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jvalmer
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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| crossmr wrote: |
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| Los Angeloser wrote: |
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So learn to read if you want to know, it's really simple language.
The gist of it is that KEB was in financial trouble. Lone Star Equities bought a large stake in the bank. Now, a few years later, LS wants out and is trying to sell. Some different banks were trying to raise the capital to do it, only Hana has been able to get the government okay and the money.
The fight is about the union. The Hana Bank union is not as powerful/protective/generous as the KEB union and the KEB employees don't want to work for Hana. It's that simple.
Seriously, a Korean/English dictionary and 30 minutes, you'd have the whole comic book read. |
I'm a customer and can request something in English since they advertise as the bank for expats. Why don't you learn to get over your power trip, you have NO power. |
It's not the bank that's handing these out, it's the employee union.
Also, as a customer of KEB, I don't recall a single thing stating that any of my business would be conducted in English. Could you provide some evidence for this?
Why don't you take 30 seconds from your day and read a newspaper? This story has been in all the papers since November. |
http://www.keb.co.kr/netc/en/expat/bankingservice.html
to start.
When you create your account, they specifically give you pages with information on the various English customer service contacts they offer to do your business in English. |
Offering english service is a courtesy, not a legal obligation. Don't expect everything to be provided in english, especially if it isn't sanctioned by the company itself. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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| jvalmer wrote: |
Offering english service is a courtesy, not a legal obligation. Don't expect everything to be provided in english, especially if it isn't sanctioned by the company itself. |
I never says it was, he was claiming that there was nothing indicating that any of his business would ever be done in English. That's false.
The company makes a point of indicating that you can do a great majority or all of your business in English. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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| jvalmer wrote: |
Offering english service is a courtesy, not a legal obligation. Don't expect everything to be provided in english, especially if it isn't sanctioned by the company itself. |
I never says it was, he was claiming that there was nothing indicating that any of his business would ever be done in English. That's false.
The company makes a point of indicating that you can do a great majority or all of your business in English. |
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Los Angeloser
Joined: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| nathanrutledge wrote: |
| Los Angeloser wrote: |
| nathanrutledge wrote: |
So learn to read if you want to know, it's really simple language.
The gist of it is that KEB was in financial trouble. Lone Star Equities bought a large stake in the bank. Now, a few years later, LS wants out and is trying to sell. Some different banks were trying to raise the capital to do it, only Hana has been able to get the government okay and the money.
The fight is about the union. The Hana Bank union is not as powerful/protective/generous as the KEB union and the KEB employees don't want to work for Hana. It's that simple.
Seriously, a Korean/English dictionary and 30 minutes, you'd have the whole comic book read. |
I'm a customer and can request something in English since they advertise as the bank for expats. Why don't you learn to get over your power trip, you have NO power. |
It's not the bank that's handing these out, it's the employee union.
This story has been in all the papers since November. |
The bank is nothing without its employees or its customers. Do you actually see a difference between the bank and its employees?
Why don't you provide a worthwhile link since November with information that hasn't already been provided on this thread and I'll read it, deal? |
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jamal0000
Joined: 11 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:16 am Post subject: |
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I hope things don't change drastically for the worse. My first week here I went to KEB with just my passport, and within 30 minutes I had a checking account, a debit card, and online banking setup. I was sent off with a big smile from the pretty girl who helped me as well  |
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