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The Bank of Korea raised interest rates to 2.75%.
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South Korea
Who
Bank of Korea
What
The Bank of Korea raised interest rates to 2.75%.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:05:01 GMT · 4h 22m ago
Where
South Korea ·
Why
Massive AI semiconductor exports pushed inflation past 3%.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The interest rate hike is expected to impact mortgage rates in South Korea.
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