KakaoBank Posts Record Half-Year Results
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KakaoBank just reached 25.86 million users (77% active), as it reported its strongest half-year yet. Net profit rose 14% to 263.7 billion won ($190 million), while operating profit hit 353.2 billion won ($254 million).
The growth came mainly from a 30% jump in noninterest income, now making up over a third of total revenue.
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🇰🇷 KakaoBank reports record earnings on growing noninterest income. The bank posted its strongest-ever half-year performance, reporting an operating profit of 353.2 billion won ($254 million) and a net profit of 263.7 billion won in the first half of 2025, the company said.
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