Seoul: South Korean bond yields exhibited mixed movements on the morning of March 16, 2026, as different maturities showed varying changes in percentage points. The changes in yields reflect subtle shifts in the market dynamics for government and corporate bonds.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond yield decreased slightly by 0.9 basis points to 2.819% from the previous session's 2.828%. Similarly, the 2-year Treasury Bond yield saw a decline of 3.1 basis points, settling at 3.162% compared to 3.193% previously. The 3-year Treasury Bond also experienced a decrease, with its yield falling by 3.3 basis points to 3.305% from 3.338%.
Conversely, the 10-year Treasury Bond showed an increase in its yield, rising by 0.8 basis points to 3.709% from the previous session's 3.701%. In the corporate bond market, the 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond saw a decrease of 3.6 basis points, bringing its yield down to 3.133% from 3.169%. Additionally, the 3-year Corporate Bond rated AA- also recorded a decrease, with its yield dropping by 2.5 basis points to 3.894% from the previous 3.919%.
The movements in these yields indicate nuanced shifts in investor sentiment and market conditions affecting both government and corporate bonds in South Korea.