Circular re. Korea First Bank

Standard Chartered PLC
01 February 2005


Standard Chartered PLC

1 February 2005


Copies of the shareholder circular regarding the acquisition of Korea First Bank
have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available
for inspection at Document Viewing Facility of the Financial Services Authority,
25 The North Colonnade, London E14 5HS


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