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FSC and MSS hold kick-off meeting to improve financing conditions for SMEsApr 22, 2024

The Financial Services Commission and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups co-hosted a kick-off meeting of the consultative body intended to address financing challenges of SMEs along with related organizations and research institutions on April 22. The joint consultative body was launched to more closely examine financing conditions of SMEs and associated risks. FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun presided over the meeting and spoke about the importance of providing support for SMEs in ways that can help to boost their sales while lowering financing costs. In this regard, Chairman Kim said that the joint consultative body will closely examine financing situations and challenges facing SMEs in major industries and help to formulate more effective support measures. At today's kick-off meeting, participants had discussions on the credit situation of domestic businesses, operating conditions of SMEs and related financial risks, and the financing condition of listed SMEs. The FSC and the MSS will hold consultative body meetings on a regular basis to continue to closely monitor related risks and prepare more effective support measures.
Financial authorities to strengthen market monitoring and ensure adequate response capacityApr 19, 2024

Chairman Kim Joo-hyun of the Financial Services Commission presided over a meeting with officials from related organizations on April 19 to go over financial market situations and discuss response strategies amid increased volatility in financial markets caused by uncertainties surrounding U.S. monetary policy and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. On April 19, market movements showed rising volatility due to weakening expectation for Fed's interest rate reduction in the U.S. and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. However, since domestic bond market and short-term money market conditions remain stable, participants at the meeting shared a common view that the rise in market volatility will be temporary. Nonetheless, as there are continuinguncertainties regarding the direction of global interest rate movements and the conflict situation in the Middle East, FSC Chairman Kim urged officialstostay vigilant and make sure to have all necessary tools and contingency plans ready to ensure market stability. The FSC and the FSS will strengthen market monitoring and ensure prompt implementation of market stabilization measures ifdeemed necessary.
FSC Chairman speaks about the importance of investing in future energy solutionsApr 17, 2024

Chairman Kim Joo-hyun of the Financial Services Commission attended an agreement signing event among Korea Development Bank and five major commercial banks for the creation of a future energy fund on April 17. Korea Development Bank and five major commercial banks will make contributions to create a future energy fund worth a total of KRW9 trillion until 2030 for the purpose of investing in renewable energy facilities. At the event, Chairman Kim spoke about the relatively low level of power generated by renewable energy sources in Korea when compared to an OECD average. In this regard, Chairman Kim said that the future energy fund will serve as a stepping stone and help to pump-prime investments to build more renewable energy facilities. The future energy fund will be set up in the first half of this year and begin to make investments starting from this year.
Vice Chairman meets with ISSB Vice Chair and holds talks on sustainability disclosure standardsApr 16, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission met with Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board on April 16 and held talks on global sustainability disclosure standards and increasing cooperation between the two organizations. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the importance of establishing standards for sustainability disclosure and agreed to work for a mutually cooperative relationship between the Korean government and the IFRS and the ISSB.
Vice Chairman meets with IASB Chair and holds talks on ways to increase cooperationApr 15, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission met with Andreas Barckow, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board on April 15 and held talks on ways to increase cooperation. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the recently introduced IFRS 18 and its impact on accounting practices. With regard to the selection of an IASB board member from the Asia-Oceania region, Vice Chairman Kim sought close cooperation from the IASB Chair for selectinga Korean national to the board membership.
FSC Chairman holds meeting to check market situation in wake of Iran-Israel conflictApr 15, 2024

