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Close of
June 17, 2021		 Change From
Govt. Bond Yields Latest Yield Previous Day Previous Week YTD
2 Year 1.180 ▲ 1.5 ▲ 3.0 ▲ 29.5
5 Year 1.719 ▲ 3.7 ▲ 8.4 ▲ 38.4
10 Year 2.080 ▲ 1.3 ▼ 1.0 ▲ 35.8

* Government bond yield changes are expressed in basis points.

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Currencies Latest Rate Previous Day Previous Week YTD
KRW per USD 1,130.320 ▼ 1.2 ▼ 1.3 ▼ 4.0
KRW per JPY 10.256 ▼ 1.7 ▼ 0.5 ▲ 2.5

* Exchange rate changes are expressed as a percentage change.

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Interest Rates Latest Rate Previous Day Previous Week YTD
1D KORIBOR 0.440 ▲ 9.0 ▲ 3.0 ▼ 15.0
3M KORIBOR 0.640 ▲ 1.0 ▲ 2.0 ▼ 87.0

* Interest rate changes are expressed in basis point change.

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Policy Rates Latest Rate
(27-May-2021)		 Previous Rate
(15-Apr-2021)		 YTD
Rate
BOK Base Rate 0.500     0.0     0.0

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Sovereign Ratings
Agency Rating Outlook Date
Regional Rating Institutions
R&I AA- stable 2020-03-17
RAM AA3 stable 2019-05-07
Non-Regional Rating Institutions
Fitch AA- stable 2020-10-06
S&P AA stable 2021-04-28

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ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide 2018: Republic of Korea


ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide is a comprehensive explanation of the region's bond markets. It provides information such as the history, legal and regulatory framework, specific characteristics of the market, trading and transaction (including settlement systems), and other relevant information. The ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide 2018 Republic of Korea is an outcome of the strong support and kind contributions of ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum members and experts, particularly from the Republic of Korea. View Report

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Market Summary



Size and Composition

The size of the Republic of Korea’s local currency bond market rose 1.2% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) to KRW2,633.2 trillion (USD2.4 trillion) at the end of December 2020, driven by growth in the corporate bond segment. Total outstanding local currency corporate bonds increased 1.4% q-o-q to KRW1,554.2 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2020, while government bonds posted minimal growth of 0.9% q-o-q to reach KRW1,079.0 trillion.

Notable Corporate Bond Issuances in Q4 2020

Issuance of corporate bonds in the Republic of Korea increased 17.3% q-o-q to KRW143.4 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2020 from KRW122.2 trillion in the previous quarter. 

