Financial Supervisory Service News

Record-Breaking 145.7 Trillion Won in Corporate Bonds Issued in First Half, Signaling Strong Market Confidence

The first half of the year saw a record high in corporate bond issuances, reaching 145.7 trillion won, primarily for refinancing. Stock issuances decreased, while corporate bonds a...

South Korean Financial Giants Face Challenges with $41.26 Billion in Overseas Property Investments

South Korean financial companies hold 56 trillion won in overseas real-estate investments, with 7.6% facing default risks. Authorities warn of potential losses, especially in offic...

South Korean Securities and Futures Firms Report Staggering 2.4 Trillion Won Net Profit in Q1 Amid Market Volatility

South Korean securities and futures companies reported a net profit of 2.4 trillion won in Q1, with large firms benefiting from interest rate cuts and small firms seeing slight imp...

February Sees Surge in Domestic Financing: Over 28 Trillion Won Raised Through Stocks and Bonds

In February, domestic companies raised over 28 trillion won through direct financing, with a notable increase in corporate bond issuances and a focus on small and mid-sized IPOs, d...

Governor Lee Highlights Minimal Incentive to Unwind Yen Carry Trades Amid a Weakening Yen

Lee Bok-hyun, governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, discusses the low incentive to unwind yen carry trades due to the widening U.S.-Japan interest rate gap and the yen's w...

Minority Shareholders Challenge Hyundai Motor Securities' Capital Increase Strategy

Tubuki Investment LLC challenges Hyundai Motor Securities' capital increase plan, fearing dilution of existing shares and impact on shareholder rights. The Financial Supervisory Se...