By Kim Jae-won
The union of the Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) began talks with Hana Financial Group Chairman Kim Seung-yu Monday and conveyed to him its demand that KEB keep its name and be managed separately from the rest of the banking group after Hana’s takeover is completed, KEB union leader Kim Kwi-chul said Tuesday.
The Hana chairman rejected the union’s demands. However, it remains to be seen whether the two sides will come up with a compromise in the days to come.
“I told Chairman Kim that KEB’s identity, which includes the name, organization and human resources, should be maintained