https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/9471784238480/2026/upi_com/f474b6bb3fe8f51634bc79b9a6db2f11/v1.5/Bank-of-Korea-raises-rate-signals-further-tightening.jpg" /> South Korea raised its key rate to 2.75% as inflation, housing risks and semiconductor-led growth increased pressure for further tightening.