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KB Financial Group (NYSE: KB) sets AGM and reports stronger 2025 profit

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KB Financial Group Inc. plans to hold its annual general meeting on March 26, 2026, seeking approval of 2025 financial statements, dividends, amendments to its articles of incorporation, a capital reserve reduction, multiple non-executive director and Audit Committee appointments, and a new remuneration limit.

The Group proposes updating its charter to allow electronic shareholder participation and electronic proxy documentation, and to clarify directors’ duty to act for the interests of the company and all shareholders. For 2026, directors’ aggregate cash remuneration would be capped at W 3.0 billion, with up to 30,000 treasury shares available as long-term incentives.

On a separate basis, KB Financial Group reported 2025 profit of W 3,657,633 million and basic earnings per share of W 9,456. On a consolidated basis, profit for 2025 was W 5,840,715 million, with basic earnings per share of W 15,410, supported by net interest income of W 13,073,093 million and total assets of W 797,923,033 million.

Positive

  • Stronger earnings and EPS growth: Consolidated profit increased to W 5,840,715 million in 2025 from W 5,028,606 million, while basic earnings per share rose to W 15,410 from W 12,880, indicating materially higher profitability.
  • Robust balance sheet scale: Total consolidated assets reached W 797,923,033 million and equity attributable to shareholders was W 59,048,211 million at December 31, 2025, supporting the Group’s capacity to absorb risk and sustain dividends.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

KB Financial delivered higher 2025 earnings and is tightening governance and board oversight.

KB Financial Group reported consolidated 2025 profit of W 5,840,715 million, up from W 5,028,606 million, driven by solid net interest income of W 13,073,093 million and net fee and commission income of W 4,098,287 million. Basic earnings per share rose to W 15,410 from W 12,880.

Total consolidated assets reached W 797,923,033 million, while equity attributable to shareholders stood at W 59,048,211 million. The Group continued sizable shareholder returns: on a separate basis, 2025 annual and quarterly dividends reduced retained earnings by over W 1,300,000 million, alongside hybrid capital dividends and treasury share transactions.

Governance changes include enabling electronic shareholder meetings, electronic proxy documentation, and explicitly requiring directors to protect all shareholders’ interests. The agenda also reappoints several experienced non-executive directors and Audit Committee members, while maintaining an aggregate directors’ cash remuneration cap of W 3.0 billion for 2026, plus a limit of 30,000 treasury shares for long-term incentives.

 
 

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 March 2026

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 ☐

 

 
 


On March 6, 2026, KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group” or the “Group”) furnished a public notice regarding the convocation of its annual general meeting of shareholders for fiscal year 2025.

The agenda for the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on March 26, 2026 is currently being distributed to shareholders of KB Financial Group for their reference as they exercise their voting rights.

Agenda:

1) Approval of financial statements and the proposed dividend payment for fiscal year 2025

2) Amendment of the articles of incorporation of KB Financial Group

3) Reduction of the capital reserve of KB Financial Group

4) Appointment of directors (three non-executive directors)

4-1) Non-Executive Director Candidate: Jaehong Choi

4-2) Non-Executive Director Candidate: Myong-Hwal Lee

4-3) Non-Executive Director Candidate: Jeong Ho Seo

5) Appointment of a non-executive director, who will serve as a member of the Audit Committee

Non-Executive Director Candidate: Whajoon Cho

6) Appointment of a non-executive director, who will serve as a member of the Audit Committee

Non-Executive Director Candidate: Sung-Yong Kim

7) Appointment of members of the Audit Committee, who are non-executive directors

7-1) Audit Committee Member Candidate: Sun Yeop Kim

7-2) Audit Committee Member Candidate: Jeong Ho Seo

8) Approval of the aggregate remuneration limit for directors


Agenda for Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for Fiscal Year 2025

Agendum 1. Approval of Financial Statements and the Proposed Dividend Payment for Fiscal Year 2025

Please find the following Exhibits attached to this document:

Exhibit Index

99.1 Separate Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025

99.2 Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025

KB Financial Group’s separate and consolidated financial statements, including the Independent Auditor’s Reports and the notes to the financial statements, are available on the website of KB Financial Group and under the cover of a Form 6-K.

For the proposed dividend payment amount for fiscal year 2025, please refer to the Separate Statements of Appropriation of Retained Earnings of the Separate Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025 included in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto.


Agendum 2. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation

The following table sets forth a summary of the proposed amendments to the articles of incorporation

 

     
Current Provisions    (Proposed) Amendments    Remarks
     

Article 26(Place of Meeting)

The General Meeting of Shareholders shall be held in the city where the head office is located or any other places adjacent thereto as required

  

Article 26(Place of Meeting)

(1) (Same as left)

 

(2) The Company shall convene the General Meeting of Shareholders in a manner that allows certain shareholders to participate in the meeting and exercise their voting rights remotely by electronic means pursuant to Article 542-14, Paragraph 1 of the Commercial Code.

   Establishment of a basis for adopting an electronic shareholders’ meeting system pursuant to the amended Commercial Code
     

Article 31 (Voting by Proxy)

(1) A shareholder may exercise his/her voting rights by proxy.

(2) In the case of Paragraph (1) above, the proxy holder shall file with the Company the documents (power of attorney) evidencing the authority to act as a proxy before the General Meeting of Shareholders.

  

Article 31 (Voting by Proxy)

(1) (Same as left)

(2) In the case of Paragraph (1) above, the proxy holder shall file with the Company the written or electronic documents evidencing the authority to act as a proxy before the General Meeting of Shareholders.

   Proof of proxy authority through electronic documents pursuant to the amended Commercial Code
     

Article 42 (Director’s Obligation)

(1) Directors shall attend the meeting of the Board of Directors and shall perform their respective duties faithfully. During his/her service period and after this/her retirement, Directors shall not disclose trade secrets of the Company obtained in the course of his/her performance of duties.

(2) If any Director finds any facts which may cause substantial losses to the Company, such Director shall promptly report to the Audit Committee thereof.

(3) (New Addition)

  

Article 42 (Director’s Obligation)

(1) Directors shall attend the meeting of the Board of Directors and shall perform their respective duties faithfully for the interest of the Company and the shareholders. During his/her service period and after this/her retirement, Directors shall not disclose trade secrets of the Company obtained in the course of his/her performance of duties.

(2) (Same as left)

 

(3) In performing their duties, Directors shall protect the interests of shareholders as a whole and treat the interests of all shareholders fairly.

   Expansion of the scope of Directors’ duty of loyalty to include shareholders pursuant to the amended Commercial Code


Agendum 3. Reduction of the capital reserve of KB Financial Group

Agendum details

 

   

In accordance with Article 461-2 of the Korean Commercial Code (Reduction of Reserve), the Company intends to transfer KRW 7.5 trillion of its capital reserve to retained earnings, in order to increase its profit available for dividend distributions as part of its corporate value enhancement plan.

 

   

The reduction in capital reserve will result in an increase of KRW 7.5 trillion in profit available for dividend distributions, which, in accordance with relevant laws*, may be used as a source for non-taxable dividends in the future.

 

   

For individual shareholders, non-taxable dividends are not subject to withholding tax (15.4%), allowing them to receive 100% of the dividend amount. Additionally, such dividends are not subject to comprehensive taxation on financial income (which may be up to 49.5%)

 

  *

Article 26-3, Paragraph 6 of the Enforcement Decree of the Income Tax Act; Article 17 of the Corporate Tax Act and Article 18, Item 8 of the Corporate Tax Act.


