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South Korea's securities bond market faces widening spreads and oversupply as the captive effect wanes, with Mirae Asset Securities' latest issuance highlighting weakening investor sentiment amid rising government bond yields, while lower-rated corporate bonds retain investment appeal.

South Korea’s state-owned and local government bond markets face mounting supply pressures, with double-digit spreads and record January issuance driving up funding costs for top-rated issuers.

South Korea’s early-year corporate bond market sees most offerings oversubscribed, but sub-investment grade issuers face weak demand and some abandon refinancing amid widening spreads and rising uncertainty.
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- Rate cuts gradually lower yields
- Yield‑curve steepening becomes a key theme: Short‑term yields fall faster than long‑term yields.
- Credit spreads stay tight but reactive
- Treasuries regain defensive appeal
- Structured credit (MBS, ABS, CLO, CMBS) sees renewed inflows