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3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-28
20Y KTB 01125-3909Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-21
10Y KTB 01875-2906Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-14
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-11
5Y KTB 01375-2409Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-07
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-10-01
3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-09-30
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-09-24
20Y KTB 01125-3909Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-09-23
10Y KTB 01875-2906Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-09-16
5Y KTB 01375-2409Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-09-02
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-27
3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-26
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-19
10Y KTB 01875-2906Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-12
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-09
5Y KTB 01875-2403Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-08-05
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-30
3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-29
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-22
10Y KTB 01875-2906Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-15
5Y KTB 01875-2403Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-08
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-02
3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-07-01
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-24
10Y KTB 01875-2906Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-17
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-14
5Y KTB 01875-2403Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-10
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-04
3Y KTB 01625-2206Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-06-03
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-05-27
10Y KTB 02375-2812Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-05-20
5Y KTB 01875-2403Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-05-13
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-05-08
3Y KTB 02000-2112Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-05-07
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-25
10Y KTB 01875-2906 (Pre-issuance)Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-15
10Y KTB 02375-2812Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-15
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-12
5Y KTB 01875-2403Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-08
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-02
3Y KTB 02000-2112Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-01
3Y KTB 01625-2206 (pre-issuance)Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-04-01
20Y KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-03-25
10Y KTB 02375-2812Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-03-18
50Y KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-03-15
30Y KTB 02000-4903Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-03-05
3Y KTB 02000-2112Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-03-04
20-year KTB 02375-3809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-02-25
10-year KTB 02375-2812Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-02-18
50-year KTB 02000-6809Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-02-15
5-year KTB 02250-2309Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-02-11
5-year KTB 01875-2403 (pre-issuance)Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-02-11
30-year KTB 02625-4803Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-01-29
30-year KTB 02000-4903 (pre-issuance)Ministry of Economy and Finance2019-01-29
3-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultMinistry of Economy and Finance2019-01-28
20-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2019-01-21
10-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2019-01-14
30-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2019-01-03
3-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2019-01-02
20-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2018-12-17
10-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2018-12-10
50-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2018-12-07
5-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2018-12-03
20-year Treasury Bonds Auction ResultsMinistry of Economy and Finance2018-11-19
10-year Treasury Bonds Auction Results (November 12)Ministry of Economy and Finance2018-11-12
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S. Korea vigilant over market volatility after Fed's hawkish stanceYONHAP News2021-06-17
