Focusing on the impact of abolishing the debit card issuance age, raising the limit of post-paid transportation cards, and institutionalizing family cards.
1. Introduction: The paradigm shift in Kids FinTech In the Korean financial market, minors have long been both 'protected' and 'regulated'. From a traditional financial perspective, especially under the Credit and Specialized Financial Business Act, minors have been considered to lack the capacity to conduct financial activities independently and have been subject to strict age restrictions on owning non-cash payment instruments (cards, etc.) in their own name. However, starting in 2025, this paradigm is set to shift dramatically. In the first quarter of 2025, the Financial Services Commission will amend its rules to allow minors to access financial...