Bok

American

[bok] / bɒk /

noun

Edward William, 1863–1930, U.S. editor and writer, born in the Netherlands.

Bok British

/ bɒk /

noun

short for Springbok

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The BOK’s extended pause reflects a balancing act: Resilience in the economy has reduced the need to support growth, but policymakers remain wary about financial-stability risks tied to household debt and the property market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recent weakness in the won also gave the BOK another reason to refrain from rate cuts, as such a move could pressure the currency further.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the BOK raised its growth projections for Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BOK expects inflation to average 2.1% this year and the next, compared with the previous projection of 2.0% and 1.9%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists remain divided on the BOK’s policy path, with some still penciling in a rate cut in the first quarter of 2026 and others maintaining that the current easing cycle may have already ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

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