )       (421,390 )       16,586        (777,072 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Beginning balance      Recognized as income
(loss)
     Recognized as other
comprehensive income (loss)
     Ending balance  

Gain (loss) on financial assets

     383,056        (270,677 )       (259,183 )       (146,804 ) 

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivatives

     25,474        24,082        —         49,556  

Accrued income

     (106,801 )       (21,707 )       —         (128,508 ) 

Provision for loan losses

     306        573        —         879  

Loans and receivables written off

     4,399        (17 )       —         4,382  

Loan origination costs and fees

     (142,201 )       (3,263 )       —         (145,464 ) 

Defined benefit liability

     327,013        22,659        23,831        373,503  

Deposits with employee retirement insurance trust

     (414,551 )       (31,180 )       —         (445,731 ) 

Provision for guarantee

     7,188        615        —         7,803  

Other provision

     79,761        71,200        —         150,961  

Others

     (102,734 )       10,758        (869 )       (92,845 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

     60,910        (196,957 )       (236,221 )       (372,268 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(4)

Unrealizable temporary differences as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Deductible temporary differences

     258,693        258,693  

Taxable temporary differences

     (108,055 )       (108,055 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     150,638        150,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

No deferred income tax asset has been recognized for the deductible temporary difference of 258,693 million Won associated with investments in subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024, because it is not probable that the temporary differences will be reversed in the foreseeable future.

 

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No deferred income tax liability has been recognized for the taxable temporary difference of 108,055 million Won associated with investment in subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024, due to the following reasons:

 

  •  

The Bank can control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences.

 

  •  

It is probable that the temporary differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.

 

(5)

Details of accumulated deferred tax charged directly to other equity as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Net loss on valuation of financial assets at FVTOCI

     (18,030 )       (26,539 ) 

Net loss on changes in credit risk of financial liabilities designated to be measured at FVTPL

     (483 )       —   

Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation of foreign operations

     (8,778 )       3,246  

Net gain (loss) on evaluation of hedges of net investment in foreign operations

     2,955        (1,428 ) 

Remeasurement gain related to defined benefit plan

     25,979        5,396  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,643        (19,325 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(6)

Current tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Current tax assets

     33,122        126,388  

Current tax liabilities

     76,361        23,061  

 

(7)

Under the Pillar 2 legislation, the parent company is required to pay additional taxes on the difference between the GloBE effective tax rate of each constituent entity’s jurisdiction and the minimum tax rate of 15%. Since all companies within the parent company have a GloBE effective tax rate exceeding 15% in their respective countries, there is no impact from the Pillar 2 corporate tax, and consequently, there is no impact on the bank either.

 

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43.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”)

 

(1)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unit: Korean Won in millions, except for EPS and number of shares):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Net income for the period attributable to common shareholders

     2,794,552        2,277,140  

Dividends to hybrid securities

     (76,249 )       (95,637 ) 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

     2,718,303        2,181,503  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (Unit: million shares)

     716        716  

Basic EPS (Unit: Korean Won)

     3,797        3,047  

 

(2)

The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  
     Period      Number of
shares
     Days      Accumulated
number of shares
outstanding
during period
 

Common shares issued at the beginning of the period

     2024-01-01 ~ 2024-12-31        716,000,000        366        262,056,000,000  
           

 

 

 

Sub-total (①)

 

     262,056,000,000  
  

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (②=(①/366)

              716,000,000  
     For the year ended December 31, 2023  
     Period      Number of
shares
     Days      Accumulated
number of shares
outstanding
during period
 

Common shares issued at the beginning of the period

     2023-01-01 ~ 2023-12-31        716,000,000        365        261,340,000,000  
           

 

 

 

Sub-total (①)

 

     261,340,000,000  
  

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (②=(①/365)

              716,000,000  

Diluted EPS is equal to basic EPS because there is no dilution effect for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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44.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

 

(1)

Details of guarantees as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024 (*)      December 31, 2023 (*)  

Confirmed guarantees

     

Guarantee for loans

     60,571        58,205  

Acceptances

     202,342        106,456  

Guarantees in acceptances of imported goods

     63,488        74,695  

Other confirmed guarantees

     10,893,270        8,309,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     11,219,671        8,549,019  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unconfirmed guarantees

     

Local letter of credit

     163,053        161,608  

Letter of credit

     3,120,971        2,822,982  

Other unconfirmed guarantees

     1,465,226        1,471,553  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     4,749,250        4,456,143  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commercial paper purchase commitments and others

     2,734,770        3,024,758  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     18,703,691        16,029,920  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Includes financial guarantees of 6,978,786 million Won and 6,539,824 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

(2)

Details of loan commitments and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Loan commitments

     88,385,611        83,196,929  

Other commitments

     6,871,259        7,170,064  

 

(3)

Litigation case

Legal cases where the Bank is involved as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions except for number of cases):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  
     As plaintiff      As defendant      As plaintiff      As defendant  

Number of cases (*)

     19 cases        195 cases        29 cases        140 cases  

Amount of litigation

     257,936        232,073        257,683        164,314  

Provisions for litigations

        14,383           16,053  

 

(*)

The number of cases as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 does not include cases such as loan-related execution or simple extension of loan prescription, litigation where the substantive party is not the Bank, or fraudulent lawsuits.

