여신협회장 선거 7개월 만에 가동…민간 출신 '다크호스' 주목

Korea's credit finance sector is undergoing significant leadership transition, with unprecedented consideration for private-sector candidates amid the Credit Finance Association's chairman election after a 7-month hiatus. The incoming leader must confront critical challenges including payment system paradigm shifts toward stablecoins and persistent profitability pressures in the card industry. This shift from traditional bureaucratic leadership signals growing industry recognition that technological innovation and operational expertise are essential for competing in digital finance.