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Analysis: Korean food goes global with Q1 exports up 9.6% annually
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced earlier this month that the country's first-quarter ...
S.Korea signals rate cuts in May, year ahead as Trump tariffs pose 'significant' risks
South Korea's central bank on Thursday signalled it would cut rates in May and left the door wide open to further monetary ...
South Korea warns of growth slowdown as it holds rates to shore up won
The BOK said the decision was taken so it could further assess any changes in domestic and external conditions.
Bank of Korea Keeps Rates on Hold as Tariff Uncertainty Rises
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark seven-day repurchase rate unchanged at 2.75% on Thursday, pausing its easing cycle after making cuts in February this year, and in October and November of 2024.
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‘Wedding prep inflation’ squeezes Korean couples with rising fees, surcharges
Couples in South Korea are facing sharply rising wedding preparation costs, driven by inflation and hidden fees in a trend ...
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Reserve Bank expected to keep interest rates on hold amid VAT, inflation pressures
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb ... said the coming months may witness several factors influencing inflation trends. Key among these are the fading of base effects, an expected increase ...