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Retirement Pension ELS 100th Issue
Launch Commemorative Event

NH Investment & Securities will launch the 100th ELS product exclusively for retirement pensions on the 23rd.

  1. 1 pagesRetirement Pension ELS 100th Issue Launch Commemorative EventFinance
  2. 2 pagesWoori Bank 369 Special Deposit Up to 3.8% Annual Interest RateFinance
  3. 3 pagesKakao Bank launches ELB fund KOSPI 200 linked, 7.4% annual yieldFinance
  4. 4 pagesGwangsan Love Gift Certificates 9.1 billion won sold out earlyEconomy
  5. 5 pagesSAP targets 100 growing firms Free ERP and AI supportEconomy
Finance · 2 sources combinedp. 1 / 5

Retirement Pension ELS 100th Issue
Launch Commemorative Event

Deadline Deadline October 22 · NH Retirement Pension ELS 100th Issue Subscription Deadline
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In short

NH Investment & Securities will launch the 100th ELS product exclusively for retirement pensions on the 23rd.

Linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stock prices with a design that reduces principal loss.

Customers who subscribe by November 30th will receive gift certificates or coffee vouchers.

Key facts

WhenRecruitment from October 13th to 22nd, launch on the 23rd.
WhoNH Investment & Securities presents it as an exclusive product for retirement pensions (DC and IRP).
WhatSamsung Electronics and SK Hynix-based, 3-year maturity, principal return up to 99% ELS 100th issue.
HowEarly redemption at 6.00% annually if both stocks remain at 90% or above of reference price every six months.

What it means for me

Retirement pension DC and IRP subscribers can choose principal repayment rates according to their risk preference.

Employees can apply from 100,000 won through DC and IRP accounts and also receive event benefits.

Retirees can reduce loss risk to 1% by choosing the conservative 99% principal return type.

Finance · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 5

Woori Bank 369 Special Deposit
Up to 3.8% Annual Interest Rate

D-23 Deadline November 30 · Woori 369 Fixed Deposit Sales Deadline
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In short

Woori Bank has launched a new fixed deposit where customers can choose the deposit period.

If you sign up by choosing between 3, 6, or 9 months, you receive up to 3.8% annual interest.

You can only sign up through a smartphone app, and it is sold only until the end of November.

Key facts

WhenSales run from October 20 through the end of November with a total limit of 2 trillion won.
WhoWoori Bank launched it for customers using the Woori WON Banking app.
WhatIt is a fixed deposit with a choice of 3, 6, or 9 months offering up to 3.80% annual interest.
HowMinimum deposit is 1 million won per account, and early withdrawal interest rates apply if withdrawn early.

What it means for me

Readers looking to deposit a lump sum for a short time should compare interest rates by deposit period.

Finance · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 5

Kakao Bank launches ELB fund
KOSPI 200 linked, 7.4% annual yield

Deadline Deadline October 30 · ELB fund subscription deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

Kakao Bank has launched a principal-guaranteed ELB (Equity-Linked Bond) fund linked to KOSPI 200.

If KOSPI 200 does not fall, you receive 7.4% annual returns.

Subscription is available until the 30th of this month, but there is a risk of principal loss in case of credit risk.

Key facts

WhenYou can subscribe until the 30th of this month.
WhoKakao Bank has launched a principal-guaranteed ELB fund.
WhatIt is a KOSPI 200-linked product that pays 7.4% annual returns if conditions are met.
The index is checked every three months, and if it is at or above the starting point, principal and returns are paid.

What it means for me

A product worth considering for investors looking to safely manage spare funds.

Economy · 2 sources combinedp. 4 / 5

Gwangsan Love Gift Certificates
9.1 billion won sold out early

D-54 Deadline December 31 · 5% cashback benefit expiration date
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

All 9.1 billion won worth of regional currency issued by Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju has been sold out.

Customers could receive a total 15% benefit from a 10% advance discount plus 5% cashback.

The advance discount has ended, but cashback can still be received until December 31.

Key facts

WhenSales began on October 1 and sold out early on October 18.
WhoGwangsan-gu, Gwangju issued 9.1 billion won in regional currency.
WhatA total 15% benefit was provided: 10% advance discount on purchases and 5% cashback on payments.
HowIt is used at local partner merchants via mobile QR code or check card.

What it means for me

Gwangsan-gu residents should check if the 5% cashback benefit remains available.

Self-employed merchants at partner shops in Gwangsan-gu can expect an increase in customers using the gift certificates.

Economy · 2 sources combinedp. 5 / 5

SAP targets 100 growing firms
Free ERP and AI support

Deadline Deadline October 31 · SAP Next 100 First Recruitment Closes
Photo: 매일경제

In short

SAP Korea is selecting 100 small and mid-sized companies with high growth potential.

Selected companies will receive 8 months of support for ERP and AI implementation.

Initial diagnosis worth 25 million won is provided free of charge.

Key facts

WhenFirst recruitment closes October 31, second round starts November 1.
WhoSAP Korea runs the program with 5 partners including Hana Bank and Visa Korea.
What100 small and mid-sized companies receive 8 months of ERP and AI implementation support.
HowDiagnosis and design for 2 months are free; construction costs discounted up to 50% afterward.

What it means for me

Small and mid-sized business owners should consider applying for this digital transformation support.

This targets small and mid-sized companies, not micro-businesses, so it may not apply.

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