SEOUL, Aug 27 : The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.00 per cent on Thursday, as expected, delivering a second straight increase as inflation stays above target while financial stability risks persist. The seven-member monetary policy board at the BOK voted t

The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3 percent, delivering a second consecutive hike...

SEOUL, Aug 27 : The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.00 per cent on Thursday, as expected, delivering a second straight increase…