Bank of Korea

Capital / Liquidity

New KDIC Chief Targets Pre-emptive Crisis Response, Fund System Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The new president has outlined key tasks including the introduction of a financial stability account and a review of insurance rates.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Resumes CBDC Pilot to Test Distribution of Government Subsidies

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital currency pilot amid a stalled legislative progress on won-denominated stablecoins.

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Korea Rolls Out Regulatory Relief for Banks to Boost Dollar Supply

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The Bank of Korea and government will temporarily waive a forex levy and ease other rules to stabilise the won.

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South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Faces Criticism for Proposals on Banking Group Governance

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

South Korea’s FSS plans to diversify outside director nominations to curb management entrenchment, sparking industry concerns over potential government interference.

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Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.