FX.co ★ South Korea Forex Reserves Drop In December

In December 2025, South Korea experienced a decline in its foreign exchange reserves, which fell to $428.1 billion from $430.7 billion in November. This decrease can be attributed to a reduction in securities holdings, which dropped to $371.1 billion from $379.3 billion the previous month. Meanwhile, the country's Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) remained steady at $15.9 billion, their gold reserves were consistent at $4.8 billion, and their position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was recorded at $4.4 billion. Conversely, deposits saw an increase, reaching $31.9 billion from $26.4 billion.