South Korea's central bank cuts rates
South Korea's central bank cuts rates as slumping economy slows inflation
South Korea's central bank cut policy interest rates for the first time in four and a half years, making a shift away from quashing inflation, currently below its 2% target, to focus on reviving growth.
North Korea to cut off road and rail links to South Korea
North Korea’s army said it will take the “substantial military step” of completely cutting off its territory from South Korea on Wednesday, after months of fortifying its heavily armed border.
Bank of Korea Cuts Rate in Policy Pivot as Property Market Cools
The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate after local property markets showed signs of cooling and inflationary pressure eased sharply, allowing authorities to finally shift their focus to supporting economic activity.
South Korea's central bank cuts policy rate, as expected
South Korea's central bank cut interest rates on Friday as widely expected, embarking on an easing cycle to join global peers, as headline inflation slowed and the economy shrank in the second quarter.
Bank of Korea Cuts Rate, Joining Global Wave of Policy Easing
South Korea’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years, joining a growing group of global peers in easing monetary policy as it looks to support the economy.
Bank of Korea cuts interest rates by 25 basis points after holding for almost two years
South Korea's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%, the first rate cut from the BOK since the Federal Reserve started tightening its monetary policy in March 2022.
Korea's central bank cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years
Korea’s central bank slashed the benchmark interest rate by a 25 basis point to 3.25 percent on Friday, delivering its first rate cut since May, 2020.
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