Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea (BOK; Korean: 한국은행) is the central bank of South Korea and issuer of South Korean won. It was established on 12 June 1950 in Seoul, South Korea.
Institutional profile
Institutional role and background
The Bank of Korea (BOK; Korean: 한국은행) is the central bank of South Korea and issuer of South Korean won. It was established on 12 June 1950 in Seoul, South Korea. [3]
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Frequently asked questions
When was Bank of Korea established?
1950-06-12; 1950. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
Where is Bank of Korea headquartered?
Jung District. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
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