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Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds rate steady

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South Korea’s central bank freezes rates amid weakened economy and political turmoil
Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds rate steady as political turmoil, won weigh
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Bank of Korea Stands Pat Amid Pressure to Cut Rate
South Korea’s central bank unexpectedly stood pat amid lingering pressure to cut its policy rate further to support growth in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.