## Republic of Korea and the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Republic of Korea and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kor)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/kor/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/kor/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/kor/bundle-manifest.json)

### 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](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/11/21/republic-of-korea-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-by-572019): 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](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

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### 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

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kor#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Republic of Korea](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=K)
- [Global Spillovers Amid Shifting Policies](https://www.imf.org/en/news/seminars/conferences/2026/04/28/global-spillovers-amid-shifting-policies)
- [Featured image](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/01/15/cf-as-korea-ages-fiscal-reforms-can-help-safeguard-government-finances)
- [All videos about Korea](https://www.imf.org/en/videos/view?country=79)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/11/21/republic-of-korea-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-by-572019)
- [July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kor_