Woori Financial Group shares rise 5.46% intraday after approving KRW 200 billion buyback and KRW 760 dividend.

Woori Financial Group surged 5.46% intraday following the announcement of a KRW 760 per-share year-end dividend, raising 2025 payouts to KRW 1,360 with a 4.4% yield, and a KRW 200 billion share repurchase program. The board also approved cancelling 6.27 million treasury shares to bolster shareholder value. These measures, including dividend hikes and capital return initiatives, signaled strong confidence in the company’s financial health and commitment to enhancing equity value, directly driving investor optimism and the sharp intraday rally.