Bank of Korea

Enforcement

Korea's IBK Uncovers Employee Misconduct with New Audit System

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The KRW 1.89 billion conflict-of-interest case did not result in financial loss but will be reported to investigative authorities.

Korea Unveils FinTech-Driven Relief for Small Merchants

By | 05/09/2025

A KRW 10 trillion loan package will be paired with new regulatory initiatives, including an online loan-switching service for business owners.

South Korea to Launch KRW 1 Trillion Fund to Support Tariff-Hit Industries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

Fund managers will be offered incentives, such as enhanced fees, for investing in six designated industries. Proposals being accepted until 24 September.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

By Editors | 03/09/2025

BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

S. Korea Eyes Major Overhaul of State Policy Finance Institutions

By Mark Johnston | 29/08/2025

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is considering a significant restructuring to consolidate financial institutions and address long-standing functional overlaps.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Backs Cautious, Bank-Led Approach to Stablecoin Issuance

By Editors | 20/08/2025

BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong advocates for bank-centric stablecoin issuance, seeking to curb financial risks and disruption ahead of new regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.

Trending

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Sees First Issuance of KOFR-Linked Bond by Non-Bank FI

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The KRW 200 billion issuance marks a key milestone in the country's regulatory push to establish KOFR as a primary benchmark.