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[6-K] WOORI FINANCIAL GROUP INC. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Woori Financial Group Inc. held its 2026 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved all agenda items, including the 2025 separate and consolidated financial statements, which received unqualified independent auditor opinions. Consolidated revenue was 41,734,102 million KRW and net income was 3,227,508 million KRW, with earnings per share of 4,052 KRW.

Shareholders approved a total dividend of 1,360 KRW per common share, comprising 760 KRW year-end and 600 KRW quarterly dividends, implying a 3.4% dividend yield and a total dividend amount of 998,467,866,200 KRW. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, director compensation limits, the reappointment of Chairman and CEO Jong Yong Yim, and the election of new independent directors, including an audit committee member, were also approved with high approval rates.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2026

Commission File Number: 001-31811

 

 

Woori Financial Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

51, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04632, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 
 


Results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

of Woori Financial Group Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025

The annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) of Woori Financial Group Inc. (“Woori Financial Group”) was held on March 23, 2026 and all five agenda items listed below were approved and ratified as originally proposed.

Key Details Relating to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders:

 

   

Agenda:

1. Approval of separate financial statements (including statements of appropriations of retained earnings) and consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025 (Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025)

(Approved with 97.5% voting in favor)

2. Approval of amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

(Approved with 99.9% voting in favor)

3. Election of directors (1 standing director and 2 independent directors)

- 3-1 Candidate for standing director : Jong Yong YIM

(Approved with 99.3% voting in favor)

- 3-2 Candidate for independent director : In Sub YOON

(Approved with 93.7% voting in favor)

- 3-3 Candidate for independent director : Jung Hye RYU

(Approved with 99.8% voting in favor)

4. Election of independent director who will serve as an audit committee member(1)

- Candidate for independent director who will serve as an audit committee member : Yong Geon JUNG

(Approved with 99.5% voting in favor)

5. Approval of the maximum limit on directors’ compensation(2)

(Approved with 99.4% voting in favor)

 

 
  (1) 

Pursuant to Article 542-12 of the Commercial Act, the voting rights of shares held by a shareholder in excess of 3% of the total number of shares are restricted.

  (2) 

Pursuant to Article 368(3) of the Commercial Act, the voting rights of shares held by registered directors are restricted.


   

Agenda details

1. Approval of separate financial statements (including statements of appropriations of retained earnings) and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 2025 (Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025)

(units: in millions of KRW, unless indicated otherwise)

< Consolidated – Independent Auditor’s Opinion : Unqualified>

       

Total Assets

   601,457,286     Revenue    41,734,102 
       

Total Liabilities

   563,598,038     Operating Income    3,674,808 
       

Capital Stock

   3,802,676     Net Income    3,227,508 
       

Total Equity

   37,859,248    

Earnings Per Share

(in KRW)

   4,052 

< Separate – Independent Auditor’s Opinion : Unqualified>

       

Total Assets

   27,394,372     Revenue    1,478,655 
       

Total Liabilities

   3,444,428     Operating Income    1,294,715 
       

Capital Stock

   3,802,676     Net Income    1,127,040 
       

Total Equity

   23,949,944    

Earnings Per Share

(in KRW)

   1,326 

 

   

Cash dividends for fiscal year 2025

(units: in KRW)  

   

Total dividends per common share

   1,360 
   

Year-end dividends per common share

   760 
   

Quarterly dividend per common share

   600 
   

Dividend yield[*]

   3.4% 
   

Dividend per class share

   — 
   

Total dividend amount

   998,467,866,200 

 

*

Represents the percentage (rounded to the nearest tenth) of the total dividends per common share to the arithmetic mean of the closing prices in the trading market during the one week period ending on the day that is two trading days before the closing date of the shareholder register.

 

  -

The cash dividend (KRW 760 per share) will be paid from funds converted into retained earnings through a reduction of capital reserve, and therefore will not be considered to be dividend income under the Income Tax Act of Korea or the Corporate Tax Act of Korea, and is thus not taxable income.


