South Korea is set to undergo major reforms in its foreign exchange market, marking the most significant updates since the 1998 financial crisis. These changes include extending trading hours to 2 AM to align with London’s market close and setting the stage for 24-hour trading. Additionally, international financial institutions approved by Korean authorities will gain direct access to Seoul’s forex market, reducing dependence on non-deliverable forwards (NDFs). Major banks such as KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori are bolstering their teams to adapt to these changes and plan to register their overseas branches as foreign financial institutions (RFIs) to enhance their presence in Seoul and global operations involving the South Korean won. Furthermore, the rollout of competitive corporate forex electronic trading platforms, such as Hana Bank’s 'Hana FX Trading System,' is anticipated to stabilize the market by diversifying supply sources and reducing exchange rate volatility. Foreign investors can leverage these reforms to expand their market footprint, refine trading strategies, and explore new business opportunities in South Korea's evolving forex sector.