Inflation & Monetary Policy - South Korea's consumer inflation remained stable in November [1] - This gives the central bank more reason to maintain a cautious approach to monetary easing [1] Financial Imbalances & Property Market - Authorities are concerned that a persistent property market rally could trigger financial imbalances [1]

Monetary Policy - The Bank of Korea maintained its benchmark interest rate to prevent a housing market rally [1] Financial Stability - Concerns exist that a housing market rally could lead to financial imbalances [1] - Rising mortgage debt levels are a potential threat to financial stability [1]