South Korean Household Loans Decline Amid Tight Bank Lending
Recent economic data reveals a drop in household borrowing as South Korean banks continue to enforce strict credit approval standards. The trend underscores ongoing lender efforts to manage consumer debt and mitigate financial sector risks.
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Household loans fall as banks maintain tight lending rules: data
Household loans by major banks fell for the first time in six months in September, as banks continue to strictly manage rapid borrowing, financial data showed Sunday. Outstanding household loans at five major lenders -- KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, Woori Bank and NH NongHyup Bank -- stood at 781.39 trillion won ($580.49 billion) as of Thursday, down 727.6 billion won from the end of August, according to the data compiled by the banks. It marks the first time since March the monthly
By The Korea Herald
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SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- Household loans by major banks fell for the first tim...
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