India, Feb. 26 -- The Bank of Korea maintained its key interest rate and signaled a neutral policy stance in its new six-month dot plot framework.

The Monetary Policy Board unanimously decided to leave the Base Rate unchanged at 2.50 percent, on Thursday.

The central bank had previously lowered the benchmark rate by a quarter-point each in May and February 2025.

The BoK today announced its first 6-month dot plot framework, which is similar to the US Federal Reserve.

The BoK extended the horizon of base rate projection from three months to six months. The bank said the new framework will enhance the effectiveness of policy communication.

The new dot plot suggested that the policy rate will remain at 2.5 percent in six months.

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