Agendum 4. Appointment of directors (three non-executive directors)

 

           
Agendum    Name    Date of Birth    Nominator   

BoD
Meeting

Attendance

Rate for

FY2025

   Term of Office
4 - 1) Appointment of Non-Executive Director    Jaehong Choi    08/01/1962    Non-Executive Director Nominating Committee    100%    1 year
4 - 2) Appointment of Non-Executive Director    Myong - Hwal Lee    05/04/1964    Non-Executive Director Nominating Committee    100%    1 year
4 - 3) Appointment of Non-Executive Director    Jeong Ho Seo    08/20/1969    Non-Executive Director Nominating Committee    N/A    2 years

Nominees for Non-Executive Directors(1)(2)(3)

 

     
Name   

Main

Position

   Career
Jaehong Choi
(Re-appointment)
  

Professor, Startup College, Gachon University

  

Professor, Startup College, Gachon University (Sept. 2023~Current)

 

Chief Director, Gangwon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (May 2022~Feb. 2025)

 

Professor, Department of Multimedia & IT Engineering, Gangneung-Wonju National University (Sept. 1992~Aug. 2023)

 

Non-Executive Director, Kakao Corp. (Oct. 2014~Feb. 2020)

     

Myong-Hwal Lee

(Re-appointment)

  

Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute of Finance

  

Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute of Finance (Apr. 2018~Current)

 

Director, Center for International Financial Cooperation, Korea Institute of Finance
(Mar. 2023~ Jul. 2024)

 

Non-Executive Director, Woori Financial Capital, Co., Ltd. (Sept. 2021~ Mar. 2024)

 

Member, Sanction Review Committee, Financial Supervisory Service (Nov. 2019~Nov. 2022)

 

Member, Postal Services Steering Committee (Apr. 2018~Apr. 2022)

 

Professional Director, Korea Federation of Savings Banks (Mar. 2016~Mar. 2019)

 

Member, Financial Creditors’ Coordination Committee (Jun. 2016~Nov. 2018)

 

Vice President, Korea Money and Finance Association (Jun. 2016~Jun. 2018)

 

Vice President, Korea Institute of Finance (Apr. 2016~Mar. 2018)

 

Director of Research Strategy and External Affairs Division, Korea Institute of Finance
(Jan. 2016~Apr. 2016)


     
Name   

Main

Position

   Career
Jeong Ho Seo (New appointment)   

Managing Partner, Wiz Law Group

  

Managing Partner, Wiz Law Group (Dec. 2025~Current)

 

Legal Counsel, Seoul Regional Office of the National Tax Service (May. 2025~Current)

 

Member, Tax Ruling Review Committee, Ministry of Finance and Economy (Feb. 2023~Current)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hanwha Solutions (Mar. 2020~Current)(4)

 

Partner, Wiz Law Group (Jan. 2019~Nov. 2025)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hyundai Capital Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2022~Mar. 2025)

 

Member, Legal Interpretation Review Committee, Financial Services Commission (Feb. 2021~Jan. 2025)

 

Member, Management and Budget Review Committee, Financial Services Commission
(Jul. 2022~Jun. 2024)

 

Member, Sanctions Review Committee, Financial Supervisory Service (Mar. 2022~Feb. 2024)

 

Member, Financial Development Review Committee, Financial Services Commission
(Feb. 2020~Feb. 2022)

 

Non-Executive Director, Haatz Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2017~Mar. 2021)

 

Member, Listing Review Committee, Korea Exchange (Mar. 2019~Feb. 2021)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2019~Mar. 2020)

 

Member, the Disciplinary Committee of Korea Exchange (Mar. 2016~Feb. 2019)

 

Partner, Dikeion Law Group (Nov. 2008~Dec. 2018)

 

Non-standing Commissioner Tax Tribunal (Jul. 2009~Jun. 2018)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2014~Mar. 2017)

 

Note:  (1)

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Internal Rules on Governance Structure of KB Financial Group, details regarding the recommendation of non-executive director candidates have been posted on the website of KB Financial Group as well as the website of the Korea Federation of Banks.

  (2)

None of the nominees (i) has engaged in any transaction with KB Financial Group in the past three years or (ii) has any relationship with the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group.

  (3)

None of the nominees (i) owes any delinquent taxes, (ii) belongs to the management of an insolvent company or (iii) is subject to any legal grounds for disqualification.

  (4)

Term of office is expected to expire on March 24, 2026.


Goals and Objectives of Non-Executive Director Nominees

 

   
Name    Goals and Objectives
Jaehong Choi   

He will carry out the designated roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to help KB Financial Group realize customers’ happiness and a better world through the new financial paradigm the Group is building, and to contribute to the development of the financial industry through shared growth with the people.

 

A preeminent expert in the Digital/IT sector, he holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and served as a Professor of Multimedia Engineering for 30 years. He is currently a professor at Gachon University Startup College. He possesses deep insights into rapidly evolving industry trends and the capability to contribute meaningfully to the Company’s strategic decision-making processes.

 

With 10 years of experience as a Non-executive Director at Kakao and KB Financial Group, he has developed a deep understanding of corporate governance. Leveraging his expertise in Digital/IT and AI, he is committed to moving beyond the traditional role of monitoring and supervising management. Instead, he will take a proactive and engaged role by fostering organic communication with executives and employees.

 

Furthermore, he will faithfully discharge his duties to establish a foundation for sustainable growth through the advancement of KB Financial Group’s governance, represent the interests of shareholders, and protect all financial consumers.

   
Myong-Hwal Lee   

He will carry out the designated roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to help KB Financial Group realize customers’ happiness and a better world through the new financial paradigm the Group is building, and to contribute to the development of the financial industry through shared growth with the people.

 

He is a macroeconomics expert and holds a Ph.D. in economics. After beginning his career at the Bank of Korea, he moved to the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF). His leadership tenure at KIF includes serving as the Vice President and head of various research divisions, including Corporate Debt and Planning. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow in the Digital Finance Research Division, leveraging his deep expertise in macroeconomic and international finance.

 

Based on his expertise in macroeconomics and risk management, he has served as a non-executive director at financial institutions across various sectors, including Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and the Korea Federation of Savings Banks. Having served as a non-executive director of KB Financial Group for the past two years, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the position by analyzing key issues from diverse perspectives.

 

In today’s financial environment, characterized by heightened uncertainty and frequently evolving regulatory standards, he will leverage his extensive experience and expertise in the financial and economic sectors to help ensure that the Group operates its business in a stable manner and safeguards customer assets through robust and systematic risk management.

 

He will review all agenda items with a rational and balanced perspective and participate in the decision-making process to ensure that the interests of not only customers but also all shareholders are prioritized. He remains committed to faithfully performing his duties as a non-executive director.


   
Name    Goals and Objectives
Jeong Ho Seo   

He will carry out the designated roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to help KB Financial Group realize customers’ happiness and a better world through the new financial paradigm the Group is building, and to contribute to the development of the financial industry through shared growth with the people.

 

He is a distinguished legal and tax expert with a career that began by passing the Higher Civil Service Examination (Finance and Economy track) and serving at the National Tax Service. Subsequently, he passed the National Bar Examination and has practiced law for over 20 years at leading firms, including Shin & Kim, Dikeion Law Group, and Wiz Law Group (currently The Wiz).

 

Beyond his legal and tax expertise, he has significantly deepened his understanding of the financial sector through diverse roles. His experience includes serving as the Head of the M&A Team in the IB Division at Shinyoung Securities, and as a non-executive director for Hanwha General Insurance and Hyundai Capital. Furthermore, he has contributed to public financial policy as a member of the Financial Services Commission’s committees on legal interpretation, financial development, and management budget review

 

Having served for more than a decade as a non-executive director for various corporations, including financial institutions, he possesses a clear and profound understanding of the importance of corporate governance. He is committed to overseeing the management’s performance with objectivity and fairness, ensuring that KB Financial Group secures and maintains the highest level of trust from its shareholders and stakeholders.

