# Shin Hyun Song

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Rate hike announced — Bank of Korea lifts benchmark rate by 25 bps from 2.5% to 2.75%, the first increase since January 2023.
- **2026-07-14**: GDP growth forecast raised to 3% — The government upgraded its 2026 economic growth outlook, citing robust semiconductor exports and AI demand.
- **2026-05**: Governor signals upcoming hike — Governor Shin Hyun Song stated at the May policy meeting that interest rates should be raised at an 'appropriate time,' preparing markets.
- **2023-01**: Last previous rate hike — Bank of Korea raised its policy rate, the last increase before the current tightening cycle.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Bank of Korea Hikes Rate 25 bps to 2.75%, First Since 2023
2026-07-16 03:52:31 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

South Korea’s central bank raised its key rate for the first time in over three years, lifting it to 2.75% to curb 3%+ inflation and cool surging household debt. The move kicks off a potential tightening cycle, with implications for the won, equities, and emerging-market flows.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/bank-of-korea-rate-hike-july-2026

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