South Korea will introduce 24-hour currency exchange trading in July, and relax rules for offshore transactions by September.
This is the latest step in its years-long effort to secure developed-market status from investment research firm Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).
The proposed round-the-clock trading hours will lift volumes and eliminate the gap from the current 2 am Seoul close, indicated the government’s 2026 economic growth strategy report unveiled on Friday (Jan 9).
Another step towards a 24 hour global trading.
I wonder if the move from "Banking Hours" towards 24 hours will create a need for more employees to support the various systems.
👏👏👏 banking should I’ve been 24 hours like 30 years ago!