 

(4)

Others

During the year ended December 31, 2023, there was an investigation by the Korea Fair Trade Commission regarding the loan-to-value ratio, and the Bank received the examination report in January 2024 but the impact on the Bank’s financial statements as of December 31, 2024 cannot be reasonably estimated.

 

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45.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related parties of the Bank as of December 31, 2024 and its assets and liabilities recognized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and major transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and compensation to key management are as follows:

 

(1)

Related parties

 

    

Related parties

Parent company    Woori Financial Group Inc.
Subsidiaries    Woori America Bank, PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk, Woori Global Markets Asia Limited, Woori Bank China Limited, AO Woori Bank, Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A., Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund, Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC, Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd., Wealth Development Bank, Woori Bank Vietnam Limited, Woori Bank Europe, Woori Bank Principal Guaranteed Trust and Woori Bank Principal and Interest Guaranteed Trust(Consolidated Trusts), Jeonju Iwon Ltd. and 45 SPCs, Heungkuk Global Private Placement Investment Trust No.1 and 14 beneficiary certificates
Associates    W Service Networks Co., Ltd., Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd., Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd., LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd., K BANK Co., Ltd., and others (Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and 38 associates)
Other related parties    Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates (*), Woori FIS Co., Ltd., Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates, Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd., Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd., Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd., Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd., Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates, Woori Savings Bank, Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries, Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1, WOORI ZIP 1, WOORI ZIP 2, JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2, IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No.1, Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd., Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.2-1

 

(*)

Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. was renamed to Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. following a merger with Korea Foss Securities Co., Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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(2)

Major assets and liabilities from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

Related parties

  

A title of account

   December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.    Other assets      33,632        125,489  
      Deposits due to customers      1,285,912        1,363,507  
      Other liabilities      63,893        20,635  

Subsidiaries

   Woori America Bank    Cash and cash equivalents      528,095        79,816  
      Loans      —         17,119  
      Expected credit loss allowance      —         (11 ) 
      Other assets      3        7  
   PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk       Cash and cash equivalents      45,884        20,785  
      Loans      205,800        322,350  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (412 )       (198 ) 
      Other assets      48        26  
   Woori Global Markets Asia Limited    Loans      415,455        404,506  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (235 )       (248 ) 
      Other assets      55        6  
      Deposits due to customers      8,371        1,790  
  

Woori Bank China

Limited

   Cash and cash equivalents      61,263        19,781  
      Other assets      13,313        4,940  
      Deposits due to customers      389,395        279,069  
      Borrowings      43,405        13,589  
      Other liabilities      13,303        4,892  
   AO Woori Bank    Cash and cash equivalents      74,761        35,186  
      Loans      155,932        153,741  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (1,110 )       (3,570 ) 
      Other assets      15,459        7,143  
      Deposits due to customers      6,119        5,394  
   Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.    Loans      10,114        8,701  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (19 )       (18 ) 
      Other assets      16        20  
      Other liabilities      241        128  
  

Woori Bank Vietnam

Limited

   Cash and cash equivalents      15,064        10,318  
      Loans      29,844        283,251  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (58 )       (601 ) 
      Other assets      70        6,483  
      Deposits due to customers      2,423        2,159  
      Borrowings      44,100        434,780  
      Other liabilities      1,175        4,280  
   Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC    Loan      308,700        699,757  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (592 )       (1,451 ) 
      Other assets      3        14  
      Other liabilities      328        178  
   Woori Bank Europe    Cash and cash equivalents      3,426        5,086  
      Loans      478,495        571,156  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (1,083 )       (2,175 ) 
      Other assets      7,200        2,713  
      Borrowings      81,327        66,801  
   Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.    Loans      8,232        3,739  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (5 )       (2 ) 
      Other assets      57        10  
   Wealth Development Bank    Other assets      —         4  
      Other liabilities      120        39  
   Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund    Other assets      9        9  
   Consolidated trusts    Other liabilities      105,332        181,973  
   Consolidated SPC    Loans      8,759        9,956  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (27 )       (37 ) 
      Derivative assets      14,027        11,125  
      Other assets      243        522  
      Deposits due to customers      6,600        7,597  
      Derivative liabilities      720        6,020  
      Other liabilities      9,064        22,372  
   Consolidated beneficiary certificates    Derivative liabilities      2,003        1,016  

 

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Related parties

  

A title of account

   December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  

Associates

  W Service Networks Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      3,054       3,245  
     Other liabilities      309       40  
  Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      780       771  
  Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.    Loans      3,200       3,197  
     Expected credit loss allowance      (42 )      (71 ) 
     Deposits due to customers      1,145       1,323  
     Other liabilities      3       5  
  LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.    Loans      14,700       —   
     Expected credit loss allowance      (28 )      —   
     Derivative assets      1,075       —   
     Other assets      48       —   
     Deposits due to customers      20,207       62,587  
     Other liabilities      273       289  
  K BANK Co., Ltd.    Other assets      —        18  
     Other liabilities      193,719       214,135  
  Others (*)    Loans      41       41  
     Deposits due to customers      1,993       3,632  
     Other liabilities      232       992  

