Household loan growth slows in September
The growth pace of household loans slowed in September amid fresh loan tightening measures and the extended holiday period, data showed Sunday. As of last Thursday, the accumulative household loan balance at the five major banks — KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, Woori Bank, and NongHyup Bank — totaled 728.9 trillion won ($545.6 billion), reflecting a marginal increase of 2.72 trillion won since the end of August. At the current pace, the monthly increase for September is ex
Sept. 22, 2024