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BOK governor nominee signals prolonged rate pause as policy seen near neutral level

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BOK governor nominee signals prolonged rate pause as policy seen near neutral level
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Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. nominee Shin Hyun-song suggested that Korea’s benchmark interest rate is currently around the midpoint of the neutral range, according to an opposition lawmaker on Sunday. The remarks imply that, under his leadership, the central bank is likely to maintain its pause in rate adjustments for the time being, adopting a measured approach that considers both inflation and growth rather than pursuing abrupt policy shifts. In a written response to an inquiry from Rep. Chun Ha-r

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