South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow

Bank of Korea's revised economic projection still slowest since 2020

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A total of four rate cuts by Bank of Korea since last year has fueled concerns over rising household debt. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial imbalance risks caused by a rapid buildup of mortgage debt.

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