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 July 2003
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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)
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reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ____
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Yes _____ No X
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Changes in Scheduled Dates Regarding the Contemplated Merger
Between Kookmin Bank and Kookmin Credit Card
On July 9, 2003, Kookmin Bank ("KB") released following information with regard
to the contemplated merger (the "Merger") with Kookmin Credit Card ("KCC"),
which was announced on May 30, 2003. Followings are the details.
. KB
1. Expected date of KB board of directors approval on the Merger: July 23,
2003
2. Submission of dissenting creditors objection: July 25, 2003 ~ August 24,
2003
. KCC
1. Expected date of approval of shareholders meeting of KCC: September 5,
2003
2. Record date of shareholders: July 24, 2003
3. Appraisal right exercise period: September 8, 2003 ~ September 17, 2003
4. Submission of dissenting shareholders objection: August 22, 2003 ~
September 4, 2003
5. Submission of dissenting creditors objection: September 8, 2003 ~
September 17, 2003
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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: July 9, 2003 By: /s/ Jong-Kyoo Yoon
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(Signature)
Name: Jong-Kyoo Yoon
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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