Latest South Korea’s Risky Property Project Loans Fall to 15.1 Trillion Won

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13 Oct 2026

Loans tied to risky real estate development projects declined in the second quarter as disposals and recapitalization reduced troubled exposure, South Korea’s financial watchdog said.

13 Oct 2026

The IMF upgraded South Korea’s 2026 growth outlook by 0.7 percentage point, saying powerful semiconductor exports are outweighing pressure from the Middle East conflict and other global risks.

13 Oct 2026

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI dropped 198.16 points at Tuesday’s open as investors reacted to weakness in U.S. technology shares and awaited inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

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South Korea’s Risky Property Project Loans Fall to 15.1 Trillion Won

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