South Korea’s central bank raised its base rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years, joining global peers in tightening monetary policy to counter inflationary pressures fueled by the U.S.-Iran conflict.
2026-07-16 01:03:00
Kwanwoo Jun
Bank of Korea Raises Rate for First Time Since 2023
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