South Korean finance minister Choi Sang-mok will meet with global financial leaders this week, including Moody’s and Euroclear, as the country ramps up efforts to secure investor confidence as it prepares for its inclusion in the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) in Nov. 2025. Inclusion in the FTSE WGBI is expected to inject billions of dollars into the South Korean economy. Choi will likely seek to strengthen investor ties and ensure that South Korea is ready for the influx of capital by showcasing the country’s financial resilience.

The WGBI inclusion could bring in up to $67 billion in foreign