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BOK chief apologizes over ETF risks, leaves door open to further rate hikes

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song took blame for what he called inadequate warnings about the risks of leveraged ETFs while also signaling that the central bank could raise rates to curb inflation.

2026.10.12

Finance minister, BOK governor vow closer coordination on economic risks

Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il and Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song pledged closer policy coordination to manage inflation, exchange-rate volatility and external economic risks.

2026.9.28

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Fierce competition, anxiety over schooling may have cost Korea a quarter of its births

A recent study found that intense private education spending and status fears may have reduced Korea's birth rate by 28 percent.

2026.9.3

BOK signals further rate hikes after first increase in three and half years

The central bank's governor, Shin Hyun-song, said the bank will respond with policy to moderate inflation after raising the key rate to 2.75 percent.

2026.7.16

BOK governor signals well-timed rate hike needed

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said inflation, stronger growth and financial stability risks support a rate increase at the right time.

2026.7.9

BOK chief signals rate hikes as inflation, debt risks mount

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song signaled rate hikes may come soon as inflation stays above target and household debt risks grow.

2026.6.12

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song speaks to reporters in a press conference held in central Seoul on May 28. The central bank kept the rate steady at 2.5 percent, while signaling monetary tightening. [BOK]

BOK chief says policy direction is clear as bank raises growth forecast to 2.6%

Korea's central bank sharply raised its economic growth forecast for this year on Thursday, in a move that aligns with its signal of further interest rate hikes ahead, but held the benchmark interest rate steady at 2.5 percent.

2026.5.28

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song arrives at work in central Seoul on April 21. [JOONGANG ILBO]

BOK governor elected to BIS board

The chief of the Bank of Korea (BOK) has been elected to the highest decision-making body of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Seoul's central bank said on Tuesday.

2026.5.12

Bank of Korea's new governor Shin Hyun-song gives an inaugural address at the central bank in central Seoul on April 21. Shin signaled a more flexible approach to monetary policy in the speech amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. [BOK]

Shin Hyun-song’s playbook: How new BOK chief diverges from his predecessor

Shin Hyun-song’s arrival as governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) is poised to reshape Korea's monetary policy direction, with investors watching for a shift away from easing and a reassessment of the forces driving the won’s weakness.

2026.4.21

Newly appointed Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song attends an inauguration ceremony held at the Bank of Korea annex in Jung District, central Seoul, on April 21. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

New BOK chief calls for 'cautious, flexible' monetary policy amid Middle East crisis

New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the Iran war.