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- 2026-08-03 regulatory The Bank of Korea announced the resumption of gold purchases, marking the first such action since February 2013. source
- 2026-07-16 regulatory The Bank of Korea announced plans to increase interest rates for its special loan program. source
- 2026-07-16 regulatory The Bank of Korea raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. source
- 2026-06-21 regulatory The Bank of Korea flagged bonuses at Samsung and SK Hynix as a national inflation risk. source
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Bank of Korea Resumes Gold Investments After 13 Years
The Bank of Korea has resumed its gold investments after a 13-year hiatus, purchasing gold through Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and planning to increase its physical gold holdings. As of June, South Korea's foreign exch…
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Bank of Korea Resumes Gold Purchases After 13 Years
The Bank of Korea has resumed its gold purchases after a 13-year hiatus, utilizing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its initial investments. The central bank also aims to expand domestic channels for acquiring physical …
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Bank of Korea restarts gold purchases after 11-year pause
The Bank of Korea has resumed its gold purchases after a hiatus since February 2013, signaling an intention to increase the proportion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves over the medium to long term. In addition t…
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Chinese AI models launch as Bank of Korea resumes gold purchases
Several AI models from Chinese developers were released today, including MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, and DeepSeek V4. Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea announced its first gold purchase since 2013, aiming to increase gold's sh…
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South Korea's per capita net worth surges over 9% in 2025
South Korea saw a significant increase in household net worth in 2025, with per capita net assets growing by over 9% to approximately $185,600 USD. This growth was primarily driven by rising housing and securities price…
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HSBC: AI's inflationary impact likely to hit South Korea first
HSBC economists predict that AI could have a more direct inflationary impact on South Korea due to its role as an upstream hardware supplier. Bottlenecks in high-tech components and logistics are reportedly driving up p…
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South Korea eyes $39K per capita GDP amid export surge; India pilots plastic currency
South Korea's per capita GDP is projected to reach $39,164 this year, marking a 7.6% increase and the highest growth rate in nearly five years. This rise is attributed to increased exports driven by the semiconductor se…
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Bank of Korea to Raise Special Loan Program Interest Rates
The Bank of Korea's governor, Shin Hyun-sung, announced plans to increase interest rates for the central bank's special loan program. This move by the South Korean central bank aims to adjust its lending policies. The a…
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Bank of Korea to Monitor Exchange Rate Volatility Amid Market Declines
The Bank of Korea has stated the necessity of monitoring high volatility in exchange rates. This move comes as they assess the potential for further inflation increases, domestic economic improvement trends, and overall…
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China seeks feedback on 20 industry standards, including Big Data requirements
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is seeking public feedback on 20 proposed industry standards, including one for "Big Data Product Functional Requirements." This initiative aims to gather diverse …
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Bank of Korea raises rates; Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges see financing balance drop
The Bank of Korea has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking the first such increase since January 2023 and aligning with market expectations. In separate financial news, the Shanghai St…
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Bank of Korea: AI chip supercycle continues amid ongoing undersupply
The Bank of Korea has refuted concerns that the global chip cycle has peaked, stating in a report that the semiconductor market remains in a state of undersupply. This AI-driven supercycle is expected to continue due to…
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Moody's predicts Bank of Korea rate hike, China's e-commerce logistics index rises
Moody's Analytics predicts the Bank of Korea will raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% this week, marking the start of a gradual tightening cycle. This move is supported by inflation exceeding t…
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South Korea monitors single-stock leveraged ETFs amid market concerns
South Korean financial regulators are closely monitoring the impact of single-stock leveraged ETFs on the market. Officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank of Korea, Financial Services Commission, and Fin…
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Tencent Hunyuan's Hy3 AI chatbot sees surge in demand, prompting resource expansion
Tencent Hunyuan's AI chatbot, Hy3, experienced a surge in demand, leading to resource consumption peaks and queueing rates exceeding 50% on July 8th. The company responded by immediately allocating additional resources …
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South Korea's June inflation hits 3.2%, bolstering hawkish Bank of Korea stance
South Korea's consumer inflation rose to its highest rate since December 2023, reaching 3.2% year-over-year in June. This persistent inflation strengthens the likelihood that the Bank of Korea will maintain its hawkish …
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Bank of Korea report finds AI productivity gains minimal
A report from the Bank of Korea suggests that while AI can save individuals approximately one hour per week, this time saving does not translate into increased company profits or overall productivity. The report indicat…
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SoftBank plans Japan AI data centers if TEPCO investment succeeds
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son has indicated that if the company's planned investment in Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) is successful, SoftBank intends to establish AI data centers in Japan. This s…
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Bank of Korea signals potential interest rate hike amid financial stability concerns
The Bank of Korea has reiterated its hawkish stance, stating that interest rates may need to be raised at an appropriate time. This recommendation is driven by concerns over rising housing prices, increasing household d…
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South Korea's Generative AI Adoption Outpaces Internet Growth Eightfold
A study by the Bank of Korea indicates that generative AI is being adopted in South Korea at a pace approximately eight times faster than the initial adoption of the internet in the 1990s. This rapid integration suggest…