Bank of Korea Governor to Attend BIS Central Bank Meetings in Switzerland

The governor of the Bank of Korea will depart for Basel, Switzerland, this week to attend meetings with central bank governors from member nations of the Bank for International Settlements. The office of the governor said the five-day visit starting Saturday will include participation in the Global Economy Meeting, the Meeting of Governors from Major Emerging Market Economies and the Meeting of Governors.

Discussions are scheduled to focus on recent developments in the global economy and financial markets, according to the central bank. The trip will be the first official overseas visit by the governor since taking office last month. The governor previously served as head of the monetary and economic department at the Bank for International Settlements before being appointed to lead the South Korean central bank in March.

Background on the Governor A file photo from the governor's inauguration on April 21, 2026, in Seoul shows the new central bank chief delivering a speech. The appointment followed the election of President Lee Jae Myung. The Bank for International Settlements, based in Basel, serves as a forum for central banks to exchange views on monetary and financial stability issues.