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South Korean securities sector financial growth

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

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

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South Korean financial sector loan delinquency rise

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

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

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South Korea rate policy and AI-fueled growth

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

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

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South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

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

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South Korean securities digital and pension expansion

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Latest: South Korean banks and brokerages launch retirement pension bond subscriptions

In late July 2026, several South Korean securities firms announced new digital‑focused initiatives. Kyobo Securities opened a six‑week internship to build digital‑transformation and information‑security expertise, while

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South Korean mortgage rates, costs and credit stress

24 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

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

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South Korea-Japan deep tech investment partnership

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Latest: Shinhan Securities and Daol Investment expand financial services

Shinhan Securities has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Japanese venture capital firm UMI Ventures to create a cross-border venture fund. This fund is designed to target deep tech companies in South Korea

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

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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

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Shinhan Bank financial product and relief initiatives

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Latest: Shinhan Financial Group launches youth loan repayment support

Shinhan Bank has introduced several financial products and initiatives aimed at supporting asset formation and easing the financial burden on specific customer segments. Initially, the bank launched ‘Shinhan Savings 9-d

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South Korean flood relief and disaster area measures

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

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

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South Korean small business loan initiatives

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Latest: Shinhan and Woori Banks launch 300 billion won loan program for Seoul small businesses

South Korean financial institutions have introduced new credit and loan products aimed at supporting small business owners. In August, Shinhan Bank launched a specialized credit loan product for merchants using its ‘Dde

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Shinhan Financial Group payment service expansions

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Shinhan Financial and Visa partner on stablecoin and AI payments

Shinhan Financial Group has engaged in several strategic partnerships to expand its digital and international payment capabilities. Initially, Shinhan Bank partnered with StoneX Payments to integrate a global platform i

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South Korea crypto, CBDC and deposit‑token rollout

13 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean corporations test stablecoin use for payments and trade

South Korea’s financial sector is aggressively pursuing digital-asset integration through exchange acquisitions, stablecoin pilots, and CBDC development. In mid-2026, major institutions secured stakes in domestic exchang

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