Armed conflict between the U.S. and Iran rattles global markets, forcing Korean companies to delay foreign currency bond issuance plans as secondary market spreads widen 3-4bp and investors demand higher premiums, reversing last week's record-low spread achievements despite continued Asian market activity.
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Middle East Crisis Puts Brakes on Korean Bonds After Record-Low Spreads
Armed conflict between the U.S. and Iran rattles global markets, forcing Korean companies to delay foreign currency bond issuance plans as secondary market spreads widen 3-4bp and investors demand higher premiums, reversing last week's record-low spread achievements despite continued Asian market activity.
South Korea’s Democratic Party lawmaker Ando Geol has proposed a bill to allow the National Pension Service to issue foreign currency bonds, aiming to diversify funding for overseas investments and reduce pressure on the domestic FX market.
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Ando Geol of Democratic Party Proposes Bill to Allow National Pension Service to Issue Foreign Currency Bonds
South Korea’s Democratic Party lawmaker Ando Geol has proposed a bill to allow the National Pension Service to issue foreign currency bonds, aiming to diversify funding for overseas investments and reduce pressure on the domestic FX market.
South Korea’s National Pension Service should be allowed to issue foreign currency bonds to ease FX market pressure from overseas investments, says Korea Capital Market Institute’s Lee Seung-ho, who argues a government guarantee is unnecessary.
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Capital Market Institute’s Lee Seung-ho Calls for Allowing NPS to Issue Foreign Currency Bonds—Says Government Guarantee Unnecessary
South Korea’s National Pension Service should be allowed to issue foreign currency bonds to ease FX market pressure from overseas investments, says Korea Capital Market Institute’s Lee Seung-ho, who argues a government guarantee is unnecessary.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is actively reviewing the issuance of foreign currency bonds by the National Pension Service to stabilize South Korea's FX market, commissioning a comprehensive study that could lead to legislative changes.
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Ministry of Health and Welfare Initiates Study on NPS Foreign Currency Bond Issuance—Discussions Gain Momentum
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is actively reviewing the issuance of foreign currency bonds by the National Pension Service to stabilize South Korea's FX market, commissioning a comprehensive study that could lead to legislative changes.
The National Pension Service faces a 'scale dilemma' over foreign currency bond issuance, balancing FX market stabilization with risks of crowding out other Korean issuers and raising government debt ratios; alternatives such as US Treasury repo are under consideration.
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The National Pension Service faces a 'scale dilemma' over foreign currency bond issuance, balancing FX market stabilization with risks of crowding out other Korean issuers and raising government debt ratios; alternatives such as US Treasury repo are under consideration.
[NPS Foreign Currency Bonds①] Mounting FX Pressure—National Pension Service Turns to Unconventional Measures
The National Pension Service is considering issuing foreign currency bonds to ease FX market pressure from its expanding overseas investments, but legal changes are needed before implementation.
South Korea faces a record $63.57 billion in foreign currency bond maturities in 2025, with private sector issuers seeing the sharpest increase, raising refinancing risks amid a persistently high exchange rate.
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Record $63 Billion in Foreign Currency Bonds Maturing Next Year Amid High Exchange Rates—Sharp Surge in Private Sector Issuance
South Korea faces a record $63.57 billion in foreign currency bond maturities in 2025, with private sector issuers seeing the sharpest increase, raising refinancing risks amid a persistently high exchange rate.
Industry Minister Says Investment Funds Should Prioritize Returns and Foreign Currency Bonds Over FX Market Purchases
South Korea's industry minister emphasizes that investment funds should focus on operational returns and foreign currency bonds rather than direct FX market purchases.
Taiwan Insurers' Demand for Korean Paper Remains Solid in H2 Despite Currency Surge
Taiwanese insurers maintain strong demand for Korean Paper in H2 2025, despite currency fluctuations, driven by South Korea's improved political stability and favorable US relations.
KB Kookmin Bank Leads Dollar Bond Issuance in Banking Sector, Attracts Over $3 Billion in One Day
KB Kookmin Bank leads dollar bond issuance in banking sector, attracting over $3 billion in orders on first day amid market uncertainties, signaling strong investor confidence in Korean financial institutions.
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