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National Growth Fund expanded
D-24 Deadline December 1 · Deadline for submitting comments on revised enforcement decree
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Space and quantum industries will be added to the National Growth Fund's supported sectors.
The Financial Services Commission will announce the revised enforcement decree by December 1.
The support scope will expand from 12 existing sectors to 14 sectors.
Key facts When The revised enforcement decree will be announced from October 22 to December 1. Who The Financial Services Commission is pursuing amendments to the Korea Development Bank Act enforcement decree. What Space and quantum industries will be added to the National Growth Fund's support targets. How The enforcement decree will be confirmed after the State Council review following the announcement.
What it means for me
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Direct impact on general citizens is limited, but the national strategic industry investment structure will change.
Small and medium enterprises in space, aviation and quantum sectors gain new opportunities for policy funding support.
Why does this matter? National strategic industry investment scope broadens, increasing funding opportunities for related companies.
Economy · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 8
Kim Dong-seon, Public Takeover Bid
Deadline Deadline November 2 · Public Takeover Bid Application Deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Kim Dong-seon, president of Hana Financial Group M&S, decided to buy more company shares.
His brothers offered to sell first, which would have reduced the share allocation for regular shareholders.
So he increased the purchase volume by over 10 million shares to secure a 31% stake.
Key facts When Filed a corrected disclosure on the 22nd; the public takeover bid period ends on the 2nd of next month. Who Kim Dong-seon, Future Strategy Chief of Hana Financial Group M&S, increased the public takeover bid volume. What Increased ordinary share purchase volume from 16.06 million shares to 26.203 million shares. How Investing 210 billion won in personal funds while maintaining a bid price of 8,000 won per share.
What it means for me
Hana Financial Group M&S shareholders must decide whether to respond to the public takeover bid by the 2nd of next month.
Why does this matter? As regular shareholders' allocation shrank due to special-relationship subscriptions, he increased the volume to guarantee participation opportunities.
Finance · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 8
Naver Pay 1.3% cashback
D-358 Deadline October 31 · Domestic transaction 0.8% additional points promotion ends
Photo: 매일경제 In short Naver Pay and Woori Card have partnered to launch a new debit card.
They return up to 1.3% of payment amounts as points without prior month spending requirements.
Overseas transaction and cash withdrawal fees are also waived.
Key facts When Naver Pay and Woori Card launched the debit card on October 22. Who Naver Pay, Woori Card, and Woori Bank jointly unveiled the partnership product. What It is a debit card that earns up to 1.3% Npay Points on domestic transactions. How Without prior month spending requirements, 0.5% base points are earned plus 0.8% additional points through October 31 next year.
What it means for me
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Debit card users can earn back a portion of spending as points with no annual fee.
Office workers who frequently use Naver Pay can earn additional points on living expenses.
Self-employed business owners with variable income can earn points without prior month spending requirements.
Overseas travel fees for transactions and cash withdrawals are waived, reducing expenses.
Why does this matter? Competition between payment platforms and card issuers for partnership benefits is expanding consumer cashback benefits.
Economy · 2 sources combined p. 4 / 8
Limited to 115 superbikes
D-25 Deadline December 2 · Online lottery application deadline
Photo: 매일경제 In short BMW Motorrad is unveiling a limited-edition motorcycle commemorating the Isle of Man TT for the first time in Korea.
Only 115 units are being made worldwide, with just 2 coming to Korea.
Interested buyers can apply for an online lottery drawing on December 2nd.
Key facts When Exhibition runs for one day on October 24th, and lottery application for purchase is on December 2nd. Where At the 'BMW Motorrad Days 2026' event held at BMW Driving Center in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. What The 'M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT Limited Edition' commemorates the 115th running of the world-renowned Isle of Man TT road race. How Only 115 units are produced worldwide, and Korea's allocated 2 units will have their buyers determined by online lottery on December 8th.
