Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd.

May 26, 2012

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Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd. Company Summary

Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd. (Woori Finance Holdings) is primarily a financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company engages in a range of businesses, including commercial banking, credit cards, capital market activities, international banking, asset management and bancassurance. Woori Finance Holdings provides a range of products and services to its customers, which mainly include individuals, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as corporations based in the Republic of Korea. The Company serves its customers primarily through a network comprising over 1,144 branches, and 8,416 automated teller machines (ATMs) and cash dispensers. Woori Finance Holdings has six operational business segments: Woori Bank, Kyongnam Bank, Kwangju Bank, credit card operations, securities brokerage services and other operations.

COMPANY DATA

	Principal Sector	Finance

	Principal Industry	Financial Services

	Homepage	www.woorifg.com

Key Developments: Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd.

	Asian Markets Overview of March 22, 2010: ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Completed Acquisition of RBS (LON:RBS) Businesses in Hong Kong MAR 22, 2010 13:35 - Article Views: 6,101 Asian shares are set for a weak start on Monday after US markets fell on lower commodities prices and Greek debt concerns. Japanese market today is closed for Vernal Equinox Day. Most Asian markets gained on Friday. Japan's Nikkei index rose 0.8 per cent while weakness in yen boosted exporters. China's Shanghai Composite was also higher, with Alunimium Corp of China surged 10 per cent on Friday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up 0.2 per cent and South Korea's Kospi climbed 0.7 per cent.

	Asian Markets Overview of November 24 NOV 24, 2009 15:46 - Article Views: 6,104 Asian markets mostly opened higher this morning, but reversed early gains after profit taking selling. Tokyo market fell in a choppy trade despite a positive support from Wall Street. This is largely due to a stronger yen and worries over some corporate financing plans. Korean market was down as foreign investors continued to offload Seoul stocks.

	Woori Finance (SEO:053000) Considering US$300M Investment In Blackstone Fund SEP 3, 2009 16:29 - Article Views: 2,364 South Korea's Woori Finance Holdings (SEO:053000) is considering investing approximately US$300 million in Blackstone Group's private equity fund, a Korean media said.

	Asian Markets Overview of February 12 FEB 12, 2009 16:00 - Article Views: 6,792 Yesterday Asian share markets ended broadly lower after Wall Street's massive sell-off over the revised proposal to shore up U.S. banks. Japanese markets were closed for a public holiday. Hong Hong's Hang Seng Index dropped 2.5%, while South Korea's Kospi gave up 0.7%.