On July 16, South Korea's central bank raised the interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking the first rate hike since January 2023, in line with market expectations. (Jin Shi)
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South Korea's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in Three and a Half Years
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