SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD. · Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.: We have reviewed the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheet of Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (the

SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.

Non-Consolidated Financial Statements September 30, 2002 and 2001 (With Independent Accountants’ Review Report Thereon)

Independent Accountants’ Review Report

Based on a report originally issued in Korean

The Board of Directors and Stockholders Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.: We have reviewed the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheet of Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2002, and the related non-consolidated statement of earnings for the nine-month period then ended, all expressed in Korean Won, in accordance with the Review Standards for Semiannual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. All information included in these financial statements is the representation of the management of the Company. The financial statements for the one-month period ended September 30, 2001, presented herein for comparative purposes, were reviewed by other accountants, whose report thereon dated October 24, 2001 stated that they were not aware of any material modifications that should be made to those statements in order for them to be in conformity with the Accounting Standards for Quarterly and Semiannual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. A review consists principally of inquiries of Company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance with the Auditing Standards as established by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of Korea, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements referred to above in order for them to be in conformity with the Accounting Standards for Quarterly and Semiannual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements expressed in Korean Won have been translated into United States dollars solely for the convenience of the reader, on the basis set forth in Note 2(b) to the financial statements. The following matters may be helpful to the readers in their understanding of the Company: As described in Note 1 to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, on April 4, 2002, the Company took over a 51% share of Jeju Bank from Korea Insurance Deposit Corporation and its percentage of ownership increased to 62% with the acquisition of additional common shares at W20,177 million. In addition, on June 1, 2002, Shinhan Card Co., Ltd. was established as 100% subsidiary of the Company through the spin-off of the Shinhan Bank’s credit card division, and on July 8, 2002, Shinhan Credit Information Co., Ltd. was established as 100% subsidiary of the Company with W3,000 million of initial capital stock. Additionally, on June 18, 2002, the Company acquired a 29% share of Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. from its largest shareholder, and on July 31, 2002, Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. was merged with Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd., which was one of subsidiaries of the Company, at the exchange rate of 1.9976 Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. shares for each Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd. shares, and renamed to Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd.

As described in Note 4 to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, for the equity method of accounting on Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd. and Jeju Bank, the financial statements reviewed by other accountants were used. Those statements reflect total investment securities of W631,308 million (14.1% of total assets of the Company) as of September 30, 2002 and operating revenues of W753 million (0.2% of total operating revenue of the Company) for the period then ended. As described in Note 12 to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded W18,031 million of operating revenue for the period ended September 30, 2002 and W526,101 million of loans as of September 30, 2002 with its related parties. As described in Note 23 to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, on October 1, 2002, SH&C Life Insurance was established under the joint venture agreement. Its initial capital stock was W30 billion and the Company owns 3,000,001 shares (50% of total outstanding shares + 1 share) of that company. Additionally, on October 24, 2002, the Company sold 3,999,999 shares (50% of total outstanding shares – 1 share) of Shinhan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd. to BNP Paribas Asset Management for an aggregate price of W23,750 million. As discussed in Note 24 to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, the operations of the Company may be directly or indirectly affected by the general unstable economic conditions in the Republic of Korea and the impact of the implementation of structural reforms. As discussed in Note 2(a) to the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, accounting principles and review standards and their application in practice vary among countries. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements are not intended to present the financial position and results of operations in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in countries other than the Republic of Korea. In addition, the procedures and practices utilized in the Republic of Korea to review such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries. Accordingly, this report and the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements are for use by those knowledgeable about Korean accounting procedures and review standards and their application in practice.

October 25, 2002


Non-Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30, 2002 and 2001

(In millions of Won and thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Won U.S. dollars (note 2)

2002 2001 2002 2001

Assets Cash and due from bank (notes 3 and 12) W 16,820 1,405 $ 13,725 1,146Investment securities (notes 2 and 4) 3,937,218 3,480,567 3,212,744 2,840,120Loans, net (notes 2, 5, 8 and 12) 495,624 - 404,426 -Fixed assets, net (notes 2 and 6 ) 1,318 1,241 1,076 1,013Other assets (notes 7, 8, 12 and 15) 11,513 5,331 9,394 4,350

Total assets W 4,462,493 3,488,544 $ 3,641,365 2,846,629

Liabilities and Stockholders’ equity

Liabilities: Borrowings (notes 8 and 9) W 46,765 18,500 $ 38,160 15,096Debentures, net (notes 2, 8 and 9) 463,324 - 378,069 -Retirement and severance benefits (notes 2 and 10) 296 - 242 -Deferred income tax liabilities (notes 2 and 21) 17,193 - 14,029 -Other liabilities (notes 8 and 11) 3,088 95 2,520 77

Total liabilities 530,666 18,595 433,020 15,173

Stockholders’ equity: Common stock of W5,000 par value 1,461,800 1,461,721 1,192,819 1,192,755

Authorized - 1,000,000,000 shares Issued - 292,360,083 shares in 2002 Issued - 292,344,192 shares in 2001

Additional paid in capital 1,976,632 1,976,650 1,612,919 1,612,934Retained earnings (note 14) 502,258 139,521 409,839 113,848Capital adjustments (notes 2 and 15) (8,863) (107,943) (7,232) (88,081)

Total stockholders’ equity 3,931,827 3,469,949 3,208,345 2,831,456

Commitments and contingencies (note 13)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity W 4,462,493 3,488,544 $ 3,641,365 2,846,629

See accompanying notes to non-consolidated financial statements


Non-Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 and one-month period ended September 30, 2001

(In millions of Won and thousands of U.S. dollars, except earnings per share data)

(Unaudited)

Won U.S. dollars (note 2) 2002 2001 2002 2001

Operating revenue:

