Seoul: South Korean bond yields showed a decline across all maturities on the morning of August 26, 2026, with significant changes observed in various treasury bonds and corporate bonds. As of 11:30 am, the data indicated a downward trend in yields, suggesting shifts in market dynamics.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year treasury bond yield decreased by 0.5 basis points, moving from 3.409% in the previous session to 3.404% today. The 2-year treasury bond saw a larger decrease of 2.4 basis points, with yields dropping from 3.693% to 3.669%. Similarly, the 3-year treasury bond experienced a fall of 4.0 basis points, going from 3.830% to 3.790%.
The 10-year treasury bond yield recorded the most substantial decline, falling by 5.7 basis points from 4.320% in the previous session to 4.263%. In addition to treasury bonds, the 2-year monetary stabilization bond yield decreased by 2.0 basis points, from 3.726% to 3.706%.
The corporate bond market also reflected this downward trend. The 3-year corporate bond (rated AA-) yield decreased by 4.0 basis points, moving from 4.516% to 4.476%. These changes indicate a potential shift in investor sentiment and economic conditions influencing the bond market in South Korea.