NH NongHyup Bank is applying artificial intelligence to corporate credit pre-screening, product recommendations and credit review report writing. The bank said it has built an AI-based PASS screening system for the corporate loan review process. It aims for pre-screening accuracy comparable to full reviews, provides customised product recommendations and automates corporate review reports. The bank expects faster and more consistent screening and less repetitive paperwork.

South Korean stocks remain highly volatile, with circuit breakers and sidecars triggered in turns as the won slides and authorities issue verbal warnings on speculative trading. Investors are watching the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee for signals on the rate path and currency moves. Interest in SpaceX’s listing is strong, though some Korean firms received no allocation. Household loans are rising again, prompting tighter controls, while AI adoption spreads across finance alongside growing security concerns.