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South Korean Government Bond Yields Mostly Lower; 3-Year Yield at 3.902%

Finance · Major Banks · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-09

South Korean government bond yields showed a mixed performance on the 9th, with the 3-year yield slightly rising while longer-term tenors trended downward.

What Happened

Yield Market Overview: South Korean government bond yields generally trended lower in the Seoul bond market on the 9th. Despite the broader downward movement, the 3-year benchmark yield saw a slight uptick, reflecting cautious market sentiment.

Key Tenor Movements: The 3-year government bond yield rose by 0.1 basis points to 3.902%. In contrast, the 10-year yield fell by 1.6 basis points to 4.385%, indicating a stronger demand for longer-dated securities.

Broad Market Performance: Most other tenors, including the 5-year, 20-year, and 30-year bonds, experienced declines. The 5-year yield settled at 4.124%, down 0.3 basis points, while the 30-year yield dropped 0.2 basis points to 4.633%.

Data Context: This report is based on data from Yonhap Infomax and has been processed through an automated system. Market participants continue to monitor economic indicators and central bank policy signals for further direction.

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