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South Korean credit and financial regulation developments

Overview

South Korean authorities are addressing various issues related to credit information and financial consumer protection. Financial regulators are discussing reforms to the Credit Information Act to ensure that fines for violations are more proportional. The proposed changes aim to move away from calculating penalties based on a company’s total revenue, instead focusing on the severity of the violation and the specific type of personal credit information involved.

Simultaneously, the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service (CCRS) is working to combat a rise in illegal private lending and predatory debt collection. Victims have reported extreme interest rates and aggressive tactics, such as threats to distribute personal photos or contact acquaintances. To assist, the CCRS has implemented a ‘one-stop comprehensive support’ system to help victims organize evidence and report illegal activities to the police and the Financial Supervisory Service.

Entities

Financial Supervisory Service · Busan District Court · Financial Services Commission · Credit Counseling and Recovery Service

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    South Korea's CCRS combats illegal private lending and predatory debt collection

    The Credit Counseling and Recovery Service is combating illegal private lending in South Korea, where victims face extreme interest rates and aggressive debt collection targeting family and employers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    South Korea discusses reforming Credit Information Act fine standards

    South Korean financial authorities are working to reform Credit Information Act fine calculations to ensure penalties are more proportional to the severity of violations and directly related to the misconduct.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · seoul.co.kr · tokenpost.kr · womennews.co.kr