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South Korea raises maximum oil prices to 1,934 won per liter for gasoline amid Middle East conflict, with government expanding fuel tax cuts to 15% for gasoline and 25% for diesel to keep consumer prices in early 2,000 won range while implementing zero-tolerance policy against market disruption.
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Second Oil Price Cap Set at 1,934 Won for Gasoline - 'Consumer Prices Expected in Early 2,000 Won Range'

South Korea raises maximum oil prices to 1,934 won per liter for gasoline amid Middle East conflict, with government expanding fuel tax cuts to 15% for gasoline and 25% for diesel to keep consumer prices in early 2,000 won range while implementing zero-tolerance policy against market disruption.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 17
Bank of Korea board member highlights upside inflation risks stemming from fiscal expansion, elevated exchange rates, and geopolitical uncertainties in February policy meeting minutes
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BOK Board Member Warns of Upside Risks to Consumer Prices from Fiscal Expansion, High Exchange Rates, Geopolitical Issues

Bank of Korea board member highlights upside inflation risks stemming from fiscal expansion, elevated exchange rates, and geopolitical uncertainties in February policy meeting minutes

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 12
Samyang Foods announces 14.6% price cut on two Samyang Ramyeon Original products starting next month to ease consumer burden, following 4.7% reduction in 2023, as company seeks to maintain accessibility of its 60-year heritage brand in daily Korean consumption.
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Samyang Foods to Cut Prices of Two Samyang Ramyeon Products by Average 14.6% Starting Next Month

Samyang Foods announces 14.6% price cut on two Samyang Ramyeon Original products starting next month to ease consumer burden, following 4.7% reduction in 2023, as company seeks to maintain accessibility of its 60-year heritage brand in daily Korean consumption.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 12
South Korea's KOSPI rises 77.36 points to 5,609.95 as domestic markets show mixed performance; Deputy Prime Minister to chair multiple economic policy meetings including Middle East situation response and consumer price task force amid global market volatility
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[Today's Bond and Foreign Exchange Memo](March 12)

South Korea's KOSPI rises 77.36 points to 5,609.95 as domestic markets show mixed performance; Deputy Prime Minister to chair multiple economic policy meetings including Middle East situation response and consumer price task force amid global market volatility

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 11
South Korea's core consumer price index climbs 2.5% year-on-year in February, matching market forecasts and signaling persistent inflationary pressures
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February Core CPI Rises 2.5% YoY, In Line With Market Expectations

South Korea's core consumer price index climbs 2.5% year-on-year in February, matching market forecasts and signaling persistent inflationary pressures

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The Times Of Central Asia | Eurasian Publication & News OnlineMar 6

Prices in Turkmenistan Rise Sharply Due to the Situation in the Middle East

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 5
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.0% year-on-year in February, maintaining the sixth consecutive month in the 2% range, while core inflation accelerated to 2.3% as personal services and livestock products drove price increases despite falling vegetable and petroleum costs.
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WYM ModFeb 26
Are American families truly thriving? Senator Elizabeth Warren challenges President Trump's affordability claims, stating his policies contradict daily struggles with rising costs for food, housing, and electricity, partly due to tariffs. She pledges further scrutiny of administration policies, setting a tone for the 2026 midterms. Learn more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/warren-calls-trumps-bluff-on-affordability-after-state-of-the-union.html #AffordabilityCrisis #EconomicPolicy #ConsumerPrices
Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 26
Paris Baguette, a major South Korean bakery chain, will cut prices on 11 bread and cake products from March 13, joining national efforts to stabilize consumer prices amid rising costs.
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Paris Baguette Joins Price Stabilization Efforts—Cuts Prices on 11 Bread and Cake Products

Paris Baguette, a major South Korean bakery chain, will cut prices on 11 bread and cake products from March 13, joining national efforts to stabilize consumer prices amid rising costs.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 26
President Lee Jae-myung praised Vice Prime Minister Koo Yoon-chul for intensifying government action on consumer prices, including reforms to tariff quotas and oversight of school uniform and private education fees, emphasizing a crackdown on unfair and illegal practices.
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President Lee Praises Vice Prime Minister Koo for Response on Tariff Quotas and School Uniform Costs

President Lee Jae-myung praised Vice Prime Minister Koo Yoon-chul for intensifying government action on consumer prices, including reforms to tariff quotas and oversight of school uniform and private education fees, emphasizing a crackdown on unfair and illegal practices.

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