Combined earnings at the five largest South Korean banking groups jumped
KB Financial Group Inc. reported the largest year-over-year growth in net income for the third quarter at 59.0%, while Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. and Hana Financial Group Inc. also posted increases in net income for the September quarter. On the other hand, NongHyup Financial Group Inc. and Woori Bank reported declines in third-quarter net profit.

As of Nov. 29, US$1 was equivalent to 1,080.22 South Korean won.
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