Other related parties

  Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries    Loans      5,880       5,158  
     Expected credit loss allowance      (39 )      (37 ) 
     Derivative assets      315       95  
     Other assets      12,943       4,580  
     Borrowings      25,482       24,002  
     Deposits due to customers      48,464       42,496  
     Derivative liabilities      69,580       38,286  
     Other liabilities      26,262       25,500  
  Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates    Deposits due to customers      990,946       230,276  
     Other liabilities      2,811       16,870  
  Woori FIS Co., Ltd.    Other assets      111       514  
     Deposits due to customers      6,968       14,157  
     Other liabilities      17,631       26,322  
  Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates    Derivative assets      255       —   
     Deposits due to customers      12,730       28,824  
     Derivative liabilities      —        1,249  
     Other liabilities      1       248  
  Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      1,839       1,718  
     Other liabilities      534       503  
  Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.    Other assets      7       —   
     Deposits due to customers      9,469       10,537  
     Other liabilities      9,857       10,038  
  Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      17,910       18,019  
     Other liabilities      1,681       1,698  
  Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates    Deposits due to customers      21,302       4,763  
     Other liabilities      —        33  
  Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.    Deposits due to customers      198,773       93,742  
     Other liabilities      253       386  

 

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Related parties

  

A title of account

   December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
   Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates    Deposits due to customers      473,951       41,786  
      Derivative liabilities      —        455  
      Other liabilities      6,177       1,187  
   Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates    Loans      4,900       165,800  
      Expected credit loss allowance      (9 )      (855 ) 
      Other assets      —        71  
      Deposits due to customers      13,984       20,012  
      Other liabilities      178       39  

     

   Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries    Loans      —        19,589  
     

Expected credit loss allowance

     —        (14 ) 
     

Other assets

     —        24  
     

Deposits due to customers

     —        153  
     

Derivative liabilities

     1       186  
  

Woori Savings Bank

  

Other assets

     14       11  
  

Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1

  

Loans

     38,770       38,122  
     

Expected credit loss allowance

     (272 )      (58 ) 
     

Other assets

     63       33  
  

Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.

  

Deposits due to customers

     78,494       23,000  
     

Other liabilities

     359       151  
  

WOORI ZIP 1

  

Loans

     —        11,317  
     

Expected credit loss allowance

     —        (1 ) 
     

Other assets

     —        21  
  

WOORI ZIP 2

  

Loans

     —        16,063  
     

Expected credit loss allowance

     —        (1 ) 
     

Other assets

     —        30  
  

JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2

  

Deposits due to customers

     28       74  
  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No. 1

  

Deposits due to customers

     427       506  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.2-1

  

Derivative liabilities

     —        587  

 

(*)

Others include Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund, Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and others as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

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(3)

Major gain or loss from transactions with related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

               For the years ended
December 31
 

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.    Fees income      19       34  
      Other income      4,277       4,315  
      Interest expenses      51,778       63,806  
      Fees expenses      1,625       1,625  

Subsidiaries

   Woori America Bank    Interest income      347       619  
      Fees income      432       306  
      Other income      210       202  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (11 )      7  
   PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk    Interest income      17,856       32,056  
      Dividends income      16,697       13,993  
      Fees income      254       177  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      213       (150 ) 
   Woori Global Markets Asia Limited    Interest income      23,387       22,298  
      Fees income      150       6  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (14 )      (4 ) 

     

   Woori Bank China Limited    Interest income      48       367  
      Fees income      579       445  
      Gain on derivatives      54,050       20,060  
      Interest expenses      444       464  
      Fees expenses      217       134  
      Loss on derivatives      10,824       21,344  
      Reversal of impairment losses due to credit loss      —        (8 ) 
   AO Woori Bank    Interest income      7,306       7,412  
      Fees income      1       4  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (2,460 )      799  
   Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.    Interest income      725       370  
      Fees income      29       10  
      Reversal of impairment losses due to credit loss      2       —   
   Wealth Development Bank    Fees income      13       15  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      81       5  
   Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund    Dividends income      24,374       26,657  
      Fees income      73       73  
   Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.    Interest income      718       592  
      Fees income      204       117  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      22       16  

 

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               For the years ended
December 31
 

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  
   Woori Bank Vietnam Limited    Interest income      1,335       15,935  
      Dividends income      6,483       —   
      Fees income      515       382  
      Gain on derivatives      1       —   
      Interest expenses      12,951       8,095  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (546 )      617  

     

   Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC    Interest income      30,337       4,231  
      Fees income      492       470  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (708 )      1,144  
   Woori Bank Europe    Interest income      20,034       20,117  
      Fees income      124       62  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (1,092 )      1,857  
   Consolidated trusts    Other income      5,728       6,552  
      Interest expenses      3,547       6,193  
   Consolidated beneficiary certificates    Gain on derivatives      —        602  
      Loss on derivatives      988       —   
   Consolidated SPC    Interest income      573       145  
      Fees income      22,895       20,690  
      Gain on derivatives      9,869       23,781  
      Interest expenses      5       —   
      Loss on derivatives      909       —   
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (1,585 )      5,906  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.    Dividends income      5       5  
      Other income      35       —   
      Interest expenses      37       35  
   Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.    Dividends income      90       90  
      Interest expenses      —        9  
   Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.    Interest income      142       181  
      Interest expenses      3       3  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (30 )      28  
   LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.    Interest income      1,581       —   
      Fees income      3,739       3,903  
      Dividends income      15,591       13,199  
      Gain on derivatives      1,075       —   
      Interest expenses      4,127       5,665  
      Loss es on derivatives      457       —   
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      12       186  

