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South Korean April CPI rises 2.6%, marking 21-month high

Year-on-year 2.6%—highest since July 2024. Transport up 9.7%, housing up 1.7%. Bank of Korea's incoming Shin Hyun-song likely holds 2.5% steady at May 28 debut meeting.

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