KB Financial, Selected as Korea's Top Financial Company by UK 'Brand Finance'

Ranked 324th, Up 116 Places from Last Year
No. 1 Among Domestic Financial Companies

KB Financial Group announced on the 22nd that it has been selected as the top financial company in Korea in the 'Global 500' ranking published by Brand Finance, a globally renowned brand evaluation agency.

Brand Finance evaluates brand value by comprehensively considering financial performance, market share, growth prospects, brand loyalty, and corporate sustainability of companies worldwide each year, and then announces the rankings through the 'Global 500'.

KB Financial Group's brand value ranking rose 116 places from the previous year to 324th, securing the number one position among domestic financial companies.

KB Financial Group has achieved excellent results through a balanced group portfolio, stable profit generation, and efficient cost management, and its brand value, an important indicator of the company's competitiveness, was also evaluated as the highest level domestically.

Brand Finance stated in the 'Global 500' report that "a strong brand acts as a key driver that goes beyond cultural and commercial assets to lead a company's long-term growth and shareholder value."

KB Financial will continue to prioritize enhancing value for shareholders and customers so that customers can trust and transact with KB with confidence, and will maintain a warm partnership where everyone can grow together through various win-win campaigns.

A KB Financial official said, "We are grateful to receive global recognition in the brand value evaluation," adding, "As KB has grown with the love of the people, KB Financial will continue to do its best to enhance corporate value unwaveringly and maintain a warm partnership where everyone can grow together."

Meanwhile, KB Kookmin Bank, a major affiliate of KB Financial Group, was also selected as the number one domestic commercial bank brand in the 'Best Korea Brands' by Interbrand, a global brand consulting group, in May for the 12th consecutive year.

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