KakaoBank will fully suspend financial transaction services for about 7 hours early on Oct. 18. The move follows scheduled maintenance of its computer systems. Account inquiries and transfers will be restricted, as will check card payments and the use of automated teller machines (ATMs).
KakaoBank said on Oct. 14 it will carry out scheduled maintenance from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Oct. 18.
During the maintenance window, access to the KakaoBank app and website will be suspended. Domestic and overseas check card payments, CD and ATM deposits and withdrawals, and alert services for deposits, withdrawals and card payments will also be unavailable.
Transactions involving KakaoBank through other financial institutions, the provision of MyData information and the use of KakaoBank certificates will also be restricted. Customer center consultations and processing will also be suspended.
The maintenance is being carried out to verify system configuration and to upgrade and replace computer equipment.
A KakaoBank official said, "We plan to strengthen the stability of system operations through this scheduled maintenance."
Ji-young Lee
ljy@d-today.co.kr