[DISCLOSURE] Woori Bank (00030) reported on July 20 that its operating profit in the first half rose 21.79 percent on-year to 1.81 trillion won (US$1.59 billion). 

Revenue fell 4.22 percent to 11.48 trillion won while net profit increased 18.69 percent to 1.32 trillion won from the same period last year. 

By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)