Financial stability risks to keep Bank of Korea on hold

The Bank of Korea (BoK) kept its policy rate unchanged at a record low of 1.50% today as fears over the possible implications of Fed tightening offset worries about the recent weakness of the economy. Further ahead, concerns about high debt levels mean interest rates are likely to be kept on hold for some time yet.

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