Bank of Korea
Flow of Funds during the 3rd quarter of 2025(preliminary)
1. Financial Transactions
□ During the third quarter of 2025, the net lending* of the total economy (combined domestic sectors) was 46.3 trillion won, representing an increase when compared to the previous quarter (41.5 trillion won).
* Net lending/borrowing in the flow o...
Jan 08,2026
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
Minister Kwon Oh-eul Inspects Korean Independence Movement Sites in Shanghai, China
Minister Kwon Oh-eul of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) visited Shanghai, China, from January 6 (Tue) to January 8 (Thu). He emphasized that “Shanghai is a historic place where the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea was established and carried ou...
Jan 08,2026
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
EU CBAM Enters Full Implementation; Government and Industry Coordinate Response
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) convened a meeting with industry stakeholders on the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on January 8, 2026, at the Korea Iron & Steel Association. On this occasion, MOTIR and the steel in...
Jan 08,2026
Financial Services Commission
FSC Outlines Key Measures to Boost Financial Inclusion
Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission presided over the first meeting on propelling a transition to inclusive finance with officials from related public organizations, five major financial holding groups, and private sector experts on January 8. At today&rsqu...
Jan 08,2026
Ministry of Health and Welfare
2026 New Year’s Address by the Minister of Health and Welfare
2026 New Year’s Address by the Minister of Health and Welfare
Dear fellow citizens,
As we welcome 2026―the Year of the Fire Horse―I sincerely hope that health and peace will be with all of you and your families.
Over the past year, the Ministry of Health and Welfar...
Jan 07,2026
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Progress Update on Localizer Facility Improvements at Airports
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced the current status and future plans for the seven airports (nine sites)* nationwide to improve localizer facilities followed by the Aviation Safety Innovation Plan released on 30 April 2025.
* (Embankment &...
Jan 07,2026
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Korea’s Annual Foreign Direct Investment Hits All-Time High of $36.1 Billion
Korea’s annual foreign direct investment (FDI) on a notification basis reached USD 36.1 billion in 2025, up 4.3 percent year-on-year and marking an all-time high. Actual inflows also increased 16.3 percent year-on-year to $18.0 billion, the third-highest figure on record.
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Jan 07,2026
Bank of Korea
Official Foreign Reserves(December 2025)
□ Korea's official foreign reserves as of the end of December 2025 amounted to 428.1 billion dollars.
ㅇ Korea’s official foreign reserves consisted of securities valued at 371.1 billion dollars (86.7%), deposits of 31.9 billion dollars (7.4%), SDRs of 15.9 billion dollar...
Jan 06,2026