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Thursday, September 10, 2026

KDB Life

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Korea Investment Holdings chosen as preferred bidder for KDB Life deal
August 14 2026
This is KDB’s seventh attempt to find a buyer for the life insurer since 2014.
KDB Life building in Seoul, South Korea, with company name in Korean and English.
KDB Life draws final bids from Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment — report
August 10 2026
Samsung Life and Kyobo Life have reportedly dropped out of the final round despite preliminary interest.
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Samsung, Hanwha, Kyobo join race to acquire KDB Life – Report
June 2 2026
Strong bidding interest in KDB Life reflects expectations of a lower acquisition burden, despite a challenging valuation environment.
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Korea Development Bank gains approval to integrate KDB Life as subsidiary: Report
January 21 2025
Move expected to result in new sale attempt after years of divestment challenges.
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Fitch affirms and then withdraws ratings for KDB Life
April 16 2024
KDB Life's ratings and negative outlook maintained, but Fitch said it had chosen to withdraw the ratings, citing commercial reasons.
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KDB Life sales process halted as KDB seeks higher valuation - report
March 28 2024
The Korea Development Bank (KDB) will take full ownership of the life insurer, marking latest phase in ongoing sales saga.
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South Korea: Hana Financial Group retracts bid for KDB Life
October 19 2023
Hana Financial Group retracts bid to acquire KDB Life Insurance, citing strategic misalignment and high debt ratio concerns.
A photo of people holding up bid cards. Hana Financial and KDB Life logos in top left corner.
Hana Financial Group joins bid to acquire KDB Life: Report
July 10 2023
The bid is seen as a means to remain competitive with direct rivals, who are also strengthening their non-banking arms through separate acquisitions.
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