Finance
Korean fintech firms step up IPO push on growth and technology
Korean fintech companies are accelerating initial public offering plans, highlighting growth and technological capabilities. Industry interest is picking up after K Bank succeeded in listing on the KOSPI. Possible next candidates include Viva Republica, BankSalad, Korea Credit Data and HabitFactory, while Hanpass is preparing a KOSDAQ listing. Companies are also pointing to profitability, security and system stability as key conditions for successful listings.