Inflation expected to edge up in Aug. on base effect: BOK
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-04 11:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Inflation is expected to edge up in August from the previous month due to a base effect, while lingering Middle East tensions continue to fuel cost-push inflationary pressure, the central bank said Tuesday.
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