#Bank of Korea — FinScans

News 🌐 Macro

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

August 4, 2026 (99 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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South Korea Inflation Cools Faster Than Predicted, Lifting Dovish BoK Bets

August 4, 2026 (100 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 (114 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 (118 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 (120 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 (125 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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News 📋 Bonds

BOK Governor Endorses Tokenized Bonds, Unified Ledger at ECB Forum

July 1, 2026 (133 days ago)

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong endorsed tokenized government bonds and a unified ledger framework at the ECB Forum, signaling a shift…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Warns of Further Rate Hikes to Tackle Housing and Debt Risks

June 24, 2026 (140 days ago)

South Korea's central bank warns that higher rates are needed to cool housing and debt risks, setting a hawkish tone that could…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Flags AI Bonus Windfalls as New Inflation Threat

June 17, 2026 (147 days ago)

BOK cautions that AI-driven bonus surges may inject excessive demand into South Korea's economy, risking a fresh inflation wave and challenging interest…

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News 🌐 Macro

South Korea's AI Boom Fuels $340,000 Bonuses, Sparking Policy Dilemma

May 28, 2026 (167 days ago)

South Korea’s AI boom drives $340,000 bonuses, creating a tight labor market and policy dilemma for the Bank of Korea as tech…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Keeps Benchmark Rate at 3.50% With Policy Outlook Clouded

May 28, 2026 (168 days ago)

BOK holds rate at 3.50% as policymakers navigate inflation worries and weak exports, clouding the outlook for future rate moves.

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News 💱 Forex

Bank of Korea Holds Rate, Signals Hawkish Tilt as Inflation Pressures Mount

May 26, 2026 (169 days ago)

The Bank of Korea's hawkish hold pushes the won higher and pressures South Korean stocks as traders adjust to a higher-for-longer rate…

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