Las cajas de ahorros intensifican su incursión en el sector financiero para extranjeros

11 de febrero de 2026

Reportado por IA

Las cajas de ahorros coreanas están intensificando sus esfuerzos para entrar en el mercado financiero de extranjeros ante el aumento de residentes extranjeros. Tradicionalmente dominado por bancos comerciales, este sector ve ahora productos adaptados de cajas de ahorros. Dirigentes del sector destacan iniciativas para mejorar el acceso financiero de trabajadores migrantes.

El número de nacionales extranjeros en Corea ha aumentado constantemente desde 1,96 millones en 2021 hasta alrededor de 2,83 millones en octubre del año pasado, representando más del 5% de la población total. Este crecimiento ha impulsado sus actividades financieras, incluyendo gastos, pagos y remesas transfronterizas. En respuesta, las cajas de ahorros están introduciendo productos adaptados para clientes internacionales, como cuentas de ahorro especializadas, planes de pago a plazos, tarjetas de pago y programas de préstamos.

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15 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

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Foreign ownership of Korean stocks reaches highest in nearly 6 years

24 de enero de 2026 Reportado por IA

Foreign ownership of South Korean stocks hit 37.18% of total market capitalization in January, the highest in nearly six years. This surge was driven by net purchases in the shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear power sectors. Data from the Korea Exchange shows it as the peak since April 2020.

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