□ Total household credits outstanding increased by 36.7 trillion won in the third quarter of 2021 to stand at 1,844.9 trillion won as of end-September, with household loans totaling 1,744.7 trillion won and merchandise credits 100.2 trillion won.

   o Household loans expanded by 37.0 trillion won during the quarter, and merchandise credits decreased by 0.2 trillion won.