BOK holds key rate steady amid growth resilience

Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong (rear) bangs the gavel to open a Monetary Policy Committee meeting at the central bank in Seoul on Feb. 26, 2026. The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent, citing stronger-than-expected growth momentum, as it sought to safeguard financial stability amid a weak local currency and an unstable housing market. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

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