Bank branch hours to be cut by 30 minutes next April

Korea's bank branches will open 30 minutes later starting in April next year, reducing customer service hours. This change means customers will have less time to access bank services during the day, which could impact their ability to conduct transactions or receive assistance. For the economy, reduced bank hours may affect the overall efficiency of financial services, potentially impacting businesses and individuals who rely on these services.

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Korean banks are reducing customer service hours. This could affect customer convenience and banking operations.

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