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September household loans fall 2.2 trillion won, first net drop this year

Household loans across South Korea’s financial sector fell 2.2 trillion won in September from a month earlier, the first net decline this year, as other loans including credit loans dropped sharply while mortgage loan growth slowed. The Financial Services Commission said mortgage loans still rose 3.3 trillion won, and authorities will maintain a household debt management stance through year-end. Measures also include changes to Bogeumjari Loan income rules and expanded youth jeonse loan guarantees.