KB Kookmin Bank Successfully Hosts 'KB Star Run' with Over 6,000 Runners Participating

Entire Participation Fee of Approximately 170 Million Won Donated to Good Neighbors
Kim Gil-li, National Short Track Speed Skater Sponsored by KB, Attends Event

KB Kookmin Bank announced on the 4th that it successfully hosted the 'KB Star Run' on the 3rd around Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, in celebration of Family Month in May.

Runners participating in the 'KB Star Run' hosted by KB Kookmin Bank on the 3rd around Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. About 6,000 runners took part in the event. KB Kookmin Bank

This event, held for the first time this year, attracted approximately 6,000 runners who completed the 5km and 10km courses along the Han River area.

At the opening ceremony held prior to the start of the event, national short track speed skater Kim Gil-li, who is sponsored by KB Financial Group, participated to deliver a donation, and later joined the run alongside other participants, creating a lively atmosphere at the venue.

KB Kookmin Bank donated the entire participation fee, totaling around 170 million won, to Good Neighbors, a global child rights-focused non-governmental organization (NGO). The funds raised will be used to support child welfare programs.

In addition to this donation, KB Financial Group continues to lead inclusive finance through various group-level initiatives, such as operating KB Community Child Centers and KB Youth Centers, to support children and youth and bridge educational and cultural gaps between regions.

The event venue featured a variety of interactive program booths. Activities such as puzzle games and key ring making for children, food booths, and a record photo zone were offered, providing a rich array of experiences for families and other visitors as well as the runners.

In particular, a free engraving service that inscribed participants' completion times on their medals received enthusiastic responses from those taking part in the event.

A representative from KB Kookmin Bank remarked, "Even on a rainy day, it was a meaningful occasion to practice the value of sharing through running with approximately 6,000 runners," and added, "We will continue to expand diverse cultural events to engage and communicate with our customers."

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