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Jia Guolong stated that in the future, a new brand will be employed to take over certain closed Xibei stores and their employees.

Meritz Financial Group reappoints Vice Chairman Kim Yong-beom for fifth consecutive term through 2029, recognizing his leadership in achieving record 2.35 trillion won net profit and three consecutive years of "2 trillion won club" membership, demonstrating sustained growth momentum under his strategic direction.
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SC Bank Korea's net profit plummeted 57.3% to 141.5 billion won last year, driven by one-time expenses including voluntary retirement costs and ELS-related provisions totaling 239 billion won, while interest income declined amid falling market rates and NIM compression to 1.41%.
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SC Bank Korea's Net Profit Plunges 57.3% to 141.5 Billion Won Last Year

SC Bank Korea's net profit plummeted 57.3% to 141.5 billion won last year, driven by one-time expenses including voluntary retirement costs and ELS-related provisions totaling 239 billion won, while interest income declined amid falling market rates and NIM compression to 1.41%.

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Hanyang Securities will retain its 70-year-old brand name despite a change in majority ownership to KCGI, highlighting the firm's strong heritage and robust profitability as key reasons for maintaining its identity.
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South Korea's top non-life insurers saw net profit fall 11% in 2023, as strong investment gains were outweighed by steep losses in long-term and auto insurance segments.
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Despite Investment Gains, South Korean Non-Life Insurers Hampered by Long-Term and Auto Insurance Losses

South Korea's top non-life insurers saw net profit fall 11% in 2023, as strong investment gains were outweighed by steep losses in long-term and auto insurance segments.

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Mirae Asset Life Insurance posted a 3.9% drop in 2025 net profit to 130.8 billion won, but saw double-digit CSM growth as it advances its 'Korean Berkshire Hathaway' strategy.
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Mirae Asset Life Reports 130.8 Billion Won Net Profit in 2025—Accelerates 'Korean Berkshire Hathaway' Model

Mirae Asset Life Insurance posted a 3.9% drop in 2025 net profit to 130.8 billion won, but saw double-digit CSM growth as it advances its 'Korean Berkshire Hathaway' strategy.

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Hanwha Life Insurance reported a 3.5% drop in 2023 net profit to KRW 836.3 billion, with subsidiaries and overseas units driving stable performance despite industry headwinds.
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Hanwha Life Reports 2023 Net Profit of KRW 836.3 Billion, Down 3.5% – Subsidiaries Drive Performance

Hanwha Life Insurance reported a 3.5% drop in 2023 net profit to KRW 836.3 billion, with subsidiaries and overseas units driving stable performance despite industry headwinds.

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Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance saw its 2023 net profit plunge 45.6% to 561.1 billion won, missing estimates as auto insurance swung to a loss and long-term insurance profits tumbled amid rising claims and volatile weather.
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Hyundai Marine & Fire Reports 2023 Net Profit of 561.1 Billion Won, Down 45.6% – Auto Insurance Swings to Loss

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance saw its 2023 net profit plunge 45.6% to 561.1 billion won, missing estimates as auto insurance turned to loss and long-term insurance profits tumbled.

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Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance has sharply narrowed its standalone net profit gap with industry leader Samsung Fire, highlighting robust risk management and resilient performance amid sector-wide challenges.
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Meritz Fire Narrows Profit Gap with Samsung Fire to Just 10 Billion Won

Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance has sharply narrowed its standalone net profit gap with industry leader Samsung Fire, highlighting robust risk management and resilient performance amid sector-wide challenges.

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DB Insurance Co. reported a 13.4% drop in 2023 net profit to 1.5 trillion won, as insurance underwriting weakened amid higher claims and major incident losses.
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DB Insurance Reports 1.5 Trillion Won Net Profit in 2023, Down 13.4% on Weaker Insurance Underwriting

DB Insurance Co. reported a 13.4% drop in 2023 net profit to 1.5 trillion won, as insurance underwriting weakened amid higher claims and major incident losses.

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