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South Korea's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in over three years.

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South Korea

Who
Bank of Korea
What
South Korea's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in over three years.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:39:27 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
South Korea ·
Why
The rate hike was driven by an AI-fueled chip boom, inflation, and economic growth.
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This marks the first interest rate increase by the Bank of Korea in over three years, signaling a shift in monetary policy in response to economic pressures.

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