The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of financial knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of Korean adults in the capital area and to compare it with that of adults in other areas by analyzing the results of the financial literacy survey c...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of financial knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of Korean adults in the capital area and to compare it with that of adults in other areas by analyzing the results of the financial literacy survey conducted in 2014. The average score of financial literacy of Korean adults was 67.8 out of 100 points. Financial knowledge score was the highest, while financial behavior and attitude scores were relatively low. The financial literacy level of adult residents in the capital area was the second highest at 68.2 points, following that of residents in the Jeolla-do area. The level of residents in the capital area was the second highest in financial knowledge and behavior categories, but the lowest in financial attitude category, implying that individual’s rich knowledge does not contribute to desirable attitudes.
Residents in the capital area were less knowledgeable about compound interest, the effects of rapid inflation, preparedness for emergency expenditure, and personal credit rating. On the other hand, their scores were highest for the survey items such as diversified investment, financial fraud, and household budget. Finally, their preference for credit cards was higher than that of residents in other areas.