What it means for me
Readers interested in motorcycles should check the October 24th exhibition and December lottery dates.
Why does this matter? This highly rare limited-edition motorcycle is being publicly unveiled in Korea for the first time, drawing attention from enthusiasts.
Finance · 2 sources combined p. 5 / 8
Upbit Lounge Reopens
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Reopening Commemoration Event Deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Dunamu has renovated the Gangnam Upbit Lounge.
An ESG experience zone has been added to the consultation space.
A commemorative event will be held for two days on the 22nd and 23rd.
Key facts When The space was reorganized starting in March, and the reopening on October 22 was announced. Where It is located in Mirym Tower on Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Who Dunamu is the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. What The space has been expanded with a 1st floor ESG experience zone and 2nd floor consultation, market price, and brand zones.
What it means for me
Upbit users can receive consultation at the Gangnam lounge from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays.
Why does this matter? The offline channel for cryptocurrency investors to receive face-to-face consultation and support services has been expanded.
Economy · 4 sources combined p. 6 / 8
Base rate held at 3.00%
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Bank of Korea kept the base rate at an annual 3.00%.
This is a pause after raising it twice in July and August.
Inflation and growth remain high, so another increase next month is likely.
Key facts When On October 22, 2026, the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee held a meeting on monetary policy direction. Who All seven committee members agreed to hold the base rate unchanged. What The base rate was maintained at an annual 3.00%. How The phrase 'timing and pace of additional increases' was kept to leave room for future rate hikes.
What it means for me
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Loan and deposit rates will remain around 3.00% for now, but may rise again in November.
Salaried workers with mortgage loans may want to check rate conditions in advance before a possible November increase.
Business loan interest burdens will remain unchanged for now, but may increase if rates go up in November.
Deposit and savings rates remain unchanged, so there is no major change in interest income for now.
Why does this matter? A pause after two consecutive months of increases, but inflation and growth indicators are high, raising the possibility of another increase in November.
Economy · 4 sources combined p. 7 / 8
Base Rate Held at 3.00% Annually
Photo: 한국경제 In short The Bank of Korea decided to keep the base rate at 3.00% per year.
After raising rates twice in July and August, it is now adjusting the pace.
Inflation remains high, so there is still a possibility of another increase next month.
Key facts When The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee decided on October 22, 2026. Who This is the first hold decision after Governor Shin Hyun-song took office. What The base rate will be maintained at 3.00% annually. How After raising rates twice in July and August, the pace is being adjusted.
What it means for me
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Loan and deposit rates are likely to remain at current levels for some time.
Mortgage rates are expected to remain largely stable for now.
Business loan interest burden will not increase further.
Deposit rates will be maintained, and the next month's decision needs to be watched.
Why does this matter? The decision will be made next month while considering both inflation and household interest burden.
Finance · Planned · 3 sources combined p. 8 / 8
93% of bond market participants
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short 93 out of 100 bond market workers expect the central bank's policy rate to remain unchanged at this monetary policy committee meeting.
The Bank of Korea raised the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points each in July and August this year.
Bond market sentiment index rose 9.4 points to 99.1 from the previous month.
Key facts When The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee will decide the policy rate on the 22nd. Who 100 workers involved in bond holdings and management responded to the survey. What 93% of respondents expected a hold, while 7% expected a rate increase. How This reflects expectations that the central bank will assess the effects of consecutive 0.25 percentage point increases in July and August.
What it means for me
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If you are considering taking out a loan or opening a deposit account, it is good to check the results of this monetary policy committee meeting.
Office workers with mortgage loans will maintain their interest burden if the rate holds steady.
Self-employed workers with operating loans are expected to face no additional burden increase if the rate holds steady.
Retirees earning interest income from deposits and bonds are expected to see minimal changes in yields if the rate holds steady.
Why does this matter? Policy rate forecasts affect lending and deposit rates, directly impacting households' financial planning.
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