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Citibank to Exit Retail Banking in 13 Markets Including S. Korea

Citibank to Exit Retail Banking in 13 Markets Including S. Korea

SEOUL, April 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Citigroup said Thursday it will exit consumer banking operations in 13 markets including South Korea as part of its global business reorganization. The U.S. banking giant opened its first branch in South Korea in 1967 and launched Citibank Korea Inc. in 2004 after acquiring KorAm Bank. The group announced [...]

Banks Target Foreign Residents in South Korea

Banks Target Foreign Residents in South Korea

SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — With more than 2 million foreign residents in South Korea, and the number of individuals with voting rights surpassing 100,000 people for the first time this year, local banks are targeting foreign retail banking customers to cash in on the rising expat population. Some banks have started offering banking [...]