 

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               For the years ended
December 31
 

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024      2023  
   Others (*)    Dividends income      10,100        191  
      Interest expenses      18,044        9,332  

Other related parties

   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries    Interest income      974        673  
      Fees income      89,354        96,666  
      Gain on derivatives      2,865        6,162  
      Other income      1,119        303  
      Interest expenses      163        409  
      Fees expenses      684        512  
      Loss on derivatives      45,027        1,827  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (12 )       54  
   Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates    Interest income      5        82  
      Fees income      2,874        2,100  
      Other income      1,098        577  
      Interest expenses      107        104  
      Fees expenses      47        338  
      Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss      (14 )       114  
      Other expenses      91        —   
   Woori FIS Co., Ltd.    Fees income      681        600  
     

Other income

     7,725        10,622  
     

Interest expenses

     —         2  
     

Other expenses

     135,264        268,487  
   Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates   

Fees income

     23        18  
     

Gain on derivatives

     255        —   
     

Interest expenses

     553        1,094  
     

Loss on derivatives

     268        675  
   Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.   

Fees income

     20        18  
     

Other income

     806        732  
     

Interest expenses

     78        78  
   Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.   

Fees income

     91        83  
     

Other income

     765        751  
     

Interest expenses

     507        449  
     

Fees expenses

     17,249        16,399  
   Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.   

Fees income

     51        288  
     

Other income

     384        284  
     

Interest expenses

     587        551  
     

Fees expenses

     35        106  
  

Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Fees income

     89        78  
     

Interest expenses

     25        65  
     

Fees expenses

     —         167  
  

Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     262        277  
     

Interest expenses

     5,538        2,966  
     

Fees expenses

     11,905        7,652  

 

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               For the years ended
December 31
 

Related parties

  

A title of account

   2024     2023  
  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Interest income

     —        18  
     

Fees income

     3,965       3,401  
     

Gain on derivatives

     —        999  
     

Interest expenses

     47       49  
     

Loss on derivatives

     6       —   
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (6 )      85  
     

Other expenses

     1,857       787  
  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

  

Interest income

     9,739       533  
     

Fees income

     576       180  
     

Interest expenses

     15       15  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (707 )      892  
  

Woori Savings Bank

  

Fees income

     925       989  
  

Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.

  

Fees income

     —       78  
     

Interest expenses

     1,523       598  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

  

Interest income

     196       280  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (14 )      6  
     

Loss on derivatives

     465       186  
  

Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1

  

Interest income

     702       381  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     214       26  
  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No.1

  

Interest expenses

     1       1  
  

WOORI ZIP 1

  

Interest income

     59       124  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (1 )      —   
  

WOORI ZIP 2

  

Interest income

     84       177  
     

Provision (Reversal) of impairment losses due to credit loss

     (1 )      1  
  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.2-1

  

Loss on derivatives

     44       541  

 

(*)

Others include Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund, Dongwoo C & C Co., Ltd. and others as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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(4)

Major loan transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Loan      Collection      Others     Ending
balance (*)
 

Subsidiaries

   PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk      322,350        373,520        528,924        38,854       205,800  
   Woori Global Markets Asia Limited      404,506        757,502        789,077        42,524       415,455  
   AO Woori Bank      153,741        388,872        387,889        1,208       155,932  
   Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.      3,739        32,424        28,681        750       8,232  
   Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.      8,701        176        —         1,237       10,114  
   Woori Bank Vietnam Limited      283,251        81,880        337,698        2,411       29,844  
   Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC      699,757        52,223        408,820        (34,460 )      308,700  
   Woori America Bank      17,119        17,317        34,964        528       —   
   Woori Bank Europe      571,156        2,470,815        2,557,929        (5,547 )      478,495  
   Consolidated SPC      9,956        1,022        2,219        —        8,759  

Associates

   LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.      —         263,306        250,000        1,394       14,700  
   Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.      3,197        2,300        2,297        —        3,200  
   Others      41        —         —         —        41  

Other related Parties

   Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      —         50,000        50,000        —        —   
   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      5,158        —         —         722       5,880  
   Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      165,800        856,300        1,017,200        —        4,900  
   Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries      19,589        —         19,784        195       —   
   Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1      38,122        —         —         648       38,770  
   WOORI ZIP 1      11,317        —         11,227        (90 )      —   
   WOORI ZIP 2      16,063        —         15,936        (127 )      —   

 

(*)

Settlement payment from normal operation among the related parties were excluded, and in the case of a limited loan, it was presented as a net increase or decrease.

