New Bank of Korea board member says inflation worries are heightening
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Bank of Korea is seen in Seoul, South Korea, November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
15 May 2026 03:01PM
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SEOUL, May 15 : South Korea's newly appointed central bank board member, Kim Jin-ill, said on Friday inflation worries had heightened due to high oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict. Kim said economic conditions were improving led by the technology sector, but uncertainty was high over global inves
New Bank of Korea board member says inflation worries are heightening
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Bank of Korea is seen in Seoul, South Korea, November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
15 May 2026 03:01PM
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