FX.co ★ South Korea’s FX Reserves Rise for 3rd Month

In August 2025, South Korea's foreign exchange reserves experienced an uptick, reaching $416.3 billion, an increase from $411.3 billion in the previous month. This boost was primarily attributed to an escalation in securities holdings, which rose to $366.2 billion from $365.1 billion, along with an increase in deposits, which expanded to $25 billion from $21.3 billion. Additionally, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) saw a slight rise to $15.8 billion from $15.7 billion. Conversely, gold reserves remained constant at $4.8 billion, as did the IMF reserve position at $4.5 billion. Despite these robust reserves, the central bank continues to navigate challenges related to fluctuating currency markets and external economic pressures.