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Bank of Korea holds rates as country grapples with U.S. tariffs and upcoming election

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South Korea's central bank held its policy rate at 2.75% Thursday .

Decision was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters .

South Korea is currently seeking to delay implementation of U.S. tariffs on the country.

This also comes as the country prepares for a snap election, after former president Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office on April 4 .

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