The Korea Development Bank - London Branch

Reference number: 190652

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK
Company number
FC020495
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 August 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
14 Eunhaeng-Ro, Yongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, 07242, South Korea

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Seung Cheol Jeon Director Oct 1960 2 May 2025
Sang Jin Park Director Mar 1962 10 Sep 2025
Bong Hee Lee Director Nov 1968 24 Mar 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Korea Development Bank - London Branch FCA authorised?
Yes, The Korea Development Bank - London Branch (FRN 190652) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Korea Development Bank - London Branch?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Korea Development Bank - London Branch to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Korea Development Bank - London Branch a scam or clone?
The Korea Development Bank - London Branch is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is The Korea Development Bank - London Branch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Korea Development Bank - London Branch's FRN is 190652. You can verify it on the FCA register.