South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced that it has joined an agreement involving five agencies to coordinate prevention, early detection, treatment and financial support for gambling problems among military personnel. The framework extends a cooperation system established for adolescents in May to young people serving in the military. Under the agreement, the Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service will strengthen counseling for gambling related financial and debt problems and connect affected personnel with support for illegal private lending. Other participating bodies will coordinate policy, deliver prevention education, identify problems within the military and provide specialist counseling, treatment and recovery services. The framework also seeks continuity of support after military discharge where treatment remains necessary. The agencies will use working level discussions to define referral procedures, information sharing and joint projects, including links to debt counseling and assistance for overdue financial sector debt.
2026-09-17South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission joins five agency framework to address gambling problems among military personnel
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has joined a five agency framework linking gambling prevention and treatment for military personnel with financial and debt support. The commission and Financial Supervisory Service will strengthen counseling and referrals for gambling related debt and illegal private lending, while partner agencies provide early detection, treatment and recovery services.