Valuation gain on investment securities accounted for by the equity method of accounting (notes 4 and 18) W 463,904 141,564 $ 378,543 115,515

Interest income (note 12) 15,324 3 12,504 2 479,228 141,567 391,047 115,517

Operating expense:

Interest expense 12,885 92 10,515 75Commission and fees 68 49 55 40General and administrative expenses (note 20) 15,554 1,700 12,693 1,388 28,507 1,841 23,263 1,503

Ordinary income 450,721 139,726 367,784 114,014

Other income (deductions):

Foreign currency translation gain (note 12) 3,495 - 2,852 -Foreign currency translation loss (3,495) - (2,852) -

Earnings before income taxes 450,721 139,726 367,784 114,014

Income taxes (notes 2 and 21) 17,193 - 14,029 - Net earnings W 433,528 139,726 $ 353,755 114,014 Earnings per share of common stock in Won and U.S. dollars (note 22) W 1,483 478 $ 1.21 0.39 Diluted earnings per share of common stock in Won and U.S. dollars (note 22) W 1,482 478 $ 1.21 0.39

See accompanying notes to non-consolidated financial statements


Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2002 and 2001

(In millions of Won and thousands of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

(1) Description of the Company Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated on September 1, 2001 by

way of the transfer of all issued shares owned by shareholders of Shinhan Bank, Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd., Shinhan Capital Co., Ltd. and Shinhan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd. to the Company. The Company was formed for the purpose of providing management services and financing to affiliated companies with W1,461,721 million ($1,192,755 thousand) of initial capital stock and the Company’s shares were listed on the Korea Stock Exchange on September 10, 2001.

As of September 30, 2002, the Company has nine subsidiaries including Jeju Bank, Shinhan Card

Co., Ltd., Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd. and Shinhan Credit Information Co. Ltd., which were newly incorporated with the Company in 2002 and the Company’s capital stock as of September 30, 2002 was W1,461,800 million ($1,192,819 thousand). Details of its subsidiaries are as follows:

(a) Shinhan Bank

Shinhan Bank was incorporated on September 15, 1981 under the General Banking Act of Korea to engage in the commercial banking and trust business. As of September 30, 2002 Shinhan Bank’s capital stock was W1,223,152 million ($998,084 thousand). Shinhan Bank has 340 branch offices and 167 automated teller machine locations.

(b) Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd.

Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd. ("Goodmorning Shinhan Securities") was incorporated on April 2, 1973 to engage in securities trading, underwriting and brokerage services. Its shares were listed on the Korea Stock Exchange on December 19, 1986. On June 18, 2002, the Company acquired a 29% share of Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. from its largest shareholders and on July 31, 2002, Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. was merged with Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd., which was one of subsidiaries of the Company, at the exchange rate of 1.9976 Good Morning Securities Co., Ltd. shares for each Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd. share, and renamed to Goodmorning Shinhan Securities. As of September 30, 2002, it operates through 94 branches and its capital stock was W1,171,817 million ($956,195 thousand).

(c) Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.

Shinhan Card Co., Ltd. (“Shinhan Card”) was established on June 1, 2002 under Credit Specialty Finance Law through the spin-off of the credit card division of Shinhan Bank. Shinhan Card is engaged principally in credit card services, factoring, consumer loan and installment financing and it holds 1.43 million of franchise accounts and 2.45 million of credit card holders. As of September 30, 2002, its capital stock was W152,847 million ($124,722 thousand).

(d) Shinhan Capital Co., Ltd.

Shinhan Capital Co., Ltd. (“Shinhan Capital”) was incorporated on April 19, 1991 to engage in the leasing and rental business and it changed its name on May 27, 1999 from Shinhan Leasing Co., Ltd. to Shinhan Capital. As of September 30, 2002, its capital stock was W80,000 million ($65,279 thousand).

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued


(Unaudited)

(1) Description of the Company, Continued (e) Shinhan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd.

On August 1, 1996, Shinhan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd. (“Shinhan ITMC”) was established and obtained a license to engage in the business of investment and trust of securities and advisory services under the Investment and Trust of Securities Law. Shinhan ITMC’s capital stock was W40,000 million ($32,640 thousand) as of September 30, 2002.

(f) Jeju Bank

Jeju Bank was incorporated on March 18, 1969 under the General Banking Act of Korea to engage in the commercial banking and trust business and listed its shares on the Korean Stock Exchange on December 28, 1972. On April 4, 2002, Jeju Bank became one of subsidiaries of the Company through acquiring a 51% share from Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation. Additionally, the Company’s percentage of ownership increased to 62% with the acquisition of additional common shares W20,177 million ($16,464 thousand) on July 5, 2002 and its capital stock was W77,644 million ($63,357 thousand) as of September 30, 2002.

(g) e-Shinhan Inc.

e-Shinhan Inc. (“e-Shinhan”) was incorporated on February 21, 2001 to engage in the business of internet brokerage service and comprehensive management services on customer accounts. On September 1, 2001, e-Shinhan became one of the subsidiaries of the Company through a stock purchase, and its capital stock was W2,820 million ($2,301 thousand) as of September 30, 2002.

(h) Shinhan Macquarie Financial Advisory Co., Ltd.

Shinhan Macquarie Financial Advisory Co., Ltd. (“Shinhan Macquarie”) was incorporated on August 1, 2001 to engage in the business of financial advisory services and cross border leasing. On September 1, 2001, Shinhan Macquarie became one of the subsidiaries of the Company through a stock purchase, and its capital stock was W1,000 million ($816 thousand) as of September 30, 2002.

