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Inflation risks reshape Korea’s monetary Outlook

Hawkish signals are emerging within the Bank of Korea, raising the possibility that the central bank could shift back toward interest rate hikes. Deputy Governor Yoo Sang-dae said Wednesday that it may be time to stop cutting rates and begin considering increases. His remarks drew attention as he sits on the Monetary Policy Board, which determines the benchmark interest rate, and rarely comments so directly on policy direction. [...]