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Bank of Korea Holds Steady: Base Rate Remains at 2.75% Amid Global Uncertainties

The Bank of Korea maintains its base rate at 2.75% amidst global trade tensions and exchange rate volatility, signaling cautious economic stewardship. Market watchers had anticipat...

South Korea's Forex Reserves Climb to $409.7 Billion in March, Defying Market Volatility

South Korea's foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly increased to $409.66 billion in March, despite global market volatility. Factors include higher dollar deposits and a weaker U....

South Korean Exporters Face Massive Losses Due to Unpredictable Exchange Rate Swings

South Korean exporters have faced significant financial losses due to the sharp depreciation of the won, with over 1 trillion won lost from foreign exchange hedge contracts last ye...

South Korea's Central Bank Holds Steady: Base Rate Frozen at 3% Amid Global Economic Shifts

The Bank of Korea has decided to freeze the base rate at 3% amidst economic uncertainties, including exchange rate volatility and political instability. Additionally, it has expand...

BOK Cuts Interest Rate Again to Boost Economy Amid Global Uncertainty

The Bank of Korea has lowered its base interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3% for the second consecutive month, aiming to stimulate economic growth amid global and domestic ...