SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2002
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Kookmin Bank
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
9-1, 2-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea 100-703
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(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Conversion of Convertible Bonds
On November 25, 2002, Kookmin Bank announced that Goldman Sachs & Co. notified
Kookmin Bank of its request to convert the convertible bonds, which Goldman
Sachs Capital Shilla, Ltd. holds, into common shares.
Upon this conversion, the paid in capital and capital reserves of Kookmin Bank
will be increased to 1,641,293 million Won and 5,687,792 million Won,
respectively.
Details for the conversion request is as follows.
. Request date November 25, 2002
. Subject bonds Subordinated convertible bonds
. Principal amount US$200 million
. Conversion price 22,124 Won per share
. Number of shares to be issued 10,581,269 common shares
. Expected listing date December 6, 2002
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Kookmin Bank
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(Registrant)
Date: November 25, 2002 By: /s/ Jong-Kyoo Yoon
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(Signature)
Name: Jong-Kyoo Yoon
Title: Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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