Seoul: South Korean bond yields witnessed a decline on April 21, 2026, across several key tenures. The yields on treasury bonds and other financial instruments showed a downward trend, with significant changes observed in the 10-year treasury bonds.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year treasury bond yield decreased to 2.917 from 2.923, marking a drop of 0.6 basis points. The 2-year treasury bond yield fell by 1.3 basis points to 3.206, while the 3-year treasury bond yield saw a reduction of 1.8 basis points, settling at 3.330. The most notable decrease was in the 10-year treasury bond yield, which dropped by 3.3 basis points to 3.655.
The 2-year monetary stabilization bond yield decreased slightly by 0.4 basis points to 3.237. In the corporate bond sector, the 3-year corporate bond with an AA- rating showed a decrease of 2.2 basis points, bringing the yield to 3.994. On the contrary, the 91-day certificate of deposit demonstrated an increase, rising by 1.0 basis points to 2.820.
These changes indicate a shift in investor sentiment and market conditions as various factors influence the bond market dynamics.