South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.4 billion at the end of June 2026 from $427.0 billion in May, marking a modest increase in the country’s external buffers. The reserve stock remained heavily concentrated in securities, which accounted for $380.3 billion, or 89.0% of total holdings. Deposits stood at $22.3 billion (5.2%), followed by Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at $15.6 billion (3.7%), gold reserves at $4.8 billion (1.1%), and the country’s reserve position at the IMF at $4.3 billion (1.0%). source: The Bank of Korea

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Korea increased to 427400 USD Million in June from 426990 USD Million in May of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Korea averaged 152212.35 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 July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-03 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
May $427B $427.88B
2026-07-02 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jun $427.4B $427B
2026-08-04 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jul $427.4B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Central Bank Balance Sheet 600614.80 593895.90 KRW Billion Apr 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 427400.00 426990.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Interbank Rate 3.04 3.05 percent Jul 2026
Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent Jun 2026
Lending Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Jun 2026
Loans to Private Sector 1477156.30 1466586.80 KRW Billion Apr 2026
Money Supply M0 204393400.00 202707500.00 KRW Million Apr 2026
Money Supply M1 1393915.90 1372594.00 KRW Billion Apr 2026
Money Supply M2 4165513.70 4118185.60 KRW Billion Apr 2026
Money Supply M3 6259213.40 6140396.50 KRW Billion Apr 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
427400.00 426990.00 469207.70 564.50 1971 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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South Korea FX Reserves Edge Higher in June
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.4 billion at the end of June 2026 from $427.0 billion in May, marking a modest increase in the country’s external buffers. The reserve stock remained heavily concentrated in securities, which accounted for $380.3 billion, or 89.0% of total holdings. Deposits stood at $22.3 billion (5.2%), followed by Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at $15.6 billion (3.7%), gold reserves at $4.8 billion (1.1%), and the country’s reserve position at the IMF at $4.3 billion (1.0%).
2026-07-02
South Korea FX Reserves Edge Lower in May
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves edged down to $427.0 billion in May 2026 from $427.9 billion in April. Securities remained the largest component of the country's reserve assets, totaling $380.7 billion and accounting for 89.2% of the total. Deposits stood at $21.4 billion, representing 5.0% of reserves, while Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) amounted to $15.8 billion, or 3.7%. Gold holdings were valued at $4.8 billion, accounting for 1.1% of total reserves, and the country's reserve position at the International Monetary Fund totaled $4.4 billion, equivalent to 1.0% of overall holdings.
2026-06-03
South Korea Forex Reserves Rise in April
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.9 billion at the end of April 2026 from $423.7 billion in the previous month. The increase came despite dollar injections to defend against high exchange rates, driven by investment returns and a higher dollar-converted value of other currency assets. Broken down by asset, securities such as government bonds and corporate bonds increased to $384.1 billion (vs $377.7 billion in March). Deposits fell to $18.8 billion (vs $21.1 billion), while Special Drawing Rights (SDR) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rose to $15.8 billion (vs $15.6 billion). Gold stood at $4.8 billion, unchanged from the previous month, as it is recorded at the purchase price rather than market value, as well as the IMF reserve position, remaining at $4.5 billion. As of March, South Korea ranked 12th globally in foreign exchange reserves.
2026-05-06