 

He will not only diligently review all agenda items to support rational decision-making but also leverage his legal expertise to proactively mitigate risks associated with key corporate issues. Without representing any specific interests, he will faithfully discharge his duties in the interests of all shareholders and financial consumers.


The Board of Directors’ Reasons for Recommending the Nominees

 

   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Jaehong Choi   

The nominee is a preeminent expert in the ICT sector, and is currently serving as a professor at Gachon University Startup College. In addition to his extensive academic career, he has accumulated significant practical experience by serving as a business advisor at leading tech companies such as NHN Japan and e-Samsung Japan.

 

Over the past four years, he has faithfully performed the fundamental roles of a non-executive director in decision-making and in overseeing and supervising the Group’s major corporate operations. He has proactively applied his expertise by receiving regular briefings on the Group’s AI, Digital, and IT strategic plans and providing management with critical feedback to drive technological excellence.

 

His dedicated efforts have served as a vital foundation for KB Financial Group’s successful AI and digital transformation, enabling the Group to secure core competitiveness for the future of finance. Furthermore, he has played a key role in ensuring a robust response to cybersecurity and information security issues, which are increasingly critical in the current financial landscape.

 

Leveraging a decade of experience as a non-executive director at both KB Financial Group and Kakao, he has served as the Chairman of the non-executive director nomination committee since March 2025. In this capacity, he has contributed significantly to the transparency and independence of the Group’s corporate governance. Based on his proven expertise and profound experience, we are confident he will continue to excel in his role and hereby recommend him for re-appointment as a non-executive Director.

   
Myong-Hwal Lee   

The nominee is a macroeconomics expert holding a Ph.D. in economics. He has held several key leadership positions at the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF), including Director of the Macroeconomic and International Finance Division, Head of the Corporate Debt Research Center, Director of the Planning and Cooperation Division and Vice President. He currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the institute.

 

Based on his profound knowledge and insights across finance, economics, and risk management—along with a deep understanding of international financial markets—he possesses top-tier expertise capable of providing strategic policy directions for both global business operations and comprehensive financial risk management.

 

Since his appointment as a non-executive director of KB Financial Group in March 2024, the nominee has led discussions on key corporate issues with balanced judgment, bridging theoretical depth and practical field experience. In 2025, he served as the inaugural chairman of the newly established Internal Control Committee. In this role, he established the institutional foundation necessary to implement an effective, integrated management and supervision system for internal controls.

 

Leveraging his extensive experience at the Bank of Korea and the KIF, he has accurately identified core challenges amidst evolving financial environments and regulatory standards, providing management with the insights needed to drive the Group’s stable growth. We believe his academic insights and broad policy perspectives will continue to significantly enhance the professionalism and independence of the Board and its committees. Accordingly, he is recommended as a nominee for re-appointment as a non-executive director.


   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Jeong Ho Seo   

The nominee is a legal expert with a distinguished career, having passed both the Higher Civil Service Examination and the National Bar Examination. His professional background includes experience at the National Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance and Economy, complemented by an extensive tenure at law firms providing specialized counsel on financial, administrative and corporate matters

 

In particular, he possesses a profound understanding of the financial industry through his broad advisory activities for key financial regulatory bodies, including the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Supervisory Service, and the Korea Customs Service. Furthermore, he has cultivated extensive expertise in corporate governance by serving as a non-executive director for over a decade at numerous companies, including Hansol Chemical, Hanwha General Insurance, Haatz, Hyundai Capital, and Hanwha Solutions.

 

As a lawyer with a background in public service, his extensive experience across both the public and private sectors will contribute to the Board’s ability to clarify key issues and lead discussions from a balanced perspective. Additionally, the broad professional network the nominee possesses will be instrumental in helping the Group to gather information promptly on changes in the financial environment and major trends, and to respond proactively to such changes.

 

The Board of Directors believes that the nominee’s professional expertise and comprehensive experience in corporate governance will significantly contribute to the long-term enhancement of KB Financial Group’s corporate value by ensuring the protection of shareholders and financial consumers. Accordingly, he is recommended as a candidate for a new non-executive director.


Agendum 5. Appointment of Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee(1)

 

           
Agendum    Name    Date of Birth    Nominator   

BoD
Meeting

Attendance
Rate for
FY2025

   Term of Office

5) Appointment of Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee

   Whajoon Cho    02/24/1957    Non-Executive Director Nominating Committee and Audit Committee Member Nominating Committee    100%    1 year

 

Note:  (1)

The above appointment of a non-executive director, who will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, will take place separately from the appointment of other directors, pursuant to Article 19, Paragraph (5) of the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies.

Nominee for Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee(1)(2)(3)

 

     
Name  

Main 

Position 

   Career

Whajoon Cho

(Re-appointment) 

  -   

Auditor, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea Limited (Apr. 2017~Mar. 2023)

  

Non-Executive Director, Pulmuone Co., Ltd. (Jun. 2016~Mar. 2022)

  

Visiting Professor, Sogang University / Lecturer, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (Mar. 2016~Dec. 2016)

  

President & CEO, KT Capital Corporation (Feb. 2014~Sept. 2015)

 

  Note: (1)

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Internal Rules on Governance Structure of KB Financial Group, details regarding the recommendation of non-executive director candidates have been disclosed on the websites of KB Financial Group and the Korea Federation of Banks for reference.

       (2)

The nominee (i) has not engaged in any transaction with KB Financial Group in the past three years and (ii) does not have any relationship with the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group.

      (3)

The nominee (i) owes no delinquent taxes, (ii) does not belong to the management of an insolvent company and (iii) is not subject to any legal grounds for disqualification.


Goals and Objectives of the Non-Executive Director Nominee

 

   
Name    Goals and Objectives
   
Whajoon Cho   

She will carry out the designated roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to help KB Financial Group realize customers’ happiness and a better world through the new financial paradigm the Group is building, and to contribute to the development of the financial industry through shared growth with the people.

 

She has extensive experience as a finance expert, having served as an executive officer of finance and investor relations at KT Corporation and as the CFO of KTF, BC Card, and KT Capital Corporation. At KT Capital Corporation, she has also served as the first female CEO within the KT Group. In addition, she holds a Ph.D. in accounting and has accumulated profound insights and experience in accounting through her university lectures and her role as a standing auditor at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea.

 

As a non-executive director of KB Financial Group for the past three years, she has consistently taken a deep interest in the Group’s major issues and proposed a wide range of solutions. Furthermore, by balancing appropriate oversight and support for the management, she has faithfully fulfilled the roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to ensure the Board considers the interests of both the Group and its shareholders in a balanced manner.

 

Since assuming the role of Chairman of the Board in March 2025, she has provided opinions from an independent perspective, driving KB’s growth as a leader in corporate governance. Moving forward, rather than merely accepting reports from management, she will continue to represent the interests of all shareholders and financial consumers by closely examining and questioning internal and external risk factors from a long-term perspective. She is committed to faithfully discharging the duties of a non-executive director to ensure the Group’s sustainable growth and value creation.


The Board of Directors’ Reasons for Recommending the Nominee, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee

 

   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Whajoon Cho   

(Recommendation as a Non-Executive Director)

 

The nominee is an expert across the financial industry who has served as a managing director of finance and investor relations at KT Corporation, the CFO and Senior Managing Director of BC Card, the President and CEO of KT Capital Corporation, and the auditor of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea. In particular, with a Ph.D. in accounting and an AICPA license, she possesses a high level of insight and expertise in accounting based on her university lectures and practical experiences in the corporate field.

