$7bn of Iran's funds have been frozen in South Korea since May 2019, after sanctions waivers for oil imports were allowed to expire.
August 14, 2023The FSS has directed three Chinese banks with branches in Seoul to take corrective measures to rectify disclosure and reporting violations.
July 24, 2023The big five banks were asked to prepare KRW 1 trillion of financing as potential support for MG Community Credit Cooperative.
July 12, 2023With KOFIA designated as the administrator, the CD rate will begin to have legal effect as a critical benchmark rate starting on 2 October.
June 23, 2023The Fair Trade Commission conducted inspections at Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank and Woori Bank.
June 15, 2023The measures aim to address the challenges startups and venture capital firms face amid a slump in investment sentiment.
April 11, 2023Korea's government has pledged KRW 50 trillion to buy up corporate debt, defer the return to 100 percent LCR, and supply liquidity to securities firms.
October 24, 2022The extension takes effect from 4 October, the same day applications for the New Start Fund open for small merchants and the self-employed.
October 4, 2022A KRW 41.2 trillion programme has been launched to help self-employed business owners and small merchants. Two other programmes will be announced next month.
July 27, 2022Policy banks will have KRW 6 trillion until 30 March 2023 to buy up corporate bonds and commercial paper.
July 18, 2022