Gwangju Bank Ranks No. 1 in KMAC Korea Brand Power for 9 Consecutive Years

"Recognized for Excellence Across Key Criteria Including Brand Image, Accessibility, and Preference"

Gwangju Bank announced on the 16th that it held a certification ceremony after being selected as the top local bank for the ninth consecutive year in the '2026 Korea Brand Power Index (K-BPI)' in the local bank category, hosted by Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC).

(From left) Jeong Ilseon, President of Gwangju Bank, and Song Kwangho, Group Leader of Korea Management Association Consulting, are posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by Gwangju Bank

The certification ceremony, held at the Gwangju Bank headquarters on this day, was attended by Jeong Ilseon, President of Gwangju Bank, Song Kwangho, Group Leader of Korea Management Association Consulting, as well as executives, employees, and related parties. During the ceremony, they shared achievements in securing brand competitiveness and reaffirmed their commitment to continuous growth.

'Korea Brand Power Index (K-BPI)' is a leading domestic brand evaluation system in its 28th year, providing a comprehensive assessment of brand awareness and loyalty through consumer surveys across major industries in Korea.

In this year’s evaluation, Gwangju Bank received excellent ratings across key categories such as brand image, accessibility, and preference, continuing its achievement of ranking first in the local bank category for nine consecutive years since 2018.

This certification ceremony was especially meaningful as it went beyond a single achievement, once again affirming Gwangju Bank’s brand value and customer trust through continuous recognition.

In particular, Gwangju Bank’s focus on community-based finance, differentiated business strategies, and customer-centric services has established a positive image among consumers, demonstrating that the long-standing trust built with customers has translated into brand competitiveness.

Jeong Ilseon, President of Gwangju Bank, stated, "This meaningful achievement of being ranked first for nine consecutive years was only possible thanks to the unwavering interest and support of our local community and customers. Especially with the launch of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City, Gwangju Bank’s role has grown, and we promise to take another step forward as a financial institution that grows with the region and helps build a better future together."

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