Hana Financial Group said first-quarter net profit rose 7.3 percent from a year earlier to 1.21 trillion won. It said results exceeded market expectations despite one-off costs including 82.3 billion won in foreign-exchange translation losses, citing a more diversified earnings portfolio, asset growth, cost efficiency and risk management. Core earnings rose 13.6 percent and net interest margin was 1.82 percent. The board approved a 200 billion won share buyback and cancellation and a quarterly cash dividend of 1,145 won per share.

KB Financial Group said first-quarter net profit rose 11.5 percent from a year earlier to 1.8924 trillion won, helped by higher fee income at its bank, securities and asset management units despite increased market volatility. Non-bank units raised their contribution to fee income and net profit. Key capital and soundness metrics stayed stable, with a CET1 ratio of 13.63 percent and a BIS ratio of 15.75 percent as of end-March.