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Korea's foreign reserves rise to over 3-yr high in November

Korea's foreign reserves rose for the sixth consecutive month in November to reach a three-year high, the central bank said Wednesday. The country's foreign reserves had stood at $430.66 billion as of the end of November.

2025-12-03

Korea's foreign reserves rise to nearly 3-year high in October

Korea's foreign reserves rose for the fifth consecutive month in October to the highest amount in 33 months, the central bank said Wednesday. The country's foreign reserves stood at $428.82 billion as of the end of October.

2025-11-05

Foreign reserves up for 4th consecutive month in Sept.

Korea's foreign reserves rose for the fourth consecutive month in September, primarily due to an increase in foreign currency deposits held by financial institutions.

2025-10-10

Korea's foreign reserves hit five-year low

Korea's foreign reserves rose from a month earlier in December but reached the lowest level in five years in terms of year-end reading, central bank data showed Monday.

2025-01-06

Korea's foreign reserves drop in October as strong U.S. dollar takes its toll

Korea's foreign reserves fell in October, snapping three consecutive months of rises due to the decreased value of non-U.S. dollar assets amid a strong U.S. dollar and decreased deposits, central bank data showed Tuesday.

2024-11-05

Korea's foreign reserves increase by $2.41 billion in August

Korea's foreign reserves increased for the second straight month in August on the back of the increased value of nondollar assets and investment gains, central bank data showed Wednesday.

2024-09-04

Foreign reserves end three-month dip in July

Korea’s foreign reserves ended their three-month dip in July on the back of a foreign currency-denominated debt sale and increased values of non-U.S. dollar assets, central bank data showed Monday.

2024-08-05

Banking on bucks

Korea's foreign exchange reserve in December stood at $420.15 billion, up $3.07 billion on month, according to the Bank of Korea.

2024-01-04

Rising reserves

Korea’s foreign reserves rose last month, ending three consecutive months of decline on gains in investments and an increased conversion value of non-dollar assets, according to the Bank of Korea on Tuesday.

2023-12-05

Korea's foreign reserves fall in May

Korea's foreign reserves fell in May as the dollar's ascent cut the conversion value of holdings in other currencies, central bank data showed Monday.

2023-06-05