ARE THE EFFECT OF HOUSING PRICES ON BANK PERFORMANCE DIFFERENT AMONG KOREAN COMMERCIAL, REGIONAL AND SPECIALIZED BANKS?

Abstract

This study analyzes the effect of housing prices on banking performance in Korea. The findings of the study reveal that the impact of housing price changes on banking performance was different in the commercial banks, regional banks and specialized banks. This seems to be due to the different characteristics of each bank. The three types of banks in Korea have different functions, and thus the impact of changes in housing prices on their respective banking performance is different. Therefore, it would be desirable for Korea's financial regulatory authorities to draw up policies and perform its supervisory functions in consideration of these points.