Korea considering revaluation, W100,000 notes

Bank of Korea Governor Park Seung said on Sunday 11 January that after the general election in April, the central bank would propose a currency revaluation, and also issue W100,000-bills.

In an interview with Yonhap News, Park said that issuance of bills with new anti-forgery techniques and raising the won's value are issues that the central bank would consult with the government this April.

Immediately after being appointed in April 2002, Park organized a special team for currency reform. The

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