Lee Ho-seong (이호성), head of Hana Bank, joined a relay campaign aimed at preventing 피해 from illegal private lending and protecting financially vulnerable groups. Hana Bank said on Tuesday the campaign is hosted by the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency. Participants post 인증 photos on official social media channels and nominate the next participant. Lee joined after being nominated by IBK Industrial Bank of Korea CEO Jang Min-young and nominated KB Kookmin Bank chief Lee Hwan-ju next.

South Korea\'s financial authorities expanded the scope of eased network separation rules for AI use to secondary financial institutions and electronic financial business operators. The number of firms to be selected rises to as many as 15, and eligibility thresholds are lowered. Selected institutions can use external AI and security SaaS after putting alternative controls in place. Industry expectations are mixed, with some firms cautious. Global fintech investment rose to $103.1 billion in the first half, with focus expected to shift to AI and financial infrastructure.