South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $443.16 billion at the end of October 2026 from $440.56 billion in September, marking a $2.6 billion increase and the first rebound in two months. The total surpassed the previous August peak of $442.28 billion, reaching its highest level since May 2022. The recovery was mainly driven by investment returns on foreign assets and higher foreign currency deposits held by financial institutions. Deposits jumped by $6.32 billion to $36.27 billion, while securities, including US Treasuries, fell by $3.59 billion to $382.43 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) declined by $70 million to $15.41 billion, while the country's reserve position at the IMF fell by $50 million to $4.25 billion. Gold holdings remained unchanged at $4.79 billion. South Korea also climbed to ninth place globally in September from 11th in August, partly as falling gold prices reduced the reported reserves of countries such as Italy and France. source: The Bank of Korea

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Korea increased to 443160 USD Million in October from 440560 USD Million in September of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Korea averaged 153921.40 USD Million from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 469207.70 USD Million in October of 2021 and a record low of 564.50 USD Million in April of 1972. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. South Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-05 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Sep $440.56B $442.28B
2026-11-03 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Oct $443.16B $440.56B
2026-12-03 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Nov $443.16B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Central Bank Balance Sheet 661504.80 635678.10 KRW Billion Aug 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 443160.00 440560.00 USD Million Oct 2026
Interbank Rate 3.44 3.44 percent Nov 2026
Interest Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Oct 2026
Lending Rate 3.50 3.50 percent Oct 2026
Loans to Private Sector 1512950.90 1501944.70 KRW Billion Aug 2026
Money Supply M0 203967200.00 204121100.00 KRW Million Aug 2026
Money Supply M1 1340403.30 1361212.20 KRW Billion Aug 2026
Money Supply M2 4243769.10 4254562.50 KRW Billion Aug 2026
Money Supply M3 6368586.10 6354143.50 KRW Billion Aug 2026


South Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves
In South Korea, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
443160.00 440560.00 469207.70 564.50 1971 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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South Korea FX Reserves Hit 4-Year High in October
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $443.16 billion at the end of October 2026 from $440.56 billion in September, marking a $2.6 billion increase and the first rebound in two months. The total surpassed the previous August peak of $442.28 billion, reaching its highest level since May 2022. The recovery was mainly driven by investment returns on foreign assets and higher foreign currency deposits held by financial institutions. Deposits jumped by $6.32 billion to $36.27 billion, while securities, including US Treasuries, fell by $3.59 billion to $382.43 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) declined by $70 million to $15.41 billion, while the country's reserve position at the IMF fell by $50 million to $4.25 billion. Gold holdings remained unchanged at $4.79 billion. South Korea also climbed to ninth place globally in September from 11th in August, partly as falling gold prices reduced the reported reserves of countries such as Italy and France.
2026-11-03
South Korea FX Reserves End Three-Month Rising Streak
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $440.6 billion at the end of September 2026 from $442.3 billion in August, ending a three-month rising streak. August had recorded the largest monthly gain on record. Securities remained the largest component, falling to $386 billion from $387.1 billion, while deposits declined to $30 billion from $30.3 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) fell to $15.5 billion from $15.8 billion. Gold holdings and the country’s reserve position at the IMF were unchanged at $4.8 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively.
2026-10-05
South Korea FX Reserves Post Record Monthly Increase
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves surged to $442.3 billion at the end of August 2026 from $428.0 billion in July, with the $14.3 billion increase marking the largest monthly gain on record. The jump was mainly driven by higher foreign currency deposits from financial institutions and gains in marketable securities. Securities remained the largest component, rising by $7.1 billion to $387.1 billion, while deposits jumped by $7.2 billion to $30.3 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) edged up to $15.8 billion, while the country’s reserve position at the IMF also increased slightly. Gold holdings were unchanged at $4.8 billion. Foreign exchange reserves have now risen for three consecutive months since June, with the August increase surpassing the previous record monthly gain of $14.29 billion set in May 2009.
2026-09-03