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Korea First Bank

Former bank in Korea

Korea First Bank (Korean: 제일은행; Hanja: 第一銀行), sometimes also referred to as Jeil Bank, was a Korean bank that operated between 1929 and 1997. It was one of five most prominent banks in South Korea by the mid-1990s, together with Chohung Bank, Korea Commercial Bank, Hanil Bank, and Seoul Bank.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Korea First Bank (Korean: 제일은행; Hanja: 第一銀行), sometimes also referred to as Jeil Bank, was a Korean bank that operated between 1929 and 1997. It was one of five most prominent banks in South Korea by the mid-1990s, together with Chohung Bank, Korea Commercial Bank, Hanil Bank, and Seoul Bank.2

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Products and brands

  • retail banking

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