 

The nominee has accumulated profound insight and wisdom through diverse professional experiences across both non-financial and financial industries. Furthermore, the nominee possesses extensive knowledge of corporate governance as a whole, including audit systems, and demonstrates the highest level of expertise required for a non-executive director.

 

As the current Chairman of the Board, the nominee has demonstrated exceptional soft skills and inclusive leadership, fostering continuous communication and building trust with both management and fellow non-executive directors to ensure the Board operates seamlessly based on the principles of checks and balances. In addressing highly sensitive issues, the nominee has maintained a neutral stance and provided strong leadership, ensuring the Board effectively oversees management while preserving a mutual balance.

 

As the Chairman of the Board, the nominee has not only provided opinions from an independent perspective to help the Group grow further as a leader in corporate governance, but has also demonstrated a responsible commitment to the Group’s sustainable growth by actively engaging with external stakeholders, including supervisory authorities and institutional shareholders. We expect the nominee to continue playing a pivotal role in enhancing the Group’s corporate value and highly recommend her as a candidate for re-appointment as a non-executive director.

 

(Recommendation as a Member of the Audit Committee)

 

The nominee not only satisfies the basic qualification requirements for an Audit Committee member as stipulated by relevant laws and internal regulations but also qualifies as the accounting expert mandated to be included in the Audit Committee under the Act on the Corporate Governance of Financial Companies.

 

The nominee holds a Ph.D. in accounting and possesses profound insight and professional expertise in the field, built upon a foundation of academic lecturing and extensive practical experience in the corporate sector.

 

The nominee has extensive experience in corporate finance and served as a full-time auditor at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea for six years, through which the nominee has accumulated profound insight and expertise in auditing. Accordingly, the nominee is deemed highly qualified to lead the Audit Committee fairly and independently from management.

 

The nominee has served as a non-executive director of KB Financial Group and has also served as the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Considering her comprehensive expertise and experience in the fields of accounting and auditing, we believe the nominee will continue to faithfully fulfill the roles of an Audit Committee member. Accordingly, we recommend the nominee for the position.


Agendum 6. Appointment of Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee(1)

 

           
Agendum    Name    Date of Birth    Nominator    BoD
Meeting
Attendance
Rate for
FY2025
   Term of Office

6) Appointment of Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee

   Sung-Yong Kim    3/16/1966    Non-Executive Director Nominating Committee and Audit Committee Member Nominating Committee    100%    1 year

 

Note:  (1)

The above appointment of a non-executive director, who will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, will take place separately from the appointment of other directors, pursuant to Article 19, Paragraph (5) of the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies.

Nominee for Non-Executive Director, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee(1)(2)(3)

 

     

Name

  

Main

Position

   Career

Sung-Yong Kim (Re-appointment)

  

Professor,
Law School, Sungkyunkwan University

  

Professor, Law School, Sungkyunkwan University (Jun.2006~Current)

  

Member, Corporate Governance Research Committee Member, Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (Sep. 2019~Sep. 2022)

  

Member, Management Committee for the Key Industries Stabilization Fund
(May 2020~May 2022)

  

Chairperson, Insolvency Law Institute of Korea (Jan. 2019~Jan. 2020)

  

Non-executive director, SGI Seoul Guarantee Insurance (Jan. 2017~Dec. 2019)

  

Non-executive director, Woori Bank, Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2016~Dec. 2016)

  

Non-Standing Commissioner, Securities & Futures Commission (Nov. 2012~Nov. 2015)

 

Note:  (1)

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Internal Rules on Governance Structure of KB Financial Group, details regarding the recommendation of non-executive director candidates have been disclosed on the websites of KB Financial Group and the Korea Federation of Banks for reference.

  (2)

The nominee (i) has not engaged in any transaction with KB Financial Group in the past three years and (ii) does not have any relationship with the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group.

  (3)

The nominee (i) owes no delinquent taxes, (ii) does not belong to the management of an insolvent company and (iii) is not subject to any legal grounds for disqualification.


Goals and Objectives of the Non-Executive Director Nominee

 

   
Name    Goals and Objectives
Sung-Yong Kim   

He will carry out the designated roles and responsibilities of a non-executive director to help KB Financial Group realize customers’ happiness and a better world through the new financial paradigm the Group is building, and to contribute to the development of the financial industry through shared growth with the people.

 

He is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in both practice and academia. After passing the Judicial Examination, he built a solid professional foundation as an attorney at a leading law firm. He has been serving as a Professor at Sungkyunkwan University Law School for 19 years. In addition, through his service as a member of the Corporate Governance Research Committee of the Korea ESG Standards Institute and as a non-executive director at other financial institutions, he has developed a high level of expertise and understanding in corporate governance.

 

As a legal expert, he will faithfully discharge his duties and responsibilities as a non-executive director by conducting multifaceted reviews of the Group’s key issues and providing practical insights to minimize legal risks. Furthermore, drawing upon his extensive experience and professional expertise, he will meticulously assess the legality of board resolutions and other corporate matters to support the Board of Directors in making rational and informed decisions.

 

In response to the evolving regulatory landscape, including amendments to the Commercial Act that strengthen the Board’s duty of loyalty to shareholders, he is committed to equitably representing the interests of all shareholders. Furthermore, he will faithfully discharge his duties as a non-executive director to ensure the sustainable growth of KB Financial Group by prioritizing financial consumer protection, thereby creating long-term value for all stakeholders.


The Board of Directors’ Reasons for Recommending the Nominee, Who Will Serve as a Member of the Audit Committee

 

   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Sung-Yong Kim   

(Recommendation as a Non-Executive Director)

 

The nominee is a distinguished legal expert representing academia, currently serving as a Professor at Sungkyunkwan University Law School. With a career that includes serving as a non-executive director at Woori Bank and SGI Seoul Guarantee Insurance, he is now in his third year as a non-executive director of KB Financial Group, possessing a high level of expertise and profound understanding of corporate governance.

 

He has faithfully fulfilled the Board’s oversight function by providing independent perspectives to minimize legal risks associated with agenda items. Furthermore, he has contributed to establishing a transparent governance structure by proactively reviewing legal risks and offering preventive insights on key issues, such as the formulation and implementation of ‘Value-up’ policies and global expansion strategies.

 

In particular, having served as the Chair of the Risk Management Committee for two consecutive years, he has played a pivotal role in preemptively reviewing risk management frameworks, contributing to the Group’s growth based on robust asset quality. He is also highly regarded for his proactive leadership in collaborating with management to address core issues and developing Board-level strategic responses.

 

Based on his extensive legal knowledge and keen insights, the Board believes he will continue to enhance the Board’s independence and the integrity of its decision-making process. As he is expected to significantly contribute to the stabilization of governance and the Group’s sustainable growth, he is highly recommended as a candidate for re-appointment as a non-executive director.

 

(Recommendation as a Member of the Audit Committee)

 

The nominee fully satisfies all qualification requirements for an Audit Committee member as prescribed by relevant laws and internal regulations.

 

As a renowned legal expert currently serving as a Professor at Sungkyunkwan University Law School, he is a leading academic figure in the fields of insolvency law and corporate restructuring. Based on his extensive legal knowledge, he is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the Audit Committee’s functions and ensuring its independent, objective, and fair operation, free from management influence.

