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KRW/USD: South Korea Starts Trial Run of 24-Hour Won Settlement System

Bloomberg Markets·September 21, 2026·1 min read

South Korea's central bank began a trial run of a 24-hour won settlement system, enabling round-the-clock payments and laying groundwork for greater foreign access to local markets. The full implementation is scheduled for next year, according to the bank's announcement.

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