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South Korea’s central bank just hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, battling stubborn inflation that hit its highest since last December — all while the economy surges ahead with 3.7% growth, fueled by exports and a booming semiconductor sector. Housing prices in Seoul are soaring, and inflation is expected to stay above the 2% target for months. The Bank of Korea is watching global oil, exchange rates, wages, and domestic demand closely as it tries to cool prices without crushing growth — especially since not every sector is keeping pace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edc5c66713880c13

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