 

During his three-year tenure as a member of the Audit Committee of KB Financial Group, he has consistently proposed measures to mitigate the Group’s legal risks through active dialogue with management. He has also made significant contributions to ensuring the Committee performs its duties in strict accordance with relevant laws by re-examining matters from a constructive and multifaceted perspective.

 

Based on the practical experience he has accumulated as a legal professional, the Board believes he will continue to perform his duties on the Audit Committee with a fair, objective, and balanced perspective. Therefore, he is highly recommended for appointment as a member of the Audit Committee.


Agendum 7. Appointment of Members of the Audit Committee, Who Are Non-Executive Directors

 

           
Agendum    Name    Date of Birth    Nominator    BoD Meeting Attendance Rate
for FY2023
  

Term of Office

as a Member of the Audit Committee

7-1)  Appointment of Members of the Audit Committee, Who Are Non-Executive Directors

   Sun Yeop Kim    11/24/1969    Audit Committee Member Nominating Committee    100%    1 year

7-2)  Appointment of Members of the Audit Committee, Who Are Non-Executive Directors

   Jeong Ho Seo    8/20/1969    Audit Committee Member Nominating Committee    N/A    2 years(1)

 

(1) 

Term of office as a member of the Audit Committee will be 1 year.

Nominees for Members of the Audit Committee, Who Are Non-Executive Directors(1)(2)

 

     
Name   

Main

Position

   Career
Sun Yeop Kim
(Re-appointment)
  

Representative Director, E-JUNG Accounting Corporation

  

•  Representative Director, E-JUNG Accounting Corporation (Sep. 2022~Current)

 

•  Member, Public Institutions Management Evaluation Committee, Ministry of Economy and Finance (Jan. 2018~Dec. 2025)

 

•  Non-Executive Director, FARMSCO (Mar. 2021~Feb. 2025)

 

•  Director, E-JUNG Accounting Corporation (Nov. 2018~Aug. 2022)

 

•  Head of Financial Services/Strategy Division, Deloitte Anjin LLC (Jan. 2016~Dec. 2018)


     

Name

  

Main

Position

 

  

Career

Jeong Ho Seo (New appointment)   

Managing Partner, Wiz Law Group

  

Managing Partner, Wiz Law Group (Dec. 2025~Current)

 

Legal Counsel, Seoul Regional Office of the National Tax Service (May. 2025~Current)

 

Member, Tax Ruling Review Committee, Ministry of Finance and Economy (Feb. 2023~Current)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hanwha Solutions (Mar. 2020~Current)(3)

 

Partner, Wiz Law Group (Jan. 2019~Nov. 2025)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hyundai Capital Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2022~Mar. 2025)

 

Member, Legal Interpretation Review Committee, Financial Services Commission (Feb. 2021~Jan. 2025)

 

Member, Management and Budget Review Committee, Financial Services Commission (Jul. 2022~Jun. 2024)

 

Member, Sanctions Review Committee, Financial Supervisory Service
(Mar. 2022~Feb. 2024)

 

Member, Financial Development Review Committee, Financial Services Commission (Feb. 2020~Feb. 2022)

 

Non-Executive Director, Haatz Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2017~Mar. 2021)

 

Member, Listing Review Committee, Korea Exchange
(Mar. 2019~Feb. 2021)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd.
(Mar. 2019~Mar. 2020)

 

Member, the Disciplinary Committee of Korea Exchange
(Mar. 2016~Feb. 2019)

 

Partner, Dikeion Law Group (Nov. 2008~Dec. 2018)

 

Non-standing Commissioner Tax Tribunal (Jul. 2009~Jun. 2018)

 

Non-Executive Director, Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. (Mar. 2014~Mar. 2017)

 

Note:  (1)

None of the nominees (i) has engaged in any transaction with KB Financial Group in the past three years or (ii) has any relationship with the largest shareholder of KB Financial Group.

  (2)

None of the nominees (i) owes any delinquent taxes, (ii) belongs to the management of an insolvent company or (iii) is subject to any legal grounds for disqualification.

  (3)

Term of office is expected to expire on March 24, 2026

The Board of Directors’ Reasons for Recommending the Nominated Members of the Audit Committee, Who Are Non-Executive Directors

 

   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Sun Yeop Kim   

The nominee not only fully satisfies the basic qualification requirements for an Audit Committee member under relevant laws and internal regulations, but is also an accounting expert, a designation required for at least one member of the Audit Committee under the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies.

 

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 29 years of dedicated experience in auditing, he possesses a profound understanding of financial holding companies, gained through his extensive involvement in M&A and mid-to-long-term strategic planning for various financial institutions.

 

Despite being appointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee in his first year as a non-executive director of the Group—a role demanding the highest level of independence and objectivity—he has successfully led the Committee to function as an effective independent oversight body through continuous communication and coordination of perspectives among its members.

 

In particular, he is highly regarded for his meticulous execution of the Committee’s core functions in key areas such as internal control and accounting practices. Given his exceptional understanding of the Audit Committee’s roles and responsibilities, he is recommended as an ideal candidate to continue faithfully discharging these duties.


   
Name    Reasons for Recommendation
Jeong Ho Seo   

The nominee fully satisfies all qualification requirements for an Audit Committee member as prescribed by relevant laws and internal regulations.

 

As a legal expert with extensive experience as a non-executive director at multiple companies, he possesses a deep understanding of corporate governance. Drawing on his experience providing legal counsel to various industry-related organizations, he is expected to make significant contributions to ensuring the independent functioning of the Audit Committee.

 

Notably, he has cultivated strong management and supervisory capabilities across the financial sector through his distinguished service on the Sanction Review Committee of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the Legal Interpretation Committee of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and the Self-Regulatory Committee of the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA). He is also highly recognized for his professional expertise in the field of corporate law.

 

Given the extensive capabilities he has built as a legal professional and his previous experience as an Audit Committee member at Hyundai Capital, he possesses both the independence and expertise required for this role. The Board recommends him as the ideal candidate to faithfully perform the supervisory function of auditing directors’ business execution through the rigorous review of internal control systems and business processes.


Agendum 8. Approval of the Aggregate Remuneration Limit for Directors

 

   
      For fiscal year 2026
Number of Directors (Number of Non-Executive Directors)    9 (7)*
   
Aggregate Remuneration Limit    Won 3.0 billion will be proposed as the maximum amount of aggregate remuneration that may be disbursed to the directors of KB Financial Group for fiscal year 2026. The board of directors will approve and ratify the payment allocation. Additionally, in case treasury shares (or the equivalent monetary value) are disbursed as long-term incentives, 30,000 treasury shares will be the maximum aggregate amount of shares that may be disbursed to the directors of KB Financial Group. The board of directors will approve and ratify the standard and method of allocation and disbursements thereof.
*

The numbers of directors and non-executive directors may change depending on the results of the annual general meeting of shareholders.

