S. Korean Bond Yields Show Mixed Movements Across Different Terms

Seoul: South Korean bond yields exhibited mixed movements, with changes recorded across various terms as of February 27, 2025. The bond market saw slight fluctuations in yields for treasury bonds, monetary stabilization bonds, corporate bonds, and certificates of deposit.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year treasury bond yield decreased by 0.1 basis points from the previous session, settling at 2.623%. Conversely, the 2-year treasury bond yield increased by 1.0 basis point, reaching 2.664%. The 3-year treasury bond yield experienced a minor rise of 0.1 basis point, resulting in a yield of 2.592%. Meanwhile, the 10-year treasury bond yield edged up by 0.2 basis points to stand at 2.754%.

In the realm of monetary stabilization bonds, the 2-year MSB yield rose by 0.6 basis points, closing at 2.643%. Corporate bonds also saw a slight increase, with the 3-year corporate bond (rated AA-) yield climbing by 0.4 basis points to reach 3.172%. Additionally, the 91-day certificate of deposit yield increased by 1.0 basis point, settling at 2.850%.