Bank of Korea holds rates as hot housing market narrows scope for easing

Decision widely expected by economists as won keeps sliding against dollar

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Economists' median expectation for the Bank of Korea's monetary policy is now for one more cut in November and then a prolonged pause. (Photo by Kotaro Hosokawa)

SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged on Thursday as a resurgence in home prices and a declining currency against the dollar reduced the scope for further easing.

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