BOK holds key rate steady for 8th straight meeting amid Middle East uncertainty
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-28 10:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged Thursday, as lingering uncertainty in the Middle East prompted a cautious stance amid intensifying risks of inflation and currency weakness.
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