List of Popular Banks in Korea South.

KB was founded in 1963 as Korea Housing Bank, a state-run bank focused on financing Korea's housing market. In 2001, the bank merged with Kookmin Bank, a commercial bank, and became Kookmin Bank. In 2004, Kookmin Bank merged with Housing and Commercial Bank to form Kookmin Bank, the current entity.

KB was established in 1963 as the Korea Housing Bank. It was later renamed Kookmin Bank in 2001 after a merger with Kookmin Credit Card Co. Ltd. Today, KB is one of the largest banks in South Korea with over 1,100 branches and subsidiaries worldwide.

Hana Bank was established in 1971 as the Korea Investment and Finance Corporation. It was later renamed Hana Bank in 2005 after a merger with Korea Exchange Bank. Today, Hana Bank is one of the largest banks in South Korea with over 1,000 branches and subsidiaries worldwide.

Woori Bank was established in 1899 as the Daehan Cheon-il Bank. It has since gone through several name changes and mergers, becoming Woori Bank in 2002 after a merger with Korea Exchange Bank. Today, Woori Bank is one of the largest banks in South Korea with over 900 branches and subsidiaries worldwide.

IBK was established in 1961 as the Korea Development Finance Corporation. It was later renamed the Industrial Bank of Korea in 1982. Today, IBK is a state-run bank that provides financial services to SMEs and individual customers.

KDB was established in 1954 as the Korea Reconstruction Bank. It was later renamed the Korea Development Bank in 1961. Today, KDB is a state-run bank that provides financial services to support the development of various industries in South Korea.

Citibank Korea was established in 1967 as the First National City Bank of New York, Seoul Branch. It was later renamed Citibank Korea in 2001. Today, Citibank Korea is a subsidiary of Citigroup, offering a wide range of financial services to retail and corporate customers.

Standard Chartered Korea was established in 1894 as the first foreign bank in Korea. It has since grown to become one of the largest banks in South Korea with over 220 branches and subsidiaries worldwide.

KEB Hana Bank was established in 1967 as the Korea Exchange Bank. It was later renamed KEB Hana Bank in 2015 after a merger with Hana Bank. Today, KEB Hana Bank is a subsidiary of Hana Financial Group, offering a wide range of financial services to retail and corporate customers.