Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation hovers near three-year highs
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-27 11:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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South Korea's central bank on Thursday raised rates for a second straight time in its bid to cool rising prices, after core inflation reading hit the highest level last month since December 2023.
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