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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.

  • Jun

    KB Insurance, 20th anniversary of the KB Hope Bazaar in 2025

    20th anniversary of the KB Hope Bazaar in 2025 img

    KB Kookmin Bank, Signed business agreement with SSG.com to promote Korea’s first ‘Bank-in-Platform’ initiative

    Signed business agreement with SSG.com to promote Korea’s first ‘Bank-in-Platform’ initiative img

    KB Kookmin Bank, ‘KB Wallet' digital wallet surpasses 8 million subscribers

  • May

    KB Life Insurance, KB Golden Life Care opens premium senior facility ‘Eunpyeong Village’

    KB Golden Life Care opens premium senior facility ‘Eunpyeong Village’ img

    KB Financial Group, Named to CDP Korea’s ‘Carbon Management Sector Honors’ list for 8 consecutive years in the climate change response category

    KB Financial Group, Launched 『KB GenAI Portal』, the first agentic, group-wide generative AI platform in Korea’s financial sector

    Launched 『KB GenAI Portal』, the first agentic, group-wide generative AI platform in Korea’s financial sector img
  • Apr

    KB Financial Group, First Korean financial institution to receive MSCI ESG ‘AAA’ rating for three consecutive years

  • Mar

    KB Life Insurance, Launched KB Golden Life Senior Care Consulting Service

    Launched KB Golden Life Senior Care Consulting Service img
  • Feb

    KB Kookmin Card, KB Pay surpasses 14 million registered users

    KB Pay surpasses 14 million registered users img

    KB Financial Group, Launched first shareholder return following announcement of corporate value enhancement plan

  • Jan

    KB Financial Group, Ranked Korea’s No.1 financial brand by ‘Brand Finance’ (UK)

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