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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…


Business failures decline

Korea's corporate bankruptcies dropped in April from the previous month due to a slowdown in failures among manufacturers, builders and…

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Increased SMEs loan danger

Competition among Korean banks to win small-business customers may lead to rising loan defaults and threaten growth here, the nation…


Debt workout program is working

Since 2006, the number of firms finishing the program has grown considerably. Nearly half of the troubled small- and mid-size…

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Bank SME lending up 18pc in 2006

Local banks were the main supporters of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Korea, as their lending to those firms…


State insurer to provide won 88 tn in export...

South Korea's state export insurer announced it plans to provide won 88 tn (US$93.5 bn) of export insurance this year…


State bank to increase service for troubled small firms

Korea Development Bank will continue to support small companies this year and will establish a private equity fund as part…

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Eximbank to increase loans and guarantees after record year

The Export-Import Bank of Korea plans to increase its loans and debt payment guarantees for companies to a record (more…)


Government plans support for smaller businesses

The government plans to aid 30,000 small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) by 2008, Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook announced at a…


Citibank Korea launches SME service

Citibank Korea unveiled a new customised service package designed to provide comprehensive benefits for small businesses and professionals (more…)

Loans to small firms hit record

Domestic lenders have shifted their focus to small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs) from households for their main source of income…

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