S. Korea, U.S. extend US$60 bln currency swap deal until Dec.YONHAP News2021-06-17
Money supply continues to grow in AprilYONHAP News2021-06-15
Gross National Income: 1st Quarter of 2021 (Preliminary)Bank of Korea2021-06-09
S. Korea's Q1 economic expansion faster than expected at 1.7 pctYONHAP News2021-06-09
Current account surplus sharply narrows in April on higher oil pricesYONHAP News2021-06-08
S. Korean economy recovering at modest pace on reviving consumption: KDIYONHAP News2021-06-07
S. Korea considers another extra budget without debt sale: finance ministerYONHAP News2021-06-04
Korea Inflation Hits 9-Year High Amid Growing Rate Hike ViewsBloomberg2021-06-02
Consumer Price Index in May 2021Statistics Korea2021-06-02
Consumer price growth hits over 9-year high in MayYONHAP News2021-06-02
May inflation rate probably remained high due to base effect: senior officialYONHAP News2021-06-01
Exports recovery extended to 7th month in May on rebounding global economyYONHAP News2021-06-01
Monthly Industrial Statistics, April 2021Statistics Korea2021-05-31
Industrial output falls by most in 11 months in AprilYONHAP News2021-05-31
OECD ups 2021 growth outlook for S. Korean economy to 3.8 pctYONHAP News2021-05-31
BOK sharply ups 2021 growth outlook to 4 pct as recovery gathers paceYONHAP News2021-05-27
Monetary Policy Decision (May 27, 2021)Bank of Korea2021-05-27
S. Korea to take timely steps amid inflation woe-sparked market volatilityYONHAP News2021-05-27
S. Korea to sell 14.5 tln won worth of Treasurys in JuneYONHAP News2021-05-27
Economists see BOK raise 2021 growth forecast to some 4 percentYONHAP News2021-05-26
Consumer sentiment hits nearly 3-year high in May amid economic recoveryYONHAP News2021-05-25
S. Korea to take timely steps amid inflation woe-sparked market volatilityYONHAP News2021-05-17
Domestic demand on mild improvement track: finance ministryYONHAP News2021-05-14
S. Korea to take steps if needed amid increased market volatilityYONHAP News2021-05-13
S. Korea reports largest job growth in almost 7 years in AprilYONHAP News2021-05-12
Moody's keeps 'Aa2' rating on S. Korea with stable outlookYONHAP News2021-05-12
S. Korea to tackle potential volatility in bond market: officialYONHAP News2021-05-11
Bond issuance jumps in AprilYONHAP News2021-05-10
Brighter growth outlook for S. Korean economy expected this yearYONHAP News2021-05-10
S. Korean economy on modest recovery path despite spiking virus cases: KDIYONHAP News2021-05-10
Current account surplus slightly narrows in MarchYONHAP News2021-05-07
S. Korea to focus on supporting job recovery: senior officialYONHAP News2021-05-07
Balance of Payments during March 2021 (preliminary)Bank of Korea2021-05-07
S. Korea's debt risk premium at lowest since global financial crisisYONHAP News2021-05-06
South Korea Sees Growing Economic Momentum Toward Full RecoveryBloomberg2021-05-06
Korea Inflation Hits Four-Year High as Pandemic’s Grip EasesBloomberg2021-05-04
Consumer Price Index in April 2021Statistics Korea2021-05-04
BOK board members still support accommodative steps: minutesYONHAP News2021-05-04
Industrial output index hits record high in Q1 amid economic recoveryYONHAP News2021-05-03
South Korea’s Exports Increase by Most in 10 Years in AprilBloomberg2021-04-30
S&P keeps 'AA' rating on S. Korea with stable outlookYONHAP News2021-04-28
South Korean Consumers More Optimistic as Recovery AcceleratesBloomberg2021-04-28
South Korea Growth Accelerates as Global Recovery StrengthensBloomberg2021-04-27
Real Gross Domestic Product: 1st Quarter of 2021 (Advance Estimate)Bank of Korea2021-04-27
S. Korea's economy grows faster than expected in Q1, heralding rebound this yearYONHAP News2021-04-27
Daily turnover of securities market jumps 18.5 pct in Q1YONHAP News2021-04-22
S. Korea to keep tabs on possible global financial instability: senior officialYONHAP News2021-04-20
S. Korea's Q1 growth estimated to have recovered to pre-pandemic levelYONHAP News2021-04-19
Slump in domestic demand eases amid pandemic: finance ministryYONHAP News2021-04-16
Bank of Korea Holds Rate as Recovery Faces Fresh Virus SurgeBloomberg2021-04-15
BOK stands pat on fragile recovery as 4th wave of infections loomsYONHAP News2021-04-15
Monetary Policy Decision (April 15, 2021)Bank of Korea2021-04-15
S. Korea to review post-pandemic fiscal policy: officialYONHAP News2021-04-14
S. Korea basks in 1st job additions in 13 months amid recovery hopeYONHAP News2021-04-14
Seoul stocks up for 3rd day on strong jobs data, eased inflation woesYONHAP News2021-04-14
Foreign Investors' Stock and Bond Investment, March 2021Financial Supervisory Service2021-04-12
S. Korea's bond issuance falls in MarchYONHAP News2021-04-09
S. Korea needs preemptive anti-inflation steps: senior officialYONHAP News2021-04-09
Balance of Payments during February 2021 (preliminary)Bank of Korea2021-04-07
