Banks' net income falls in H1; interest profit hits record high: data
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-23 15:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: South Korea, Financial Markets
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SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Net profits of South Korean banks fell in the first half of 2026, due mainly to a fall in non-interest income, while their interest income recorded the highest six-month figure on record, data showed Sunday.
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