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What to make of Korea’s rate cut and restructuring plans

The Bank of Korea (BoK) unexpectedly lowered its policy rate to a new record low of 1.25% today, marking its first cut since last June. The decision came a day after plans were unveiled for the restructuring of the country’s ailing shipbuilding industry.


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