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Small business credit scores to factor in sales, trading areas; 16 banks to apply 2.2 trillion won

A new credit scoring system for small business loan screening will start operating from late August, evaluating future growth potential using data such as sales, local trading areas, employment and online activity in addition to the owner’s past financial history. The scope will expand from 7 banks and 1.8 trillion won to 16 banks and 2.2 trillion won. Authorities also plan to use the model for a dedicated loan product and future guarantee reviews.

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NH NongHyup Bank upgrades corporate loan screening, shifts to \'agentic AI bank\'

NH NongHyup Bank is applying artificial intelligence to corporate credit pre-screening, product recommendations and credit review report writing. The bank said it has built an AI-based PASS screening system for the corporate loan review process. It aims for pre-screening accuracy comparable to full reviews, provides customised product recommendations and automates corporate review reports. The bank expects faster and more consistent screening and less repetitive paperwork.

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Woori Financial first-half net profit 1.61 trillion won, non-bank contribution rises to 22.3%

Woori Financial Group posted first-half net profit attributable to owners of the parent of 1.609 trillion won, up 3.7% from a year earlier, helped by higher capital markets fee income and the effect of consolidating an insurer. Second-quarter profit rose 66.4% from the previous quarter to 1.005 trillion won. Non-bank units’ share of group profit rose to 22.3%. The group announced a 220 won per share cash dividend for the second quarter.