然而，这项改革适逢韩元汇率面临严峻考验，目前韩元已跌至近17年新低（约达1,540韩元兑1美元）。尽管韩国出口表现亮眼且经常帐呈现顺差，但因大量资金流向海外投资，导致韩元持续走弱，使市场更易受到投机客与汇率波动的冲击。
面对此项重大变革，国内外银行正积极扩大交易团队并取得海外业务授权以应对挑战。韩国政府也正努力调适，试图从1997年亚洲金融风暴后长期实施的严格外汇管制，逐步过渡到更具开放性与便利性的现代金融体系。
South Korea will allow the won to be traded 24 hours a day for the first time starting July 6, 2026, in an effort to boost its global financial presence and secure an upgrade to developed-market status from MSCI Inc.
However, this transition comes at a delicate time as the won has plunged to a 17-year low of around 1,540 per dollar. Despite a booming domestic economy and record exports, massive capital outflows from overseas investments have weakened the currency, leaving it more vulnerable to speculation and volatility.
In preparation for the 24-hour trading window, major banks are expanding their dealing teams and securing offshore licenses. This shift represents a significant departure for South Korea, which has tightly controlled its currency since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, moving toward a more open and accessible market framework.