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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 11 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 Was newly included in the Korea Value-Up Index (corporate value enhancement)

    KB Financial Group was listed in the ‘Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)’ World for nine consecutive years

    ‘was listed in the ‘Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)’ World for nine consecutive years img

    KB Life Insurance received the ‘Family-Friendly Company’ certification from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for 2024

  • Nov

    KB Kookmin Card Ranked No.1 in both credit and debit card categories in the 2024 National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI)

  • Oct

    KB Financial Group Was named the No.1 financial brand in South Korea by ‘Brand Finance’

    Was named the No.1 financial brand in South Korea by ‘Brand Finance’ img

    KB Kookmin Bank Opened new branches in Chennai and Pune, India

    KB Kookmin Bank obtained a ‘corporate electronic signature certification license’

    obtained a ‘corporate electronic signature certification license’ img

    KB Insurance secured exclusive usage rights for its ‘Support with Pet Funeral Expenses’

    KB Insurance Launched a service that simplifies ‘Administrative Document Submissions’ using public MyData

  • Sep

    KB Financial Group Became the first in the industry to participate as a lead partner in ‘Kiaf Seoul 2024’

    Became the first in the industry to participate as a lead partner in ‘Kiaf Seoul 2024’ img

    KB Securities was recognized as an outstanding company in the 2024 '2024 Korean Standard Contact Service Quality Index (KS-CQI)' hosted by Korean Standards Association

    KB Kookmin Card Achieved a grand slam in the world’s top three design awards with the Wish Card

    Achieved a grand slam in the world’s top three design awards with the Wish Card img
  • Aug

    KB Financial Group Signed an agreement to ‘Support Micro Enterprise Policies Addressing Low Birth Rate’ promoting work-life balance

    Signed an agreement to ‘Support Micro Enterprise Policies Addressing Low Birth Rate’ promoting work-life balance img
  • Jul

    KB Kookmin Bank surpassed 15 million subscribers for its KB Kookmin Certification

    surpassed 15 million subscribers for its KB Kookmin Certification img

    KB Kookmin Bank KB Kookmin Bank’s AI technology was officially recognized as an ancillary business

  • Jun

    KB Kookmin Bank Established a subsidiary 'KB Fund Partners' to strengthen fund services business

    Established a subsidiary 'KB Fund Partners' to strengthen fund services business img

    KB Kookmin Bank Selected as the final participant in the 'Mobile ID Private Sector Participation Companies' announced by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety

  • May

    KB Financial Group Obtained the highest 'AAA' rating in the 'MSCI ESG Ratings' for 2 consecutive years as the first domestic financial company

    Obtained the highest 'AAA' rating in the 'MSCI ESG Ratings' for 2 consecutive years as the first domestic financial company img

    KB Financial Group Pre-announced and disclosed a 'Corporate Value Enhancement Plan' first in Korea

  • Apr

    KB Financial Group Implemented the first “AI Link Service” for inter-affiliate customer center consultations in the financial sector

    Implemented the first “AI Link Service” for inter-affiliate customer center consultations in the financial sector img

    KB Kookmin Bank 'KB Liiv M,' combining finance and telecommunications, officially designated as a bank’s auxiliary business for budget phone services

    KB Kookmin Card Launched KB Kookmin Traveler's Check Card

    Launched KB Kookmin Traveler's Check Card img
  • Mar

    KB Securities 'M-able Mini' launched the first ai-based conversational service 'Stock AI' in the securities industry

    KB Insurance Introduced the first AI business card service in the insurance industry

    KB Kookmin Card Issued the first public offering of hybrid securities as a domestic specialized credit finance company

  • Feb

    KB Financial Group Selected as the only domestic financial company in the ‘Top 1%’ in S&P Global ‘2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment’

    Selected as the only domestic financial company in the ‘Top 1%’ in S&P Global ‘2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment’ img

    KB Financial Group Expanded 「Regional Care Centers」 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to fill childcare gaps

    Expanded 「Regional Care Centers」 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to fill childcare gaps img

    KB Kookmin Bank Launched 'KB PRASAC Bank,' an integrated commercial bank in Cambodia

    Launched 'KB PRASAC Bank,' an integrated commercial bank in Cambodia img
  • Jan

    KB Financial Group Selected as the only domestic financial company in the ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ for 2 consecutive years

    Selected as the only domestic financial company in the ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ for 2 consecutive years img

    KB Kookmin Bank Implemented mutual growth finance with the largest support in the banking sector, providing 372.1 billion KRW in people's livelihood finance

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