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IBK 3Q profit dropped by higher provisions for bad...

Industrial Bank of Korea said third-quarter profit dropped by 19% on higher provisions against bad loans and one-time payments to retirees. (more…)

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Smaller firms seek new cash sources

30% of Korea's SMEs now plan to add to their existing business or convert to a new enterprise altogether, says survey…


New law expands Exim Bank role in foreign loan...

Local and foreign commercial financial institutions loaning funds to foreign operators of overseas projects, will be able to receive loan…


Banks get handle on riskiest loans

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) have announced that Korean Banks have experienced the lowest ever ratio of bad performing loans. They…

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Smaller businesses clearing up debt

Bank-initiated debt workout programs have helped more Korean SMEs clean up their balance sheets in the second quarter.  (more…)


Rates for SME loans at highest in over 5...

Korean bank lending rates for SMEs reached the highest level in over five years in June. (more…)

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Bank of Korea chief concerned about SME borrowings

The governor of the Bank of Korea is concerned that the increased lending to SMEs is helping fuel the bubble in stock and…

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Financing costs to rise in South Korea as the...

SME's in South Korea are likely to be hit with higher financing charges after the central bank raised interest rates to a…

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Hana Bank begins micro credit service

Hana Bank Korea is expected to begin a micro credit service that will offer small loans to startup entrepreneurs. (more…)

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Monitoring of loans to increase

The local financial authority will strengthen monitoring for loans to SMEs. (more…)

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BOK cuts lending to small firms

BOK top policymakers decided to cut lending to local SMEs by won1.5 tn (US$1.6bn) from the third quarter 2007. (more…)


Government to set aside SME fund

Korea will form a won 1tn (US$1.1bn) fund to assist the country s small- and medium-sized businesses. (more…)

Korean SMEs third in Asia

Asian firms think Korean small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are the third most competitive in Asia following those in China…

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