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Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in November

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SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea decided today to leave the Base Rate unchanged at 3.50% for the intermeeting period. Although inflation has been elevated than previously expected, it is projected to continue
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(LEAD) BOK freezes key rate for 7th time, cuts 2024 growth outlook

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead, throughout; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank held its key interest rate steady for the seventh straight time Thursday as it cut its growth outlook for next year amid uncertainties.
(URGENT) BOK sees 3.6 pct growth in inflation for 2023, 2.6 pct for next year

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(URGENT) BOK maintains 2023 growth outlook at 1.4 pct, cuts next year's estimate to 2.1 pct

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BOK freezes key rate for 7th time on slowdown, hope for easing inflation

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank held its key interest rate steady for the seventh straight time Thursday as it weighs the weak economic momentum and expectations for moderating inflation.In a widely expected decision, the mo
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(URGENT) BOK freezes key rate at 3.5 pct for 7th consecutive time

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(3rd LD) 4.0 magnitude quake hits southeastern city of Gyeongju

(ATTN: UPDATES with PM's instruction in para 10)SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju early Thursday, the state weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake struck the cit
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul00/-8Sunny0Incheon-1/-6Cloudy20Suwon01/-7Cloudy10Cheongju02/-5Cloudy20Daejeon02/-6
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(2nd LD) 4.0 magnitude quake hits southeastern city of Gyeongju

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju early Thursday, the state weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake struck the ci
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Ven. Jaseung dies in fire at temple

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Ven. Jaseung, an influential former leader of the Jogye Order, the nation's largest Buddhist sect, has died in a fire at a temple, according to the Jogye Order on Thursday.A senior official at Bongeun Temple in southern
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U.S. diplomat to travel to S. Korea, Indonesia, Japan to stress U.S.' commitment to Indo-Pacific

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON. Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. diplomat in charge of public diplomacy will embark on a trip to South Korea, Indonesia and Japan this week to underscore Washington's "deep" commitment to its allies and partners i
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(LEAD) 4.0 magnitude quake hits southeastern city of Gyeongju

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju early Thursday, the state weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake struck the city, 277 km s
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N. Korea says spy satellite took photos of U.S. bases in San Diego, Japan

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday the country's military spy satellite has taken photos of U.S. military facilities in San Diego and Japan, as well as the Suez Canal in Egypt.Leader Kim Jong-un viewed the satellite photos taken
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Biden visits Pueblo factory of S. Korean wind tower maker, highlights IRA outcomes

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden visited a Colorado-based factory of a South Korean wind tower maker Wednesday, in a trip meant to highlight his economic agenda to promote clean energy investment and create jobs
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N. Korea says it will 'never sit face to face' with Washington for talks

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday dismissed the possibility of resuming dialogue with the United States, saying that Pyongyang will "never sit face to face" with Washington.The statement
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 30.Korean-language dailies-- Gov't misjudgment on World Expo; failure of information, diplomacy (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Cheong Wa Dae under Moon gov'
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4.0 magnitude quake hits southeastern city of Gyeongju

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju early Thursday, the state weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake struck at around 4:55 a.m. at an estimated depth of 12 kilometers,
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(3rd LD) U.S. sanctions cryptocurrency mixer used by N. Korea

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned a cryptocurrency mixer for serving as a "key money-laundering tool" of a North Korea-linked hacking g
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(2nd LD) U.S. slaps additional N. Korea, Iran-related sanctions

(ATTN: RECASTS 8th para; ADDS more info in paras 10-11)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced additional North Korea and Iran-related sanctions on Wednesday, after Pyongyang's space rocket lau
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(LEAD) U.S. slaps additional N. Korea, Iran-related sanctions

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced additional North Korea and Iran-related sanctions on Wednesday, after Pyongyang's space rocket launch last week and