Financial Supervisory Service

South Korea rate policy and rising household debt

7 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: South Korean bank overdraft balances approach 70 trillion won

On August 27, 2026, the Bank of Korea (BOK) Monetary Policy Board implemented a second consecutive increase, raising the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points from 2.75% to 3.00%. This “back-to-back” hike is

South Korean bond market volatility and foreign selling

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean bonds see first foreign net selling since January 2023

South Korean government bond yields experienced volatility in late August 2026, driven by rising international yields, domestic supply concerns, and geopolitical instability in the Middle East. During this period, market

South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

275 clusters · 697 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean markets drop as KOSPI hits 6600 level

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through July and August 2026. Following a period of significant sell-offs, the KOSPI saw a massive single-day gain of roughly 18% on July 31, driven by Samsung

South Korean securities sector financial growth

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean asset managers hit record Q2 net profit

South Korean securities firms have demonstrated significant financial growth and revenue diversification. Early reports indicated a shift toward investment banking, asset management, and retail services. For instance, Wo

South Korean journalist-linked stock manipulation probe

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean media executives sentenced for subsidy fraud

South Korean financial authorities are investigating a stock front-running scheme involving a CEO of a listed entertainment agency and several journalists. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) special judicial police

Taiwan financial regulatory development goals

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean FSS Governor outlines capital market reforms in London

FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long has outlined a strategic vision for Taiwan’s financial sector centered on ‘three wishes of peace, safety, and reassurance.’ The plan focuses on ensuring public safety, promoting market developm

South Korean financial sector loan delinquency rise

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korean major banks maintain robust asset quality despite capital pressures

South Korean financial institutions have reported rising delinquency rates across various sectors. In the second quarter of 2024, banks experienced decade-high delinquency rates on real estate and leasing loans, with IBK

South Korean Financial Supervisory Service oversight

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Financial Supervisory Service tightens oversight of high-risk overseas real estate funds

The South Korean Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has expanded its regulatory oversight to enhance consumer protection and manage risks within the financial sector. Initially, the FSS launched inspections into KB Fin

South Korea expands crypto oversight, STO roadmap and 2027 |

16 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea prepares for 2027 digital asset taxation

Since June 2026, South Korea has aggressively expanded its crypto-regulatory framework. The cabinet amended the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring overseas transfer firms to register with the Bank of Korea and

South Korea advances tax reforms and housing supply measures

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 500 billion won land purchase to boost housing supply

The South Korean government is advancing tax reforms and supply-side measures to stabilize a volatile housing market. Central to the reform is the tightening of the long-term holding special deduction, which would elimin

South Korean mortgage rates, costs and credit stress

24 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean mortgage delinquencies surge 120%

In mid-August 2026, South Korea’s household credit was projected to exceed 2,000 trillion won, driven by mortgage lending and debt-financed stock investing. In response, the Financial Services Commission doubled the annu

South Korean won shifts from 17-year low to rapid rally

12 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean won strengthens as exchange rate hits 23-month low

By late August, the exchange rate trended toward the 1,380 won range, with analysts suggesting it could reach 1,350 won due to sustained dollar selling. On August 24, the KRW-USD exchange rate dropped into the 1,370 won

South Korean financial unions protest against relocation

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial workers strike against state bank relocation

South Korean financial labor unions have organized protests and announced a general strike to oppose the government’s plan to relocate public financial institutions to regional areas. Initially, unions representing the

South Korea accelerates housing delivery and land repurpose

8 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korea expands PF site conversion to LH rental housing

In early July 2026, President Lee Jae‑myung appointed former presidential secretary Lee Seong‑hoon as president of Korea Land & Housing Corp (LH), ending an eight‑month vacancy. Lee was sworn in on 6 July and reiterated

South Korea financial risk regulation updates

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: South Korea to implement new risk disclosure standards for high-risk funds

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is implementing new regulatory measures to manage financial risk and enhance investor protection. In August 2026, the FSS announced a one-year extension of guidelines fo

South Korean household debt and lending trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: South Korea household loans hit lowest level in 13 quarters

South Korea is experiencing significant shifts in its household lending landscape. During the second quarter of 2024, new household loans reached their lowest level in 13 quarters. According to Bank of Korea data, the av