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Explanatory columns on the models and indicators KRED publishes, written for readers who want the reasoning behind a number rather than the number alone.
August 2026 Bank of Korea Rate Hike, Explained
On August 27, 2026, the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board raised the Base Rate from 2.75% to 3.00%. The keyword is "preemption."
August 2026 Bank of Korea Base Rate Outlook
The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board is likely to hold the Base Rate at the current 2.75% on August 27, 2026