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KB Kookmin Bank nominates AI expert Professor Jung Yoon-kyung as outside director

KB Kookmin Bank nominated Jung Yoon-kyung (정윤경), a professor at Sungkyunkwan University, as a new outside director candidate to strengthen expertise in artificial intelligence and digital fields. The nomination follows the resignation of former outside director Moon Soo-bok. The bank said its outside director nomination committee selected Jung after multiple meetings and screening procedures. Jung is expected to be formally appointed after approval at an extraordinary shareholders meeting on July 23.

Finance

Who will be KB Financial\'s next chairman? Yang Jong-hee\'s re-election draws attention amid governance uncertainty

KB Financial Group has narrowed its shortlist for next chairman to six candidates, including incumbent Yang Jong-hee (양종희), as it begins the selection process amid delays in regulators’ governance reform plan for financial holding firms. The shortlist includes four internal and two external candidates, with one external candidate unnamed at their request. The committee plans interviews and further narrowing through September, with the final pick expected to be appointed at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in November.

Telecommunications & Media

LG Uplus publishes 2025 sustainability report, discloses key ESG results

LG Uplus said on Tuesday it published its 2025 sustainability report disclosing environmental, social and governance results. The company reorganised four key ESG issues based on Korea Sustainability Standards Board criteria and added new pages on digital inclusion. It reported achievements in climate response and energy transition, including an A leadership rating from CDP and approval of its carbon neutrality target by SBTi. It also highlighted customer satisfaction, user protection, governance changes and AI-based service improvements.