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Seoul housing market shifts amid tax reform and demand moves

37 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Seoul apartment average prices exceed 1.6 billion won

Seoul’s housing market continues to face volatility driven by supply shortages and tax reforms. A significant disconnect persists between government policy and market reality; for instance, deposit requirements for the ‘

South Korean financial sector loan delinquency rise

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 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 Korea rate policy and AI-fueled growth

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean bank deposit rates rise as base rate hits 3%

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 Financial Supervisory Service oversight

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 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 heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Geoje City Council member calls for improved disaster response system

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

South Korean mortgage rates, costs and credit stress

24 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 5 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 6 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 Won exchange rate volatility

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bank of Korea warns stablecoins could increase won volatility

The South Korean Won has experienced significant volatility, with monthly fluctuations reaching levels not seen since the 2009 global financial crisis. While the exchange rate previously threatened to exceed 1,600 Won pe

South Korean flood relief and disaster area measures

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Tongyeong City proposes 1.11 trillion KRW supplementary budget

Following record-breaking heavy rainfall and flooding in South Korea’s southern regions, including Gyeongsangnam-do, various sectors have mobilized relief efforts. Preliminary damage estimates for the Gyeongsangnam-do r

Snowflake expands AI-ready data ecosystem and agentic tools

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Snowflake emphasizes data strategy for enterprise AI at Seoul event

Snowflake is advancing its AI Data Cloud capabilities by developing an internal semantic layer designed to act as an intermediary between governed business language and physical database schemas. This “golden layer” of d

Techcombank capital expansion and strategic investment news

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Techcombank strategic investment rumors met with bank denials

Techcombank has undertaken several initiatives to expand its capital base and strengthen its financial position. In July 2026, the bank approved a VND 2.4 trillion capital contribution to its affiliate, Techcom Life, rai

KB Financial Group ESG and natural capital integration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: KB Financial Group included in FTSE4Good Index for 16th consecutive year

KB Financial Group is advancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies through enhanced risk management and sustainable investment goals. The group released its ‘2025 Natural Capital Disclosure Report