Woori, which has hovered in a range between W21,700 and W24,000 per share over the past 3.5 months, jumped 4.8% to W23,000, while Shinhan Group added 4.4% and Kookmin Bank was up 3.9%. The sector gained partly on news that the financial regulator is planning to issue more brokerage licenses, making it easier for banks to establish a presence in the securities market. The benchmark Kospi index edged 0.5% higher to its fourth straight record close.
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