Summary
S&P Global Ratings analysts held a live, interactive webinar on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, discussing the credit outlook for Korean corporates and financial institutions amid rising U.S. tariffs.
Key discussion points included:
- The impact of U.S. tariffs on Korea's major export industries, including autos, semiconductors, and steel
- How Korean banks are navigating financial market volatility
- Recent key rating actions and the credit outlook for Korean corporates
- Property market trends and real-estate project financing risks, especially for nonbanks
Speakers:
JunHong Park, Director, Korea Corporates Lead, Corporate Ratings
Jeremy Kim, Associate Director, Corporate Ratings
Ji Cheong, Associate Director, Corporate Ratings
Taehee Kim, Associate Director, Corporate Ratings
Daehyun Kim, Director, Lead Analyst, Financial Services Ratings, Korea
Sunghyun Park, Associate Director, Financial Services Ratings
Heejin Lee, Associate Director, Financial Services Rating
Moderator:
HongTaik Chung, Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Financial Services Ratings
The webinar replay is free of charge.