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Suhyup Bank president selection fails
Third nomination committee inconclusive

D-10 Deadline November 17 · Current President Shin Hak-gi's term expiration date
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In short

The vote to select the next president of Suhyup Bank failed for the third time on the 26th.

Current president Shin Hak-gi and Financial Intelligence Unit Director Lee Hyung-joo competed but reached no conclusion.

With President Shin's term ending on the 17th of next month, concerns over a vacant president position are rising.

Key facts

WhenThe third Bank President Recommendation Committee convened on the 26th but failed to determine a final candidate.
WhoSix candidates including current president Shin Hak-gi and FIU Director Lee Hyung-joo competed.
WhatA two-way race between internal and external candidates continued over Suhyup Bank's next presidency.
HowFour or more votes from five committee members were required, but Shin received 3 votes and Lee received 2 votes.

What it means for me

Customers transacting with Suhyup Bank must monitor whether operational gaps continue in the coming period.