Korean National Pension Service trims KB (KB) stake to 8.35% holding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KB Financial Group Inc. filed an update on the ownership of its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service. The filing states that the pension fund’s holdings decreased from 33,064,648 common shares, representing 8.40% of 393,528,423 total shares as of May 12, 2025, to 31,844,527 common shares, representing 8.35% of 381,462,103 total shares based on the shareholder registry as of August 11, 2025. This reflects a modest reduction in both the absolute share count and the percentage stake held by the largest shareholder.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2025

Commission File Number: 000-53445

KB Financial Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07331, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form  40-F ☐

Changes in the Number of Shares Owned by the Largest Shareholder of KB Financial Group Inc.

On August 18, 2025, KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”) reported that the number of shares owned by its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service, had decreased from 33,064,648 shares of common stock, representing 8.40% of 393,528,423 total shares of KB Financial Group as of May 12, 2025, to 31,844,527 shares of common stock, representing 8.35% of 381,462,103 total shares based on the shareholder registry of KB Financial Group as of August 11, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				KB Financial Group Inc.
				(Registrant)
Date: August 18, 2025				By: /s/ Sang Rok Na
				(Signature)
				Name: Sang Rok Na
				Title: Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did KB (KB Financial Group Inc.) disclose in this Form 6-K?

KB Financial Group Inc. disclosed a change in the number of shares owned by its largest shareholder, the Korean National Pension Service, including updated share counts and ownership percentages as of August 11, 2025.

How many KB shares did the Korean National Pension Service own before the change?

Before the change, the Korean National Pension Service held 33,064,648 KB Financial Group common shares, representing 8.40% of 393,528,423 total shares as of May 12, 2025.

How many KB shares does the Korean National Pension Service own after the change?

After the change, the Korean National Pension Service held 31,844,527 KB Financial Group common shares, representing 8.35% of 381,462,103 total shares based on the shareholder registry as of August 11, 2025.

Who is the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group Inc. according to this filing?

According to the filing, the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group Inc. is the Korean National Pension Service.

Does this KB Form 6-K include earnings or financial results?

No. This Form 6-K focuses on the change in share ownership of the largest shareholder and does not present earnings or other operating results.

What dates are used as reference points for the KB share ownership figures?

The earlier ownership figures are based on data as of May 12, 2025, while the updated figures are based on the shareholder registry as of August 11, 2025.