Korean banks play out waiting game

As we enter the third quarter, predictions of banking consolidation in Korea have resurfaced. They may be premature.

According to our sources, the government’s plan to merge Hanvit, Cho Hung and KEB may not end up going through until the end of 2001. That would follow a government announcement in November, a review period till February and completion at year end 2001.

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