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South Korean major banks report record salaries and rising mortgage spreads
Major South Korean commercial banks are reporting record-high performance, leading to significant increases in employee compensation. In the first half of the year, the average salary for employees at the four major banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori—reached 71.5 million won, a 12.6% increase from the previous year. At the financial group level, average salaries rose to 108 million won. Some voluntary retirees at these institutions reportedly received compensation packages totaling approximately 1 billion won.
Simultaneously, the Financial Services Commission has doubled the household debt growth target from 1.5% to 3.0%, providing an additional 30 trillion won in loan capacity. However, analysts suggest this capacity will likely be directed toward group loans, such as relocation and interim payments, rather than general mortgage loans.
In June, the average spread for new installment-type mortgage loans at the five major banks rose to 3.27%, the highest level since July 2019. NH Nonghyup Bank recorded the highest spread at 3.93%, while Shinhan Bank recorded the lowest at 2.41%. Banks have maintained high spreads as part of efforts to manage the total volume of household debt.
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Financial Services Commission · Hana Bank · KB Kookmin Bank · Shinhan Bank · Woori Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average salary per employee at the five major financial groups was 108 million won in the first half of the year. www.imaeil.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Increased loan capacity is expected to be used primarily for group loans rather than general mortgage loans. www.hani.co.kr
- [DISPUTED] The Financial Services Commission increased the household debt growth target from 1.5% to 3.0%. www.imaeil.com · www.hani.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average spread for new installment-type mortgage loans at the five major banks was 3.27% in June. www.hani.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NH Nonghyup Bank recorded the highest mortgage spread at 3.93% in June. www.hani.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some voluntary retirees at major banks received compensation packages of approximately 1 billion won. www.imaeil.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Financial Services Commission plans to divide the 30 trillion won in additional loan capacity into general loans, policy loans, and reserves. www.hani.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average salary per employee at the four major commercial banks was 71.5 million won in the first half of the year. www.imaeil.com