Inflation & Currency - South Korea's consumer inflation accelerated in October due to a weaker won, increasing energy and food costs [1] Monetary Policy - The inflation data strengthens the argument for the central bank to maintain its pause in monetary easing [1] Housing Market - The central bank aims to curb a housing market rally [1]

South Korea’s consumer inflation quickened as the impact of temporary cuts to communications fees faded and food prices rose, clouding the case for the central bank to lower borrowing costs later this month https://t.co/4eX2ZnwBhZ ...

Economic Indicators - South Korea's consumer inflation slowed [1] Monetary Policy - The slowdown in inflation gives South Korea's central bank incentive to resume its rate-cut cycle [1]