Seoul: South Korean bond yields have shown varied movements as of August 18, 2026, with some yields increasing significantly, while others showed a slight decrease.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond (TB) yield increased by 2.3 basis points, moving from 3.402% in the previous session to 3.425%. The 2-year TB yield saw an increase of 3.7 basis points, now standing at 3.676%, up from the previous 3.639%. The 3-year TB yield rose by 5.1 basis points to reach 3.847%, compared to the prior session's 3.796%.
Furthermore, the 10-year TB yield experienced a notable increase of 6.9 basis points, climbing from 4.313% to 4.382%. The 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond (MSB) yield also increased by 5.3 basis points, now at 3.750%, up from 3.697%.
In contrast, the 3-year Corporate Bond (CB) with an AA- rating rose by 5.0 basis points, moving from 4.492% to 4.542%. However, the 91-day Certificate of Deposit (CD) yield decreased by 1.0 basis point, changing from 2.940% to 2.930%.
These variations in bond yields indicate fluctuations in the financial markets, reflecting changes in investor sentiment and economic conditions.