(i) Shinhan Credit Information Co., Ltd

Shinhan Credit Information Co., Ltd. (“Shinhan Credit Information”) was established as wholly owned subsidiary of the Company to engage in the business of debt collection services and credit research. As of September 30, 2002, its capital stock was W3,000 million ($2,448 thousand).

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(1) Description of the Company, Continued

Ownerships between the Company and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2002 are as follows:

Investor Investee Number of shares Percentage of

ownership (%)The Company Shinhan Bank 244,629,748 100.0

〃 Goodmorning Shinhan Securities 104,538,205 (*) 59.4〃 Shinhan Card 30,569,282 100.0〃 Shinhan Capital 16,000,000 100.0〃 Shinhan ITMC 8,000,000 100.0〃 Jeju Bank 9,692,369 62.4〃 e-Shinhan 415,495 73.7〃 Shinhan Macquarie 102,000 51.0〃 Shinhan Credit Information 600,000 100.0

Shinhan Bank The Company 29,873,469 10.2

(*) 58,409,710 shares of treasury stock considered

(2) Basis of Presenting Financial Statements and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted financial accounting standards, the accounting standards for quarterly and semiannual financial statements and the financial accounting standards applicable to financial holding companies in the Republic of Korea, and details are as follows:

(a) Basis of Presenting Financial Statements

The Company maintains its official accounting records in Korean Won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea. Certain accounting principles applied by the Company that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use only by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English (with certain expanded descriptions) from the Korean language financial statements.

(b) Basis of Translating Financial Statements

The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements are expressed in Korean Won and, solely for the convenience of the reader, have been translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of W1,225.50 to US$1, the basic exchange rate on September 30, 2002. These translations should not be construed as a representation that any or all of the amounts shown could be converted into U.S. dollars at this or any other rate.

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(In millions of Won)

(Unaudited)

(2) Basis of Presenting Financial Statements and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued (c) Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts to cover estimated losses on loans, based on collection experience and analysis of the collectibility of individual outstanding loans. For equity method investees, the Company applies the same criteria in providing allowances for loan losses. Accordingly, an additional allowance of W3,790 million for Goodmorning Shinhan Securities, W7,439 million for Shinhan Capital and W1,782 million for Jeju Bank are provided, respectively, as of September 30, 2002, as compared to the financial statements provided by those companies.

(d) Investment Securities

The Company’s investment in equity securities is composed entirely of equity securities in subsidiaries which are under significant influence of the Company. Investments in equity securities of subsidiaries which are under significant influence of the Company are stated at an amount as determined using the equity method. The difference between carrying value and amount after adjusting investors’ interest in investee’s net assets is charged or credited to current income and the difference derived from changes in the investee’s retained earnings is presented as an increase or decrease in the investor’s beginning retained earnings. If the difference is derived from changes in investee’s capital surplus or capital adjustment, it is charged to the capital adjustment as a component of stockholders’ equity. For debt securities presented in investments, acquisition cost is determined by the moving average method. Investments in debt securities categorized as held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost, with the related amortization included in interest expense. Investments in debt securities other than those held to maturity are recorded at fair value with unrealized loss or gain included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. In valuing debt securities, if the fair value declines significantly and is not expected to recover, the difference between the book value and the fair value is charged to current operations as an impairment loss. Subsequent recoveries are also recorded in current operations up to the original cost of the investment.

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(2) Basis of Presenting Financial Statements and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

(e) Fixed Assets

i) Tangible Assets

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. However, normal maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.

The depreciation method and useful lives of premises and equipment are as follows:

Descrptions Depreciation Method Useful Lives

Vehicles Declining-balance 5 years Furniture and fixtures 〃〃 Leasehold improvement Straight-line 〃 Other Declining-balance 〃

ii) Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost less amortization computed using the straight-line method over 5 years.

(e) Discounts on Debentures

Discounts on debentures issued, which represent the difference between the face value of

debentures issued and the issuance price of debentures, are amortized on the effective interest method over the life of the debentures. The amount amortized is included in interest expense.

(f) Income Taxes

Income tax on the earnings for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is

recognized in the statement of earnings except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly to equity, in which case it is recognized in equity.

Deferred tax is provided using the asset and liability method, providing for temporary

differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date.

A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable

earnings will be available against which the unused tax losses and credits can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

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(2) Basis of Presenting Financial Statements and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Continued

(g) Retirement and Severance Benefits

Employees who have been with the Company for more than one year are entitled to lump-sum payments based on current rates of pay and length of service when they leave the Company. The Company's estimated liability under the plan which would be payable if all employees left on the balance sheet date is accrued in the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheets.

(h) Translation of Foreign Currency Denominated Assets and Liabilities

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean Won at the balance sheet date, with the resulting gains and losses recognized in current results of operations. As permitted by the Financial Accounting Standards, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean Won at W1,225.50 and W1,309.10 to US$ 1, the basic rates of exchange on September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are stated at historical cost, are translated into Korean Won at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction.

(3) Cash and Due from Banks

As of September 30, 2002, W2.5 million of total cash and due from banks is restricted for guarantee deposits on bank accounts.

