K bank opts out of Youth Future Savings as Kakao Bank and Toss Bank join first-ever internet bank policy savings participation, focusing instead on profitability recovery and exclusive Musinsa partnership following 12.1% net profit decline and recent IPO completion
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Internet Banks Battle Over Policy Savings Products - Why K Bank Sits Out

K bank opts out of Youth Future Savings as Kakao Bank and Toss Bank join first-ever internet bank policy savings participation, focusing instead on profitability recovery and exclusive Musinsa partnership following 12.1% net profit decline and recent IPO completion

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Kakao Bank's mobile app experienced severe access delays on March 17, with wait times reaching over 5 hours and more than 100,000 users in queue before normalizing within 30 minutes, just days ahead of scheduled system maintenance on March 22.
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Kakao Bank App Suffers Access Delays Ahead of System Maintenance

Kakao Bank's mobile app experienced severe access delays on March 17, with wait times reaching over 5 hours and more than 100,000 users in queue before normalizing within 30 minutes, just days ahead of scheduled system maintenance on March 22.

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South Korea’s three internet-only banks—KakaoBank, K Bank, and Toss Bank—exceeded the 30% regulatory target for mid- and low-credit lending in Q4, with all surpassing both average balance and new origination thresholds set by the Financial Services Commission.
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Internet-Only Banks Surpass 30% Target for Mid- to Low-Credit Lending in Q4

South Korea’s three internet-only banks—KakaoBank, K Bank, and Toss Bank—exceeded the 30% regulatory target for mid- and low-credit lending in Q4, with all surpassing both average balance and new origination thresholds set by the Financial Services Commission.

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K-Bank sets its IPO price band at a steep discount to peers, aiming to raise $750 million and drive post-listing growth, with strong investor demand anticipated.
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KakaoBank Corp. posted record 2023 earnings, with net profit up 9.1% to 480.3 billion won, as non-interest income surpassed 1 trillion won and customer growth accelerated.
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KakaoBank Posts Record Net Profit of 480.3 Billion Won in 2023 as Non-Interest Income Surpasses 1 Trillion Won

KakaoBank Corp. posted record 2023 earnings, with net profit up 9.1% to 480.3 billion won, as non-interest income surpassed 1 trillion won and customer growth accelerated.

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Kiwoom Securities has surpassed KakaoBank in market capitalization, reflecting a shift as efficient securities firms outperform regulated internet banks amid diverging growth and profitability trends.
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[Securities Era③] Kiwoom 12 Trillion vs. KakaoBank 11 Trillion…‘Efficient Securities’ Surpass ‘Regulated Banks’

Kiwoom Securities has surpassed KakaoBank in market capitalization, reflecting a shift as efficient securities firms outperform regulated internet banks amid diverging growth and profitability trends.

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K-Bank is preparing to become the first company to list on South Korea’s KOSPI in 2026, with an IPO filing expected this month amid favorable market conditions and despite weaker earnings.
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K-Bank Aims for First KOSPI Listing of the Year—IPO Filing Expected This Month

K-Bank is preparing to become the first company to list on South Korea’s KOSPI in 2026, with an IPO filing expected this month amid favorable market conditions and despite weaker earnings.

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Korea Investment & Securities has appointed Kwang-ok Kim, Vice President of KakaoBank, as Head of its IB Group after a two-year vacancy, highlighting his extensive IPO and corporate finance expertise.
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After Two-Year Vacancy, Korea Investment & Securities Appoints Kwang-ok Kim of KakaoBank as Head of IB Group

Korea Investment & Securities has appointed Kwang-ok Kim, Vice President of KakaoBank, as Head of its IB Group after a two-year vacancy, highlighting his extensive IPO and corporate finance expertise.

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KakaoBank’s first overseas investment, Indonesian digital lender Superbank, soared on its IDX debut, tripling in value since 2023 as KakaoBank accelerates global expansion through technology-driven partnerships in Southeast Asia.
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KakaoBank’s Global Investment ‘Superbank’ Debuts on Indonesia Stock Exchange

KakaoBank’s first overseas investment, Indonesian digital lender Superbank, soared on its IDX debut, tripling in value since 2023 as KakaoBank accelerates global expansion through technology-driven partnerships in Southeast Asia.

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KakaoBank has signed an MOU with the Korea Internet & Security Agency to enhance its AI-powered smishing detection service, integrating KISA's verification system to strengthen financial security and prevent fraud.
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KakaoBank Signs MOU with Korea Internet & Security Agency to Enhance 'AI Smishing' Service

KakaoBank has signed an MOU with the Korea Internet & Security Agency to enhance its AI-powered smishing detection service, integrating KISA's verification system to strengthen financial security and prevent fraud.

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