Chairman Kim Joo-hyun of the Financial Services Commission held a meeting with senior FSC officialson April 15 to check financial market conditions and discuss response measures in the wake of the Iran-Israel military conflictin the Middle East. At the meeting, participants shared a common view that the current conflict situation in the Middle East is unlikely to have a direct impact in the short-term, as domestic financial companies' exposures to these countries remain low and the financial sector's foreign exchange financing conditions remain stable. However, as there are great uncertainties regarding how the situation will unfold in the future, participants pledged to strengthen market monitoring, ensure prompt implementation of market stabilization programs currently in place, and seek close cooperation with relevant ministries to draw up additional response measures if needed. Since financial market conditions remain solid and the government is equipped with a sufficient level of response capacity, Chairman Kim said that market participants need not worry too much about the current situation.
FSC holds meeting to discuss ways to invigorate fintech investmentApr 09, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission held a meeting with fintech businesses, venture investors, and related industry groups on April 9 and held talks on ways to promote investment and boost support for the fintech industry. In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman Kim said that a continuation of high interest rates and economic uncertainties has pushed down investments for startup businesses and the fintech industry around the world. To help improve the competitiveness of our financial industry, Vice Chairman Kim said that it is crucial to make policy efforts to revitalize the fintech industry and its investment ecosystem. In this regard, Vice Chairman Kim said that the government will (a) expand the operation of fintech innovation funds to continue to make investment in promising fintech businesses, (b) upgrade the financial regulatory sandbox program, and (c) support overseas expansion of fintech businesses and expand the supply of related policy funds. At the meeting, the FSC also unveild a plan to create a second batch of fintech innovation funds worth KRW500 billion for 2024-2027.
Vice Chairman meets with domestic exporters and holds talks on export financing support programApr 09, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission held a meeting with domestic export businesses and related policy financial institutions on April 9 to discuss progress in the provision of export financing support made available for domestic exporters. In August last year, the government announced a set of private-public joint export support measures worth KRW23 trillion-plus. Under this program, Vice Chairman Kim said that a total of KRW16.7 trillion in export financing support has been already made available to domestic exporters until the end of February this year. Backed by the government-wide efforts to boost exports, Vice Chairman Kim added that exports have been on a clear recovery path since the second half of last year. To continue to help boost domestic exporters this year, Vice Chairman Kim said that the government will work to ensure a seamless implementation of the support measures.
FSC and MOEL meet with support centers to ensure seamless provision of microfinance-employment joint support programApr 09, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission held a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Employment and Labor and microfinance and employment support centers on April 8 to go over the progress in the provision of the joint support program made available for individuals seeking assistance. Through close cooperation and coordination between the FSC and the MOEL, the joint microfinance and employment support program was made available from earlier this year. As a result, individuals seeking either microfinance support or job opportunities are now able to receive consultation and get related information for both. At the meeting, Vice Chairman Kim outlined the underlying purpose of this policy and talked about the need to make efforts to boost the effectiveness of this joint support program. To this end, Vice Chairman Kim urged officials to make sure that the availability of this program is widely known to those in need of help. To strengthen support for vulnerable groups, the government plans to set up and operate a finance-employment-welfare joint assistance team in April to provide more comprehensive support.
MOU signed between financial and telecom industries to strengthen cooperation in joint effort to combat vishing scamsApr 05, 2024

Chairman Kim Joo-hyun of the Financial Services Commission attended a memorandum of understanding signing event with the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Financial Supervisory Service, and related industry groups on April 5 and pledged to strengthen cooperation in a joint effort to combat vishing and other types of financial scams. With this MOU in place, there will be an enhanced level of collaboration between the financial and telecom authorities in seeking regulatory reforms and sharing information to more effectively combat vishing and other types of newly emerging financial frauds. The authorities plan to set up a joint working group to facilitate cooperation and work on detailed implementation measures.
FSC Chairman meets with SMEs and holds talks on financing support program made available from the banking sectorApr 05, 2024

Chairman Kim Joo-hyun of the Financial Services Commission met with a group of SMEs and officials from the banking sector on April 5 and held talks on the financial support program made available from the banking sector. During the meeting, Chairman Kim stressed the importance of SMEs as the backbone of our economy, and said that there are now three different types of financing support programs made available from the banking sector that are intended to help the SMEs experiencing difficulties to make a quick turnaround. As there are concerns about continuing challenges due to high interest rates, Chairman Kim said that authorities will set up a consultative group to more closely look into the challenges and difficulties facing SMEs. At the end of this month, the FSC plans to launch a consultative group on SMEs made up of experts from both the public and private sector research institutions.
Vice Chairman holds meeting to review progress of nonbanks' interest refund program for small merchantsApr 04, 2024

Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission held a meeting with industry groups and related authorities on April 4 to go over the progress of interest refunds provided to small merchants by lenders in the nonbanking sector. Based on the number of applications received in the first quarter, some 160,000 small business owners are expected to receive about KRW120 billion in interest refunds between March 29 and April 12. To make sure that eligible borrowers are not missing out on this opportunity and are able to apply for interest refund support from their nonbank lenders, Vice Chairman Kim said that it is crucial to strengthen efforts to make sure that small business owners are aware about the availability of this program. Aside from this program, there are other assistance programs in operation for small merchants, including a low interest rate refinancing program offered by Korea Credit Guarantee Fund.