Woori Financial Group is accelerating support for the growth of innovative companies based on a 7 trillion won productive investment plan. It aims to build a linked support system spanning startup discovery, early and follow-on investment, scale-up and initial public offerings to meet funding needs by growth stage. Woori Financial is pursuing a project to provide 90 trillion won in productive and inclusive finance over five years and is detailing the 7 trillion won investment plan.

Korea Investment & Securities said on Wednesday it signed a joint investment agreement with global investment bank Goldman Sachs for 500 billion won in real estate loans. Under the deal, the firm plans to source investment projects based on its experience in the domestic real estate market, while Goldman Sachs plans to provide funding and co-invest across assets. The facility is designed for senior secured loan investments and portfolio expansion.