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Supply chain reshuffle, tech rivalry deepen; call grows for more precise financial policy

Calls are growing to redefine the roles of policy finance and private finance and to change not only the scale of funding but also how it is allocated, as supply chain uncertainty and technology rivalry intensify. Speakers at a Seoul seminar said financial policy should be refined to support strategic industries, small manufacturers and early-stage innovators. They also cited the need to expand direct finance and venture capital, improve exit markets and strengthen expertise at financial institutions.

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Basel 3 dilemma raises fears of productive finance squeeze amid stronger soundness rules

South Korea’s bank soundness rules are needed for financial stability, but speakers at a Korea Institute of Finance seminar warned Basel 3’s risk-weighted framework could strengthen banks’ preference for low-risk assets and curb productive finance such as corporate lending. They called for a more refined capital regulation system that keeps global consistency while addressing weak points in the final Basel 3 package. Discussions also flagged the growing impact of the output floor and potential double regulation within financial holding groups.

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Korea Exchange appoints Han Gu as executive director

Korea Exchange held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and appointed new executive and outside directors. It appointed former Financial Supervisory Service deputy governor assistant Han Gu as an executive director. Public interest outside directors include Shin Yong-sang of the Korea Institute of Finance and former Smart Media Rep CEO Seok Won-hyeok. Yonsei University professor Shin Hyun-han was named a public interest outside director who will serve on the audit committee.