Shin Hyun-song, governor of the Bank of Korea, speaks during a press conference after a monetary policy meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Seoul on August 27, 2026. South Korea's central bank hiked interest rates on August 27 for the second time in a row as it said economic growth remained strong and warned inflation would likely remain elevated for some time owing to higher energy costs. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP via Getty Images) / - South Korea OUT / NO ARCHIVES - RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIPTION USE