BOK Keeps Rate-Cut Stance Option Open for 2026 as Risks Persist

South Korea’s central bank said it will keep the door open to further interest rate cuts next year, while increasing vigilance over financial stability risks from a weak won and rising housing prices.

The Bank of Korea said any decision on additional easing will hinge on a comprehensive assessment of inflation and growth, as well as evolving risks to financial stability, according to its statement for monetary policy in 2026 released Thursday.