Tongyang Life Stock Exchange Finalized for Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Status (Buyback Price 8,505 Won)


  • Signed a comprehensive stock exchange agreement with parent company Woori Financial Group (75.34% stake), making Tongyang Life a wholly-owned subsidiary and potentially merging with ABL Life thereafter
  • Buyback price set at 8,505 won per share (arithmetic average of weighted arithmetic averages from recent 2 months, 1 month, and 1 week)
  • Special committee (3 outside directors + 1 external expert) established and operated, confirming fairness of exchange ratio and process
  • After stock exchange completion, Tongyang Life expected to be delisted from KOSPI
  • Shareholders opposing the exchange may exercise appraisal rights, subject to capital gains tax and securities transaction tax (0.35%)
  • Contract termination conditions: objection from 20% or more of Woori Financial Group shares, material adverse changes in assets/liabilities/operations, failure to obtain regulatory approvals, or buyback amount exceeding a cap
  • Requires SEC filing (Form F-4) in the U.S.; schedule subject to change

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: [Correction of Description] Report on Major Matters (Decision on Stock Exchange and Transfer)
  • Company: Tongyang Life Insurance (082640)
  • Submission: Tongyang Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Receipt: 04-29-2026
  • Amended (Refer to related filing)