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Vice Chairman holds 17th financial risk assessment meetingAug 19, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over the 17th financial risk assessment meeting on August 19 to review market conditions and monitor the progress in implementing the COVID-19 financial support programs. During the meeting, Vice Chairman Sohn emphasized the importance of maintaining strong lending support by financial institutions amid a protracted pandemic situation. Vice Chairman said that the government will bolster the provision of financial support through strong coordination and cooperation with the financial sector. * Please see press release for details.
Vice Chairman holds kick-off meeting of green finance task forceAug 13, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over a kick-off meeting of the green finance task force on August 13. During his remarks, Vice Chairman Sohn said that climate change can threaten the stability of the financial system in many different waysthroughphysicalrisksandtransitionrisksandthat building a sustainable future amid climate change risks requireseffortsforboth adaptation and mitigation.* Pleaseseepressreleasefor details.
FSC Chairman meets with heads of financial associationsAug 12, 2020

FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo met with heads of financial associations on August 12, and held talks on the progress of the COVID-19 emergency financial support, ways to promote big techs' entrance into the financial services industry while ensuring a framework of fair competition and the role of finance in the government's new deal initiative and the post-pandemic economy. During the talks, Chairman Eun also expressed his gratitude to financial companies making contributions for victims of torrential rains and pledged to maintain close communication in the future. * Please see press release for details.
Vice Chairman holds 16th financial risk assessment meetingAug 11, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over the 16th financial risk assessment meeting on August 11 to review market conditions and monitor the progress in implementing the COVID-19 financial support. During the meeting, Vice Chairman Sohn spoke about the importance of preventing a further widening of income gap and effectively managing corporate debt in preparation for a post-pandemic era. Vice Chairman Sohn also stated that the government-initiated new deal fund with participation from the private sector is expected to create new investment opportunities. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman delivers congratulatory remarks at Mapo Front 1 opening ceremonyJul 30, 2020

FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo delivered congratulatory remarks at the opening ceremony of the Mapo Front 1, the government-backed start-up incubating facility on July 30. During his speech, Chairman Eun spoke about the availability of more funding opportunities for innovative start-ups through various government-funded support programs while pledging continuous support to help start-ups to grow in a post-pandemic era. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman meets with heads of state-backed financial institutionsJul 29, 2020

FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo met with heads of state-backed financial institutions on July 29, and held talks on the essential role of policy banks in facilitating the government's new deal initiative and ensuring a seamless implementation of the COVID-19 emergency support programs. At the meeting, Chairman Eun and the heads of policy banks agreed to closely communicate and exchange opinions to ensure effective policy implementation amid the pandemic-induced crisis and prepare for a post-pandemic era. * Please see press release for details.
Vice Chairman holds 14th financial risk assessment meetingJul 28, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo held the 14th financial risk assessment meeting on July 28 to review market conditions and monitor the progress in implementing the COVID-19 financial support. During the meeting, Vice Chairman Sohn discussed the government's recovery efforts and financial policy strategies to support the real economy and export sectors, as well as plans to reinstate market regulations that have been eased due to market anxieties. * Please see press release for details.
FSC unveils plans to promote digital financeJul 27, 2020

The FSC announced its plans to promote digital finance on July 24, which focus on improving regulations for the industry, ensuring strong protection for digital finance users, building foundations and infrastructure to facilitate large volumes of digital financial transactions and strengthening data security to ensure stability in the financial system. * Please see press release for details.
Vice Chairman holds financial development review committee meetingJul 24, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over a meeting of the financial development review committee on July 24, and discussed the government's financial policy direction for the post-pandemic era. At the meeting, Vice Chairman Sohn outlined key financial policy tasks, such as supporting the steady growth of the real economy and innovative firms, improving the regulatory environment to facilitate the development of new and innovative business models for financial companies, preventingadeepeningofeconomic polarization and closely monitoring risk factors in the financial sectors. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman meets with heads of financial holding groupsJul 23, 2020

FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo held talks with heads of financial holding groups on July 23, and shared opinions about the recent issues surrounding the financial industry and expected changes in a post-pandemic era.During the meeting, Chairman Eundiscussedtheimportantroleofthefinancialindustry in successfully carrying out the government's new deal initiative and called for close cooperation. * Please see press release for details.
Vice Chairman holds 13th financial risk assessment meetingJul 21, 2020

Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over the 13th financial risk assessment meeting on July 21 to review market conditions and monitor the progress in implementing the COVID-19 financial support. At the meeting, Vice Chairman Sohn highlighted the significant role of finance in the government's new deal initiativeandstated that the FSC will actively support new investment projects and encourage private sector investment in new growth areas to help channel more funding sources into the new deal projects. * Please see press release for details.
FSC Chairman meets with officials from financial companies, big techs and fintechsJul 21, 2020

FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo met with officials from financial institutions, big techs and fintechs as well as academia on July 21, and held talks on ways to promote the advancement of Korea's financial industry. During the talks, Chairman Eun vowed strong support for digital transformation in the financial industry and stated that the traditional financial companies, big techs and fintechs should build mutual understanding and cooperative relations with each other. * Please see press release for details.