UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2006
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Nara Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-50245 95-4170121
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (213) 639-1700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 9, 2006, Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the "Bancorp") issued a press
release relating to the election of board member Ki Suh Park as Vice-Chairman of
Nara Bancorp, Inc. and Chairman of Nara Bank. Chong Moon Lee will remain
Chairman of the Bancorp and a director of Nara Bank. A copy of the press release
is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Nara Bancorp, Inc. dated August 9, 2006.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Nara Bancorp, Inc.
Date: August 10, 2006 /s/ Alvin D. Kang
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Alvin D. Kang
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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