Key facts
- Bank of Korea board member Kim Jong-hwa stated the need to assess conditions for future rate hikes.
- Economic growth is expected to remain robust and inflation will exceed the target level.
- Price pressure from the Middle East conflict and the export boom are key factors.
- The central bank will monitor the impact of previous rate increases.
- Global AI investments are expected to continue driving South Korea's semiconductor export boom.
SEOUL, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Korea will assess external and internal policy conditions to determine the timing and pace of future interest rate increases, according to board member Kim Jong-hwa. In remarks released with the central bank's semiannual monetary policy report, Kim stated that economic growth is expected to remain robust and inflation will exceed the target level for a considerable period, citing price pressures from the Middle East conflict and the export boom as significant factors.
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