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(Unaudited) (4) Investment Securities

(a) Investment securities as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:

Won U.S. dollars (Note 2) 2002 2001 2002 2001 Stocks W 3,935,453 3,480,567 $ 3,211,304 2,840,120 Bonds 1,765 - 1,440 -

W 3,937,218 3,480,567 $ 3,212,744 2,840,120

(b) Changes in investment securities accounted for by the equity method for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

2002

Subsidiaries

Book value as of

December 31, 2001

Investment(Dividend

received)

Current earnings

(loss)

Retained earnings

Capital adjustments Total

Book valueas of

September30, 2002

Shinhan Bank W 3,446,112 (870,649) 443,763 (264) (91,857) (518,007) 2,928,105Goodmorning Shinhan Securities 243,673 390,709 (5,735) (36) (44,848) 340,090 583,763

Shinhan Card - 246,956 3,684 - - 250,640 250,640Shinhan Capital 63,781 - 12,366 - (1,628) 10,738 74,519Shinhan ITMC 42,557 (2,000) 3,317 (74) 74 1,317 43,874Jeju Bank - 42,935 6,488 - (1,878) 47,545 47,545e-Shinhan 4,673 - (624) (1) 26 (599) 4,074Shinhan Macquarie 776 (484) (81) (3) - (568) 208Shinhan Credit Information

- 3,000 (275) - - 2,725 2,725

W 3,801,572 (189,533) 463,903 (378) (140,111) 133,881 3,935,453

(note)

Financial statements of Goodmorning Shinhan Securities and Jeju Bank were reviewed by other accountants.

2001

Subsidiaries Acquisition cost

Current earnings

(loss)

Retained earnings

Capital adjustments Total

Book value as of

September30, 2001

Shinhan Bank W 3,240,494 10,568 (205) (108,969) (97,969) 3,142,525Shinhan Securities 102,544 129,358 - (2,962) 126,396 228,940Shinhan Capital 54,091 5,052 - 3,307 8,359 62,450Shinhan ITMC 41,241 485 - - 4 530 41,771e-Shinhan 8,270 (3,389) - - (3,389) 4,881Shinhan Macquarie 510 (510) - - (510) - W 3,447,150 141,564 (205) (170,942) 33,417 3,480,567

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(Unaudited) (4) Investment Securities, Continued

Under the equity method, the Company records changes in its proportionate equity of the book

value of subsidiaries as current earnings, capital adjustments or adjustments to retained earnings (if earned/accrued in prior period), depending on the nature of the underlying change in book value of subsidiaries. Differences between the acquisition cost and fair value of subsidiaries are amortized (reversed) over reasonable period within 20 years using the straight-line method.

The changes in goodwill (negative goodwill) for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002 are as follows:

Beginning balance

Increase (decrease) Amortization Ending

balance Goodmorning Shinhan Securities W - 233,030 5,301 227,729Jeju Bank - (7,585) (361) (7,224) W - 225,445 4,940 220,505

(c) Investment in debt securities as of September 30, 2002 is as follows:

Acquisition cost Fair value Book value

Bond with stock warrant: Shinhan Bank W 1,785 1,765 1,765

(5) Loans Loans as of September 30, 2002 consist of the following:

Accounts Borrower Maturity Interest rate Won U.S. dollars (Note2)

Loans in Won Shinhan Capital 2004.10.29 6.72% W 29,000 $ 23,664 〃〃 2004.12.10 7.49% 68,200 55,651 〃〃 2005.01.30 7.34% 30,000 24,480 〃〃 2007.04.04 8.12% 20,000 16,320 〃〃 2005.04.29 7.49% 30,000 24,480 〃〃 2005.06.26 6.95% 30,000 24,480 〃〃 2007.07.29 6.65% 20,000 16,320 227,200 185,395

Loans in foreign currencies Shinhan Capital 2005.03.13 Libor+1.2% 36,765 30,000 〃〃 2005.09.13 Libor+1.14% 36,665 29,918

73,430 59,918Privately placed bonds Shinhan Bank 2008.12.21 7.42% 50,000 40,799

〃 Jeju Bank 2008.05.20 8.14% 20,000 16,320 〃 Goodmorning

Shinhan Securities 2004.09.26 6.23% 130,000 106,079

200,000 163,198 Total 500,630 408,511 Less: Allowance for loan losses (5,006) (4,085) Net W 495,624 $ 404,426

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(Unaudited) (6) Fixed Assets Details of fixed assets as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 are summarized as follows:

Won U.S. dollars (Note 2) 2002 2001 2002 2001 Property and equipment:

Vehicles W 242 242 $ 197 198 Furniture and fixtures 318 309 260 252 Leasehold improvement and other 1,213 696 990 568

1,773 1,247 1,447 1,018 Less: accumulated depreciation (521) (33) (425) (27)

1,252 1,214 1,022 991Intangible assets:

Organization costs 21 27 17 22Other 45 - 37 -

66 27 54 22

Total W 1,318 1,241 $ 1,076 1,013 (7) Other Assets

Other assets as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

Won U.S. dollars (Note 2) 2002 2001 2002 2001

Guarantee deposits W 6,252 5,331 $ 5,101 4,350Long-term receivables 1,403 - 1,145 -Accrued income 2,565 - 2,093 -Prepaid expenses 134 - 109 -Prepaid income taxes 478 - 390 -Other 681 - 556 -

W 11,513 5,331 $ 9,394 4,350 (8) Assets and Liabilities Denominated in Foreign Currency Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency as of September 30, 2002 are summarized

as follows:

Foreign currency(U.S. dollars)

Equivalent Won(Million)

Assets: Loans $ 59,919,000 W 73,430Other assets (accrued income) 89,580 110 60,008,580 73,540

Liabilities: Borrowings 30,000,000 36,765Other liabilities (accrued expense) 82,350 101Debentures 30,000,000 36,765Discounts on debentures (88,650) (109)

$ 59,993,700 W 73,522

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(9) Borrowings and Debentures

