Deferment of Principal Payment for Vulnerable Debtors to be Available for Six More MonthsNov 26, 2020

The FSC and other relevant institutions decided to make available the deferment of principal payment programs for vulnerable debtors for six more months until the end of June 2021 due to concerns about a protracted pandemic situation.

(PRE-WORKOUT BY LENDING INSTITUTIONS) Credit loan and microloan users experiencing a diminished debt servicing capacity due to a drop in income amid COVID-19 may apply for a pre-workout program (deferment of principal payment) for six to twelve months at the originating lending institution until June 30, 2021.

(DEBT ADJUSTMENT BY CCRS) The current deferment of principal payment (one-year maximum) offered by the Credit Counseling & Recovery Service for those who have seen their income drop due to COVID-19 will be made available on a more regular basis from December 1, 2020.

(INDIVIDUAL DEBT PURCHASE BY KAMCO) The Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO)’s debt purchase program will help purchase unsecured debt accrued between February 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Both lending institutions and debtors may apply during this period.


* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.