Since Korea launched 24-hour trading two weeks ago, daily won trading has recovered, driven mainly by foreign selling of local chipmakers, Seoul Money Brokerage Services and Korea Money Brokers show. From July 6-16, USD/KRW spot turnover averaged about $18.6 bln per day, roughly 16% above the 30-day daily average before July 6.

2026-07-21

Since Korea launched 24-hour trading two weeks ago, daily won trading has recovered, driven mainly by foreign selling of local chipmakers, Seoul Money Brokerage Services and Korea Money Brokers show. From July 6-16, USD/KRW spot turnover averaged about $18.6 bln per day, roughly 16% above the 30-day daily average before July 6.