South Korea\'s three internet-only banks kept the share of loans to mid-to-low credit borrowers in the 30 percent range in the second quarter, continuing inclusive finance. KakaoBank recorded 31.9 percent by outstanding balance and 38.4 percent by new lending, while K Bank posted 31.3 percent and Toss Bank 34.2 percent on a three-month average basis. The banks are widening access through upgraded scoring models, refinancing loans and use of alternative data.

Hana Financial Group said on Tuesday it will strengthen its inclusive finance execution framework by appointing Vice Chairman Lee Seung-yeol (이승열) as chief inclusive finance officer. The group said it executed more than 60 percent of its 3.1 trillion won annual inclusive finance target in the first half and will step up efforts in the second half. Plans cover youth and small business support, debtor protection and financial crime prevention, and expansion of social solidarity finance.