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Finance
Banks\' delivery apps and budget mobile services emerge as data for inclusive finance credit scoring
Banks\' non-financial businesses such as delivery apps and budget mobile services are drawing attention as infrastructure for alternative credit scoring to support inclusive finance. The push reflects growing demand to assess small merchants, young workers and freelancers who lack sufficient financial transaction history. Shinhan Financial Group, KB Kookmin Bank and others are applying non-financial data such as orders, sales flows and telecom bill payments to broaden lending, while financial authorities discuss reforms to expand alternative credit evaluation.
Finance
Toss launches dormant deposit recovery service with SDFa
Viva Republica, operator of the Toss app, has launched a service that lets users check and reclaim dormant deposits scattered across multiple financial institutions in one place. Toss said on June 5 it rolled out the service with the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency. Users can apply remotely without submitting documents or visiting institutions, and approved amounts are paid immediately as Toss Pay Money. The service covers dormant deposits of 500,000 won or less.
Finance
Hana Financial activates 3 trillion won inclusive finance roadmap, expands mid-rate loans and debt write-offs
Hana Financial Group is rolling out an inclusive finance roadmap that includes early execution of a total 3 trillion won in 2026. It plans to expand mid-rate loans, write off overdue debt and introduce insurance to prevent rental fraud targeting young people. Hana Bank will launch a non-face-to-face mid-rate loan product and a new loan for small merchants. The group also plans to improve alternative credit scoring and provide support through affiliates.
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Finance
Overseas Koreans to digitise financial power of attorney, process directly at banks without international mail
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Finance
Jeju Bank services to be available at post offices nationwide from May
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Finance
Toss shares digital finance operations with Philippines central bank, World Bank
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Finance
KB Kookmin Bank launches Korea-Indonesia QR payment service
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Telecommunications & Media
KT overhauls organisation, cuts executive ranks about 30 percent to focus on renewal and efficiency
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Finance
Naver Pay opens credit loan refinancing service for sole proprietors
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Finance
Banks, fintech brace for battle over refinancing for sole proprietors
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Finance
Online loan refinancing for sole proprietors to open, internet banks race to dominate
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AI & Enterprise
Upstage unveils in-house LLM Solar Open 100B as open source
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Finance
Fintech hot issue: AI services spread across finance as BNPL market expands