Credit Union Research Institute Holds 2026 Special Seminar

Economic Outlook
Strategic Response Measures for Credit Unions

The Credit Union Research Institute announced that it held the "2026 Credit Union Research Institute Special Seminar" on the 22nd in the main auditorium on the second floor of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea building in Daejeon, with around 150 credit union executives and staff in attendance.

This seminar was organized to review this year's domestic and international financial environment and economic conditions, and to explore strategic response measures for credit unions based on an understanding of the government's productive finance policies. The goal was to enhance the sustainable competitiveness of credit unions in a rapidly changing financial environment.

As the first session of the seminar, Kim Hyuntae, Research Fellow at the Korea Institute of Finance, delivered a lecture on "2026 Economic Outlook and Financial Environment." He provided a comprehensive analysis of trends in domestic and international financial markets and the macroeconomic environment, and forecasted the economic conditions and the impact on the financial sector in 2026.

Officials attending the special seminar held on the 22nd are taking photos. National Credit Union Federation of Korea

Next, Kim Yonggi, President of the Productive and Inclusive Finance Research Association, gave a lecture on "Changes in the Productive Finance Policy Environment and Strategic Responses of Credit Unions." He explained the concept of productive finance and the shifts in government policy direction, and proposed the roles and practical response strategies for credit unions accordingly.

Lastly, Choi Gabryul, Standing Auditor of Mokpo Credit Union, presented on "Analysis of Credit Union Growth Effects and Management Plans for Future Sustainable Development." He analyzed the past financial performance of credit unions and, based on this, suggested management tasks to ensure stable growth and sustainability in the future.

Yoon Seonggeun, Director of Planning at the National Credit Union Federation of Korea, stated, "This seminar was a meaningful opportunity to comprehensively review the internal and external financial environment surrounding credit unions and to seriously consider strategic responses to productive finance," adding, "Going forward, credit unions will continue to expand research activities and seminars, bringing together the wisdom of the federation and unions to contribute to the development of members and local communities."