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Our History

See how KBFG has developed over the years.

Growing into a Global Financial Institution

KB Financial Group, with its origin rooted in Kookmin Bank and Housing & Commercial Bank, was established in 2008 to better serve our clients and deliver more value. KB Financial Group has become a truly comprehensive financial group with a total of 13 subsidiary companies, having Woori Financial, LIG Insurance, Hyundai Securities and Prudential Life as new family members for the enhancement of business in the non-bank sector. As Korea's leading financial institution, we are providing a full range of financial products and services to our clients to make their financial lives better. We strive to innovate and move forward continuously to bring more value and drive growth.

  • Dec

    KB Financial Group, included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index for 8 consecutive years

    included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index for 8 consecutive years img

    KB Kookmin Bank, The number of subscribers to the Kookmin Wallet exceeded 5 million in 14 months

    KB Insurance, selected as a 'company recognized for its contribution to the local community' for 5 consecutive years

  • Nov

    KB Financial Group, held an inauguration ceremony for the 7th chairman Jong Hee Yang

    KB Financial Group, held Star Friends' first character exhibition, 'It's Always Fun with Star Friends'

    held Star Friends' first character exhibition, 'It's Always Fun with Star Friends' img

    KB Kookmin Bank, retirement pension assets exceeded 40 trillion won for the first time among all businesses

    retirement pension assets exceeded 40 trillion won for the first time among all businesses img

    KB Securities, obtained an A grade in ESG evaluation from the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability(KCGS) for 4 consecutive years, the highest level among securities firms

    KB Kookmin Card, won the Presidential Citation at the 2023 National Productivity Awards

    won the Presidential Citation at the 2023 National Productivity Awards img
  • Oct

    KB Financial Group, the only financial company to ‘receive an A+ grade in all categories in the KCGS ESG evaluation for 4 consecutive years’

    the only financial company to ‘receive an A+ grade in all categories in the KCGS ESG evaluation for 4 consecutive years’ img

    KB Life Insurance, incorporated KB Golden Life Care as a subsidiary

  • Sep

    KB Securities, 'KB Securities Direct Indexing' opened the U.S. stock service for the first time in the industry

    KB Securities, 'KB Securities Direct Indexing' opened the U.S. stock service for the first time in the industry img

    KB Capital, Won the 1st place in the used car platform category of the Korea Customer Satisfaction Index (KCSI) for 2 consecutive years

  • Aug

    KB Kookmin Bank, KB Kookmin Hope Loan, selected as the best practice of the 1st Win-Win & Cooperation New Finance Product

    KB Kookmin Bank, Cambodia's integrated commercial bank 'KB PRASAC Bank' received final approval for launch

    Cambodia's integrated commercial bank 'KB PRASAC Bank' received final approval for launch img

    KB Kookmin Bank, Liiv M ranked No. 1 in mobile telecommunication user satisfaction in the first half of 2023

    Liiv M ranked No. 1 in mobile telecommunication user satisfaction in the first half of 2023 img
  • Jul

    Held the KB Solveathon Tournament Indonesia 2023 to commemorate 50 years of Korea-Indonesia diplomatic ties

    The image of the '2023 KB Solveathon Korea and Indonesia' event The image of the '2023 KB Solveathon Korea and Indonesia' event

    Restructured group/individual client membership system, KB Star Club

    KB Star Club’s reorganization image KB Star Club’s reorganization image

    Co-organized the first Sustainability-linked Bonds (SLB) issuance in Korea

  • Jun

    First financial company in Korea to acquire APEC CBPR certification

    The number of KB Pay subscribers exceeded the 10 million mark

    Image of KB Pay reaching 10 million customers Image of KB Pay reaching 10 million customers

    Launched the new all-in-one ‘KB Insurance + Direct App’

  • May

    Won the KB Good Job ‘National ESG Social Contribution Brand Award’ for 12 consecutive years

  • Apr

    First specialized credit finance company cum My Data operator in Korea to acquired ISMS-P certification for KB Cha Cha Cha and My Data services

    Image of the KB Cha Cha Cha and MyData Service Area obtained 'ISMS-P' certification Image of the KB Cha Cha Cha and MyData Service Area obtained 'ISMS-P' certification

    First company in Korea to win the Climate Bonds Awards hosted by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)

    This is the winning image from the Climate Bonds Awards This is the winning image from the Climate Bonds Awards
  • Mar

    Implemented financial and non-financial support for mutual growth

    Launched the KB Kookmin Hope Loan to offer a ladder of hope for the people

  • Feb

    Awarded the CDP Carbon Management Sector Honors under the climate change response category for 6 consecutive years

    Concluded MOU with the Ministry of Education to support the expansion of Neulbom Schools and edu-care systems for elementary schools

    The image of the MOU signed with the Ministry of Education to support the development of the ’Neulbom School and Primary Care System' The image of the MOU signed with the Ministry of Education to support the development of the ’Neulbom School and Primary Care System'
  • Jan

    Launching of KB Life Insurance as an integrated company

    The image of the launch of KB Life Insurance Corporation The image of the launch of KB Life Insurance Corporation

    The only financial firm in Korea to be listed among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

    Included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for 5 consecutive years

    The image of winning the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for the fifth year in a row. The image of winning the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for the fifth year in a row.
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