(News Focus) BOK takes preemptive action with back-to-back rate hikes, signals caution ahead
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-27 15:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Property, Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Property & Housing, World News, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday delivered its first back-to-back rate hike in three years and seven months, signaling its determination to curb mounting inflationary pressure, rising housing prices and a weak Korean won.
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