Seoul, 3 July 2026 – South Korea is preparing to open its dollar-won spot market to 24-hour trading, marking one of the country’s most significant foreign-exchange reforms in decades as policymakers seek to improve market access, attract global investors and support Seoul’s long-running push for developed-market recognition.
The new trading framework is scheduled to begin on 6 July 2026, allowing the won to be traded around the clock from Monday morning to Saturday morning. The move expands access for international investors operating across US, European and Asian time zones, reducing the gap between Korea’s domestic market hours and global trading activity.
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