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Bank of Korea Holds Steady as It Flags Higher Growth, Inflation

South Korea’s central bank maintained its policy rate at 2.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting, staying on the sidelines as it raised its growth and inflation forecasts. Read More

(LEAD) BOK lifts S. Korea's growth forecast to 1 pct for this year, 1.8 pct for 2026

The central bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 1 percent for 2025 amid a recovery in consumption and solid exports. The revision by the Bank of Korea (BOK) marks a ... Read More

Finance chief says S. Korea's economy at 'turning point' to reshape growth trajectory for decades

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday that South Korea's economy is at a "turning point" that will shape its growth trajectory for decades, vowing to push ahead with projects aimed at creating ... Read More

South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal

South Korean exports likely grew in November as technology demand remained robust and uncertainty was cleared following a trade deal with the U.S., a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. Read More

South Korea's Economy Accelerated in Third Quarter — Update

South Korea's economy accelerated at a stronger-than-expected pace in the third quarter, driven by government stimulus and exports' resilience despite tariff headwinds. Gross domestic product rose 1.2 ... Read More