KB Financial Group said on Wednesday it created 828.6 billion won in social value in the first quarter of 2026 through inclusive finance and social contribution activities.

KB Financial discloses its “social value performance,” which converts into monetary value the social impact of its ESG management activities in financial and non-financial areas.

The first-quarter measurement showed 348.1 billion won in social value in the areas of youth, small and medium-sized enterprises and small merchants, and balanced regional development. It also showed 349.0 billion won in public living safety. This was attributed to the impact of supporting living stability and the foundations for business growth through financial support and social contribution activities.

Support for young people focused on asset-building products and housing and employment programs. It supported the foundations for young people’s economic independence through financial products such as the “KB Youth Leap Account” and capacity-building programs.

Support for SMEs and small merchants was also expanded. The group moved to help management stability by easing interest-rate burdens, providing preferential treatment for policy funds and reducing guarantee fees. Tailored financial support was provided to import-export companies, including trade finance fee benefits and foreign exchange rate benefits. Support to improve industrial safety environments was also carried out in parallel.

In balanced regional development, social contribution activities focused on education, care and cultural infrastructure. They included support for 143 “KB Small Libraries,” support for 61 “Neighborhood Education and Care Centers,” and running nighttime care at 343 local children’s centers. About 58,000 people took part in cultural programs linked with public museums and art museums.

In public living safety, initiatives included preventing financial fraud, supporting victims of rental deposit scams, and supporting traffic safety for elderly drivers.

It also provides integrated credit and debt counseling through the “KB Hope Finance Center,” and is also carrying out support for switching from high-interest loans through the “KB Kookmin Leap Loan.”

A KB Financial official said it was expanding the social return of corporate activities based on social value measurement. The official said it would strengthen the role of finance through continued social return.