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North Korea's Economy Expands for Third Straight Year in 2025, Driven by Russia Arms Deals and China Trade
North Korea's economy expanded for a third consecutive year in 2025, according to estimates by South Korea's central bank. This growth was primarily boosted by arms exports to Russia, stronger trade w
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Lacking independent security verification, the first phase of the Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot relies solely on self-assessments by participating banks
Svmuu News: According to data from the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea, during the first phase of the CBDC pilot project led by the Bank of Korea, financial authorities did not conduct an
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HSBC: The Direct Impact of AI on Inflation Is More Likely to Be Seen in South Korea
Svmuu News: HSBC economists stated in a research report that AI may have a more direct impact on inflation in South Korea, which serves as an upstream hardware supplier. They noted that bottlenecks in
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Set to launch as early as September, the second phase of the Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot program, “Project Han River,” will conduct real-world transaction tests
Svmuu News: The second phase of the Bank of Korea’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project, the “Han River Project,” is set to begin. The Bank of Korea and commercial banks are making fina
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The Bank of Korea said it will maintain its stance on raising interest rates going forward
Svmuu News: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Korea stated on the 28th that it will continue to maintain a stance of raising interest rates in the future, while comprehensively considering
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South Korea's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in Three and a Half Years
Svmuu News: The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking its first rate hike since January 2023 and in line with market expectations. (Jin Shi)
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South Korea Plans to Include Digital Assets in Its National Asset Management System; Pilot Program for Tokenized Government Bonds to Launch in 2027
Svmuu News: South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) plans to enact the “Framework Act on State Assets” to update the state asset management system established under the 1950 “State Proper
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Source: The Bank of Korea is highly likely to raise interest rates this week, which could mark the start of a tightening cycle
Svmuu News: According to BigGo Finance, financial industry sources have revealed that the market widely expects the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting this Thursda
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HSBC: South Korea's Central Bank Expected to Raise Rates by 25 Basis Points This Week as a Precautionary Measure
Svmuu News: Jin Choi, an economist at HSBC, said the market widely expects the Bank of Korea to implement a preemptive 25-basis-point rate hike this week. Although there have been recent localized con
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The Bank of Korea is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in more than three years.
Svmuu News: Economists expect the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates on Thursday for the first time in more than three years, with another hike expected before the end of the year. South Korea’s in
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The Bank of Korea expects the AI-driven chip “supercycle” to continue, dismissing concerns that it has peaked
Svmuu News: The Bank of Korea released a report on Monday stating that the global semiconductor market remains in a state of supply shortage and that the current “supercycle” driven by artificial inte
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Bank of Korea Governor: Interest Rates Need to Be Raised at the Appropriate Time
Svmuu News: Shin Hyun-song, governor of the Bank of Korea, said interest rates need to be raised at the appropriate time.
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The Bank of Korea released a regulatory proposal paper recommending that personal stablecoin transactions exceeding $10,000 be limited to transfers via verified wallets.
Svmuu News: The Bank of Korea’s legal team has published a research paper titled “Regulatory Framework for Foreign Remittance Transactions Involving Stablecoins,” proposing recommendations for regulat
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Bank of Korea Warns: Single-Leverage ETFs on SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics May Amplify Stock Market Risks
Svmuu News: The Bank of Korea disclosed in a written document submitted to the National Assembly that the rapid expansion of single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may b
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South Korea's inflation rate may exceed 3% for the second consecutive month; June CPI is expected to rise 3.2% year-over-year
Svmuu News: A survey indicates that South Korea’s overall inflation rate may exceed 3% for the second consecutive month, surpassing the Bank of Korea’s 2% target. The median forecast of seven economis
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South Korea's core inflation remained sticky at 2.8% in September, while exports hit a record $120.9 billion, fueling market expectations for a BOK rate hike in November.
South Korea's consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9% year-on-year in September, in line with expectations, the Department of Data and Statistics announced on Friday. However, core inflation, excluding f
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South Korea's central bank begins trial run of 24-hour Won settlement system, laying groundwork for greater foreign access to local markets next year
South Korea's central bank begins trial run of 24-hour Won settlement system, laying groundwork for greater foreign access to local markets next year
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South Korea's August import prices fell 2.4% MoM, marking the third consecutive monthly decline
South Korea's August import prices fell 2.4% on-month, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, as a stronger Korean won helped offset a rise in oil prices amid protracted Middle East uncertaint
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South Korea's central bank has warned of risks associated with overseas derivatives linked to South Korean chipmakers, stating that their rapid growth could amplify domestic market volatility.
