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FSC Chairman holds talks with heads of state-backed financial institutionsAug 02, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun met with the heads of government-sponsored financial institutions on August 2 and held talks on the importance of a seamless implementation of the KRW125 trillion financial sector measures to help stabilize people's livelihoods and makingcollectiveefforts to maintain financial stability and seek innovative growth. At the meeting, Chairman Kim underscored the important role of government-sponsored financial institutions in alleviating the difficulties experienced by vulnerable debtorsamidhighinterest rates and inflation. Chairman Kim also called for preparing measures for a soft landing of the termination of the loan maturity extension and payment deferment program currently scheduled to expire at the end of September.
FSC Chairman holds talks with Minister of SMEs and StartupsJul 29, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun met with Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee Young on July 29 and held talks on (a) the soft landing of the loan maturity extension and payment deferment program for SMEs and small merchants, (b)seamless implementation of the self-employed and small merchant support programs backed by the supplementary budget and (c) joint efforts on the provision of financial support to SMEs. At the meeting, Chairman Kim and Minister Lee discussed policy issues related to small merchants and SMEs and agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation. In particular, Chairman Kim and Minister Lee agreed to preemptively prepare measures for the termination of the maturity extension and payment deferment program at the end of September this year.
FSC Chairman meets with relevant institutions on measures to improve short selling systemJul 28, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun presided over a joint meeting with relevant institutions on July 28 and announced the measures to improve the stock short selling system and strengthen oversight and punishment on illegal short selling activities.At the meeting, participants shared the same view that investors growing concerns about the use of short selling in illegal transactions and the ineffective oversight and punishment on illegal short sale activities need to be resolved in order to restore investors trust in domestic stock markets. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman holds talks with financial industry associationsJul 27, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun met with the heads of financial industry associations on July 27 and held talks on the current economic and financial market conditions and discussed the government's regulatory reform agenda, risk management in financial sectors and the recently announced measures to help stabilize people's livelihoods. During the meeting, Chairman Kim spoke about the importance of developing innovative and forward-looking business ideas for the future of the financial industry and stated that the government will actively seek regulatory reforms in the financial industry to help broaden the horizon for financial sectors and help financial institutions to deal with digital transformation and changing industrial terrain in a more flexible way.
Vice Chairman holds meeting with capital market expertsJul 26, 2022

Vice Chairman Kim So-young met with private-sector experts on capital markets on July 26 and held discussions on the new administration's key policy tasks for capital markets. In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman Kim said that the new administration is focused on (a) restoring trust in capital markets through strengthening protections for general shareholders and (b) expanding the availability of venture capital for innovative businesses. Along this line, Vice Chairman Kim also discussed the importance of regulatory reforms in financial sectors to make further improvements to the capital markets.
Vice Chairman holds 3rd financial risk response TF meetingJul 26, 2022

Vice Chairman Kim So-young presided over the 3rd joint financial risk response taskforcemeeting on July 26 and discussed plans to set up an insolvency resolution mechanism for financial institutions (tentatively called"financial stabilityaccount") to protect financial institutions against insolvency. The meeting also reassessed various market stability measures that had been implemented in the past in times of financial crisis situations while checking debt risks in the household sector and response capabilities with regard to foreign exchange liquidity. In hisopening remarks, Vice Chairman Kim stated thattheauthorities should examine the crisis situation from a variety of perspectives and strengthen preventive efforts in order to minimize fallout from risks.
FSC Chairman holds talks wih economic and financial market expertsJul 25, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun met with economic and financial market experts on July 25 and held talks on the current economic and financial market situations and risk factors at home and abroad. During the meeting, Chairman Kim stated that the current complexity in crisis situations emanates from global inflation, monetary tightening, geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruption taking place all at once with expanding uncertainties. In this regard, Chairman Kim said that the government is making continuous efforts to help ease volatility in financial markets and respond to potential risks in financial sectors. In order to better respond to market situations, Chairman Kim vowed to maintain close communication with market experts to promptly share and identify market conditions in a timely manner.
FSC Chairman meets with heads of major financial holding groupsJul 21, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun held talks with the heads of major financial holding groups on July 21 and shared views on the complexity of the current crisis situation and the need to effectively deal with the situation through risk management and enhanced resilience. Chairman Kim also talked about the government's financial sector measures to help stabilize people's livelihoods announced on July 14 and urged close cooperation from the industry. Moreover, Chairman Kim explained about the government's plan for regulatory reforms in the financial sector and pledged to maintain close communication with the industry.
Financial regulatory reform committee holds kick-off meetingJul 19, 2022

The FSC launched a financial regulatory reform committee, composed of 17 private sector participants with expertise in economics, finance, digital, law, and media sectors, to push forward financial regulatory reform initiatives through a private-public cooperation. At its kick-off meeting held on July 19, the committee appointed Bahk Byung-won, former honorary chairman of the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), as committee chairman and discussed directions for financial regulatory reforms. During his opening remarks, FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun emphasized the need for financial regulatory reforms in response to the reshaping of the financial sector and technological changes caused by digital transformation and a blurring of the barriers across sectors (called a Big blur phenomenon). In order for the financial sector to play a key role in economic growth as an independent industry, Chairman Kim called for bold reforms of financial regulations. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman holds first meeting with BOK GovernorJul 18, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun held a meeting with BOK Governor Rhee Chang Yong for the first time on July 18. At the meeting, Chairman Kim and Governor Rhee exchanged views on the importance of preemptive response to the current economic and financial market situations such as accelerating inflation and expanding market volatility. The two leaders also agreed to (a) strengthen cooperation between the two authorities, (b) continue joint efforts to monitor financial risks and (c) work to alleviate financial burdens on vulnerable groups and respond to household debt problems.
FSC Chairman announces new administration's financial sector measures to ensure stability in people's livelihoodsJul 14, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun announced the new administrations financial sector measures for ensuring stability in peoples living conditions on July 14. The measures were discussed at the 2nd emergency meeting for stabilizing peoples living conditions held by President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier on the same day. Key measures include(a) easing financial burdens on the self-employed and small merchants, (b) alleviating financing burdens related to housing, (c) strengthening debt adjustment for young adults to support their restart attempts and (d) improving financial support for low-income earners and low-credit holders and stamping out fraudulent activities targeting vulnerable groups. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman holds meeting with FSS Governor for the first time and pledges close cooperationJul 11, 2022

FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun held his first meeting with FSS Governor Lee Bokhyun on July 11 and shared views on the recent complexities surrounding theeconomic and financial market risksituations. At the meeting, Chairman Kim and Governor Lee agreed to strengthen risk management and jointly seek measures to help ease burdens on vulnerable groups. Both leaders also shared the same view on the need to closely work together in order to seamlessly implement the new administration's financial policy agenda.