WGBI News

South Korea's Bond Market Booms with 3 Trillion Won Influx Amid Rate Cut Speculations

South Korea's bond market experiences a significant influx of 3 trillion won as investors anticipate a base rate cut and the country's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index....

South Korea's Push for WGBI Inclusion: Strengthening Fiscal Management Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea is enhancing its fiscal management to ensure the inclusion of its government bonds in the World Government Bond Index by November next year, despite political turmoil. ...

South Korea to Launch Nighttime Treasury Futures Market in 2025

The South Korean government plans to open a nighttime treasury futures market starting June 2025, aiming to align with global trading hours and reduce volatility. This move follows...

Navigating 2025's Fixed Income Landscape: A Supply-Demand Tug-of-War

The 2025 fixed income outlook for Korea suggests that bond yields will be more influenced by supply-demand dynamics than monetary policy. With rate cuts underway, market rates are ...