Bank of Korea
South Korea keeps rates steady as FX risks limit easing scope
[SEOUL] South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope for further easing and policymakers waited to see how the government...
Seoul is tracking one-sided won moves, will issue stern response if needed
The won is the biggest loser in Asia, after the yen
Seoul apartment prices regain momentum ahead of BOK meeting
The central bank has repeatedly warned that real estate-linked leverage poses one of the biggest threats to financial stability
South Korea’s inflation picks up, backing case for BOK rate hold
The won is the second-weakest performing Asian currency versus the US dollar since Oct 1
South Korea faces property ‘ticking bomb’ as Lee backs BOK hold
Apartment prices in Seoul have climbed for 38 consecutive weeks as at Oct 20
South Korea property rally builds, keeping central bank on guard
The Bank of Korea has lowered rates four times since October 2024
South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further cuts
Since October 2024, the BOK has cut interest rates a cumulative 100 basis points
Asia’s major economies step up currency defence as trade war intensifies
Unlike past episodes, the latest show of strength comes as the US dollar struggles to extend gains
South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut
Some deals have been done at prices exceeding current market values
South Korea central bank to expand forward guidance on policy rate path
[SEOUL] The Bank of Korea (BOK) plans to expand its forward guidance scheme by offering a dot plot of the likely path of future interest rates to better communicate monetary policy to market participa...
