{
  "id": 14104909,
  "title": "Risky PF loans fall in Q2: watchdog",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/risky-pf-loans-fall-in-q2-watchdog",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261013004200320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 13, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) reported a decline in risky loans extended to real estate development projects in the second quarter. The outstanding PF loans, classified as high-risk, amounted to 15.1 trillion won ($11.3 billion) by the end of June, a decrease from 16.4 trillion won at the end of March. This represents a 9% share of total financial institution exposure to real estate development, down from 9.6% at the end of March and 169.8 trillion won in the previous quarter. The FSS also stated that the remaining risky PF loans will undergo restructuring. PF loans have been a significant concern in the financial market since late 2023, with fears that increasing defaults could negatively impact financial institutions and market stability.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding loans extended to risky real estate devel...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Risky PF loans fall in Q2: watchdog",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/risky-pf-loans-fall-in-q2-watchdog-14105265",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:27:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}