The implementation of inflation targeting in Korea highlights the importance of distinguishing between its symmetric and asymmetric operations. When Korea suffered from high inflation, the Bank of Korea set the inflation target at 3%, instead of 2%. Given its underlying intention to lower the...

This study is among the first to examine the theory and practice of monetary policy in South Korea. Woosik Moon provides a detailed analysis of the central bank of South Korea, one of the most successful and important economies in Asia. He covers everything from monetary policy to inflation...