South Korea's Finance Ministry plans to reduce April treasury bond auction volumes from March's 19 trillion won amid heightened market volatility from Middle East conflicts and oil shocks, while maintaining buyback options ahead of WGBI inclusion to ensure bond market stability.
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Finance Ministry to Reduce April Treasury Bond Auctions from March - Focus on Market Stability

South Korea's Finance Ministry plans to reduce April treasury bond auction volumes from March's 19 trillion won amid heightened market volatility from Middle East conflicts and oil shocks, while maintaining buyback options ahead of WGBI inclusion to ensure bond market stability.

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Foreign investors purchased 668.5 billion won of South Korea's 10-year treasury bonds in a single day, signaling potential WGBI-related demand ahead of the country's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index, with passive funds expected to flow in as the inclusion date approaches next month.
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WGBI Inflows Gaining Momentum? - Foreigners Snap Up 450 Billion Won of 10-Year Bonds in Single Day

Foreign investors purchased 668.5 billion won of South Korea's 10-year treasury bonds in a single day, signaling potential WGBI-related demand ahead of the country's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index, with passive funds expected to flow in as the inclusion date approaches next month.

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The dollar-won exchange rate is showing signs of breaking below the 1,400-won level, with analysts forecasting a move into the 1,300-won range in the first half of the year amid volatility and shifting global factors.
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Will the 1,400-Won Level Break—Seoul FX Market Eyes Return to 1,300-Won Range

The dollar-won exchange rate is showing signs of breaking below the 1,400-won level, with analysts forecasting a move into the 1,300-won range in the first half of the year amid volatility and shifting global factors.

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South Korea aims to complete over half of its MSCI Developed Markets Index inclusion roadmap in Q1, while expediting WGBI-related financial infrastructure upgrades for global investors.
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Government Implements Over 50% of MSCI Inclusion Roadmap in Q1 – 'WGBI Financial Network' to Launch End of March

South Korea aims to complete over half of its MSCI Developed Markets Index inclusion roadmap in Q1, while expediting WGBI-related financial infrastructure upgrades for global investors.

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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong confirmed the July launch of a 24-hour FX market and the transition of won derivatives' benchmark from CD rate to KOFR, aiming to boost global investor access and support WGBI and MSCI index inclusion.
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Lee Chang-yong Says 'Preparing for 24-Hour FX Market System—Transition from CD Rate to KOFR Certain'

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong confirmed plans to launch a 24-hour FX market by July and transition won derivatives from the CD rate to KOFR, aiming to boost global investor access and support South Korea's inclusion in major global bond and equity indices.

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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong warned that the spread between 3-year Treasury yields and the policy rate is excessive, signaling possible outright bond purchases if market distortions persist, as the central bank monitors WGBI inflows and money movements.
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South Korea will cut public bond issuance by 6 trillion won ($4.5 billion) in Q1 2026 to ease supply pressure and stabilize the market ahead of WGBI inclusion.
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Crédit Agricole, South Korea's top government bond primary dealer, urges expanded PD support as WGBI inclusion nears, highlighting market liquidity and global investor inflows.
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[Excellent PD] Crédit Agricole Calls for Review of Measures to Expand PD Support

Crédit Agricole, South Korea's top government bond primary dealer, urges expanded PD support as WGBI inclusion nears, highlighting market liquidity and global investor inflows.

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Meritz Securities, named top Primary Dealer for Korean Treasury Bonds, is expanding its government bond business and automation to overcome auction pressures, with a focus on WGBI inclusion and foreign inflows.
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South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance will issue 500 billion won ($375 million) in Treasury bonds via a book-building non-competitive auction on February 27, aiming to boost liquidity of outstanding issues ahead of the country's inclusion in the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI).
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Ministry of Economy and Finance to Issue 500 Billion Won in Treasury Bonds via Book-Building Method—'Enhancing Liquidity of Outstanding Issues Ahead of WGBI Inclusion'

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance will issue 500 billion won ($375 million) in Treasury bonds via a book-building non-competitive auction on February 27, aiming to boost liquidity of outstanding issues ahead of the country's inclusion in the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI).

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