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Lower barriers can increase foreign portfolio inflows and support the Korean won. Greater market access may influence Korean asset prices and corporate funding costs for Korean firms.

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Watch the finance ministry timeline for the 24-hour FX launch and any accompanying tax or settlement rule changes.

Economy koreatimes.co.kr · Jun 5, 2026 01:37 UTC

South Korea plans 24-hour FX market to attract foreign capital

The government announced plans to launch a 24-hour foreign exchange market and additional measures aimed at making Korean markets more attractive to overseas investors. The steps form part of a broad…