FX.co ★ South Korea Forex Reserves Edge Up in March

In March 2025, South Korea's foreign exchange reserves experienced an increase, reaching $409.7 billion, up from $409.2 billion in the previous month. This growth was primarily attributed to an expansion in securities holdings, which rose to $361.5 billion from $357 billion, alongside a marginal increase in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), which edged up to $15 billion from $14.8 billion. Conversely, deposits witnessed a decrease, falling to $24.2 billion from $28 billion, while the country's gold reserves remained unchanged at $4.8 billion, and its position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sustained at $4.2 billion.