Finda added all financial sectors that offer auto-backed loans to its platform, saying it has completed a full lineup. It recently added a Shinhan Card product that allows 24-hour non-face-to-face applications. With this addition, Finda now provides 37 products from 27 companies. Finda said demand is rising as users facing tight credit conditions turn to auto-backed loans for higher limits. Cumulative limit inquiries reached about 44.8 million this year.

KT has begun its process to select a new CEO, drawing industry attention to the timing of its shortlist. The nomination committee has narrowed 33 candidates to 16 with support from an external advisory group. KT is expected to publish a list of three to four finalists as part of an informal vetting stage, continuing past practice. Market watchers expect a shortlist in the second week of December as the company faces tight deadlines and internal challenges following an unauthorised small-payment incident.