1. Title: Response to inquiry from the Korea Exchange relating to press reports of a potential acquisition of Eugene Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. by Kookmin Bank.2. Response: In order to strengthen non-banking businesses such as securities and insurance services after the establishment of KB Financial Group Inc., Kookmin Bank is reviewing various potential M&A targets, including Eugene Investment & Securities Co., Ltd., but has made no specific decision in connection with the above. In the event that there are any changes to the status of this matter, an update will be provided by no later than March 22, 2009 (and, if a definitive decision regarding this matter is made prior to such date, an update will be provided immediately upon such decision).* This disclosure is publicly filed in response to an official inquiry from the Korea Exchange regarding the above on September 23, 2008.