A south Korea-based bank said it has gained the approval of the central bank to operate in the liberalized Philippine banking sector.

According to an article posted on The Korea Times website, Woori Bank—South Korea’s second-biggest bank by assets—said it has won final approval to take over a Philippine-based bank, in line with its efforts to tap deeper into overseas markets.

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