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Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Sees First Issuance of KOFR-Linked Bond by Non-Bank FI

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The KRW 200 billion issuance marks a key milestone in the country's regulatory push to establish KOFR as a primary benchmark.

South Korea, Vietnam Deepen Financial Ties with New Regulator Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The agreements cover monetary policy and financial stability, part of a broader push to boost trade and energy cooperation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Korea Forms New Crypto Unit to Oversee Stablecoins

By Editors | 30/07/2025

BOK is creating a dedicated team to monitor the market and shape policy as commercial banks prepare to launch won-pegged stablecoins.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

By Editors | 07/07/2025

The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

Enforcement

Korean Regulator Flags Sharp Rise in Foreign Exchange Breaches

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The FSS reports a 45% surge in foreign exchange violations, with failures in reporting overseas direct investments leading the breaches.

Enforcement

Korea Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Property-Related Loan Misuse

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Regulators will recall loans and ban future lending for borrowers misusing business funds, as part of a multi-agency household debt clampdown

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Pauses Retail CBDC Pilot as Banks Push Into Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

BOK will halt its 100,000-user pilot, citing high costs and a government-backed push for private sector stablecoins.