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KB Financial manages 20.8 trillion won in environmental ESG finance, targets 25 trillion won by 2030

KB Financial Group manages 20.8 trillion won of ESG finance in environmental products, investments and loans as of end-2025, it said. It plans to expand the amount to 25 trillion won by 2030 and reflect natural-capital risks and opportunities in financial decision-making. The group published a natural capital disclosure report based on TNFD recommendations, analysing dependence and impact in its financial portfolio and checking exposure by industry.

Finance

Finance sector on edge as talk grows of relocating key financial institutions from Seoul

South Korea\'s finance sector is on edge amid speculation the government is close to announcing a second plan to relocate public institutions outside Seoul. Korea Development Bank, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and Export-Import Bank of Korea are being mentioned, along with the Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service. The government has not officially confirmed targets or regions. Labour groups are escalating opposition, with unions planning a general strike and rallies to block any relocation.

AI & Enterprise

Small AI models near large-model performance as Dokpamo second evaluation nears

Small AI models that can be installed on PCs are evolving rapidly, raising attention over whether they can rival large models that run on high-capacity computers. Tech companies are releasing local-run models aimed at cost and privacy needs. The government is set to disclose second-round results for its independent AI foundation model project and narrow four teams to three. The article also lists recent moves by Korean and global companies on AI models, tools, pricing and partnerships.