South Korean central bank making the case that would be made by any central bank on the fresh outbreaks.

  • says recent surge in coronavirus infections within country to weaken economic recovery
  • uncertainty over local economy has risen
  • to maintain accommodative monetary policy to support economic recovery
  • will monitor coronavirus development, effect of previous policy responses, household debt, property market

Reuters with the highlights of Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol prepared speech for parliamentary session.