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South Korea Nominates Shin Hyun-song as Central Bank Governor

First article: 22 mar. 2026, 09:07 | Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 09:07 | 1 source | 1 article

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has nominated Shin Hyun-song, currently serving at the BIS, to lead the Bank of Korea. Shin's extensive experience in international finance and economics is expected to be valuable in navigating the country's economic challenges. The nomination requires parliamentary approval, and if confirmed, Shin will succeed the current governor.

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SKorea’s Lee Nominates BIS Official Shin as New BOK Governor Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 22 mar. 2026, 09:07 (3 hours ago)

SKorea’s Lee Nominates BIS Official Shin as New BOK Governor

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Shin Hyun Song, head of the monetary and economic department at the Bank for International Settlements, as the new Bank of Korea governor, the Presidential Office said Sunday.

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