(a) Borrowings as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

2002

Account Maturity date Interest rate Won U.S. dollars

(Note 2) Lender

Borrowings in Won 2002.10.30 6.19% W 10,000 $ 8,160 Koram Bank

Borrowings in foreign currencies 2005.03.13 Libor+1% 36,765 30,000

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China

W 46,765 $ 38,160

2001

Account Maturity date Interest rate Won U.S. dollars

(Note 2) Lender

Borrowings in Won 2002.09.01 CD+1.1% W 7,000 $ 5,712 Koram Bank〃〃〃 10,000 8,160 〃〃〃 CD+1.35% 1,500 1,224 〃 W 18,500 $ 15,096

(b) Debentures as of September 30, 2002 are as follows:

Maturity date Interest rate Won U.S. dollars

(Note 2) Debentures in Won

1st non-guaranteed 2004.10.29 5.00% W 30,000 $ 24,480 2nd non-guaranteed 2004.12.10 6.00% 70,000 57,119 3rd non-guaranteed 2006.12.21 7.12% 50,000 40,800 4th non-guaranteed 2005.01.30 6.69% 30,000 24,480 5th non-guaranteed 2007.04.04 7.47% 20,000 16,320 6th non-guaranteed 2005.04.29 6.84% 30,000 24,480 7th non-guaranteed 2007.05.20 7.25% 20,000 16,320 8th non-guaranteed 2005.06.26 6.30% 30,000 24,480 9th non-guaranteed 2007.07.29 6.30% 20,000 16,320

10th non-guaranteed 2004.09.26 5.50% 130,000 106,078 430,000 350,877 Debentures in foreign currencies 2005.09.13 Libor+0.85% 36,765 30,000 Less: discounts on debentures (3,441) (2,808)

Total debentures, net W 463,324 $ 378,069

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(9) Borrowings and Debentures, Continued

(c) Aggregate maturities of borrowings and debentures as of September 30, 2002 are as follows:

Repayment schedule

Balance 2002.10.01∼2003.09.30

2004.10.01∼2005.09.30 2006.10.01∼

2007.09.30Borrowings W 46,765 10,000 36,765 -Debentures 466,765 - 356,765 110,000 W 513,530 10,000 393,530 110,000

(10) Retirement and Severance Benefits

Changes in retirement and severance benefits for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are summarized as follows:


Beginning balance W - - $ - -Payment - - - -Provision 296 - 242 -

W 296 - $ 242 - (11) Other Liabilities

Other liabilities as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:


Withholding taxes W 253 85 $ 206 69Dividends payables 470 - 384 -Accounts payable 92 10 75 8Accrued expenses 2,273 - 1,855 -

W 3,088 95 $ 2,520 77

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(12) Related Party Transactions

Significant balances and transactions with the related parties as of and for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are summarized as follows:

(a) Details of transactions

Won U.S. dollars (Note 2)Transaction Party Revenue earned

Expense incurred

Account 2002 2001 2002 2001

The Company Shinhan Bank Interest income W 4,561 - $ 3,722 -〃 Jeju Bank 〃 593 - 484 -〃 Shinhan Capital 〃 10,059 - 8,208 -

〃〃 Foreign currency translation gain

2,707 - 2,209 -

〃 Goodmorning Shinhan Securities

Interest income 111 - 91 -

Shinhan Bank Shinhan Capital Interest income 7,611 3,818 6,211 3,115 〃〃 Commission income - 1 - 1 〃 Jeju Bank Interest income 167 - 136 -

〃 Goodmorning Shinhan Securities

Interest income 1,412 - 1,152 -

〃 Shinhan Card Commission income 30,115 - 24,574 -〃〃 Rental income 200 - 163 -

〃 Shinhan Macquarie

Commission income - 12 - 10

Shinhan Securities

Shinhan Bank Interest income 1 168 1 137

Shinhan Capital

〃 Interest income 1,038 57 847 47

〃〃 Valuation gain on currency swap

1,721 - 1,404 -

Shinhan ITMC 〃 Interest income 273 5 223 4 Jeju Bank 〃 71 - 58 -Shinhan Card 〃 428 - 349 -e-Shinhan 〃 142 7 116 6

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(12) Related Party Transactions, Continued

(b) Account balances

Won U.S dollars (Note 2) Creditor

Debtor

Account

2002 2001 2002 2001The Company Shinhan Bank Cash and due from banks W 16,820 1,405 $ 13,725 1,146

〃〃 Other assets (Guarantee deposits)

6,085 5,331 4,965 4,350

〃〃 Loans (Privately placed bonds)

50,000 - 40,800 -

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 114 - 93 -〃 Shinhan Capital Loans 300,631 202,408 245,313 165,164 〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 2,154 1,843 1,758 1,504 〃 Jeju Bank Loans

(Privately placed bonds) 20,000 - 16,320 -

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 186 - 152 -〃 Goodmorning

Shinhan Securities

Loans (Privately placed bonds)

130,000 - 106,079 -

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 111 - 91 -Shinhan Bank Shinhan Capital Loans 42,952 65,537 35,049 53,478

〃〃 Loans

(Privately placed bonds) 50,000 100,000 40,800 81,599

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 150 - 122 -〃 Shinhan ITMC Other assets (Accrued income) 41 - 33 -

〃 Jeju Bank Loans (Privately placed bonds)

3,140 - 2,562 -

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 20 - 16 -

〃 Goodmorning

Shinhan Securities

Loans (Privately placed bonds)

70,000 - 57,120 -

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 1,038 - 847 -Goodmorning

Shinhan Securities

〃

Cash and due from banks

- 3,011

- 2,457

Shinhan Capital

Shinhan Bank Cash and cash equivalents 14,090 1,111 11,497 907

〃〃 Currency swap 1,721 - 1,404 -〃〃 Trading securities - 19,134 - 15,613

Shinhan ITMC 〃 Due from bank deposits 4,741 11,000 3,869 8,976

〃〃 Other assets (Accrued income) 26 - 21 -

〃 Goodmorning

Shinhan Securities

Other assets (Guarantee deposits)

