Central Bank Digital Currency
In all countries, central bank-issued currency is the basic means of payment and settlement for economic agents, including individuals, firms, and financial institutions. Central banks are responsible for using this central bank money to maintain the safety and efficiency of the payment and settlement systems.
Recently, the rapid digitalization of the economy has led to a growing demand for a digital form of public currency. This demand is evident in the private sector, where new payment instruments such as stablecoins have been developed and are already widely used in certain sectors.
In addition, international forums such as the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have been discussing the potential uses and implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments and other financial applications. As a result, many central banks are considering issuing CBDCs as a way to meet this demand and adapt to changing technological and economic conditions.
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has not yet decided whether or not to issue a CBDC. However, developing a CBDC is a complex process that involves a lot of planning and coordination among various stakeholders, such as government agencies, financial institutions, and technology companies. It typically takes several years to prepare for the launch of a CBDC. To this end, the BOK is conducting a series of research and experiments on possible forms and designs of a CBDC. More information on these efforts can be found on the following link.
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Central Bank Digital Currencies – 1st Proof of Concept Experiments
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Central bank digital currency: what we have learned from a recent hands-on experiment
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BOK, FSC, and FSS, in cooperation with the BIS, have launched a project to explore a future monetary system for Korea
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A step toward new financial market infrastructure: Bank of Korea’s initiative
What is CBDC?
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Plan of the BOK CBDC pilot project
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BOK CBDC pilot project (Congratulatory message from Cecilia Skingsley of BIS Innovation Hub)
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CBDC & Future Monetary System (Dialogue with Agustín Carstens of BIS)
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