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South Korean mortgage rates, costs and credit stress

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Latest: South Korea targets market volatility and debt-fueled investing

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 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