Global Appetite for Korea Grows Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading
Bloomberg 2026-07-02 02:00:00
Context: Global investors' interest in South Korea's economy and capital markets has significantly increased in recent years. The country's top finance ministry official attributed this growth in interest to the upcoming implementation of 24-hour won trading, set to start on July 6. This change aims to enhance the accessibility and attractiveness of South Korea's financial markets to international investors.
Key Facts
- Global investors' interest in South Korea's economy and capital markets has "clearly changed" for the better in recent years, according to the country's top finance ministry official.
- The won is set to shift to round-the-clock trading starting July 6, a move expected to further boost global investors' participation in South Korea's financial markets.
- The implementation of 24-hour won trading aims to increase the accessibility and attractiveness of South Korea's financial markets to international investors, reflecting the growing global appetite for Korean assets.