# Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation stays elevated

https://mins.news/en/item/33769

- CNBC, 2026-08-27 01:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/27/korea-bok-rate-hike-inflation.html

> The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, the highest level since January 2025, matching expectations as core inflation remained elevated.

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