Bank of Korea launches 24-hour won settlement pilot for foreign investors

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What happened

The Bank of Korea’s new network will let foreign investors settle won transactions during business hours in their home countries.

Key facts

  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:41:23 UTC.

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