South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-07-16 11:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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