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Economics2h 28m ago

The Bank of Korea raised interest rates to 2.75%.

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 · 2h 28m ago
Where
South Korea ·
Why
Massive AI semiconductor exports pushed inflation past 3%.
The Frontline Impact

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The interest rate hike is expected to impact mortgage rates in South Korea.

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