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BOK Governor Rhee outlines challenging 2026 economic outlook
Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee delivered his New Year speech on January 2, 2026, outlining the challenging economic conditions of the past year and the persistent risks for 2026.
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Bank of Korea reports $12.24 billion current account surplus in November
The Bank of Korea reported that the Korean current account recorded a surplus of $12.24 billion in November 2025.
BOK reports South Korea's GDP decreased 0.3 percent in Q4 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced that South Korea's real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Bank of Korea affirms 2026 growth and inflation outlooks amid semiconductor strength
The Bank of Korea announced that Korea's economic growth and CPI inflation for 2026 are projected to remain in line with its previous outlook.
Bank of Korea survey: Banks to ease lending, non-banks to tighten in Q1 2026
The Bank of Korea's Loan Officer Survey for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 indicates that domestic banks expect to slightly ease lending standards.
Bank of Korea reports producer, domestic supply, and total output prices rose in December
The Bank of Korea reported that the Producer Price Index increased by 0.4 percent month-on-month in December 2025, rising 1.9 percent year-on-year.
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