Shinhan Financial Group holder NPS lifts stake to 9.19%

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported an increase in the ownership of its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service.

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Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported an increase in the ownership of its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service.

NPS held 42,575,588 common shares (8.97%) as of April 30, 2026, rising to 43,630,195 common shares (9.19%) as of June 30, 2026, based on shareholder registry closing on that date.

Key Figures

NPS shares as of April 30, 2026: 42,575,588 shares NPS ownership percentage as of April 30, 2026: 8.97% NPS shares as of June 30, 2026: 43,630,195 shares +1 more

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NPS shares as of April 30, 2026 42,575,588 shares Common shares held by National Pension Service, representing 8.97% ownership as of April 30, 2026

NPS ownership percentage as of April 30, 2026 8.97% Percentage of Shinhan Financial Group common stock held by NPS as of April 30, 2026

NPS shares as of June 30, 2026 43,630,195 shares Common shares held by National Pension Service as of shareholder registry closing on June 30, 2026

NPS ownership percentage as of June 30, 2026 9.19% Percentage of Shinhan Financial Group common stock held by NPS as of June 30, 2026

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, shareholder registry closing, National Pension Service

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

shareholder registry closing financial

"This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of June 30, 2026"

National Pension Service financial

"the number of common shares owned by its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service"

FAQ

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Who is the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) after the latest update?

Korea’s National Pension Service is the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group, holding 43,630,195 common shares, or 9.19%, based on the shareholder registry as of June 30, 2026. This reflects its status as the company’s largest single shareholder.

How many Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) shares does the National Pension Service own now?

The National Pension Service owns 43,630,195 common shares of Shinhan Financial Group, representing 9.19% of the company as of June 30, 2026. This figure comes from the shareholder registry closing on that date reported by the company.

How did NPS’s ownership in Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) change in 2026?

NPS’s ownership in Shinhan Financial Group increased from 42,575,588 shares (8.97%) as of April 30, 2026 to 43,630,195 shares (9.19%) as of June 30, 2026. The change is based on the shareholder registry closing at June 30, 2026.

What percentage of Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) does NPS hold as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, the National Pension Service holds 9.19% of Shinhan Financial Group’s common shares, equal to 43,630,195 shares. This percentage reflects the largest shareholder position following the shareholder registry closing on that date.

On what basis was the updated SHG shareholding of NPS determined?

The updated NPS shareholding in Shinhan Financial Group was determined from the shareholder registry closing as of June 30, 2026. The company reported NPS holding 43,630,195 common shares, equal to 9.19% of its outstanding common stock on that date.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of July 2026

Commission File Number: 001-31798

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SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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20, Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04513, Korea
(Address of principal executive offices)

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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 

Change in the number of shares owned by the largest shareholder of Shinhan Financial Group

On July 20, 2026, Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. reported that the number of common shares owned by its largest shareholder, Korea’s National Pension Service (“NPS”), increased from 42,575,588 shares of common stock (representing 8.97%, as of April 30, 2026) to 43,630,195 shares of common stock (representing 9.19%, as of June 30, 2026). This disclosure is based on the results of shareholder registry closing as of June 30, 2026.

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.

				Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
				(Registrant)
Date: July 20, 2026				By:		/s/ JANG Jeong Hoon
				Name: JANG Jeong Hoon
				Title: Chief Financial Officer