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Loan      Collection      Others     Ending
balance (*)
 

Subsidiaries

   PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk      582,958        66,995        341,095        13,492       322,350  
   Woori Global Markets Asia Limited      422,470        852,313        878,863        8,586       404,506  
   Woori Bank China Limited      15,539        39,114        56,418        1,765       —   
   AO Woori Bank      148,839        521,368        522,914        6,448       153,741  
   Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.      8,491        3,768        8,590        70       3,739  
   Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.      7,894        687        —         120       8,701  
   Woori Bank Vietnam Limited      53,098        716,900        509,878        23,131       283,251  
   Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC      763,168        434,626        309,422        (188,615 )      699,757  
   Woori America Bank      16,214        68,468        68,194        631       17,119  
   Woori Bank Europe      533,726        1,532,423        1,516,152        21,159       571,156  
   Consolidated SPC      2,469,820        37,662        2,498,566        1,040       9,956  

Associates

   LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.      50,000        201,510        251,510        —        —   
   Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.      3,397        2,497        2,697        —        3,197  
   Others      251        41        251        —        41  

Other related Parties

   Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      —         1,522        1,522        —        —   
   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      5,069        —         —         89       5,158  
   Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      —         216,300        50,500        —        165,800  
   Woori G Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries      20,459        —         —         (870 )      19,589  
   Godo Kaisha Oceanos No. 1      39,814        —         —         (1,692 )      38,122  
   WOORI ZIP 1      11,819        —         —         (502 )      11,317  
   WOORI ZIP 2      16,776        —         —         (713 )      16,063  

 

(*)

Settlement payment from normal operation among the related parties were excluded, and in case of a limited loan, it was presented as a net increase or decrease.

 

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(5)

Changes in major deposits due to customers with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment
and others
     Ending
balance (*)
 

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.      1,354,000        4,703,000        4,783,000        1,274,000  

Subsidiaries

   Woori Global Markets Asia Limited      —         51,883        45,358        6,525  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.      1,000        2,000        2,000        1,000  
   Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.      600        2,266        1,479        1,387  

Other related parties

   Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.      6,199        4,500        5,100        5,599  
   Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.      17,000        15,500        17,000        15,500  
   Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      2,000        2,431        2,000        2,431  
   Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.      —         9,600        8,800        800  
   Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.      56,000        874,816        755,816        175,000  
   Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates      22,000        114,000        126,000        10,000  
   Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.      23,000        201,000        148,000        76,000  

 

(*)

The details of payments made between related parties and the deposits due to customers that can be taken in and out easily are excluded.

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment
and others
     Ending
balance (*)
 

Parent company

   Woori Financial Group Inc.      1,595,000        5,379,000        5,620,000        1,354,000  

Associates

   W Service Networks Co., Ltd.      1,200        1,000        1,200        1,000  
   Partner One Value Up I Private Equity Fund      100        —         100        —   
   Korea Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.      3,000        —         3,000        —   
   Win Mortgage Co., Ltd.      —         1,200        600        600  

Other related parties

   Woori Credit Information Co., Ltd.      4,699        4,600        3,100        6,199  
   Woori Fund Service Co., Ltd.      14,500        17,000        14,500        17,000  
   Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      2,000        —         —         2,000  
   Woori Finance Research Institute Co., Ltd.      —         14,100        14,100        —   
   Woori Asset Trust Co., Ltd.      96,000        605,286        645,286        56,000  
   Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates      42,000        53,000        73,000        22,000  
   Woori Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates      10,000        —         10,000        —   
   Woori Venture Partners Co., Ltd.      —         97,000        74,000        23,000  

 

(*)

The details of payments made between related parties and the deposits due to customers that can be taken in and out easily are excluded.

 

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(6)

Major borrowing transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2024  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment      Others      Ending
balance
 

Subsidiaries

   Woori Bank China Limited      13,589        127,565        97,749        —         43,405  
   Woori Bank Vietnam Limited      434,780        180,720        571,400        —         44,100  
   Woori Bank Europe      66,801        173,284        158,758        —         81,327  

Other related parties

   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      24,002        282,802        281,322        —         25,482  

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2023  

Related parties

   Beginning
balance
     Borrowings      Repayment      Others      Ending
balance
 

Subsidiaries

   Woori Bank China Limited      5,447        55,005        46,863        —         13,589  
  

Woori Bank

Vietnam Limited

     304,152        617,405        486,777        —         434,780  
   Woori Bank Europe      47,373        150,958        131,530        —         66,801  

Other related parties

   Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries      20,918        312,746        309,662        —         24,002  

 

(7)

Guarantees with the related parties are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

  1)

The amount of guarantees provided to the related parties by the Bank as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023     

Warranty

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     46,081        47,235     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Bank China Limited

     234,196        221,820     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

AO Woori Bank

     11,811        11,502     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Banco Woori Bank do Brasil S.A.

     10,560        10,552     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Global Markets Asia Limited

     262,395        233,577     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Bank Europe

     56,570        23,527     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     95,882        111,348     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

     20,286        13,926     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies

Wealth Development Bank

     46,599        17,407     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

     1,691        1,483     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies

 

  2)

The amount of guarantees and unused loan commitments provided by the related parties to the Bank as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023     

Warranty

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

     122,847        124,091     

Loan commitment in local currency

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

     226,515        242,283     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk

     —         5,304     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

Woori Bank China Limited

     3,375        4,222     

Confirmed guarantees in foreign currencies and others

 

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(8)

The amount of commitments of derivatives and other commitments to the related parties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

    

Warranty

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its associates

   Derivatives      9,719        9,471  

Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries

   Derivatives      484,000        417,880  
   Unsettled commitment      500,000        500,000  

Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Unsettled commitment      150,000        150,000  

Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Derivatives      —         40,000  
   Unsettled commitment      200,000        200,000  

Woori Financial F&I Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associates

   Unsettled commitment      345,100        67,800  

Woori Finance Myanmar Co., Ltd.

