South Korea financial policy

[2026-04-08]South Korea’s Financial Sector Response to Middle East Crisis: Support Programs and Risk Management

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South Korea convened a financial industry task force to address impacts from the Middle East situation.
Banks, insurers, and card companies launched support programs totaling over 9.7 trillion won in March.
Authorities are actively monitoring risks and stress-testing for potential long-term effects.

[2026-03-06]South Korea Implements 100 Trillion Won Market Stabilization Program Amid Middle East Crisis

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South Korea has initiated a 100 trillion won market stabilization program to address financial uncertainty from the Middle East crisis.
The government is accelerating policy efforts to stabilize capital markets, energy supply, and support affected industries.
Actions began on March 5, 2026, with immediate implementation and ongoing monitoring by relevant ministries.