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Bank of Korea Set to Extend Hold as Virus Eases: Decision Guide

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The Bank of Korea is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold on Wednesday, amid signs of economic improvement and a tapering of local coronavirus cases.

All 21 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg expect the central bank to maintain its seven-day repurchase rate at 0.5% for the third consecutive meeting, having cut by 75 basis points earlier this year.