Seoul: South Korean bond yields witnessed a decrease across various terms on May 22, 2026. The yields for government bonds and monetary stabilization bonds showed a decline, indicating a shift in the financial landscape.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year treasury bond yield fell to 3.161% from the previous session's 3.165%, marking a decrease of 0.4 basis points. The 2-year treasury bond yield saw a reduction of 1.5 basis points, standing at 3.587% compared to 3.602% in the prior session. The 3-year treasury bond yield dropped by 1.7 basis points to 3.736% from 3.753%.
The 10-year treasury bond yield experienced a more significant decline, decreasing by 4.6 basis points to settle at 4.128%, down from 4.174%. The 2-year monetary stabilization bond yield decreased by 2.6 basis points, bringing it to 3.608% from 3.634%.
The 3-year corporate bond yield, rated AA-, showed a reduction of 2.0 basis points, standing at 4.361% compared to the previous session's 4.381%. Meanwhile, the 91-day certificate of deposit yield remained unchanged at 2.810%.