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Global Appetite for Korea Grows Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading

Global Appetite for Korea Grows Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading
Bloomberg Markets Thursday 02 July 2026, 02:00 UTC By Hooyeon Kim 1 min read
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Global Appetite for Korea Grows Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading Global investors’ interest in South Korea’s economy and capital markets has “clearly changed” for the better in recent years, the country’s top finance ministry official said, as the won prepares to shift to round-the-clock trading on July 6. Investor roadshows held in major financial hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore in the first half of 2026 highlighted significant growth in overseas interest, Second Vice Finance Minister Huh...

Global Appetite for Korea Grows Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading Global investors’ interest in South Korea’s economy and capital markets has “clearly changed” for the better in recent years, the country’s top finance ministry official said, as the won prepares to shift to round-the-clock trading on July 6. Investor roadshows held in major financial hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore in the first half of 2026 highlighted significant growth in overseas interest, Second Vice Finance Minister Huh Chang said according to a statement released Thursday, with South Korea’s capital markets now being assessed as a far more attractive destination.
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