South Korea operates a centralized Open Banking Platform managed by KFTC. It's a market-driven model with government-operated infrastructure. The platform enables account balance checks, transaction history, debit/credit transfers, and account holder verification.
Overview
South Korea operates a centralized Open Banking Platform managed by KFTC. It's a market-driven model with government-operated infrastructure. The platform enables account balance checks, transaction history, debit/credit transfers, and account holder verification.
Scope & Coverage
Key Requirements
Implementation Timeline
API Specifications
Technical standards and API specifications for implementing Korea Open Banking:
Official Documents & Resources
Key Notes
Platform model operated by government (KFTC). 17 banks and 33 fintech firms at launch.
Official Resources
Related Regulations
Other open banking frameworks in Asia:
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