Bank of Korea's returns on foreign assets near $12.5 bil. in 2025

The Bank of Korea posted nearly 17 trillion won in returns from foreign assets in 2025, a significant increase from the previous year. This surge in returns was largely driven by a weaker Korean won and a rally in global stock markets. The Bank of Korea's returns on foreign assets have seen a substantial growth, up 32 percent from the previous year, indicating a positive trend for the country's foreign asset investments.

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A weaker won and a rally in stock markets helped Korea's central bank post high returns from foreign assets. This could lead to increased investor confidence in Korean markets.

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