"This book conducts a comprehensive examination of the current practice of monetary policy-making in Korea. More precisely, it aims at combining the real practice implemented by the Bank of Korea with the new theoretical principles of monetary policy. Monetary policy-making in Korea has evolved, to a great extent, in tandem with the development of the market economy. The Bank of Korea should, therefore, be a guardian of the market economy against any arbitrary intervention or interference on the part of the government. Based upon this perspective, the book tries to provide a valuable in-depth analysis and the most up-to-date information on the Bank of Korea's monetary and financial policies. Furthermore, this book addresses Korean monetary policy and central banking from a comparative perspective"--

Woosik Moon is Professor of Economics at the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University. He was a member of the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea, from 2012 to 2016.

Preface; Part 1. What is the Goal of Korean Monetary Policy: 1. The goals of economic and monetary policy; Part II. How does Money Affect the Korean Economy: 2. Money and the evolution of monetary standards; 3. The transmission channels of monetary policy; Part III. How is Monetary Conducted in Korea?: 4. The organisation and functions of the Bank of Korea; 5. The monetary policy strategies of the Bank of Korea; 6. Inflation targeting in Korea; 7. The tools and instruments of monetary policy; 8. Monetary policy without money; 9. Foreign exchange market intervention and monetary policy; Part IV. How is Financial Stability Pursued in Korea?: 10. The financial crisis and its impact on Korean economy; 11. Macro-prudential policy; 12. Crisis management and lender of last resort; Part V. What Will Be the Challenge for Future Monetary Policy in Korea: 13. Monetary policy under low growth and low inflation.