South Korea

South Korea’s household loans up 0.5% in H1

The outstanding balance of all household loans is KRW4.4t as of June 2024.

South Korea’s household loans up 0.5% in H1

The outstanding balance of all household loans is KRW4.4t as of June 2024.

South Korea names 10 domestic systemically important banks for 2025

They are required to log a 1% additional capital surcharge in 2025.

Interest rates of new deposits, loans in South Korea rise in May

However, the overall average of outstanding loans fell.

South Korea’s corporate financing dropped in May

Equity issues and IPO volumes plummeted during the month.

Korea’s USD deposits decline in April amidst weakening won

Companies reportedly withdrew part of their US dollar deposits.

Korea’s Shinhan Card likely to maintain stable capital and liquidity

However, asset quality and profitability are expected to weaken, says Moody’s.

Korean regulators visit Hong Kong to discuss short-selling monitoring 

South Korean reps met with investment banks and the CEO of SFC Hong Kong.

South Korean domestic banks’ net income shrank 24.1% in Q1

Non-interest and non-operating income dragged down income.

South Korean banks’ bad loan rate improves in March

Delinquency rate of loans to large companies, SMEs, and households fell.

South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing

Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.

Household loans by South Korean banks rise in April

A series of IPOs in April and May helped push up credit loan volumes.

Daegu Bank bets long-term with digital amidst home market issues

The Korean bank has turned its eyes to Seoul to grow its retail banking activities.

Alipay+ inks deal with Jeju tourism org for exclusive offers to foreign visitors

Foreign visitors can enjoy up to 50% discounts from ZeroPay merchants.

Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ OE score

Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.