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flag South Korea extends forex trading to 24 hours from July 2026 to boost its MSCI developed-market bid by June 2027.

flag South Korea will extend its foreign exchange market to 24-hour trading starting July 2026 to support its bid for MSCI developed-market status, aiming for inclusion by June 2027. flag The reform addresses limited currency access, a key barrier, by improving offshore won settlement, easing registration, and enhancing cross-border payments. flag The move is part of broader financial upgrades, including better short-selling rules and English-language disclosures, as the economy grows 2.0% in 2026 on strong semiconductor exports and a $350 billion U.S. trade deal. flag Inflation is projected at 2.1%.

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