FX.co ★ South Korea FX Reserves Edge Lower in May

South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves slipped to $427.0 billion in May 2026, down from $427.9 billion in April. Securities continued to form the bulk of these reserves, totaling $380.7 billion and accounting for 89.2% of the total. Deposits came to $21.4 billion, or 5.0% of reserves, while Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) stood at $15.8 billion, representing 3.7%. Gold holdings were valued at $4.8 billion, making up 1.1% of the total, and the country’s reserve position at the International Monetary Fund amounted to $4.4 billion, equivalent to 1.0% of overall holdings.