Woori Bank CEO vows to narrow gap with larger rivals

Woori Bank CEO Jung Jin-wan vowed to narrow the gap with rival banks this year, calling 2026 a critical period to deliver tangible results after laying the groundwork for growth, the lender said Sunday. Jung made the remarks at the bank’s 2026 management strategy meeting at Paradise City in Incheon Friday. The event was attended by about 900 executives, including senior managers, division heads and branch managers. “If 2025 was a year to build the foundation and strengthen our competitiveness, 2026 must be the year we prove ourselves through performance,” Jung said. “If we clearly define our direction and drive real change in the field, we can certainly narrow the gap with competitors and reshape the market landscape.” During the meeting, Jung reviewed the bank’s performance from the previous year and outlined strategic priorities for 2026, urging a shift in sales and customer engagement strategies based on the progress made in restructuring the bank’s operations. He said Woori Bank plans to enhance specialized channels in corporate banking and wealth management, improve prWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times