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Internet-only banks to expand in-person services, allowing debt restructuring and corporate loan screening

South Korea will partly expand the scope of in-person services allowed for internet-only banks while keeping the principle of non-face-to-face operations. The Financial Services Commission approved measures to allow exceptions for consumer protection and inclusive finance, including debt restructuring support, corporate loan screening interviews, and checks for forged documents. It also allowed in-person verification tied to mortgage and jeonse loans, collateral inspections and certain administrative limits. The three internet-only banks must report plans in advance.