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Individual Investors Can Buy 10- and 20-Year Government Bonds via Retirement Accounts Starting September
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-27
Starting September 9, individual investors can invest in 10- and 20-year government bonds through their retirement accounts to enhance long-term asset stability.
What Happened
New Investment Option: The Ministry of Economy and Finance has established a system allowing individual investors to purchase 10-year and 20-year government bonds through their retirement accounts (DC and IRP). This initiative aims to expand investment choices for retirement planning and broaden the base for long-term government bond demand.
Subscription Schedule: The inaugural subscription period is scheduled from September 9 to September 15. Investors can participate through designated retirement pension providers, including major banks like Shinhan, Hana, and NH Nonghyup, as well as securities firms such as Mirae Asset, Samsung, Korea Investment, KB, and NH Investment & Securities.
Service Expansion: While the service will initially launch with financial institutions that have completed the necessary system integration, the government plans to gradually expand the list of participating providers. This phased rollout is intended to ensure broad accessibility for retirement account holders.
Expected Impact: The government anticipates that this policy will improve both the stability and profitability of retirement assets for the public. By increasing individual access to long-term government bonds, the move is expected to strengthen the overall foundation of the domestic bond market.