South Korea household debt
Sound underwriting shields South Korean banks’ from housing market downturn: Fitch
Sound underwriting shields South Korean banks’ from housing market downturn: Fitch
Unsecured personal loans and small business loans are bigger risks.
South Korean banks to ease lending criteria in Q2: report
The incoming new president had emphasized need to ease lending rules.
South Korean banks’ average mortgage rates hit three-year high: report
The 3.26% interest rate average is its highest since November 2018.
South Korean bank’s household loans rise faster in September: report
There is an increased demand for loans for home purchases and 'jeonse.’
South Korean regulator nominee reject cryptocurrency as financial asset: report
Koh also reiterated his commitment to curb increases in household debt.
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