Business · Companies · 17 hrs ago
South Korean Corporate Deposits of 960 Trillion Won Hit Record
South Korean companies’ large bank deposits reached a record 960 trillion won.
The deposits are accounts holding at least 1 billion won, and the total grew as companies’ business results improved.
Strong exports from semiconductors and other key industries helped lift those results.
Companies also received more export payments and increased their dollar deposits.
More money earned from exports is accumulating in the financial sector.
The figures point to growing corporate funds held in banks, but no further developments are specified.
South Korean corporate deposits of at least 1 billion won reached a record 960 trillion won.
Corporate performance improved amid strong exports, including semiconductors.
Companies’ export proceeds flowing into banks increased.
Dollar deposits also rose, adding to funds accumulating in the financial sector.
- Who
- South Korean companies.
- What
- Their bank deposits of at least 1 billion won reached a record 960 trillion won.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Strong exports, including semiconductors, improved corporate performance and increased export proceeds.
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- Corporate deposits
- 960 trillion won
- Deposit threshold
- At least 1 billion won
- Export sectors
- Semiconductors and other core industries