South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.9 billion at the end of July 2026 from $427.4 billion in June. Securities remained the largest component, totaling $380.0 billion and accounting for 88.8% of total reserves. Deposits stood at $23.1 billion (5.4%), followed by Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at $15.7 billion (3.7%), gold holdings 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 427900 USD Million in July from 427360 USD Million in June of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Korea averaged 152625.62 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 August of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-02 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jun $427.4B $427B
2026-08-04 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jul $427.9B $427.4B
2026-09-03 09:00 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Aug $427.9B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Central Bank Balance Sheet 667897.10 601257.80 KRW Billion Jun 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 427900.00 427360.00 USD Million Jul 2026
Interbank Rate 3.03 3.02 percent Aug 2026
Interest Rate 2.75 2.50 percent Jul 2026
Lending Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Jul 2026
Loans to Private Sector 1487408.20 1477156.30 KRW Billion May 2026
Money Supply M0 204458000.00 205023100.00 KRW Million Jun 2026
Money Supply M1 1395935.10 1408950.60 KRW Billion Jun 2026
Money Supply M2 4209727.50 4186152.20 KRW Billion Jun 2026
Money Supply M3 6362415.20 6314401.00 KRW Billion Jun 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
427900.00 427360.00 469207.70 564.50 1971 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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South Korea FX Reserves Increase in July
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.9 billion at the end of July 2026 from $427.4 billion in June. Securities remained the largest component, totaling $380.0 billion and accounting for 88.8% of total reserves. Deposits stood at $23.1 billion (5.4%), followed by Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at $15.7 billion (3.7%), gold holdings at $4.8 billion (1.1%), and the country’s reserve position at the IMF at $4.3 billion (1.0%).
2026-08-04
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