FX.co ★ South Korea’s FX Reserves Climb to 5-Month High in June

In June 2025, South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reached $410.2 billion, marking an increase from $404.6 billion in the previous month of May. This growth was largely attributed to a significant rise in deposits, which surged to $26.5 billion, compared to $19.7 billion in May. Additionally, there was a modest increase in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), climbing to $15.9 billion from $15.7 billion. On the other hand, holdings in securities experienced a decrease, falling to $358.5 billion from $360 billion. Meanwhile, both the gold reserves, at $4.8 billion, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve position, at $4.5 billion, remained steady. This varied movement within the components reflects ongoing volatility in the structure of South Korea’s reserves due to fluctuations in global financial conditions. Despite the reduction in securities, the overall increase in reserves suggests a strategic approach to maintaining economic stability within a complex global framework.