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Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged at 3% in a surprise move

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South Korea's central bank Thursday held its benchmark policy rate at 3% in a surprise move.

The move comes amid political turmoil in the country, with impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol being arrested.

Economists polled by Reuters had estimated a 25 -basis-point cut.

The South Korean won strengthened about 0.3% to trade at 1,450.27 .

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