New measures announced include more active liquidity support from banks and additional purchasing support from KDB and KODIT.
November 14, 2022BOK eased its collateral policies and opened a new repo facility. The FSC adjusted the loan-to-deposit ratio. KSFC and KDB are providing liquidity to securities firms.
October 28, 2022Korea'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, 2022Policy banks will have KRW 6 trillion until 30 March 2023 to buy up corporate bonds and commercial paper.
July 18, 2022Banks can continue to total hold LCR at 85% for three more months, following which the FSC will raise the total LCR requirement back to 100% in steps.
April 4, 2022The government is also making available KRW 2 trillion in emergency lending support to Korean businesses impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
March 8, 2022A private fund manager will be selected to manage 20% of the fund, which will prioritise investment in carbon net zero initiatives and local New Deal sectors.
January 6, 2022The BOK said it will remain ready to resume the programme in the event that market conditions worsen in future.
December 28, 2021The BOK is concerned that growing financial risks, household debt, and higher inflation could spark a new crisis.
July 2, 2021