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flag South Korea's banks are easing lending rules in early 2026, driven by improved sentiment and government debt controls.

flag South Korean banks are expected to ease lending standards in early 2026, with the Bank of Korea survey showing a lending attitude index rising to 8 from -21, marking four consecutive quarters above zero. flag Mortgage lending sentiment improved sharply, jumping from -44 to 6, while household and business loan attitudes also strengthened. flag The central bank kept its benchmark rate at 2.50% unchanged since November 2025. flag These shifts follow government measures to manage rising household debt, particularly in the housing market.

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