South Korea’s government is moving to consolidate public financial institutions, targeting overlapping functions and inefficiencies among agencies such as Korea Credit Guarantee Fund and Korea Technology Finance Corporation, with a task force set to prioritize restructuring efforts.
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Financial Public Institutions Face Restructuring as Consolidation Looms—Which Agencies Are in the Crosshairs
South Korea’s government is moving to consolidate public financial institutions, targeting overlapping functions and inefficiencies among agencies such as Korea Credit Guarantee Fund and Korea Technology Finance Corporation, with a task force set to prioritize restructuring efforts.
South Korea will inject 50 trillion won ($36.5 billion) in policy finance across the entire critical minerals supply chain, from exploration to production, to strengthen supply chain resilience amid global uncertainties.
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From Exploration to Production—South Korea to Inject 50 Trillion Won in Policy Finance Across Entire Critical Minerals Supply Chain
South Korea will inject 50 trillion won ($36.5 billion) in policy finance across the entire critical minerals supply chain, from exploration to production, to strengthen supply chain resilience amid global uncertainties.
Korea Development Bank’s policy financing capacity is under pressure as the government receives large cash dividends while capital injections are made mainly in kind, raising concerns over circular shareholding and weakened financial soundness.
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Capital Injections in Kind, Dividends in Cash—Korea Development Bank’s Funding Capacity Under Strain
Korea Development Bank’s policy financing capacity is under pressure as the government receives large cash dividends while capital injections are made mainly in kind, raising concerns over circular shareholding and weakened financial soundness.
The Minjoo Institute urges a major reduction in risk weights for private financial institutions investing in government-led projects, aiming to boost capital for AI and new industries; a 5 trillion won RWA cut could unlock 40 trillion won in corporate finance from the top four financial groups.
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Minjoo Think Tank Calls for Major Easing of Risk Weights on Financial Institutions’ Investments in Government Projects
South Korea’s Minjoo Institute has called for a significant reduction in risk weights for private financial institutions investing in government-led projects, aiming to boost private sector participation in key policy areas such as AI and housing. The think tank estimates that easing risk-weighted assets by 5 trillion won could unlock 40 trillion won in additional corporate finance from the nation’s top four financial holding companies.
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has proposed a bill to raise Korea Development Bank’s statutory capital from 30 trillion won to 45 trillion won, citing the need for expanded policy finance to support advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors.
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Ruling Party Proposes Bill to Raise Korea Development Bank Capital Base from 30 Trillion to 45 Trillion Won
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has proposed a bill to raise Korea Development Bank’s statutory capital from 30 trillion won to 45 trillion won, citing the need for expanded policy finance to support advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors.
Korea Policy Planning Committee Urges KDB, Eximbank to Bolster Industrial Crisis Response Capabilities
The Korea Policy Planning Committee urged KDB and Eximbank to strengthen crisis response for industries, calling for proactive policy finance and new growth initiatives.
1 in 2 Export Companies Face Financial Difficulties Amid Exchange Rate and Tariff Uncertainties
Survey reveals half of South Korean export companies struggling financially due to exchange rate volatility and tariff uncertainties, with smaller firms hit hardest by rising costs and market instability.
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