South Korea Faces Pressure to Raise Interest Rates

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated the country must raise benchmark interest rates to narrow the yield gap with the United States. Lee noted global monetary tightening makes domestic hikes nearly certain despite household debt concerns.

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during the 78th Armed Forces Day at a military base in Gyeryong-City, South Korea, 01 October 2026.

South Korea will likely raise its benchmark interest rate to narrow a widening yield gap with the United States, President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday morning.

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