3. Election of directors (1 standing director and 2 independent directors)

 

   

Appointment of standing director

 

           
Name    Date of
Birth
   Term of Office    Appointment    Career Background
(including current position)
   Positions Held at
Other Entities
             
Jong Yong YIM    

August 

1959 

   From the end of the 2026 AGM
to the end of the 2029 AGM
  

Re 

Appointment 

  

2023-Current

 

2015-2017

 

2013-2015

2011-2013

2010-2011

 

2009-2010

  

-  Chairman and CEO, Woori Financial Group

-  5th Chairman, Financial Services Commission

-  CEO, NongHyup Financial Group

-  Deputy Minister, Prime Minister’s Office

-  First Vice Minister, Ministry of Strategy and Finance

-  Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs, Office of the Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs

  

 

   

Appointment of independent directors

 

           
Name    Date of
Birth
   Term of Office    Appointment    Career Background
(including current position)
   Positions Held at
Other Entities
             
In Sub YOON   

January

1956

   From the end of the 2026 AGM
to the end of the 2027 AGM
  

Re 

Appointment 

  

2022-Current

 

2018-2021

 

2010-2017

2008-2010

2007-2008

  

-  Independent Director, Woori Financial Group

-  Chairman of the Board of Directors, Fubon Hyundai Life Insurance

-  CEO, Korea Ratings

-  CEO, Hana HSBC Life Insurance

-  CEO, Hana Life

   - Independent Director, Woori America Bank
             
Jung Hye RYU   

March

1976

  

From the end of the 2026 AGM

to the end of the 2028 AGM

  

New 

Appointment 

  

2025-Current

 

2024-Current

 

2021-2025

 

2016-2021

2015-2016

2013-2015

2003-2013

  

-  Member, Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Industry AX & Ecosystem Division)

-  Co-Chair, AI Future Forum, Citizens’ Coalition for Scientific Society (CCSS)

-  Vice President, Head of Future Strategy, Kakao Entertainment

-  CMO, Kakao Page

-  Marketing Director, TOSS LAB

-  Marketing Insights, NHN Entertainment

-  Lead, Marketing & Market/User Insights, NAVER

  


4. Election of independent director who will serve as an audit committee member (1 director)

 

           
Name    Date of
Birth
   Term of Office    Appointment    Career Background
(including current position)
   Positions Held
at Other
Entities
             
Yong Geon JUNG    

January

1964

   From the end of the 2026 AGM to the end of the 2028 AGM   

New 

Appointment 

  

2022-2026

 

2021-Current

 

2020-2021

2018

 

2009-2012

 

1990-2017

  

-  Managing Director and Compliance Officer, K-Car Capital

-  Non-executive Director, National Pension Philanthropic Foundation

-  Executive Director, Financial Watchdog Center

-  Member, Special Committee on National Pension Reform and Old Age Income Security (Economic, Social&Labor Council)

-  Member, National Pension Fund Investment Committee

-  Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd.

    


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Woori Financial Group Inc.
    (Registrant)
Date: March 23, 2026    

By: /s/ Seong Min Kwak

    (Signature)
    Name:   Seong Min Kwak
    Title:   Deputy President

FAQ

What 2025 financial results did Woori Financial Group (WF) report in this 6-K?

Woori Financial Group reported consolidated revenue of 41,734,102 million KRW and net income of 3,227,508 million KRW for 2025. Earnings per share were 4,052 KRW, based on financial statements carrying an unqualified independent auditor’s opinion.

What dividend did Woori Financial Group (WF) approve for 2025?

Shareholders approved a total dividend of 1,360 KRW per common share, split into 760 KRW year-end and 600 KRW quarterly dividends. This corresponds to a 3.4% dividend yield and a total dividend amount of 998,467,866,200 KRW.

Were Woori Financial Group’s 2025 financial statements audited and approved?

Yes. Both consolidated and separate 2025 financial statements received unqualified independent auditor’s opinions and were approved at the AGM. Consolidated total assets were 601,457,286 million KRW, with total equity of 37,859,248 million KRW, reflecting the group’s financial position.

What governance changes were approved at Woori Financial Group’s 2026 AGM?

Shareholders approved amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, reappointed Chairman and CEO Jong Yong Yim, and reappointed independent director In Sub Yoon. They also elected new independent director Jung Hye Ryu and Yong Geon Jung as an independent director serving on the audit committee.

What was decided about director compensation at Woori Financial Group (WF)?

Shareholders approved the maximum limit on directors’ compensation, with 99.4% of votes in favor. This authorization sets the ceiling for remuneration payable to board members, aligning compensation governance with shareholder approval for the upcoming terms.

How strong was shareholder support for Woori Financial Group’s 2026 AGM items?

All five agenda items received over 93% approval, with many above 99%. Financial statements gained 97.5% support, Articles amendments 99.9%, and key director elections and compensation limits each drew more than 99% of votes cast in favor.
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