Bank of Korea News

Official Foreign Reserves - March 2026

The Bank of Korea published official foreign reserves data for March 2026, reporting total international reserves of 848 billion USD. This is a routine monthly statistical release providing updated reserve figures to the public and market participants. The release includes attached files with detailed reserve composition data.

Monetary Stabilization Bond Issuance Competitive Bidding Notice

The Bank of Korea published a Monetary Stabilization Bond (MSB) issuance notice (DC026-0707-0910) for competitive bidding scheduled on April 3, 2026. The notice, referencing document number 471, pertains to open market operations conducted by the Bank's Market Operations Team. Bidders are directed to the attached files in HWP and PDF formats for complete auction terms and conditions.

Bank of Korea Finalizes Benchmark Rate Reform Plan

On March 30, 2026, the Bank of Korea and the Financial Services Commission held the 6th Benchmark Rate and Short-Term Financial Market Consultation to finalize the benchmark rate reform plan. The reform shifts from CD-based rates to KOFR as the primary overnight risk-free benchmark rate. The plan establishes new methodology, governance, and publication standards for the reference rate with full implementation targeted for 2027.

MSB Buyback Auction Notice - Competitive Bidding

The Bank of Korea announced a competitive bidding auction for buybacks of Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSBs) scheduled for April 2, 2026. This open market operation allows the central bank to manage domestic liquidity through bond repurchase activities. Financial institutions may participate in the electronic bidding process.

Monetary Stabilization Bond Issuance Competitive Bidding Notice

The Bank of Korea announced a competitive bidding auction for Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSB) scheduled for April 7, 2026. The notice provides details for electronic bidding participation in open market operations. Financial institutions and investors may participate in the auction through the specified competitive bidding process.