24 stories tagged #Bank of Korea

  1. South Korea's Central Bank Calls for Crypto Trading 'Circuit Breakers'
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    South Korea's Central Bank Calls for Crypto Trading 'Circuit Breakers'

    The Bank of Korea urges lawmakers to implement trading halts on crypto exchanges to prevent market chaos, following a $42 billion error at Bithumb.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Bank of Korea Holds Rates Amid War-Driven Economic Uncertainty
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    Bank of Korea Holds Rates Amid War-Driven Economic Uncertainty

    Reuters poll indicates the Bank of Korea will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% due to persistent war-related uncertainties impacting domestic cost pressures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. South Korea Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in March
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    South Korea Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in March

    South Korea's inflation rose slightly in March despite global oil price surges linked to the Iran conflict.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. South Korea's March Inflation Rises to 2.2% Amid Oil Price Surge
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    South Korea's March Inflation Rises to 2.2% Amid Oil Price Surge

    South Korea's inflation edged up to 2.2% in March, driven by rising oil prices, as the central bank prepares for its April policy meeting.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. South Korea's March Inflation Below Forecasts, but Risks Remain High
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    South Korea's March Inflation Below Forecasts, but Risks Remain High

    South Korea's inflation rose to 2.2% in March, below forecasts, due to government fuel price caps. However, rising oil prices pose significant upside risks for April and beyond.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. BIS Economist Shin Hyun-song Appointed Bank of Korea Governor
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    BIS Economist Shin Hyun-song Appointed Bank of Korea Governor

    Renowned economist Shin Hyun-song takes the helm at South Korea's central bank amid inflation and geopolitical risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Shin Hyun-song Named Bank of Korea Governor
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    Shin Hyun-song Named Bank of Korea Governor

    South Korean economist Shin Hyun-song, known for predicting the 2008 crisis, appointed to lead the Bank of Korea amid rising debt.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Led Stablecoin Issuance
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    Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Led Stablecoin Issuance

    South Korea's central bank renews calls for commercial banks to lead stablecoin issuance, citing financial stability and monetary policy concerns.

    3mo ago 1 min read