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Hacking emergency spreads from banks to savings banks and capital firms in South Korea finance sector

Hacking attacks that targeted South Korea’s five biggest banks are spreading to secondary financial firms including savings banks and capital companies. Customer data leaks were confirmed at Shinhan, KB Kookmin and Hana, while leaks were also reported at Yegaram Savings Bank and Hyundai Capital. Woori Bank and NH Nonghyup Bank were attacked but no data leak has been confirmed. Regulators are bringing forward inspections and calling an emergency meeting of finance industry heads and affected CEOs.

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Mid-rate livelihood stability loan launched for mid-to-low credit borrowers, up to 10 million won

South Korea has launched a mid-rate livelihood stability loan for mid-to-low credit borrowers in the bottom 50 percent of credit scores. The unsecured loan allows up to 10 million won per borrower across all financial institutions. Initial providers include six savings banks. Interest rates range from 5.9 percent to 15.27 percent, depending on borrowers’ credit profiles and lenders’ systems. Borrowers must agree not to buy a home for 1 year or until full repayment.