2025-05-14 | 84558The financial authorities reported that household loans rose by KRW 5.3 trillion in April 2025, driven primarily by accelerated growth in home-backed mortgage loans and a rebound in credit loans. This expansion is attributed to increased housing transactions and stock market volatility, with banking sector mortgage growth outpacing the nonbanking sector. While current levels remain within management targets, authorities anticipate further growth due to expected interest rate cuts and upcoming regulatory changes, prompting continued vigilant monitoring.