850 -

694 -

Jeju Bank Shinhan Bank Call loans 5,000 - 4,080 -Shinhan Card 〃 Cash and cash equivalents 427 - 348 -

〃〃 Call loans 6,000 - 4,896 -e-Shinhan 〃 Cash and due from banks 3,712 4,514 3,029 3,683 Shinhan

Macquarie

〃 Cash and due from banks 522 80 426 65

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(12) Related Party Transactions, Continued

(c) Guarantees and acceptances The guarantees and acceptances provided with the related parties as of September 30, 2002,

is as follows:

Amount guaranteed Creditor Debtor Account Won U.S. dollars

(Note 2) Shinhan Bank Shinhan Capital Letter of credit W 10,874 $ 8,873

(13) Commitments and Contingencies As of September 30, 2002, the Company provided a blank note to Koram Bank, as collaterals

related to bank overdraft. (14) Retained Earnings Retained earnings as of September 30, 2002 are summarized as follows:


Legal reserves W 22,076 - $ 18,014 -Unappropriated retained earnings 480,182 139,521 391,825 113,848

502,258 139,521 409,839 113,848

The Korean Financial Holding Company Act requires the Company to appropriate a minimum of 10% of annual net earning as a legal reserve whenever dividends are paid until such reserve equals its paid-in capital. Under the stockholders’ approval, it may be transferred to common stock in connection with stock dividends or used to reduce any accumulated deficit.

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(15) Capital Adjustment As of September 30, 2002, the Company’s capital adjustment consists of valuation gain on

investment securities in subsidiaries using the equity method and stock option, which was granted to the personnel of the Company and its subsidiaries under a resolution at the Board of Directors’ meeting.

Details of stock options in effects as of September 30, 2002 are as follows:

(a) Details of stock options

Personnel of the Company Personnel of subsidiaries Grant date 2002.05.22 2002.05.22 Shares granted 213,500 shares 790,700 shares

Type of stock options Compensatory stock options or stock appreciation rights

Compensatory stock options or stock appreciation rights

Exercise price (Won) W 18,910 W 18,910

Exercise period Within 4 years after 2 years from grant date

Within 4 years after 2 years from grant date

Forfeited period after 6 years from grant date after 6 years from grant date

(b) Changes in stock compensation expense

Personnel of the Company

Personnel of subsidiaries

Compensation expense recorded as of September 30, 2002 W 379 1,403Compensation expense to be recorded in subsequent periods 1,716 6,355

(c) The Company calculated the compensation expenses using the fair value method and details

are as follows:

Personnel of the Company

Personnel of subsidiaries

Risk-free interest rate 6.43% 6.43% Expected exercise period 4 years 4 years Expected stock price volatility 27.13% 27.13% Expected dividend yield 0% 0% Expected ratios of no-exercise 0% 0% Weighted average exercise price 18,910 18,910 Weighted average fair value 9,812 9,812

For the stock options, which were granted to the personnel of the subsidiaries, difference between the exercise price and the market price on the date of exercise would be assumed by subsidiaries of the Company. Therefore, related to stock option, subsidiaries recorded compensation expense as long-term accounts payable, and the Company accounted for long-term accounts receivable.

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(16) Condensed Financial Statements of Subsidiaries

Condensed financial statements of subsidiaries as of and for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

(a) Balance sheets

2002

Subsidiaries Total assets Total liabilities Total stockholders’equity

Shinhan Bank W 57,308,659 54,380,556 2,928,104Goodmorning Shinhan Securities 1,507,876 933,643 574,233Shinhan Card 2,077,986 1,827,346 250,639Shinhan Capital 865,561 783,602 81,959Shinhan ITMC 45,556 1,681 43,875Jeju Bank 1,693,717 1,587,273 106,444e-Shinhan 5,821 291 5,530Shinhan Macquarie 2,202 1,796 406Shinhan Credit Information 3,482 757 2,725 W 63,510,860 59,516,945 3,993,915

2001

Subsidiaries Total assets Total liabilities Total stockholders’equity

Shinhan Bank W 51,935,031 48,792,506 3,142,525Shinhan Securities 648,383 418,480 229,903Shinhan Capital 783,300 683,115 100,185Shinhan ITMC 43,366 1,596 41,770e-Shinhan 6,840 269 6,571Shinhan Macquarie 979 1,071 (92) W 53,417,899 49,897,037 3,520,862

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(16) Condensed Financial Statements of Subsidiaries, Continued

(b) Income statements

2002

Subsidiaries Operating revenue

Operating expense

Operating income

Ordinary income (loss)

Net earning(loss)

Shinhan Bank W 3,659,417 2,992,681 666,736 626,350 444,766Goodmorning Shinhan Securities (*) 272,755 273,268 (513) (8,486) 17,836Shinhan Card 126,562 121,235 5,327 5,263 3,684Shinhan Capital 115,354 105,999 9,355 9,710 6,786Shinhan ITMC 9,351 4,960 4,391 4,239 3,317Jeju Bank 107,207 93,198 14,009 16,029 12,313e-Shinhan 1,552 2,499 (947) (847) (847)Shinhan Macquarie 3,197 4,203 (1,006) (1,453) (141)Shinhan Credit Information 553 846 (293) (275) (275) W 4,295,948 3,598,889 697,059 650,530 487,439

(*) For the period between April 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002

2001

Subsidiaries Operating revenue

Operating expense

Operating income

Ordinary income (loss)