 

   
      For fiscal year 2025
Number of Directors (Number of Non-Executive Directors)    9 (7)
   
Aggregate Remuneration Paid    Won 1.965 billion
   
Aggregate Remuneration Limit    Won 3.0 billion


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: March 6, 2026     By:   /s/ Sang Rok Na
      (Signature)
    Name:   Sang Rok Na
    Title:   Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Statements of Financial Position

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)    Notes      December 31,
2025
    December 31,
2024
 

Assets

       

Cash and due from financial institutions

     4,5,6,29      W 974,585     W 398,391  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

     4,5,7        1,251,607       1,243,471  

Loans measured at amortized cost

     4,5,8        349,112       359,054  

Investments in subsidiaries

     9        26,867,817       26,867,817  

Property and equipment

     10        2,896       2,800  

Intangible assets

     11        13,207       14,497  

Net defined benefit assets

     17        3,058       2,902  

Deferred income tax assets

     13        9,354       5,257  

Other assets

     4,5,14        1,381,504       912,634  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

      W 30,853,140     W 29,806,823  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Borrowings

     4,5,15        —        965,000  

Debentures

     4,5,16        4,520,297       2,962,032  

Current income tax liabilities

        544,056       502,705  

Other liabilities

     4,5,18        853,551       388,528  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        5,917,904       4,818,265  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

     19       

Share capital

        2,090,558       2,090,558  

Hybrid securities

        4,359,256       5,082,359  

Capital surplus

        14,751,591       14,754,475  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

        (8,601     (8,316

Retained earnings

        5,643,970       4,305,542  

Treasury shares

        (1,901,538     (1,236,060
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        24,935,236       24,988,558  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      W 30,853,140     W 29,806,823  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate statements of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

1


KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Statements of Comprehensive Income

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won, except per share amounts)    Notes      2025     2024  

Interest income

      W 31,879     W 38,702  

Interest income from financial instruments at amortized cost

        28,534       35,860  

Interest income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

        3,345       2,842  

Interest expense

        (118,080     (101,073
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest expense

     21        (86,201     (62,371
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee and commission income

        2,134       2,213  

Fee and commission expense

        (9,068     (9,460
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net fee and commission expense

     22        (6,934     (7,247
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

     23        76,649       91,892  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other operating income

     24        3,778,449       2,243,253  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

     25        (102,905     (95,655
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income before provision for credit losses

        3,659,058       2,169,872  

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

        56       773  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net operating income

        3,659,114       2,170,645  

Net non-operating income (expense)

     26        (795     10  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before tax

        3,658,319       2,170,655  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     27        (686     (58
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

        3,657,633       2,170,597  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

       

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

        (285     (1,507
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax

 

     (285     (1,507
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

      W 3,657,348     W 2,169,090  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

     28       

Basic earnings per share

      W 9,456     W 5,203  

Diluted earnings per share

        9,364       5,142  

The above separate statements of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

2


KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Statements of Changes in Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)   Share capital     Hybrid
securities
    Capital surplus     Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Retained
earnings
    Treasury
shares
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

  W 2,090,558     W 5,032,518     W 14,754,747     W (6,809   W 4,336,898     W (1,165,837   W 25,042,075  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

             

Profit for the period

    —        —        —        —        2,170,597       —        2,170,597  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

    —        —        —        (1,507     —        —        (1,507
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

    —        —        —        (1,507     2,170,597       —        2,169,090  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

             

Annual dividends

    —        —        —        —        (587,006     —        (587,006

Quarterly dividends

    —        —        —        —        (899,972     —        (899,972

Acquisition of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        —        (820,000     (820,000

Disposal of treasury shares

    —        —        3,975       —        —        234,600       238,575  

Retirement of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        (515,177     515,177       —   

Consideration for exchange right of exchangeable bonds

    —        —        (11,933     —        —        —        (11,933

Issuance of hybrid securities

    —        399,045       —        —        —        —        399,045  

Redemption of hybrid securities

    —        (349,204     —        —        —        —        (349,204

Dividends on hybrid securities

    —        —        —        —        (199,798     —        (199,798

Others

    —        —        7,686       —        —        —        7,686  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

    —        49,841       (272     —        (2,201,953     (70,223     (2,222,607
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

  W 2,090,558     W 5,082,359     W 14,754,475     W (8,316   W 4,305,542     W (1,236,060   W 24,988,558  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2025

  W 2,090,558     W 5,082,359     W 14,754,475     W (8,316   W 4,305,542     W (1,236,060   W 24,988,558  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

             

Profit for the period

    —        —        —        —        3,657,633       —        3,657,633  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

    —        —        —        (285     —        —        (285
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

    —        —        —        (285     3,657,633       —        3,657,348  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

             

Annual dividends

    —        —        —        —        (298,285     —        (298,285

Quarterly dividends

    —        —        —        —        (1,004,006     —        (1,004,006

Acquisition of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        —        (1,480,000     (1,480,000

Retirement of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        (814,522     814,522       —   

Issuance of hybrid securities

    —        404,013       —        —        —        —        404,013  

Redemption of hybrid securities

    —        (1,127,116     —        —        —        —        (1,127,116

Dividends on hybrid securities

    —        —        —        —        (202,392     —        (202,392

Others

    —        —        (2,884     —        —        —        (2,884
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

    —        (723,103     (2,884     —        (2,319,205     (665,478     (3,710,670
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2025

  W 2,090,558       4,359,256       14,751,591       (8,601     5,643,970       (1,901,538     24,935,236  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

3


KB Financial Group Inc.

Separate Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(In millions of Korean won)        
     Notes      2025     2024  

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Profit for the period

      W 3,657,633     W 2,170,597  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustment for non-cash items

       

Depreciation and amortization expense

        5,333       6,051  

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

        (56     (773

Share-based payments

        19,195       14,998  

Net interest expense

        12,638       22,898  

Valuation losses (gains) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

        (6,323     (31,403

Net other income (expense)

        2,652       2,216  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        33,439       13,987  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

       

Due from financial institutions

        80,000       60,000  

Deferred income tax assets

        (3,995     (413

Other assets

        568,740       260,420  

Other liabilities

        (570,032     (297,859
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        74,713       22,148  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

        3,765,785       2,206,732  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

     —        (150,000

Disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit of loss

 

     —        316,080  

Acquisition of Subsidiaries

        —        (150,000

Increase in loans measured at amortized cost

        —        (105,000

Decrease in loans measured at amortized cost

        10,000       355,000  

Acquisition of property and equipment

        (1,606     (1,627

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (1,643     (1,481

Disposal of intangible assets

        134       173  

Net increase in guarantee deposits paid

        3,646       1,597  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from investing activities

        10,531       264,742  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Increase in borrowings

        250,000       965,000  

Decrease in borrowings

        (1,215,000     (100,000

Increase in debentures

        2,236,135       398,945  

Decrease in debentures

        (680,000     (1,075,000

Redemption of principal of lease liabilities

        (619     (644

Dividends paid to shareholders

        (1,302,291     (1,486,978

Acquisition of treasury shares

        (1,480,000     (820,000

Issuance of hybrid securities

        404,013       399,045  

Redemption of hybrid securities

        (1,130,000     (350,000

Dividends paid on hybrid securities

        (202,392     (199,798

Other financing activities

        32       10  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities

        (3,120,122     (2,269,420
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

        656,194       202,054  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     29        318,388       116,334  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

     29      W 974,582     W 318,388  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above separate statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

4

Exhibit 99.2

KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

     Notes    December 31, 2025     December 31, 2024  

Assets

       

Cash and due from financial institutions

   4,6,7,8,39    W 34,776,877     W 29,869,111  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

   4,6,8,12      89,862,530       79,450,093  

Derivative financial assets

   4,6,9      8,178,056       11,730,767  

Loans measured at amortized cost

   4,6,10,11      491,978,044       472,071,840  

Financial investments

   4,6,8,12      134,986,677       131,009,464  

Investments in associates and joint ventures

   13      1,137,184       947,390  

Insurance contract assets

   38      271,152       276,191  

Reinsurance contract assets

   38      1,515,854       1,497,147  

Property and equipment

   14      5,133,801       5,390,015  

Investment property

   14      3,224,180       3,759,176  

Intangible assets

   15      1,609,427       1,966,684  

Net defined benefit assets

   25      353,366       258,500  

Current income tax assets

        388,589       339,855  

Deferred income tax assets

   17,34      193,034       278,824  

Assets held for sale

   18      174,919       136,838  

Assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale

   18      94,215       —   

Other assets

   4,6,19      24,045,128       18,863,637  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

