Inflation at 3.2% Pushes Bank of Korea Into First Hike Since 2023
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75% on Thursday, marking its first increase since January 2023 as consumer inflation climbed to a three-year high. The decision lands as South Korea’s…
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