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Barclays: South Korea core inflation may slow on won strength

Barclays's Bum Ki Son says South Korea's core inflation could slow in coming months, partly as the won eases pressure on tradable-goods prices after a recent 13% gain versus the dollar.

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South Korea's core inflation could slow in the coming months partly due to the won's appreciation, Barclays's Bum Ki Son says.

The economist expects the Korean currency's recent strength against the dollar to ease pressure on tradable-goods prices, citing the won's 13% gain over the past two months…