KB Geumyung Holds 12th Anniversary Ceremony in Non-Face-to-Face Format

Chairman Yoon Jong-kyu Emphasizes Number One Financial Platform and ESG Management

At the KB Financial Group 12th Anniversary Ceremony held at the Yeouido Main Branch on the 29th, Chairman Yoon Jong-kyu (center) is taking a commemorative photo with long-term employees.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] KB Financial Group held its 12th anniversary ceremony on the morning of the 29th at its Yeouido headquarters, broadcast live on YouTube.

First, Chairman Yoon Jong-kyu expressed his gratitude to the customers who made the current KB Financial Group possible and to the employees who are doing their best despite the difficult conditions caused by COVID-19.

Following this, Chairman Yoon emphasized developing capabilities centered on ‘core competencies,’ ‘number one financial platform,’ ‘global expansion,’ ‘ESG (environment, social, and governance) management,’ and ‘creative and open culture’ to overcome uncertain environments and create a sustainable future.

Stating that "the core lies in the basics," Chairman Yoon spoke about the importance of strengthening the ‘core competencies’ of each affiliate and said, “Based on KB’s comprehensive and professional consulting capabilities, let’s create the best number one financial platform that customers can use most easily and conveniently through the ‘3S’ of ‘Simple, Speedy, and Secure.’”

Additionally, to secure future growth engines, he said, “Let’s expand global advancement through close collaboration among group affiliates and thorough localization, with a long-term perspective and continuous efforts.”

Especially emphasizing the practice of ‘ESG management,’ Chairman Yoon stated, “We will lead social change through pioneering eco-friendly financial activities such as the ‘coal phase-out declaration’ and the promotion of joining the ‘Equator Principles.’”

Finally, Chairman Yoon concluded by saying, "The movement toward the digital era is accelerating," and added, “Let’s all work together to become employees and an organization that can respond agilely based on a creative and open culture suitable for the digital era.”

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