Capital management, Life, Life and Health, News, Non-life, Pensions, Policy Surrenders

Korea’s pension savings insurance cancellations jump 62.7% as savers chase equities — Report

Surrender payouts and reserve requirements are climbing at both life and non-life insurers, raising questions over whether households are trading long-term protection for short-term liquidity.

Reih Angeles

July 16, 2026

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