FX.co ★ South Korea Forex Reserves Edge Down in May

In May 2025, South Korea's foreign exchange reserves recorded a marginal decline, settling at $404.6 billion from $404.7 billion in April. Within the reserves, securities rose to $360 billion from the previous $356.5 billion, while deposits decreased to $19.7 billion compared to $23.2 billion. The holdings of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) remained unchanged at $15.7 billion, as did gold holdings at $4.8 billion and the IMF reserve position at $4.5 billion. This slight overall decrease underscores ongoing volatility in the composition of South Korea's reserves amid evolving global financial conditions. Nevertheless, the rise in securities suggests a continued emphasis on stabilizing assets within a challenging economic landscape.