South Korean President Lee Jae-myung signalled the need for transitional measures after tighter controls on total household lending disrupted funding for balance payments by people who already signed home contracts. Speaking at a public forum on real estate policy, Lee responded to a participant who said reduced loan limits prevented a balance-payment loan for an apartment bought for owner-occupation. The Financial Services Commission chairman said authorities would consult banks to prevent excessive loan tightening.

With corporate participation in South Korea\'s digital asset market set to expand, speakers at a National Assembly seminar said the market should be opened safely by separating trading and asset custody, strengthening internal controls and setting clear liability frameworks for accidents. Participants called for independent custody infrastructure aligned with international standards, institutional-grade security and transparent management of reserve assets. They also urged swift progress on second-stage legislation for the Digital Asset Basic Act.