BOK’s Lee: Growth outlook assumes coronavirus outbreak won't last too long

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Growth outlook assumes virus outbreak won't last too long.

The biggest risk to S. Korea growth is coronavirus spread.

Needed to wait a little further to gauge impact from virus.

Thursday's rate decision was not unanimous.

Board member cCo dong-chul was dissenter to Thursday’s rate decision.

Board member Shin in-eok was dissenter to Thursday’s rate decision.

Previous two key rate reductions seem to be working.