   Unsettled commitment      —         170  

Woori Bank China Limited

   Derivatives      115        150  

Woori Bank (Cambodia) PLC

   Loan commitment in foreign currency      398,370        220,487  
   Unsettled commitment      248,430        111,275  

Korea BTL Infrastructure Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      240,078        240,078  

Woori Bank Vietnam Limited

   Loan commitment in foreign currency      —         7,543  
   Unsettled commitment      117,156        90,675  

Consolidated beneficiary certificates

   Derivatives      15,767        14,714  
   Securities purchase commitment      650,997        1,049,936  

Consolidated SPC

   Commercial paper purchase commitment and others      2,153,730        2,434,900  
   Unsettled commitment      13,141        10,744  
   Derivatives      1,131,500        1,443,400  

Korea Finance Security Co., Ltd.

   Unsettled commitment      400        403  

LOTTE CARD Co., Ltd.

   Unsettled commitment      498,400        498,400  
   Derivatives      350,000        —   

IBK KIP Seongjang Dideemdol 1st Private Investment Limited Partnership

   Securities purchase commitment      4,664        4,664  

Crevisse Lime Impact 1st Startup Venture Specialist Private Equity Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      148        243  

Samsung Together Korea IPPF Private Securities Investment Trust 3 [Equity-FoFs]

   Securities purchase commitment      990,000        990,000  

Woori-Q Corporate Restructuring Private Equity Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      —         9,011  

 

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Warranty

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

STASSETS No. 3 Private Equity Investment Limited Specialized In Start-up Ventures

   Securities purchase commitment      3,000        6,000  

NH Woori Newdeal Growth Alpha Private Equity Fund 1

   Securities purchase commitment      11,379        26,404  

BTS 2nd Private Equity Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      1,854        4,774  

Woori Financial Digital Investment Association No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      —         11,000  

Woori Corporate Turnaround No. 1 Private Equity Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      21,639        —   

Green ESG Growth No. 1 Private Equity Fund

   Securities purchase commitment      19,136        24,264  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

   Securities purchase commitment      —         13,099  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      16,835        29,835  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      1,294        4,448  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

   Securities purchase commitment      2,640        5,320  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

   Securities purchase commitment      12,165        16,477  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      6,162        8,546  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

   Securities purchase commitment      —         80,750  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      15,574        32,366  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      327,861        332,452  

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

   Securities purchase commitment      386,165        431,226  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

   Securities purchase commitment      75,137        137,163  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

   Securities purchase commitment      72,712        106,758  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-1 and its subsidiaries

   Derivatives      72        16,826  

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No. 2-1

   Derivatives      —         7,075  

 

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Warranty

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     331        323  

Woori Policy-type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     5,312        20,056  

Woori Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     456        456  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

  

Securities purchase commitment

     —         27,300  

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

  

Securities purchase commitment

     14,056        —   

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1 (USD)

  

Securities purchase commitment

     117,236        —   

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     30,949        34,437  

JC Assurance Private Equity Partnership No. 2

  

Securities purchase commitment

     859        859  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

  

Securities purchase commitment

     97,500        127,500  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     23,050        25,177  

Woori Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

  

Securities purchase commitment

     5,390        8,647  

Woori Innovative Growth (Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

  

Securities purchase commitment

     27,429        28,272  

Woori General Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

  

Securities purchase commitment

     81,265        275,940  

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

  

Securities purchase commitment

     7,359        8,694  

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

  

Securities purchase commitment

     2,649        4,389  

Woori Dongbu Underground Expressway General Type Private Special Asset Investment Trust

  

Securities purchase commitment

     15,178        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     30,496        —   

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     12,523        —   

Woori Bank Partners General Type Private Investment Trust No.3

  

Securities purchase commitment

     320,230        —   

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7

  

Securities purchase commitment

     152,541        —   

 

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Warranty

   December 31,
2024
     December 31,
2023
 

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

  

Securities purchase commitment

      229,008            —   

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-2 (EUR)

  

Securities purchase commitment

     140,643        —   

Woori Future Energy Private Special Asset Investment Trust (General) No.1

  

Securities purchase commitment

     33,600        —   

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the recognized provisions for guarantees and commitments are 8,367 million Won and 9,608 million Won, respectively, in relation to the guarantees provided to the related parties above.

