KB Kookmin Bank said it has expanded its \'KB Hope Finance Center\' from Seoul and Incheon to major hubs nationwide, including Daegu, Daejeon and Busan. The centres support vulnerable customers by providing debt adjustment and credit counselling services. The bank said the centres also guide customers on debt relief systems and policy finance products, including options to switch from high-interest loans. It also introduced an AI agent to strengthen counselling support.

South Korean stocks are seeing sharp swings as Middle East geopolitical risks broaden, raising the prospect of a prolonged war and pushing up oil prices and uncertainty in global markets. Extreme intraday moves have repeatedly triggered buying and selling sidecars. Financial groups and banks are reshaping governance ahead of annual meetings and stepping up efforts to expand women’s leadership. The industry is also accelerating AI-driven digital transformation across banking, payments and financial content.