Republic of Korea and the IMF
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At a Glance
- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 2.6*
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.5
- Country Population: 51.615 million
- Date of Membership: August 26, 1955
- Article IV/Country Report: November 24, 2025
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 11467.4 million
- Quota (SDR): 8582.7 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 17
- *GDP Data from July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update
Overview
- Provides information on official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with the Republic of Korea.
- Menu items related to Republic of Korea:
- Executive Board Calendar
- Board Discussions on Republic of Korea
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Contact Us
Executive Board and Reports
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on February 5, 2025.
- Listed items related to Republic of Korea include:
- Board Discussions on Republic of Korea
- Article IV Staff Reports
Events and Conferences
- Country Conference:
- Title: Global Spillovers Amid Shifting Policies
- Dates: April 28-29, 2026
- Location: Washington, DC
- Note: Engagement ahead of the 2026 Annual Meetings in Thailand is referenced.
Recent Publications and Commentary
- Featured article title: As Korea Ages, Fiscal Reforms Can Help Safeguard Government Finances
- Teaser: Thoughtful policy changes can help ensure spending pressures remain contained, w...
- Additional formats of content available:
- Blogs about Korea
- All videos about Korea
- All news about Korea
Engagement and Contact
- Invitation to participate in a survey: Do you have a few minutes to participate in a survey about the IMF’s work and communications in Asia? Your views will help us improve engagement ahead of the 2026 Annual Meetings in Thailand. Click here for survey
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