Exhibit 23.1 - Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No.
333-101627 of Center Financial Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 27, 2003 (March 18, 2003 as to the last paragraph of Note 11),
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Center Financial Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 2002.

/S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 28, 2003