Kwangju Bank Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1968

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,700

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 3

Kwangju Bank General Information

Description

Operator of a national bank based in Gwangju, South Korea. The company offers deposit products, loans, credit cards, insurance and internet banking, thereby providing small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals a range of banking and other related financial services.

Contact Information

Website
pib.kjbank.com
Formerly Known As
KJB Financial Group Co.
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 225, Jebong-ro
  • Dong-gu
  • Gwangju, Honam 61470
  • South Korea
+82
Primary Industry
National Banks
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 225, Jebong-ro
  • Dong-gu
  • Gwangju, Honam 61470
  • South Korea
+82

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Kwangju Bank Valuation & Funding

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Kwangju Bank Former Investors

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Kwangju Bank Investments & Acquisitions (3)

Kwangju Bank’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with OKXE for . The deal was made on 25-Jul-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
OKXE 25-Jul-2025 Later Stage VC Specialty Retail
Bizplay 01-Apr-2024 Later Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
Morgan Stanley Gateway Securities 23-Apr-2020 Merger/Acquisition Investment Banks
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Kwangju Bank FAQs

  • When was Kwangju Bank founded?

    Kwangju Bank was founded in 1968.

  • Where is Kwangju Bank headquartered?

    Kwangju Bank is headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea.

  • What is the size of Kwangju Bank?

    Kwangju Bank has 1,700 total employees.

  • What industry is Kwangju Bank in?

    Kwangju Bank’s primary industry is National Banks.

  • Is Kwangju Bank a private or public company?

    Kwangju Bank is a Private company.

  • What is Kwangju Bank’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kwangju Bank is .

  • Who are Kwangju Bank’s investors?

    Woori Bank has invested in Kwangju Bank.

  • When was Kwangju Bank acquired?

    Kwangju Bank was acquired on 28-Sep-2018.

  • Who acquired Kwangju Bank?

    Kwangju Bank was acquired by JB Financial Group.

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