Bizplay, a Webcash affiliate, introduced an AI-based business trip management solution that supports planning, reservations and expense settlement for public institutions. The company said it showcased the \"bzp business trip management\" service at the 8th AI Government Innovation Conference held on Aug. 27 at the Government Sejong Convention Center. It said the tool recommends transport options and flags potentially improper claims, and could cut audit-related costs by about 40 percent.

South Korea\'s financial authorities raised their target for household loan growth this year and NH Nonghyup Bank resumed variable-rate mortgage lending, drawing attention to whether mortgage hurdles will fall across the sector. COFIX rose for a fourth month, increasing borrowers\' interest burdens. Financial support for mid-to-low credit borrowers and small businesses is spreading, while the government and regulators advance plans tied to regional finance hubs and debate over a won stablecoin shifts toward payment, distribution and custody infrastructure.