SEOUL -- South Korea's inflation rate reached a nearly 24-year high in June as the country struggles to cope with soaring energy and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday.
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South Korea inflation hit nearly 24-year high in June
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A worker cuts meat at a restaurant in Seoul. The Bank of Korea will determine whether an interest rate hike in July will help tame inflation. © Reuters
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