S. KOREAN BANKS’ HOUSEHOLD LOAN GROWS; LOAN DELINQUENCY RATE

Highlights –

• S. Korean banks’ household loan grows; loan delinquency rate.
• Local households’ outstanding bank loans increased to $88.5 billion.
• The rate for bank loans more than 30 days overdue stood at 0.31 percent in Jan...

SOUTH KOREA'S ACCELERATING HOUSEHOLD DEBT

Highlights –

• Household loan debt increases
• The increase follows a series of government measures to keep housing prices from rising
• A limited rise in household borrowing.

South Korean household debt is increasing in ...