S. Korean Bond Yields Exhibit Mixed Movements Amid Market Activity

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Seoul: South Korean bond yields displayed mixed movements on the morning of March 17, 2025, as investors assessed market conditions. The changes in yields reflected varied investor sentiment and market dynamics.



According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond yield decreased by 0.3 basis points, settling at 2.607% compared to the previous session’s 2.610%. The 2-year Treasury Bond yield remained unchanged at 2.670%, indicating stability in shorter-term government securities.



The 3-year Treasury Bond saw an increase of 0.7 basis points, moving up to 2.603% from 2.596%. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury Bond yield experienced an increase of 1.5 basis points, rising to 2.828% from 2.813%.



In the corporate sector, the 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond yield rose by 1.0 basis points to 2.654%, up from 2.644%. Furthermore, the 3-year Corporate Bond with a AA- rating increased by 0.8 basis points, reaching 3.169% from the previous 3.161%.



These yield fluctuations reflect ongoing assessments by investors of both domestic and international economic indicators, impacting the demand and supply dynamics for South Korean bonds.