      W 797,923,033     W 757,845,532  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

   4,6,20    W 11,320,590     W 10,720,231  

Derivative financial liabilities

   4,6,9      8,234,289       11,783,494  

Deposits

   4,6,21      462,397,026       435,687,897  

Borrowings

   4,6,22      70,728,396       68,077,012  

Debentures

   4,6,23      80,049,270       76,171,257  

Insurance contract liabilities

   38      56,790,030       55,863,701  

Reinsurance contract liabilities

   38      59,648       56,266  

Provisions

   24      1,264,390       927,632  

Net defined benefit liabilities

   25      100,088       100,187  

Current income tax liabilities

        610,484       530,720  

Deferred income tax liabilities

   17,34      1,819,080       1,682,292  

Liabilities included in disposal groups as held for sale

   18      68,290       —   

Other liabilities

   4,6,26      43,651,463       36,429,662  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        737,093,044       698,030,351  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

       

Share capital

        2,090,558       2,090,558  

Hybrid securities

        4,359,388       5,082,578  

Capital surplus

        16,633,518       16,646,734  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   36      (467,456     496,922  

Retained earnings

        38,333,741       34,808,220  

Treasury shares

        (1,901,538     (1,236,060
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company

   27      59,048,211       57,888,952  

Non-controlling interests

        1,781,778       1,926,229  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        60,829,989       59,815,181  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      W 797,923,033     W 757,845,532  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above consolidated statements of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

1


KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(in millions of Korean won, except per share amounts)    Notes    2025     2024  

Interest income

      W 29,156,100     W 30,491,385  

Interest income from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost

        27,682,743       29,001,556  

Interest income from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

        1,436,152       1,458,512  

Insurance finance interest income

        37,205       31,317  

Interest expense

        (16,083,007     (17,664,671

Interest expense

        (14,578,519     (16,186,914

Insurance finance interest expense

        (1,504,488     (1,477,757
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

   5,28      13,073,093       12,826,714  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee and commission income

        5,773,521       5,481,843  

Fee and commission expense

        (1,675,234     (1,632,216
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net fee and commission income

   5,29      4,098,287       3,849,627  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Insurance income

        12,376,546       11,456,191  

Insurance income

        11,651,881       11,017,155  

Reinsurance income

        724,665       439,036  

Insurance expense

        (11,073,173     (9,806,430

Insurance service expense

        (10,213,199     (8,884,168

Reinsurance expense

        (859,974     (922,262
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net insurance income

   5,38      1,303,373       1,649,761  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gains on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss

   5,30      3,380,205       1,012,081  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other insurance finance expenses

   38      (1,026,721     (437,001
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net other operating expenses

   5,31      (2,883,075     (1,873,011
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   5,32      (7,064,573     (6,938,624
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income before provision for credit losses

   5      10,880,589       10,089,547  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for credit losses

   5,7,11,12,19,24      (2,362,878     (2,044,286
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net operating income

        8,517,711       8,045,261  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of investments in associates and joint ventures

   13      26,852       (16,884

Net other non-operating expenses

   33      (361,417     (1,043,130
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net non-operating expenses

        (334,565     (1,060,014
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income tax expense

        8,183,146       6,985,247  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   34      (2,342,431     (1,956,641
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the year

   5      5,840,715       5,028,606  

 

(Continued)

 

2


KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (cont’d)

 

(in millions of Korean won, except per share amounts)

 

     Notes    2025     2024  

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

       

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

   25      28,017       (85,375

Gains (losses) on equity securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

        124,513       (254,864

Fair value changes of financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss due to own credit risk

        (3,222     (5,514
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        149,308       (345,753
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

    

Currency translation differences

        (28,814     582,872  

Gains (losses) on debt securities at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (1,992,733     1,468,299  

Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of associates and joint ventures

        2,018       165  

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments

   9      (289,508     34,741  

Gains (losses) on hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations

   9      39,631       (186,708

Insurance finance income (expense)

   38      1,159,681       (3,176,328
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        (1,109,725     (1,276,959
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

        (960,417     (1,622,712
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

      W 4,880,298     W 3,405,894  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) attributable to:

   5     

Shareholders of the Parent Company

      W 5,833,162     W 5,078,221  

Non-controlling interests

        7,553       (49,615
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
      W 5,840,715     W 5,028,606  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year attributable to:

       

Shareholders of the Parent Company

      W 4,878,528     W 3,419,852  

Non-controlling interests

        1,770       (13,958
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
      W 4,880,298     W 3,405,894  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share (in Korean won)

   37     

Basic earnings per share

      W 15,410     W 12,880  

Diluted earnings per share

        15,261       12,726  

The above consolidated statements of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

3


KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

(in millions of Korean won)

 

    Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company              
    Share
capital
    Hybrid
securities
    Capital
surplus
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Retained
earnings
    Treasury
shares
    Non-controlling
interests
    Total equity  

Balance as of January 1, 2024

  W 2,090,558     W 5,032,803     W 16,647,916     W 2,152,644     W 31,934,600     W (1,165,837   W 1,943,506     W 58,636,190  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the year

               

Profit for the year

    —        —        —        —        5,078,221       —        (49,615     5,028,606  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

    —        —        —        (85,946     —        —        571       (85,375

Currency translation differences

    —        —        —        547,337       —        —        35,535       582,872  

Gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income and transfer to retained earnings

    —        —        —        1,216,509       (2,647     —        (427     1,213,435  

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures

    —        —        —        165       —        —        —        165  

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments

    —        —        —        34,763       —        —        (22     34,741  

Losses on hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations

    —        —        —        (186,708     —        —        —        (186,708

Insurance finance expenses

    —        —        —        (3,176,328     —        —        —        (3,176,328

Fair value changes of financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss due to own credit risk

    —        —        —        (5,514     —        —        —        (5,514
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

    —        —        —        (1,655,722     5,075,574       —        (13,958     3,405,894  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

               

Annual dividends paid to shareholders of the Parent Company

    —        —        —        —        (587,006     —        —        (587,006

Quarterly dividends paid to shareholders of the Parent Company

    —        —        —        —        (899,971     —        —        (899,971

Issuance of hybrid securities

    —        399,059       —        —        —        —        756,317       1,155,376  

Dividends on hybrid securities

    —        —        —        —        (199,800     —        (77,162     (276,962

Redemption of hybrid securities

    —        (349,284     —        —        —        —        (659,866     (1,009,150

Acquisition of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        —        (820,000     —        (820,000

Disposal of treasury shares

    —        —        3,975       —        —        234,600       —        238,575  

Retirement of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        (515,177     515,177       —        —   

Ownership changes in subsidiaries

    —        —        —        —        —        —        12,198       12,198  

Others

    —        —        (5,157     —        —        —        (34,806     (39,963
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

    —        49,775       (1,182     —        (2,201,954     (70,223     (3,319     (2,226,903
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

  W 2,090,558     W 5,082,578     W 16,646,734     W 496,922     W 34,808,220     W (1,236,060   W 1,926,229     W 59,815,181  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2025

  W 2,090,558     W 5,082,578     W 16,646,734     W 496,922     W 34,808,220     W (1,236,060   W 1,926,229     W 59,815,181  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the year

               

Profit for the year

    —        —        —        —        5,833,162       —        7,553       5,840,715  

Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities

    —        —        —        28,615       —        —        (598     28,017  

Currency translation differences

    —        —        —        (47,362     —        —        18,548       (28,814

Gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income and transfer to retained earnings

