Bank of Korea News and Monetary Policy Updates
Bank of Korea flags won volatility as AI chip exports lift South Korea outlook
South Korea's central bank is signalling caution over the won's recent moves as the country benefits from strong demand tied to the global artificial intelligence chip boom. Board member Hwang ...
Bank of Korea expands oversight of cross-border cryptocurrency transactions
South Korea's central bank will require cryptocurrency exchanges to report the monthly holdings of customers who have transferred digital assets overseas, expanding scrutiny beyond individual ...
Bank of Korea holds rates as inflation stays above target
South Korea's monetary policy pause comes after two consecutive rate hikes and while price pressures remain above the central bank's goal. The decision also follows President Lee Jae Myung's ...
Korea pension fund holdings decline as Samsung, SK Hynix slide cuts stake value
South Korea’s main pension fund is seeing a sharp erosion in the value of its major domestic equity holdings after a pullback in key technology stocks. The drop amounts to 182 trillion won, or ...
Jeonbuk Bank starts issuing Bitcoin-backed business loans in South Korea
South Korea’s changing legal framework for digital assets is opening a path for banks to use cryptocurrency collateral in corporate lending. Jeonbuk Bank, a unit of JB Financial Group, has ...
Construction Guarantee keeps A+ insurer strength rating with stable outlook
South Korea's Construction Guarantee retains an 'A+' Insurer Financial Strength rating as support expectations and a strong capital base continue to underpin its credit profile. The affirmation ...
CI Guarantee insurer strength rating affirmed at A- in South Korea
South Korea's CI Guarantee retains an A- insurer financial strength rating with a stable outlook as its capital position continues to underpin credit quality. The assessment also reflects pressure ...
Securitize gains on LG CNS tokenization partnership as South Korea readies new securities framework
South Korea is moving toward a formal regime for tokenized securities, creating an opening for infrastructure providers seeking early market access. Securitize shares rise in Tuesday trading after ...
South Korea weighs Alaska LNG involvement amid cost and demand risks
Seoul is weighing whether shorter shipping times from Alaska can offset the high development costs of a proposed liquefied natural gas project that U.S. President Donald Trump is promoting as part ...
Alaska LNG political push faces new doubts over South Korea funding
Long-delayed plans to develop the Alaska LNG project are drawing renewed scrutiny after President Donald Trump says South Korea would invest $54 billion in the venture. South Korean parties cited ...
U.S.-South Korea investment plan may direct $54 billion to Alaska LNG
Washington and Seoul are moving to channel part of a broader strategic investment package into energy and infrastructure projects in the U.S. The plan is expected to include about $54 billion for ...
CLS Group flags rising demand for FX post-trade infrastructure in Asia
Asian foreign exchange markets are opening further to global capital, increasing the need for resilient post-trade systems as trading volumes and cross-border participation grow. South Korea’s ...
Kakaopay Securities explores tokenized Korean stocks with Dinari, Ondo
South Korea is moving toward a legal framework for tokenized securities as Kakaopay Securities studies how locally listed shares could be issued on blockchain rails for overseas investors. The ...
South Korea central bank maintains restraint as economic boom extends
South Korea’s economic expansion continues to gather pace as overseas demand for AI-related materials supports the country’s growth outlook. Rising inflation is adding pressure on ...
South Korea considers crypto market-making after JPYC price surge on Upbit
South Korea is considering whether to allow market-making in digital assets after sharp price distortions in trading of a yen-linked stablecoin highlighted liquidity risks on a local exchange. The ...
Bank of Korea signals further rate hikes as it weighs inflation and growth
South Korea's central bank is keeping the door open to further monetary tightening as it balances price pressures with economic conditions. Financial stability concerns remain part of the policy ...
Kookmin Bank covered bonds win Fitch AAA rating on EUR650 million issue
Kookmin Bank expands its covered bond funding base with a EUR650 million sustainability mortgage transaction rated at the top of Fitch Ratings' scale. The four-year fixed-rate issue lifts the ...
South Korea tests 24-hour won settlement in global market push
South Korea has begun testing round-the-clock won settlement, tackling one of the remaining infrastructure barriers facing foreign investors in its financial markets. The trial is the latest ...
Bank of Korea starts 24-hour won settlement pilot for foreign investors
South Korea is widening foreign access to its currency infrastructure as the Bank of Korea starts a pilot for round-the-clock won settlement. The move is designed to let overseas investors ...
Bank of Korea raises rates as inflation pressure persists
South Korea raised interest rates for a second consecutive meeting on Thursday, extending its effort to contain persistent inflation without derailing an economy benefiting from strong exports. ...
South Korea alliance faces new risk as U.S. scales back joint drills
Annual U.S.-South Korea military exercises begin on Monday under new uncertainty after President Donald Trump orders a substantial reduction just hours before the drills start. The move raises ...
