Verified List of Banks in South Korea (2026 Update)

South Korea's banking sector, as tracked by Bankinfobook, consists of 126 verified institutions. The directory below reflects primary-source verification completed during our 2026 review cycle, covering Seoul and the surrounding region.

South Korea holds 104.40 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 22.12% of GDP, indicating a substantial external liquidity buffer relative to economic output.

Of the 126 banks listed for South Korea, 54 maintain a direct SWIFT/BIC connection, a 42.9% SWIFT-to-Bank ratio, placing South Korea in our 'Gated' connectivity tier.