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Dissenting WFG shareholders held 4,396,004 shares (0.6% of 734,076,320 total), below 20% threshold, allowing small-scale share exchange via board approval.

Dissent period ended May 13, 2026, preventing termination or amendment of Share Exchange Agreement under Article 14(3)-1.

WFG plans to furnish Form CB with SEC, relying on Rule 802 exemption, as U.S. holders own <10% of Tongyang shares (ex-WFG) as of May 6, 2026 record date.

Tongyang requires extraordinary shareholder meeting approval, not qualifying for simplified share swaps under KCC Article 360-9.

SEC review and approvals may adjust Share Exchange timelines, with authority delegated to representative directors.

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This amendment provides critical updates on the Share Exchange between Woori Financial Group Inc. (WFG) and Tongyang, confirming the transaction's progression as planned. The low level of shareholder dissent—only 0.6% of WFG's issued common shares—falls well below the 20% threshold under KCC Article 360-10(5), securing board approval in lieu of a full shareholder meeting and eliminating termination risks under the agreement. This reduces procedural hurdles and enhances execution certainty for investors. Additionally, the shift from a Form F-4 registration to a Form CB filing leverages the Rule 802 exemption due to U.S. holders comprising less than 10% of Tongyang's shares, streamlining SEC compliance and potentially accelerating the timeline. Tongyang's need for an extraordinary shareholder meeting remains a gating item. Overall, these clarifications mitigate key risks, supporting the strategic combination while noting flexibility for schedule adjustments amid regulatory reviews.

WF · Woori Financial Group Inc.

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