#Bank of Korea — FinScans

News 🌐 Macro

BOK Hikes Rates Second Straight Meeting to Curb Inflation

August 27, 2026 (31 days ago)

Bank of Korea's back-to-back rate hike to curb inflation risks deepens its monetary tightening cycle, driving expectations for a stronger Korean won,…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Weighs Back-to-Back Rate Hike as Growth, Inflation Firm

August 25, 2026 (33 days ago)

Bank of Korea weighs a second straight policy rate increase in response to firm growth and inflation, a move that would strengthen…

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News 📋 Bonds

M&G Bets on Korean Bonds as Rate Hike Expectations Overdone

August 18, 2026 (41 days ago)

M&G Investments backs Korean government bonds, saying too many Bank of Korea rate hikes are priced in and that yields will decline…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Bank of Korea Resumes Gold-Linked Buying After 13-Year Pause

August 13, 2026 (45 days ago)

The Bank of Korea has executed its first gold-linked investment in 13 years, reinforcing central bank demand for gold and lifting the…

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News 📋 Bonds

South Korea 30-Year Bond Yield Surges to Record High as Oil Rally Fuels Hike Bets

August 12, 2026 (46 days ago)

Record high South Korean 30-year bond yield signals aggressive rate hike bets amid oil-driven inflation fears.

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News 🌐 Macro

BOK Deputy Governor Flags More Rate Hikes as Inflation Threat Lingers

August 11, 2026 (47 days ago)

The Bank of Korea’s deputy governor warns of more rate hikes to combat persistent inflation, reinforcing a hawkish policy path that could…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Minutes Signal More Rate Hikes as Inflation, Growth Concerns Persist

August 4, 2026 (54 days ago)

Bank of Korea minutes reveal majority support for additional rate hikes to tackle inflation and growth, reinforcing the central bank's tightening cycle.

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News 🌐 Macro

South Korea Inflation Cools Faster Than Predicted, Lifting Dovish BoK Bets

August 4, 2026 (55 days ago)

South Korea's inflation rate slowed markedly more than forecast in July, fueling widespread speculation that the Bank of Korea will cut interest…

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News ₿ Crypto

South Korea's CBDC Pilot Phase 2 Set for September, Adding Regional Banks

July 20, 2026 (69 days ago)

South Korea accelerates its digital won pilot with a September phase two featuring regional banks and tokenized deposit-powered subsidy payments, underscoring the…

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News ₿ Crypto

BTC Steady Near $65,000 After South Korea Hike; ZachXBT Slams Wallets

July 16, 2026 (73 days ago)

Bitcoin maintained a steady price level near $65,000 on Wednesday following an unexpected rate hike from South Korea's central bank, while prominent…

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News 📋 Bonds

South Korea Plans 2027 Tokenized Government Bond Pilot Using Wholesale CBDC

July 14, 2026 (75 days ago)

South Korea announced a 2027 pilot for tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC platform, signaling a major step…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Signals Imminent Rate Hike as Inflation Accelerates, Growth Tops Forecast

July 9, 2026 (80 days ago)

Bank of Korea rate hike looms as inflation beats forecasts and GDP expands faster, driving Korean won higher and pressuring KOSPI and…

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