Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.

Cosmos flowers are in full bloom at a park in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday, as the country cools down from a record-breaking hot summer. Cooler weather is expected this weekend, and after rainfall in most regions between Tuesday and Thursday, morning lows are forecast to drop to around 20 degrees Celsius, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Yonhap
Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.