Seoul Apartment Prices Extend Rally, Backing Case for BOK Hold
Prices for apartments in Seoul extended their rally to a 48th week, holding at the fastest pace since late October…
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BOK Keeps Rate-Cut Stance Option Open for 2026 as Risks Persist
South Korea’s central bank said it will keep the door open to further interest rate cuts next year, while increasing…
BOK Minutes Show Board Wary of FX Volatility, Housing Risks
Most members of the Bank of Korea’s policy board flagged elevated currency volatility and lingering housing-market risks as reasons to…
BOK Holds Rate as Financial Risks Persist, Growth Stays Robust
South Korea’s central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged in a widely-expected move, as robust economic growth gives authorities room…
Won Gains After BOK Rhee’s Comments on Forex Intervention Goals
The South Korean won strengthened after Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong defended its foreign exchange interventions as efforts to…
BOK Halts Digital Currency Project, Pausing Talks With Banks
South Korea’s central bank halted its digital currency testing project, telling participating banks it will temporarily pause discussions related to…