The Bank of Korea has resumed its gold purchases after a hiatus since February 2013, signaling an intention to increase the proportion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves over the medium to long term. In addition to physical gold, the central bank is also exploring new procurement methods, such as sourcing gold from domestic producers for export, and has begun investing in financial products backed by US gold ETFs. This move indicates a strategic shift in the nation's reserve management. AI
RANK_REASON Central bank resuming a significant asset purchase after a long pause. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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