荷兰国际：韩国央行下半年可能再降息两次

Core Viewpoint - The Dutch International Group's senior economist Min Joo Kang reports that the Bank of Korea may lower interest rates twice in the second half of the year, aiming to reduce the policy rate to 2.0% by the end of 2025 to support a weak economy [1] Economic Outlook - The Bank of Korea has revised its economic growth forecast for South Korea from 1.5% to 0.8% for 2025 [1] - Following a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the benchmark interest rate to 2.50%, the focus of the Bank of Korea has shifted towards promoting growth rather than curbing inflation [1] External Factors - Higher-than-expected U.S. tariffs are anticipated to suppress exports [1] - Weak construction investment is expected to negatively impact overall economic growth for the year [1]