Net earning(loss)

Shinhan Bank W 1,397,530 1,376,516 21,014 9,296 10,568Shinhan Securities 41,998 38,138 3,860 3,569 2,381Shinhan Capital 33,233 33,183 50 (791) (306)Shinhan ITMC 2,797 1,382 1,415 1,415 485e-Shinhan 110 3,034 (2,924) (2,999) (2,999)Shinhan Macquarie 54 419 (365) (372) (1,092) W 1,475,722 1,452,672 23,050 10,118 9,037

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(17) Financing and Operating Status of Subsidiaries The financing and operating status of the Company and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2002

and 2001 are as follows:

(a) Financing

2002 Subsidiaries Deposits Borrowings Debentures (*) Total

The Company W - 46,765 463,324 510,089Shinhan Bank 34,500,731 11,281,041 4,848,465 50,630,237Goodmorning Shinhan Securities 530,795 95,717 200,000 826,512Shinhan Card - 2,800 1,772,782 1,775,582Shinhan Capital - 564,941 122,931 687,782Jeju Bank 1,364,633 70,912 35,000 1,470,545 W 36,396,159 12,062,176 7,442,502 55,900,837 (*) Net of discounts on debentures

2001 Subsidiaries Deposits Borrowings Debentures (*) Total

The Company W - 18,500 - 18,500Shinhan Bank 30,575,150 11,293,658 2,977,276 44,846,084Shinhan Securities 246,289 132,362 12,000 390,651Shinhan Capital - 357,645 273,600 631,245 W 30,821,439 11,802,165 3,262,876 45,886,480 (*) Net of discounts on debentures

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(17) Financing and Operating Status of Subsidiaries, Continued

(b) Operating assets

2002 Subsidiaries Loans (*) Securities Bank deposits Total

The Company W 495,624 3,937,218 16,820 4,449,662Shinhan Bank 39,625,036 13,565,930 766,493 53,984,459Goodmorning Shinhan Securities 95,025 372,738 606,789 1,074,552Shinhan Card 2,053,682 - 11 2,053,693Shinhan Capital 639,953 47,965 19,590 707,508Shinhan ITMC 68 13,450 27,824 41,342Jeju Bank 1,275,592 272,717 14,742 1,563,051e-Shinhan 51 174 3,712 3,937Shinhan Macquarie - - 522 522Shinhan Credit Information - - 1,794 1,794 W 44,212,031 18,210,192 1,458,297 63,880,520 (*) Net of allowance for doubtful accounts and present value discounts (**) After reflecting additional provisions for loan losses, amounting to W3,790 million,

W7,439 million and W1,782 million of Goodmorning Shinhan Securities, Shinhan Capital and Jeju Bank, respectively, in order to apply the same criteria in providing allowances for loan losses

2001

Subsidiaries Loans (*) Securities Bank deposits Total The Company W - 3,480,567 1,405 3,481,972Shinhan Bank 32,078,554 13,767,886 2,108,942 47,955,382Shinhan Securities 61,338 237,418 234,722 533,478Shinhan Capital 633,380 71,747 - 705,127Shinhan ITMC 148 13,607 1,200 14,955e-Shinhan - 148 - 148 W 32,773,420 17,571,373 2,346,269 52,691,062 (*) Net of allowance for doubtful accounts and present value discounts

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(18) Contribution of Subsidiaries to the Company’s Net Earning

Effects under the equity method on the Company’s net earnings are as follows:

2002 2001 Amount Ratio (%) Amount Ratio (%)Valuation gain by the equity method on:

Shinhan Bank W 447,763 95.87 W 10,568 7.46 Goodmorning Shinhan Securities (5,735) (1.24) 129,358 91.38 Shinhan Capital 12,366 2.67 5,052 3.57 Shinhan ITMC 3,317 0.72 484 0.34 e-Shinhan (624) (0.13) (3,389) (2.39)Shinhan Macquarie (81) (0.02) (510) (0.36)Jeju Bank 6,488 1.40 - - Shinhan Card 3,684 0.79 - - Shinhan Credit Information (275) (0.06) - -

463,903 100.00 141,564 100.00 (19) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of the Company and its Subsidiaries For the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 changes in allowance for doubtful accounts

of the Company and its subsidiaries are as follows:

2002 2001

Beginning balance

Increase (decrease)

Ending balance

Beginning balance

Increase (decrease)

Ending balance

The Compnay W 1,472 3,534 5,006 - - -Shinhan Bank 601,517 3,076 604,593 609,623 133,227 742,850Goodmorning Shinhan Securities (*) 82,609 15,170 97,779 25,625 (12,148) 13,477Shinhan Card - 86,117 86,117 - - -Shinhan Capital (**) 102,454 (66,302) 36,152 43,200 7,001 50,201Shinhan ITMC 25 (15) 10 18 5 23Jeju Bank (***) 26,952 14,966 41,918 - - -e-Shinhan - 2 2 - - -Shinhan Macquarie 21 (20) 1 - - - W 815,050 56,528 871,578 678,466 128,085 806,551

(*) Including additional allowance for doubtful accounts made by the Company of W3,790

million as of September 30, 2002 (**) Including additional allowance for doubtful accounts made by the Company of W13,019

million and W7,439 million as of September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively (***) Including additional allowance for doubtful accounts made by the Company of W1,782

million as of September 30, 2002

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(20) General and Administrative Expenses Details of general and administrative expenses for the period ended September 30, 2002 and 2001

are as follows:


