Economics
Korea’s Inflation Quickens as Central Bank Mulls Rate Hike
- Energy and food-related costs lead price gains in July
- Inflation stays above central bank target for four months
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South Korea’s inflation unexpectedly picked up speed again in July as the central bank prepares to meet on rates amid the nation’s worst coronavirus outbreak yet.