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KB Kookmin Bank loan scandals and response

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: KB Kookmin Bank launches 10 billion won interest support program

Data analyzed by National Assembly member Kim Hyung-yeon revealed that between 2022 and July 2024, KB Kookmin Bank was responsible for the vast majority of loan-related financial accidents among South Korea’s five major

Seoul and regional housing market shifts and rising costs

62 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Seoul apartment listings hit yearly high amid tax reforms

Seoul’s housing market is experiencing intensified divergence between high-end districts and mid-to-low-priced areas. While high-end districts like Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa have faced price declines due to tax burdens

South Korean banks and securities firms face cyberattacks

16 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean securities firms face hacking incidents despite increased spending

Following a series of cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions between late September and early October 2026, major lenders are significantly increasing cybersecurity investments. Shinhan Bank confirmed

South Korea rate policy, debt risks, and economic growth

23 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean interest rates drive divergence for savers and borrowers

Following the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) decision to raise the benchmark interest rate to 3.00% in late August 2026, financial stability concerns have intensified. The rate hike aimed to address persistent inflation and risin

South Korean debt stress, bank profits and credit risks

41 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean household loans rise in October

In mid-August 2026, South Korea’s household credit was projected to exceed 2,000 trillion won. To manage this, the Financial Services Commission doubled the annual household debt growth target from 1.5% to 3.0%. In respo

Hana Bank and Hana Securities business developments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: BSC and Hana Securities establish strategic partnership

Hana Bank entered a memorandum of understanding with the operator of Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul to provide premium lifestyle and wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. This partnership integra

South Korean industrial and strategic growth funding

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 630 billion won second National Participation Growth Fund

South Korea has implemented several financial initiatives to support industrial growth and strategic sectors. In late August, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy launched the ‘Industrial R&D Innovative Enterprise

South Korea youth employment crisis and policy responses

23 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities launch housing and safety improvement initiatives

By late 2026, South Korea faced a deepening generational divide in the labor market. While overall wage-earning jobs saw growth, employment for those aged 20 and younger has faced a prolonged decline. Notably, employment

South Korean financial sector regulatory reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector faces disciplinary actions and new inclusive finance reforms

South Korean financial regulators are implementing various reforms to improve consumer protection and institutional accountability. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has moved to reform securities trading fees, add

Hana Bank retirement pension growth

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Hana Bank expands retirement pension MP subscription service to include ETFs

Hana Bank reported that its retirement pension reserves reached 52.1554 trillion won as of the end of the third quarter, marking an increase of 3.7741 trillion won compared to the end of the previous year. This growth re

South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

294 clusters · 707 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: South Korean bond yields fall amid semiconductor volatility and AI concerns

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through late 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 Electronic

South Korean municipal treasury selections

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: NH Nonghyup Bank and Kwangju Bank compete for 25 trillion won treasury contract

South Korean municipalities are undergoing processes to select financial institutions for managing their treasuries for the 2027–2030 term. In Incheon, Shinhan Bank has been selected to operate the metropolitan treasury

JoongAng Ilbo acquisition process

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Shinsegae joins CJ consortium in JoongAng Ilbo acquisition bid

JoongAng Ilbo, which entered a corporate restructuring process following liquidity issues in June, is undergoing an acquisition process via a third-party allotment capital increase. In late September, six entities submit

South Korea digital asset regulation and AI integration

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Financial Supervisory Service to boost AI-driven cybersecurity

South Korean financial authorities are advancing regulatory frameworks and technological integration for the digital asset sector. Lee Eok-won, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), announced plans to acce

South Korean financial sector cybersecurity and fraud issues

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector faces rising system failures and fraud

South Korea is addressing significant vulnerabilities within its financial sector, involving both targeted cyberattacks and systemic operational failures. In early October 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ko

Hana Bank market reputation and industry recognition

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Hana Bank wins Best Private Bank for Innovation at Global Wealth Awards

Hana Bank has demonstrated strong performance in both domestic market reputation and international wealth management recognition. In South Korea, big data analysis for September 2026 indicated that Hana Bank secured the

South Korean financial savings initiatives

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches second round of Youth Future Savings program

South Korea is implementing various financial policies to encourage long-term savings and asset formation across different demographics. In late August 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that starting Se

Seoul small business credit guarantee program

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Hana Bank and Naver Pay launch 68.75 billion won guarantee program for Seoul businesses

Hana Bank has partnered with Naver, Naver Pay, and the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation to launch a 68.75 billion won credit guarantee program for small business owners and young entrepreneurs in Seoul. To fund the in