    —        —        —        (1,877,909     9,744       —        (55     (1,868,220

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures

    —        —        —        2,018       —        —        —        2,018  

Losses on cash flow hedging instruments

    —        —        —        (265,830     —        —        (23,678     (289,508

Gains on hedging instruments of net investments in foreign operations

    —        —        —        39,631       —        —        —        39,631  

Insurance finance expenses

    —        —        —        1,159,681       —        —        —        1,159,681  

Fair value changes of financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss due to own credit risk

    —        —        —        (3,222     —        —        —        (3,222
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

    —        —        —        (964,378     5,842,906       —        1,770       4,880,298  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transactions with shareholders

               

Annual dividends paid to shareholders of the Parent Company

    —        —        —        —        (298,285     —        —        (298,285

Quarterly dividends paid to shareholders of the Parent Company

    —        —        —        —        (1,004,006     —        —        (1,004,006

Issuance of hybrid securities

    —        404,028       —        —        —        —        —        404,028  

Dividends on hybrid securities

    —        —        —        —        (202,392     —        (102,549     (304,941

Redemption of hybrid securities

    —        (1,127,218     —        —        —        —        —        (1,127,218

Acquisition of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        —        (1,480,000     —        (1,480,000

Retirement of treasury shares

    —        —        —        —        (814,522     814,522       —        —   

Ownership changes in subsidiaries

    —        —        (10,401     —        —        —        (22,070     (32,471

Others

    —        —        (2,815     —        1,820       —        (21,602     (22,597
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with shareholders

    —        (723,190     (13,216     —        (2,317,385     (665,478     (146,221     (3,865,490
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2025

  W 2,090,558     W 4,359,388     W 16,633,518     W (467,456   W 38,333,741     W (1,901,538   W 1,781,778     W 60,829,989  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above consolidated statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

4


KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

 

(in millions of Korean won)   

Notes

   2025     2024  

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Profit for the year

      W 5,840,715     W 5,028,606  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustment for non-cash items

       

Net gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

        (2,246,763     29,212  

Net gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes

        61,260       168,387  

Provision for credit losses

        2,362,878       2,044,286  

Net gains (losses) on financial investments

        (100,042     103,986  

Share of profit (losses) of associates and joint ventures

        (26,852     16,884  

Depreciation and amortization expense

        914,686       916,295  

Other net gains (losses) on property and equipment/intangible assets

        (152,580     145,164  

Share-based payments

        153,882       140,453  

Post-employment benefits

        192,787       177,481  

Net interest expense

        250,558       6,122  

Losses on foreign currency translation

        730,732       620,754  

Insurance finance income

        (10,823,339     (10,922,966

Reinsurance finance expense

        1,241,676       1,659,880  

Other expenses

        860,422       793,690  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        (6,580,695     (4,100,372
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

       

Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss

        (7,550,760     (700,633

Derivative financial instruments

        2,162       (207,969

Loans measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (548,985     (646,377

Loans measured at amortized cost

        (23,368,272     (27,515,988

Current income tax assets

        (48,734     (95,539

Deferred income tax assets

        83,410       5,201  

Other assets

        (9,035,662     1,393,446  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

        (58,243     (183,609

Deposits

        23,150,126       23,821,056  

Current income tax liabilities

        79,765       385,385  

Deferred income tax liabilities

        354,843       367,748  

Other liabilities

        5,483,916       (4,948,829

Insurance contract assets

        5,039       (46,550

Reinsurance contract assets

        (1,258,024     (1,498,923

Insurance contract liabilities

        13,387,533       11,807,838  

Reinsurance contract liabilities

        (2,261     49,018  

Investment contract liabilities

        4,290,505       1,106,677  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        4,966,358       3,091,952  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

        4,226,378       4,020,186  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

5


KB Financial Group Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (cont’d)

 

 

(in millions of Korean won)   

Notes

   2025     2024  

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Net cash flows from derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes

        (125,312     (44,552

Disposal of financial asset at fair value through profit or loss

        24,532,395       15,648,112  

Acquisition of financial asset at fair value through profit or loss

        (25,180,947     (16,365,119

Disposal of financial investments

        52,496,175       45,225,323  

Acquisition of financial investments

        (57,231,392     (47,328,121

Disposal of investments in associates and joint ventures

        257,829       98,497  

Acquisition of investments in associates and joint ventures

        (419,661     (339,469

Disposal of property and equipment

        91,927       18,616  

Acquisition of property and equipment

        (333,440     (337,178

Disposal of investment property

        675,864       264,948  

Acquisition of investment property

        (183,503     (88,756

Disposal of intangible assets

        11,702       21,073  

Acquisition of intangible assets

        (221,529     (289,731

Net cash flows from changes in ownership of subsidiaries

        (264,868     88,528  

Others

        356,861       (397,226
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

        (5,537,899     (3,825,055
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Net cash flows from derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes

        (276,837     (216,883

Net Increase (decrease) in borrowings

        3,844,056       (4,358,474

Increase in debentures

        93,229,857       86,031,647  

Decrease in debentures

        (89,470,531     (80,848,086

Increase in other payables to trust accounts

        2,905,896       89,900  

Dividends paid

        (1,302,291     (1,486,978

Issuance of hybrid securities

        404,028       399,059  

Redemption of hybrid securities

        (1,130,000     (350,000

Dividends paid on hybrid securities

        (202,392     (199,800

Acquisition of treasury shares

        (1,480,000     (820,000

Redemption of principal elements of lease payments

        (366,953     (311,363

Decrease (increase) in non-controlling interests

        (103,724     115,292  

Others

        (253,186     (28,151
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

        5,797,923       (1,983,837
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   39      (74,705     570,985  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

        4,411,697       (1,217,721

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

   39      24,608,867       25,826,588  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

   39    W 29,020,564       24,608,867  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The above consolidated statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

6

FAQ

How did KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) perform financially in 2025?

KB Financial Group reported consolidated 2025 profit of W 5,840,715 million, up from W 5,028,606 million. Net interest income was W 13,073,093 million and net fee and commission income W 4,098,287 million, supporting basic earnings per share of W 15,410.

What are the key agenda items for KB Financial Group’s March 2026 annual general meeting?

The annual meeting will consider approval of 2025 financial statements and dividends, amendments to the articles of incorporation, reduction of capital reserve, appointment of non-executive directors and Audit Committee members, and approval of the aggregate remuneration limit for directors.

What governance changes is KB Financial Group proposing to shareholders?

KB Financial Group proposes amending its articles to allow electronic participation and voting at shareholder meetings, accept electronic proxy documentation, and clarify that directors must protect shareholders’ interests as a whole and treat all shareholders fairly in performing their duties.

What director remuneration limit is KB Financial Group seeking for fiscal year 2026?

For 2026, KB Financial Group proposes an aggregate director cash remuneration cap of W 3.0 billion. Additionally, up to 30,000 treasury shares may be granted as long-term incentives, with allocation standards and methods approved by the board of directors.

How did KB Financial Group’s separate (parent-only) results look for 2025?

On a separate basis, KB Financial Group recorded profit of W 3,657,633 million in 2025, up from W 2,170,597 million. Basic earnings per share were W 9,456, supported by strong net other operating income and controlled general and administrative expenses.

What is the scale of KB Financial Group’s balance sheet at year-end 2025?

At December 31, 2025, KB Financial Group’s consolidated assets totaled W 797,923,033 million. Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent was W 59,048,211 million, and non-controlling interests added W 1,781,778 million, reflecting a substantial financial franchise.

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