Finance
KB Kookmin Bank to cut special loan principal by up to 90 percent for vulnerable groups
KB Kookmin Bank will introduce a special debt relief programme to ease the debt burden of socially disadvantaged borrowers, including basic livelihood recipients and near-poor households. Starting July 13, the bank will reduce the principal of special claims by up to 90 percent to support credit recovery and a return to economic activity. Eligible groups include people with severe disabilities and others. The bank also simplified screening procedures.