South Korea Draws More Global Interest Ahead of July 6 Won 24-Hour Trading
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2
South Korea Draws More Global Interest Ahead of July 6 Won 24-Hour Trading
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2
Summary
Overseas interest in South Korea’s economy and capital markets has risen markedly ahead of the won’s shift to 24-hour trading on July 6, according to the finance ministry.
Huh Chang, the second vice finance minister, said investor sentiment has “clearly changed” for the better in recent years as the market opens further to global participation.
Roadshows in Hong Kong and Singapore during the first half of 2026 showed stronger demand from foreign investors, with South Korea increasingly viewed as a more attractive investment destination.
The comments frame round-the-clock won trading as part of a broader push to deepen South Korea’s integration with global financial markets.