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South Korea raises interest rates to 3.0% amid inflation concerns

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South Korea's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.0%, marking the highest level since February 2025. This pre-emptive move by the Bank of Korea, led by Governor Shin Hyun-song, aims to combat rising inflation and housing prices. Despite potential pressure on borrowers, the decision was influenced by stronger-than-expected growth driven by semiconductor exports and investment, suggesting the bank prioritizes controlling inflation over short-term economic damage. AI

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South Korea raises interest rates to 3.0% amid inflation concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    ‘Strong signal’: South Korea raises rates again to fight inflation, rising home prices

    South Korea’s central bank has raised interest rates for a second straight month, with analysts saying its semiconductor boom has given policymakers room to confront inflation, a weak won and rising home prices, but at the cost of a deeper squeeze on indebted households and small…

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