South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced that Korea Fintech Week 2026 will take place at the aT Center in Seoul from Nov. 25 to 27. The event will feature a record 35 programs, up from 20 in 2025, and expand exhibitor recruitment by about 20% to approximately 120 booths across fintech, finance, partner and global exhibition areas. The program will cover artificial intelligence governance, agentic AI, quantum computing, digital assets, cross-border payments and financial security. Investment and business initiatives will connect fintech companies with investors and financial institutions through showcases, reverse investor relations and meetings, while country pavilions will promote international collaboration. Booth applications are open through Aug. 31, and applications for the ninth Fintech Idea Competition will run from Aug. 3 to Oct. 8. Free advance visitor registration is scheduled to begin Oct. 1.