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South Korea Inflation Accelerated to 26-Month High in May

TWSJ·1h ago·3 min read
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The benchmark consumer-price index rose 3.1% from a year earlier in May, reflecting the effects of higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions and the won’s weakness against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark consumer-price index rose 3.1% from a year earlier in May, reflecting the effects of higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions and the won’s weakness against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark consumer-price index rose 3.1% from a year earlier in May, reflecting the effects of higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions and the won’s weakness against the U.S. dollar.

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