ChemBriefBank of Korea’s New Board Member Flags Inflation, Housing Risks
BOK's new board member links surging oil prices and housing risks to inflation, signaling a potential shift toward higher interest rates.
bloomberg · 2026-05-15 00:00 UTC
BOK's new board member links surging oil prices and housing risks to inflation, signaling a potential shift toward higher interest rates.
South Korea's new central bank chief Shin Hyun Song signaled a cautious monetary policy stance amid inflation pressures from rising oil prices and Middle East supply shocks. He emphasized managing imp