KB Financial Group Chairman, Yoon Jong-gyu, frequently emphasizes that "supporting innovative companies is an investment in the future." This reflects his commitment to providing more opportunities for startups that create social value, and fulfilling the group's role as "finance that changes the world."
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Since 2015, KB Financial Group has been selecting high-potential tech startups through its "KB Starters" program, offering various support programs. As of the end of May, a total of 133 companies are part of "KB Starters," which challenges the creation of innovative services. KB Financial Group's cumulative number of partnerships with KB Starters is 189, and the total investment amount has reached 60.1 billion KRW, marking one of the best startup collaboration results in the financial sector. The group plans to provide a cumulative investment support of 70 billion KRW by the end of this year.
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Jaejoon Park, CEO of Antock Co.,Ltd, which was selected for KB Starters, expressed, "They have taken our work environment into great consideration, so we are utilizing it effectively. The progress with partnerships is moving fast. This serves as a benchmark and starting point for future developments with major affiliates of KB."
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