The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported 688,000 applications in the second enrollment round for the Youth Future Savings Account, bringing cumulative unique applications in 2026 to 2.819 million. Of the second round applicants, about 558,000 applied as general income earners, 108,000 as employees of small and midsize enterprises and 21,000 as small business owners. Applicants ages 25 to 29 represented the largest share at 33.9%.
South Korea Financial Services Commission reports 688,000 second round applications for Youth Future Savings Account
The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported 688,000 second round applications for the Youth Future Savings Account, taking cumulative unique applications in 2026 to 2.819 million. Eligibility reviews will run through Nov. 13, and approved applicants must open their accounts from Nov. 16 to Nov. 27.