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South Korean Banks to Tighten Household Lending Standards Amid Middle East Crisis Concerns
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South Korean Banks to Tighten Household Lending Standards Amid Middle East Crisis Concerns

South Korean banks are expected to tighten lending standards for households in Q2, with the lending attitude index falling to minus 4 from minus 1 in the previous quarter. This marks five consecutive quarters of negative readings as authorities tighten regulations to manage household debt. Credit risks are rising due to the Middle East crisis involving Iran, while lending to large corporations is expected to ease.

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