Bank of Korea Monitors Impact of Iran Airstrikes... 24-Hour Surveillance [U.S.-Iran War]
by Lee Sungmin
Published 01 Mar.2026 09:48(KST)
Updated 04 Mar.2026 10:41(KST)
Formation of Task Force for Response as Needed
The Bank of Korea is closely monitoring and preparing to respond to the impact on financial markets following the airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Lee Chang-yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea, is holding a press conference at the Bank of Korea in Jung-gu, Seoul, on January 15. Photo by Yonhap News
원본보기 아이콘According to the Bank of Korea on March 1, Governor Lee Chang-yong presided over an emergency situation assessment meeting the previous evening, during which he discussed response plans for various future scenarios and ordered the establishment of a 24-hour monitoring system.
In response, the Bank of Korea has formed a "Task Force for Monitoring the Middle East Situation" to assess market conditions and will take action if necessary.
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