The Bank of Korea (BOK) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent on Thursday for the eighth meeting in a row.

South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, signaling that a shift toward a tighter monetary policy stance could come soo

The Bank of Korea held its policy rate at 2.5% for a seventh straight meeting as inflation hit 2.2%, with economists expecting possible hikes later in 2026.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent on Thursday for the eighth meeting in a row.