Bank of Korea governor sees continued restrictive policy as inflation stays above target

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1. Event: Oct 13, 2026

   Source published Oct 13, 2026

   Bank of Korea governor sees continued restrictive policy as inflation stays above target

   Adds the governor’s inflation assessment, the energy and AI demand distinction, the president’s rate expectation and the pending October 22 review.

Sources in this update

• Channel NewsAsia: Bank of Korea chief says monetary policy to stay restrictive for now