How many rate decisions does the Bank of Korea make in 2026?

The Monetary Policy Board has 8 scheduled Base Rate decision meetings in 2026.

What is the Base Rate?

The Base Rate is the Bank of Korea’s policy interest rate, used as the reference rate for its transactions with financial institutions.

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Bank of Korea rate decision dates 2026

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board announces its Base Rate decision on 8 scheduled days in 2026. Decisions come during the Seoul morning, which is the previous evening in US time zones. The gap between Korean and US interest rates is one of the factors that move the won–dollar exchange rate.

Date	Day	Event
January 15, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
February 26, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
April 10, 2026	Friday	Base Rate decision
May 28, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
July 16, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
August 27, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
October 22, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision
November 26, 2026	Thursday	Base Rate decision

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Rules to know

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board sets the Base Rate at eight scheduled meetings a year; decisions are announced on the meeting day in Seoul (KST).

Frequently asked questions

How many rate decisions does the Bank of Korea make in 2026?: The Monetary Policy Board has 8 scheduled Base Rate decision meetings in 2026.
What is the Base Rate?: The Base Rate is the Bank of Korea’s policy interest rate, used as the reference rate for its transactions with financial institutions.

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Source: www.bok.or.kr . Verified September 29, 2026. Dates are in the market's local time zone (Asia/Seoul). Always confirm with the official notice before trading.