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South Korea's Chip Industry Bonuses Spark Inflation Concerns

Updated 2026-06-20 10:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tech workers in South Korea received massive bonuses, prompting the Bank of Korea to issue inflation warnings. The move highlights rising costs and potential economic impacts.

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Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert

Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.

2026-06-20 08:59 UTC