 

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(9)

The details of major investment and recovery transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2024  

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and others
(*)
     Recovery and others
(*)
 

Green ESG Growth NO.1 Private Equity Fund

     5,128        5,813  

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

     13,099        7  

Woori Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     48,491        36,104  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     9,918        12,956  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     15,625        18,755  

Woori GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     4,835        726  

Woori Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     2,897        1,065  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     228,019        215,818  

Woori Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     16,792        —   

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     4,591        —   

Woori Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     45,061        —   

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

     12,026        25,501  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 2

     19,662        19,590  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

     34,046        —   

Woori Japan General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1-2

     16,335        19,514  

Woori Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

     87,028        79,930  

Woori Policy-Type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     14,744        18,726  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     27,300        —   

Dream Company Growth no.1 PEF

     —         4,510  

Midas No. 8 Private Equity Joint Venture Company

     —         119  

Synaptic Green No.1 PEF

     5,000        4,780  

IGEN 2022 Private Equity Fund No. 1

     4,600        5,026  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     63,348        117,541  

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

     3,487        25  

Woori Safe Plus General Type Private Investment Trust S-8(Bond)

     —         10,327  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 1 (Bond)

     —         51,672  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 2 (Bond)

     —         30,821  

Japanese Hotel Real Estate Private Equity Fund No.2

     6,347        5,382  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

     26,950        25,194  

Woori Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     3,257        —   

Woori Innovative Growth (Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

     843        —   

Woori General Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

     194,675        3,132  

Woori ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

     1,335        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 3 (Bond)

     —         60,398  

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

     30,000        —   

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

     7,401        7,976  

Woori Dongbu Underground Expressway General type Private Special Asset Investment Trust

     2,022        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     17,851        8,660  

Woori Short Term Government and Special Bank Bond Active ETF

     —         12,287  

WOORI REFS GENERAL TYPE INVESTMENT TRUST No. 1

     37,477        274  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 5 (Bond)

     60,000        —   

Woori Big Satisfaction Private 3(Bond)

     10,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 6 (Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woorinara New Growth TOP 20 Securities Investment Trust No. 1 (Stocks)

     1,000        1,000  

Woori Big Satisfaction Money Market Fund 1 (Government & Agency Bonds)

     700,666        1,254,670  

Woori Korea Ultra Short-term Bond Securities Investment Trust (Bond)

     50,000        50,000  

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 7 (Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori Fund Financing General Type Private Investment Trust

     134,945        15,281  

Woori Natixis Partnership Global Private Debt Fund No. 1-1(USD)

     28,882        428  

Woori Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 7

     47,459        180  

Woori Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

     70,992        —   

Woori Smart General Private Equity Investment Trust No.1 (Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori Real Estate Investment No. 1 Limited Liability Company

     10,000        —   

 

(*)

Investment and recovery transactions of subsidiaries and associates are described in Note 13. (5).

 

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     For the year ended December 31, 2023  

The same parent company and its associates

   Investment and others
(*)
     Recovery and others
(*)
 

Green ESG Growth No. 1 Private Equity Fund

     5,736        —   

Woori Busan Logistics Infra Private Placement Special Asset Investment Trust

     6,700        —   

Woori G Equity Bridge Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     41,015        32,054  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     1,826        5,253  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     4,240        961  

Woori G GP Commitment Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 3

     523        —   

Woori G Global Mid-market Secondaries Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     4,014        646  

Woori G Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     99,250        6,718  

Woori G Renewable New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     2,659        66  

Woori G Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     16,725        —   

Woori G Woori Bank Partners Private Placement Investment Trust No. 2

     194,990        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1

     114,776        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 5

     10,465        —   

Woori G Japan Blind General Type Private Real Estate Feeder Investment Trust No.1

     —         2,938  

Woori G Policy-Type New Deal (Infra Investment) Private Placement Investment Trust No.1

     15,164        —   

WooriG Equity Investment General Type Private Investment Trust No.1

     —         1,726  

Woori Short Term Government and Special Bank Bond Active ETF

     19,013        19,013  

Woori Innovative Growth New Deal Private Placement Investment Trust No.3

     14,000        —   

Woori BIG2 Plus Securities Investment Trust(Balanced Bond)

     2,000        —   

Woori G Senior Loan Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     —         3,915  

Woori Short-term Bond Securities Investment Trust(Bond) ClassC-F

     —         10,119  

Woori Seoul Beltway Private Special Asset Fund No. 1

     2,709        —   

Woori Smart General Private Equity Investment Trust 1(Bond)

     40,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 1 (Bond)

     50,000        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 2 (Bond)

     30,000        —   

Woori Big Satisfaction Money Market Fund (Government & Agency Bonds) Classic C

     —         441,470  

Woori New Growth Credit Fund 1

     24,823        —   

Woori G Clean Energy General Type Private Placement Investment Trust No.2

     1,353        —   

WooriG Innovation Growth(Infrastructure) General Type Private Investment Trust No.2

     15,128        —   

Woori Together Government & Agency Bonds USD Money Market Fund 1

     65,195        —   

Woori G Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 6

     24,060        —   

Woori G ESG Infrastructure Development General Type Private Investment Trust No. 2

     1,306        —   

Woori General Private Equity Investment Trust 3 (Bond)

     50,000        —   

Woori Asset Global Partnership Fund No. 5

     22,500        —   

Synaptic Future Growth Private Equity Fund I

     5,611        —   

Woori PE Secondary Private Placement Investment Trust No. 1

     8,678        —   

WooriI25-09 Bond(above AA-) Active ETF

     29,001        —   

 

(*)

Investment and recovery transactions of subsidiaries and associates are described in Note 13. (5).

 

(10)

Compensation to key management is as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Short-term employee benefits

     14,655        11,810  

Share-based payment

     7,569        3,582  

Retirement benefit service costs

     833        632  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     23,057        16,024  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Key management includes registered executives and non-registered executives. Outstanding assets from transactions with key management amount to 3,523 million Won and 3,932 million Won, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Also, liabilities from transaction with key management amount to 69,372 million Won and 34,054 million Won as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

(11)

The Bank and Woori Card Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries are liable to jointly reimburse the Bank’s debts before the split.

