Response To Inquiry Relating To Press Reports

1. Title: Response to inquiry from the Korea Exchange relating to press reports
regarding a potential capital increase by KB Financial Group Inc. (“KB Financial Group”).

2. Response: KB Financial Group is reviewing various measures for
recapitalization, including a paid-in capital increase, but has made no specific
decision in connection with the above. KB Financial Group plans to provide an
update on the matter once a specific decision is made.

* This disclosure is publicly filed in response to an official inquiry from the
Korea Exchange regarding the above on June 3, 2009.