Bank of Korea Governor says new Coronavirus surge to weaken economic recovery

South Korean central bank making the case that would be made by any central bank on the fresh outbreaks.

  • says recent surge in coronavirus infections within country to weaken economic recovery
  • uncertainty over local economy has risen
  • to maintain accommodative monetary policy to support economic recovery
  • will monitor coronavirus development, effect of previous policy responses, household debt, property market

Reuters with the highlights of Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol prepared speech for parliamentary session.

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