South Korean Bond Yields Experience Notable Decrease

Seoul: South Korean bond yields have experienced a decrease across various terms, as reported on March 5, 2026. The changes in the bond yields indicate a shift in the financial landscape for the nation's debt securities.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond (TB) yield decreased by 0.5 basis points, moving from 2.732% in the previous session to 2.727%. The 2-year TB yield declined by 3.3 basis points, settling at 2.968% from 3.001%. The 3-year TB saw a reduction of 3.4 basis points, now standing at 3.189% compared to its previous 3.223%.

The 10-year TB yield also showed a significant decrease of 4.3 basis points, dropping from 3.632% to 3.589%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond (MSB) yield decreased by 3.7 basis points to 3.046% from 3.083%. The 3-year Corporate Bond (CB) with an AA- rating saw a decrease of 2.3 basis points, now at 3.777% from 3.800%.

The 91-day Certificate of Deposit (CD) remained unchanged at 2.810%, showing stability amidst the changes in other bond yields. This data provides insight into the current trends in the South Korean bond market and the adjustments in yields for various debt instruments.