Korea

Bank of Korea plans test-run circulation of digital currency in 2021

It will launch a pilot program to study the potential introduction of a new cryptocurrency.

South Korean banks' credit loans hit $105b in August

Consumers rushed to buy apartments or to simply make ends meet.

South Korea's corporate loans jump to $1.12t in Q2

This is the largest amount on record for a second quarter period.

South Korean banks' vulnerability intensifies amidst renewed pandemic onslaught

The new outbreaks could lead to an extension of relief loans, which will weigh on profits.

South Korea passes new law on P2P lending

Lenders are required to have a capital of at least $421,000.

South Korean banks' FX deposits hit record $87.4b in July

Dollar deposits gained $2.76b during the month.

South Korea's major banks likely to retain aid for small firms

Authorities are seen to ask banks to extend support beyond September.

South Korea may extend eased liquidity rules for banks: report

The foreign exchange liquidity rules are eased until September.

Banks' loan delinquency rate falls to record low in June: report

Delinquency rate for loans extended to both companies and households declined.

South Korean bond issuance soared 73.5% to $17.5b in July

This is due to higher sales of low-grade bond issues through private placement.

Kakao Bank's earnings skyrocket ninefold in Q2

The bank’s outstanding loans came at $14.9b as of end-June.

South Korea's FX reserves hit $417b at end-July

It reached a record-high in the value of non-dollar assets and investment return.

South Korea investigates freeze on Singapore-linked notes: reports

Regulators are reviewing at least $234m of securities.

South Korean banks' consumer loans rise 2.3% in July

People scrambled to buy apartments before prices rose too high.

South Korean banks' daily FX turnover tumbled 12.4% in Q2

Values were hit due to the cut in transactions and fluctuations in exchange rates.

South Korea posts record high FX deposits in June

The ongoing pandemic pushed businesses and individuals to boost holdings.