Salaries W 4,140 562 $ 3,378 459 Provision of retirement and severance benefits 296 - 242 - Employee benefits 290 - 237 - Entertainment 927 93 756 76 Rental 74 - 60 - Depreciation and amortization 366 33 299 27 Bad debts 3,534 - 2,884 - Taxes and dues 91 11 74 9 Commissions and fees 5,250 186 4,284 152 Other 586 815 479 665

W 15,554 1,700 $ 12,693 1,388

(21) Income Taxes

The Company is subject to a number of income taxes based upon taxable income that resulted in a normal tax rate of approximately 29.7% and 30.8% for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

(a) The components of income tax expense for the period ended September 30, 2002 are

summarized as follows:

Won U.S. dollars(Note 2)

Current W - $ -Deferred (*) 17,193 14,029

W 17,193 $ 14,029

(*) Ending balance of deferred tax liabilities W (17,193) $ (14,029) Beginning balance of deferred tax liabilities - - Increase of deferred tax liabilities W (17,193) $ (14,029)

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(21) Income Taxes, Continued (b) Reconciliation of accounting income and taxable income for the periods ended September 30,

2002 and 2001 is as follows:

Temporary difference Permanent differenceDescription 2002 2001 2002 2001

Addition: Dividend received W 640,771 - - -Deemed interest - - 4,120 -Accrued income earned in prior period 737 - - -Investment securities 379 - - -Retirement and severance benefits 178 - - -Entertainment expense in excess of tax limit - - 879 -

Sub-total 642,065 - 4,999 -Deduction:

Dividend received - - 640,578 -Retained earnings - - 379 -Accrued income earned in current period 2,565 - - -Valuation gain accounted for by the equity method 463,903 141,564 - -

Sub-total 466,468 141,564 640,957 -Total W 175,597 (141,564) (635,958) -

(c) Changes in significant accumulated temporary differences and tax effects for the periods ended

September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:

2002

Beginning balance Increase Decrease Ending

balanceDeductible temporary differences:

Investment securities W - 1,220 - 1,220Retirement and severance benefits - 178 - 178 W - 1,398 - 1,398

Taxable temporary differences: Valuation gain accounted for by the equity method W 225,795 463,903 640,771 48,927Accrued income - 3,302 737 2,565Organization costs - 4 - 4

W 225,795 467,209 641,508 51,496

Tax effects of cumulative temporary differences: Deferred tax assets W - 415 - 415Deferred tax liabilities (-) (22,340) (219) (22,121)

Tax effects of tax loss carryforwards: Deferred tax assets - 4,513 - 4,513

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) - (17,412) (219) (17,193)Tax effects recorded in financial statements W - (17,412) (219) (17,193)

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(21) Income Taxes, Continued

2001

Beginning balance Increase Decrease Ending

balanceTaxable temporary differences:

Valuation gain accounted for by the equity method W - (141,564) - (141,564)Tax effects of cumulative temporary differences:

Deferred tax liabilities - (42,045) - (42,045)Tax effects of tax loss carryforwards:

Deferred tax assets - 546 - 546Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) W - (41,499) - (41,499)Tax effects recorded in the financial statements W - - - -

Tax effects on valuation gain accounted for by the equity method are recognized by certainty of realization for each subsidiaries.

(d) Effective tax rates for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:


Income taxes W 17,193 - $ 14,029 - Income before income taxes 450,721 139,726 367,784 114,015 Effective income tax rate 3.81% - 3.81% -

(22) Earnings Per Share

(a) Basic earnings per share

Earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The Company’s earnings per share for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are computed as follows:


Net earnings for periods W 433,527,673,215 139,726,113,598 $ 353,755,751 114,015,596Extraordinary gain - - - -Ordinary income 433,527,673,215 139,726,113,598 353,755,751 114,015,596Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 292,350,944 292,344,192 292,350,944 292,344,192

(Ordinary) earnings per share W 1,483 478 $ 1.21 0.39

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions of Won and U.S dollars except shares)

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(22) Earnings Per Share, Continued (b) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding during the period. If stock option exercised, 1,004,200 share of common stock would be issued. If stock option exercised and converted into common stock on grant date, weighted average number of common shares outstanding is 292,832,813. Details of ordinary earnings per share and net earnings per share due to dilutive effect are as follows:


Ordinary income for periods W 433,527,673,215 - $ 353,755,751 -Add: Compensation expense

net of income taxes 364,330,131 - 297,291 -

Diluted ordinary / net income 433,892,003,346 - 354,053,042 -Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 292,832,813 - 292,832,813 -

Diluted (ordinary) earnings per share W 1,482 - $ 1.21 -

(23) Significant Event Occurred Subsequently after Balance Sheet Date

(a) Establishment of new subsidiary On October 1, 2002, SH&C Life Insurance was established under the joint venture agreement.

Its initial capital stock was W30 billion and the Company owns 3,000,001 shares (50% of total outstanding shares + 1 share).

(b) Disposition of Shares in Shinhan ITMC

On October 24, 2002, the Company sold 3,999,999 shares (50% of total outstanding shares – 1 share) of Shinhan ITMC to BNP Paribas Asset Management for an aggregate price of W23,750 million.

(24) Economic Environment In response to general unstable economic conditions, the Korean government and the private

sector have been implementing structural reforms to historical business practices. Implementation of these reforms is progressing slowly, particularly in the areas of restructuring private enterprises and reforming the banking industry. The Korean government continues to apply pressure to Korean companies to restructure into more efficient and profitable firms. The Company may be either directly or indirectly affected by these general unstable economic conditions and the reform program described above. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements reflect management’s assessment of the impact to date of the economic situation on the financial position of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from management’s current assessments.

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SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD. · Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.: We have reviewed the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheet of Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (the