Money supply bounces back on corporate, household deposits rise: BOK

Korea's money supply rose in December from a month earlier, driven by increases in corporate and household deposits in both foreign and local currencies, central bank data showed Friday.

2026-02-13

BOK says 'excess liquidity' concerns stem from liquid asset-driven 'statistical illusion'

With concerns growing over “excess liquidity” — that too much money in circulation is fueling asset prices and the weakening exchange rate — the Bank of Korea said the perception is a “statistical illusion” and moved to clarify the data.

2025-12-18

Korea's money supply jumps 0.8% in December, up for 7th-straight month

Korea's money supply grew for the seventh-consecutive month in December despite ongoing efforts to implement tighter monetary policies, according to data released by the central bank on Friday.

2024-02-16

Korea's money supply rises amid tightening policy

Korea's money supply increased for the third consecutive month in August, reaching $2.83 trillion, amid the central bank's tightening policy.

2023-10-17

Money supply slightly up in September amid high interest rates

Korea's money supply inched up in September from a month earlier as deposits at banks increased amid high interest payments, central bank data showed Tuesday.

2022-11-15

Korea's money supply continues to grow in July

Korea’s money supply continued to grow in July, largely due to increases in deposits as people flee to safer assets.

2022-09-16

Korea's money supply grows for third straight month

Korea's money supply grew for the third straight month in June on increased deposits amid rising interest rates, central bank data showed Thursday.

2022-08-11

Money supply continues to grow rapidly

Korea's money supply continued to rapidly grow in March, largely due to increases in loans to households and companies, the Bank of Korea said Thursday.

2021-05-13

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