South Korean SME Loans Reach 1,539.3 Trillion Won as Delinquency Rates Climb

Outstanding credit to small and medium enterprises and self-employed borrowers stood at 1,539.3 trillion won in the first quarter of 2026, with default rates at their highest levels in a decade or more.

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