The Bank of Korea called for enhanced monitoring of overseas derivatives linked to South Korean chipmakers, noting their rapid growth could amplify domestic market volatility. The central bank cited l
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Former Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong stated that South Koreans do not need to be overly concerned about short-term fluctuations in the Korean Won.
Former Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong stated that South Koreans do not need to be overly concerned about short-term fluctuations in the Korean Won. He made these remarks in an interview with Bl
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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MarketWatch Analysis: Chip Stock Investors Should Watch FX Markets, Korean Won Appreciation May Signal Future Weakness
MarketWatch analysis suggests that U.S. chip stock investors have reason to monitor money markets to understand how funds are flowing into and out of chip stocks. In recent weeks, the South Korean won
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Bank of Korea Study Finds Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Can Push Local Currencies Lower
A study by the Bank of Korea found that demand for dollar-backed stablecoins can depress national currencies, especially when global exchanges like Binance enable direct fiat-to-stablecoin trading. Th
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South Korea's central bank expects September inflation to ease but underlying price pressures to persist
South Korea's central bank expects September inflation to ease from the previous month as a base effect fades, but underlying price pressures will likely persist, particularly in core items. Deputy Go
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South Korea's exports in August surged by 68.7% year-on-year to $98.25 billion, with semiconductor exports skyrocketing by 209% to a record high of $46.65 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion.
South Korea's August exports surpassed market expectations with a 62.0% increase, extending the strong growth seen in July. Semiconductor exports exceeded the $40 billion mark for the third consecutiv
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South Korea to offer debt relief to small business owners hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced the measures on Friday, following the Bank of Korea's second consecutive 0.25 percentage point benchmark rate hike the previous day, which raised concerns abou
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The Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% for the second consecutive time, reaching a three-year high to combat high inflation and financial risks.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, the second consecutive hike, in response to strong economic growth and persistent high
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South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, and significantly revised up its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, marking the second consecutive rate hike by the central bank to address stronger-than-
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to 3% for second consecutive meeting, highest since January 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3% at its regular rate-setting meeting on Thursday, marking the highest level since January 2025. This is the central bank
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Bank of Korea hikes rates by 25 basis points to 3%, highest since January 2025, as core inflation remains elevated
The Bank of Korea's decision to raise rates for a second straight time comes as core inflation in Asia's fourth largest economy climbed to 2.6% in July, its highest level since December 2023. Addition
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Bank of Korea raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% for the second consecutive meeting to combat persistent inflation.
The Bank of Korea's monetary policy board on Thursday raised the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the second consecutive hike of the same magnitude since July. The move aims to
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Bank of Korea to hold rate-setting meeting today, with markets split on whether it will deliver a back-to-back rate hike after July's 0.25% increase to 2.75%.
Bank of Korea to hold rate-setting meeting today, with markets split on whether it will deliver a back-to-back rate hike after July's 0.25% increase to 2.75%.
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South Korea's government bond yield curve is the steepest since 2021, with the long-short spread reaching a near five-year high.
The spread between South Korea's 3-year and 10-year government bond yields has widened to its highest level in nearly five years. This is primarily due to a global sell-off in long-term securities and
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M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
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South Korea's central bank holds over $250 million in US gold ETF, its first gold investment in 13 years
The Bank of Korea (BOK) stated it held 679,765 shares of SPDR Gold Trust, valued at $250.4 million, as of the end of the second quarter.
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Bank of Korea Deputy Governor Ryoo Sangdai said the central bank may need to further raise interest rates as inflation remains above target and economic growth is strong.
Ryoo Sangdai, the outgoing Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea, stated on Tuesday that the central bank will likely need to further raise interest rates as economic growth continues to transmi
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BOK Senior Deputy Governor says central bank should continue raising interest rates after July hike, citing strong growth and persistent inflation
Bank of Korea (BOK) Senior Deputy Governor Ryoo Sang-dai stated on Tuesday that the central bank should keep raising interest rates following its first hike in over three years. He noted that strong g
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Spot gold surged 4.20% overnight to $4308, marking its largest single-day gain in five months.
This round of increases was mainly driven by multiple factors, including former US President Donald Trump's statement on reopening negotiations for the Strait of Hormuz, global central banks' better-t
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Bank of Korea meeting minutes show the majority of members supported further rate hikes, as inflation, growth threats, and financial stability risks continue to accumulate.
Bank of Korea meeting minutes show the majority of members supported further rate hikes, as inflation, growth threats, and financial stability risks continue to accumulate.
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