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Sh Suhyup Bank to launch beauty savings product with Amore Mall, offering up to 4.3 percent interest

Sh Suhyup Bank is teaming up with AmorePacific to launch a lifestyle savings product combining finance and K-beauty. Customers who sign up will receive discounts and coupons usable at AmorePacific’s official online store, Amore Mall, along with an interest rate of up to 4.3 percent a year. The product will be sold from June 1 to Sept. 30, with a limit of 10,000 accounts and early termination if the cap is reached.

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Stock rally swells overdraft credit lines as banks balance profit and regulation

A stock market rally is fuelling renewed debt-backed investing by retail investors, pushing up overdraft credit line balances at South Korea’s major banks. Balances at the five biggest lenders rose from 39 trillion won at end-April to above 41 trillion won in May, the highest in about 3 years and 4 months. Banks see profit opportunities among high-credit borrowers but face potential pressure from regulators if household lending keeps rising.

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Banks ramp up gathering account race as services evolve into AI treasurers

South Korean banks are intensifying competition in gathering accounts, led by KakaoBank and followed by commercial banks and savings banks seeking control of everyday finance platforms. New products combine dues management with higher interest, scheduling and AI features. Hana Bank launched a structure separating transaction and vault balances with up to 2.5 percent interest. KakaoBank leads with 12.9 million users and 11.6 trillion won in balances.