Finance
Bank of Korea, finance ministry name six banks as 2026 FX leading banks
The Bank of Korea and the Ministry of Economy and Finance said on Jan. 29 they selected KB Kookmin Bank, NH NongHyup Bank, Korea Development Bank, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Hana Bank as 2026 foreign exchange market leading banks. The designation applies to foreign exchange banks meeting standards such as financial soundness and creditworthiness and showing strong results in won-dollar spot and FX swap trading. Leading banks can receive up to a 60 percent reduction in FX stability levies.
