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Property

South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut

On Thursday, the bank explained that the internal pilot system also allows the six board members to plot two to three dots per horizon to indicate probabilistic rate views.
Banking & Finance

South Korea central bank to expand forward guidance on policy rate path

The Bank of Korea headquarters in Seoul. Its monetary policy board voted 6-1 to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50 per cent.
Banking & Finance

Majority of BOK board members back future policy easing

Pedestrians cross a road in front of the Bank of Korea headquarters in Seoul on July 24, 2025. South Korea's economy grew 0.5 percent in the second quarter, the country's central bank said on July 24, as the Asian export giant grapples with renewed trade tensions. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea holds for now, lays ground for rate cut after Fed

Seoul’s housing market remains a source of caution against rate cuts.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea likely to extend hold on fears over household debt

Confidence has now increased for a fifth consecutive month as the nation continues to recover from political turmoil at the start of the year.
International

South Korea’s consumer sentiment rises to seven-year high ahead of BOK

The Bank of Korea’s seven-member monetary policy board voted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50 per cent, an outcome expected by all 33 economists in a Reuters poll.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea holds rates steady amid tariff, household debt concerns

South Korea has one of the world’s most active digital-asset markets, which has driven massive gains in shares of companies linked to stablecoins.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea halts digital currency project, pausing talks with banks

Open market operations are the BOK’s main tool for implementing monetary policy and a key measure for limiting volatility in the short-term money market.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea overhauls repo framework amid changing liquidity conditions

Governor Rhee Chang-yong has repeatedly cautioned that cutting rates too quickly could spur a rebound in household debt.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Korea warns of housing, debt risks as easing continues

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