KB Bank Holds '2026 Indonesian Day Business Forum' in Seoul, Strengthening Indonesia-Korea Investment Relations

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JAKARTA - PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk (KB Bank), together with KB Kookmin Bank and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Seoul, held the 2026 Indonesian Day Business Forum in Seoul. This forum brings together representatives of the Indonesian government, business actors, and investors to discuss trade, investment, and cross-border cooperation opportunities between Indonesia and South Korea.

This forum was held in conjunction with the strong flow of investment from South Korea to Indonesia. Throughout the period 2020 to 2025, the realization of South Korean investment in Indonesia was recorded at US$ 13.3 billion. This consistent investment flow reflects investor confidence in Indonesia's economic fundamentals and its long-term growth prospects.

The forum was attended by Ali Andika Wardhana, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Seoul; Lee Jong Min, Chief of Global Business Group KB Kookmin Bank; and Eric Alamsjah Winarta, Director of PT Suryacipta Swadaya as the developer of two industrial areas; Suryacipta City of Industry and Subang Smartpolitan as KB Bank business partners. Representatives from various industrial sectors were also present, including health services, waste management, technology companies, logistics, cosmetics, and electric vehicles.

Lee Jong Min, Chief of Global Business Group KB Kookmin Bank emphasized the importance of 'business execution' in driving investment and business development success. He explained that this forum is a platform that connects Indonesia's market opportunities with real implementation and achievement of business results. Lee emphasized that PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk has acted as a business partner since the early stages, acting as a mentor and advisor to help businesses start and build their businesses.

Furthermore, he conveyed that the success of Korean companies in Indonesia is the direct result of close bilateral cooperation, in which KB Bank is expected to become the most trusted financial partner for its customers.

In line with this, KB Financial Group reaffirmed its commitment to Indonesia as one of its main strategic markets. This commitment is reflected through its long-term presence in Indonesia, strengthening banking capabilities, and continued support for the growth and expansion of customer business in Indonesia.

Ali Andika Wardana, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul, conveyed his appreciation for the cooperation, also emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the government and the private sector in finding opportunities and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. Stable and forward-looking bilateral relations, complementary economic cooperation, and the large business opportunities in Indonesia are the reasons why Indonesian-Korean cooperation has a strong future.

The commitment of the Indonesian Representative in Korea to help Korean businessmen find business opportunities in Indonesia that have an impact on the welfare and economic growth of both countries was also emphasized.

Kunardy Darma Lie, President Director of KB Bank, emphasized KB Bank's capabilities in supporting cross-border business and investment activities between Indonesia and South Korea.

"The Indonesian Day Business Forum is a strategic platform to facilitate bilateral trade and investment, support South Korean exporters who want to enter the Indonesian market, and help Korean companies who want to expand or deepen their presence in Indonesia. As part of KB Financial Group, KB Bank utilizes a strong cross-border network as well as Korean Link Business to support Korean companies operating in Indonesia. This segment contributes significantly to our wholesale banking portfolio," said Kunardy, in his statement, Tuesday, January 20.

KB Bank's wholesale banking business, supported by Korean Link Business, focuses on providing cross-border banking solutions for medium and large companies. In supporting customer needs, KB Bank provides transaction banking products and services including cash management, trade finance, custody, and structured financing, which are strengthened through KBstar as a platform for integrated customer liquidity and transaction management.

This capability is supported by solid financial performance, with KB Bank recording a net profit of IDR 265 billion in the third quarter of 2025, with total credit disbursed reaching IDR 44.32 trillion, and a 14.48 percent year-on-year growth in third-party funds, supported by an increase in CASA of 38.02 percent.

Through the Indonesian Day Business Forum, KB Bank and KB Kookmin Bank reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the strengthening of trade and investment relations between Indonesia and the Republic of Korea. This activity was closed with a networking session and a follow-up discussion session, which allowed participants to further explore business opportunities and potential for cooperation.