 

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(12)

Among the bonds issued by the Bank during the year ended December 31, 2024, Woori Investment Securities Co., Ltd. acquired 40,000 million Won in hybrid securities and sold them all on the issuance date. Among the bonds issued by the Bank during the year ended December 31, 2023, Woori Investment Bank Co., Ltd. acquired 30,000 million Won in hybrid securities and sold them all on the issuance date.

 

46.

TRUST ACCOUNTS

 

(1)

Trust accounts of the Bank as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     Total assets      Operating income  
     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023      For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Trust accounts

     85,894,740        75,636,483        2,544,969        2,296,627  

 

(2)

Receivables and payables from the transactions between the Bank and trust accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Receivables

     

Trust fees receivables

     46,273        48,383  

Payables

     

Deposits due to customers

     265,364        166,241  

Borrowings from trust accounts

     5,320,238        3,951,886  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5,585,602        4,118,127  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3)

Significant transactions between the Bank and trust accounts for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Revenue:

     

Trust fees

     162,639        147,866  

Termination fees

     3,345        1,116  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     165,984        148,982  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expense:

     

Interest expenses on deposits due to customers

     955        957  

Interest expenses on borrowings from trust accounts

     152,045        94,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     153,000        95,249  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(4)

Principal guaranteed trusts and principal and interest guaranteed trusts As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying of principal guaranteed trusts and principal and interest guaranteed trusts are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Partial principal guaranteed trusts:

     

Household money

     7,823        7,767  

Corporate money

     189        217  

Installment plan purpose

     1,544        1,515  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     9,556        9,499  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Principal guaranteed trusts:

     

Old-age pension trusts

     2,450        2,582  

Personal pension trusts

     399,860        429,068  

Pension trusts

     592,533        642,756  

Retirement trusts

     26,159        26,082  

New personal pension trusts

     6,084        6,441  

New old-age pension trusts

     815        892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     1,027,901        1,107,821  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Principal and interest guaranteed trusts:

     

Development trusts

     19        19  

Unspecified money trusts

     334        334  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-total

     353        353  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,037,810        1,117,673  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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47.

LEASES

 

(1)

The future lease payments under lease contracts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     December 31, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Lease payments

     

Within one year

     140,576        141,521  

After one year but within five years

     205,258        107,028  

After five years

     26,898        2,193  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     372,732        250,742  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2)

Total cash outflows from leases for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (Unit: Korean Won in millions):

 

     For the years ended December 31  
     2024      2023  

Cash outflows for leases

          171,368             132,159  

 

(3)

There are no lease payments that are not included in the measurement of lease liabilities due to the fact that they are short-term leases or leases for which the underlying asset is of low value for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are 24,373 million Won and 32,016 million Won, respectively.

 

48.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

In January, 2025, the Bank decided to implement a voluntary retirement program through labor-management agreement. As a result, the termination benefits to be recognized by the Bank in the first quarter of 2025 amount to 169,013 million Won.

 

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Independent Auditors’ Review Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

(Based on a report originally issued in Korean)

To the shareholders and board of directors of

Woori Bank :

We have reviewed the accompanying Report on the Operational Status of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (the “ICFR Report”) of Woori Bank (the “Bank”) as of December 31, 2024. The Bank’s management is responsible for designing and maintaining effective ICFR and for its assessment of the effectiveness of ICFR. Our responsibility is to review management’s assessment and issue a report based on our review. In the accompanying report of management’s assessment of ICFR, the Bank’s management stated: “Based on the assessment of the operational status of the ICFR as of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s ICFR has been effectively designed and is operating as of December 31, 2024, in all material respects, in accordance with the Conceptual Framework for Designing and Operating Internal Control over Financial Reporting (the “Conceptual Framework”) issued by the Operating Committee of Internal Control over Financial Reporting in the Republic of Korea.(the “ICFR Committee”)”

We conducted our review in accordance with ICFR Review Standards issued by the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those Standards require that we plan and perform the review to obtain assurance of a level less than that of an audit as to whether the Bank’s ICFR Report is free of material misstatement. Our review consists principally of obtaining an understanding of the Bank’s ICFR, inquiries of company personnel about the details of the report, and tracing to related documents we considered necessary in the circumstances.

A company’s ICFR is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRS”). A company’s ICFR includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Bank, (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with K-IFRS, and that receipts and expenditures of the Bank are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Bank; and (3) regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Bank’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, ICFR may not prevent or detect material misstatements in the financial statements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Based on our review of the Bank’s ICFR Report, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Bank’s ICFR Report as of December 31, 2024 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Management Guideline for Evaluation and Reporting of Internal Control over Financial Reporting issued by the ICFR Committee.

This report applies to the Bank’s ICFR in existence as of December 31, 2024. We did not review the Bank’s ICFR subsequent to December 31, 2024. This report has been prepared for Korean regulatory purposes, pursuant to the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies, Etc. and may not be appropriate for other purposes or for other users.

KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.

Seoul, Korea

March 4, 2025

 

Notice to Readers

This report is annexed in relation to the audit of the separate financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

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