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South Korean Bank Non-Performing Loans Hit Post-Pandemic Highs

South Korean banks' non-performing loan ratio reached its highest level since the 2020 pandemic, driven by rising interest rates.

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As of 2026-09-03 08:58 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea reported on June 2 that the non-performing loan ratio for domestic banks stood at 0.63% as of the end of June. [1] Starting October 10, injury claims involving simple contusions or sprains (grades 12-14) lasting longer than eight weeks require proof submitted to the Korea Automobile Damage Compensation Promotion Institute for specialist medical review. [2] The Financial Supervisory Service of Korea announced revisions to standard auto insurance terms on February 2 to prevent over-treatment and insurance fund leakage. [3] In 2024, the number of cases violating the obligation to submit pre-audit financial statements increased by 24% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 76 cases. [4] The non-performing loan ratio for South Korean banks reached its highest level since December 2020, when it was 0.65%. [5] The Financial Supervisory Service identified a lack of legal knowledge and factual misunderstandings among responsible personnel as the primary causes of these violations. [6] Violations by listed companies increased from 17 cases in the previous year to 33 cases in 2024. [7]
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  1. The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea reported on June 2 that the non-performing loan ratio for domestic banks stood at 0.63% as of the end of June. · KyungHyangSinmun
  2. Starting October 10, injury claims involving simple contusions or sprains (grades 12-14) lasting longer than eight weeks require proof submitted to the Korea Automobile Damage Compensation Promotion Institute for specialist medical review. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. The Financial Supervisory Service of Korea announced revisions to standard auto insurance terms on February 2 to prevent over-treatment and insurance fund leakage. · KyungHyangSinmun
  4. In 2024, the number of cases violating the obligation to submit pre-audit financial statements increased by 24% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 76 cases. · 매일경제South Korea
  5. The non-performing loan ratio for South Korean banks reached its highest level since December 2020, when it was 0.65%. · KyungHyangSinmun
  6. The Financial Supervisory Service identified a lack of legal knowledge and factual misunderstandings among responsible personnel as the primary causes of these violations. · 매일경제South Korea
  7. Violations by listed companies increased from 17 cases in the previous year to 33 cases in 2024. · 매일경제South Korea
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