Chairman Kim Byoung Hwan of the Financial Services Commission visited a local bank on February 27 to check on the provision of banking sector's proposed financial assistance programs for small merchants. On February 24, banks decided on their joint efforts to provide debt adjustment support for small merchants and lending assistance for those undergoing business closures. Starting from today, banks have begun to provide early consultation on these support programs, and small merchants are able to seek relevant information from them. In his visit to a local bank, Chairman Kim held talks with the bank employees and small merchants there and pledged to provide continuous support to ensure a seamless operation and implementation of the proposed financial support programs.