By Kang Seung-woo
The nation’s top central banker said Friday that he will seek to achieve dual goals ― controlling inflation and boosting economic growth ― next year in order to ensure a sustainable recovery.
“Economic uncertainty is still lingering in and out of Korea, so we need to raise the guard against fast-changing economic conditions,” BOK Governor Kim Choong-soo said in a New Year's message.
“The BOK will manage the rate policy by focusing on maintaining price stability and helping support solid economic growth.”
His remarks indicate that the central bank