The Bank of Korea kept its base rate at 2.50% as domestic consumption rebounds and housing market stability remains uncertain, signaling a cautious policy stance amid mixed economic signals and persistent volatility in Seoul real estate.
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The Bank of Korea kept its base rate at 2.50% as domestic consumption rebounds and housing market stability remains uncertain, signaling a cautious policy stance amid mixed economic signals and persistent volatility in Seoul real estate.
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