Hwang Seong-yeop (황성엽), head of the Korea Financial Investment Association, presented a 10-year blueprint for South Korea’s capital markets and five priority tasks on his 100th day in office. He plans to improve market structure by supporting innovative companies, overhauling retirement pensions, expanding wealth management, driving digital finance innovation and strengthening global competitiveness. He also highlighted possible passive inflows tied to WGBI inclusion and measures to improve foreign investor convenience.

South Korea\'s savings banks returned to profit in 2025 after two straight years of losses, but the turnaround was driven mainly by lower loan-loss provisions and higher securities income rather than a recovery in core business. Lending and interest income declined, and total assets fell. Regulators are seeking to redefine the sector’s role while pursuing regulatory easing alongside tighter discipline, as the industry warns business conditions remain difficult.