South Korea to Launch 24-Hour Won-Dollar Trading Market

Starting July 6, South Korea will introduce a landmark shift by launching a 24-hour won-dollar trading cycle. This move is part of the country's efforts to meet criteria for MSCI’s 'developed market' designation and reflects an expanded forex market with increased participation from financial institutions.

By By Cynthia Kim and Yena Park Fri, June 26, 2026 at 4:48 AM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

South Korea to Launch 24-Hour Won-Dollar Trading Market

Topics: 24-hour trading foreign exchange South Korea financial market reforms

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