South Korea Plans 24-Hour FX Trading and Offshore Won Market

President announces extended trading hours and indicates potential offshore market for the Korean won to enhance market accessibility.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading: The global marketplace for exchanging national currencies against one another, operating across various time zones.
  • Offshore Market: A financial market located outside a country’s borders where its currency or instruments are traded, often with fewer restrictions.
  • Korean Won: The official currency of South Korea, denoted by the symbol ₩ and currency code KRW.