Current account surplus widens in FebruaryYONHAP News2021-04-07
National debt grows by largest-ever amount last year amid pandemicYONHAP News2021-04-06
Foreign IBs hike S. Korea's 2021 growth outlook to 3.8 pctYONHAP News2021-04-06
S. Korea's household debt-to-GDP ratio nears 100 pct: reportYONHAP News2021-04-05
Consumer Price Index in March 2021Statistics Korea2021-04-02
Finance minister sees improvement in domestic demand, job marketYONHAP News2021-03-31
Industrial output grows at fastest clip in 8 months in Feb.YONHAP News2021-03-31
Monthly Industrial Statistics, February 2021Statistics Korea2021-03-31
S. Korea aims to cement recovery, curb debt growth in 2022 budgetYONHAP News2021-03-30
S. Korea to cut maximum legal lending rate from JulyYONHAP News2021-03-30
S. Korea to ease inflation pressure amid rising raw material pricesYONHAP News2021-03-26
IMF sharply ups 2021 growth outlook for S. Korea to 3.6 pctYONHAP News2021-03-26
S. Korea's financial market stable but imbalance worsens: BOKYONHAP News2021-03-25
National Assembly approves 15 tln-won extra budget to fight aftermath of COVID-19YONHAP News2021-03-25
Bank of Korea Lee Sees Faster Growth, Plays Down Rate Hike OddsBloomberg2021-03-24
S. Korea to take 'timely' actions to stabilize bond market if necessary: officialYONHAP News2021-03-23
Seoul stocks down for 3rd day on concerns over U.S. bond yields, U.S.-China relationsYONHAP News2021-03-23
Finance minister urges preparations for economic policy measuresYONHAP News2021-03-22
Domestic demand suffers extended slumps amid pandemic: finance ministryYONHAP News2021-03-19
S. Korea to focus on stabilizing markets amid rising U.S. bond yieldsYONHAP News2021-03-15
S. Korea's consumer price growth likely to pick up in Q2: officialYONHAP News2021-03-12
BOK purchases 2 tln won worth of state bondsYONHAP News2021-03-10
Market volatility may increase amid rising bond yields: officialYONHAP News2021-03-09
Bond issuance soars in Feb.YONHAP News2021-03-09
S. Korea guarding against growing inflation risks: officialYONHAP News2021-03-05
Korea’s Inflation Picks Up Amid Higher Food, Oil PricesBloomberg2021-03-04
Consumer Price Index in February 2021Statistics Korea2021-03-04
Gross National Income: 4th Quarter and Annual 2020 (Preliminary)Bank of Korea2021-03-04
Consumer price growth at 1-year high in Feb.YONHAP News2021-03-04
S. Korea's economy grows faster than expected in Q4: BOKYONHAP News2021-03-04
KDB issues US$1.2 bln global bonds to finance green projectsYONHAP News2021-03-03
Industrial output snaps 7-month rise in Jan. amid pandemicYONHAP News2021-03-02
Exports recovery on roll in Feb. on chip sales, outlook bright for further improvementYONHAP News2021-03-01
BOK to purchase as much as 7 tln won worth of state bonds in H1YONHAP News2021-02-26
Monetary Policy Decision (February 25, 2021)Bank of Korea2021-02-25
BOK keeps key rate at record low amid lingering uncertaintiesYONHAP News2021-02-25
S. Korea guards against market volatility: officialYONHAP News2021-02-23
BOK tipped to freeze key rate at record low next week: pollYONHAP News2021-02-20
Economic uncertainty persists amid protracted pandemic: finance ministryYONHAP News2021-02-19
Won Falls Prey to Outflows as Locals Join Foreigners’ ExodusBloomberg2021-02-17
Gov't seeks to submit extra budget bill in early March: finance ministerYONHAP News2021-02-17
Bond yields gather pace on hopes of economic recoveryYONHAP News2021-02-16
S. Korea's export prices up for 2nd month in JanuaryYONHAP News2021-02-16
A $2 Billion Purchase of Korea Bonds in a Day Creates a StirBloomberg2021-02-05
South Korea Plans ‘Shock’ Housing Supply Boost to Tame PricesBloomberg2021-02-04
Consumer Price Index in January 2021Statistics Korea2021-02-02
Consumer prices grow at less than 1 pct for 4th month in Jan.YONHAP News2021-02-02
S. Korea to monitor market volatility sparked by investors' herd behaviorYONHAP News2021-02-02
Exports up 11.4 pct in Jan. on robust chip, auto shipmentsYONHAP News2021-02-01
Industrial output, consumption grow in Dec. amid pandemicYONHAP News2021-01-29
Seoul stocks dip nearly 2 pct on massive foreign sellingYONHAP News2021-01-28
South Korea Sees Economy Rebounding to Pre-Covid Levels by JuneBloomberg2021-01-27
IMF revises up S. Korea's 2021 economic growth outlook amid pandemicYONHAP News2021-01-27
S. Korea's economy contracts 1 pct in 2020 amid pandemic, set to get back on growth trackYONHAP News2021-01-26
Real Gross Domestic Product: 4th Quarter and Annual 2020 (Advance Estimate)Bank of Korea2021-01-26
Seoul stocks tipped to extend gains next week on retail investors' buying frenzyYONHAP News2021-01-23
S. Korea to enhance monitoring of non-bank institutions' FX liquidityYONHAP News2021-01-20
S. Korea to provide 500 tln won to support key policies this yearYONHAP News2021-01-20
S. Korea to monitor market volatility amid widening bond yield spreadsYONHAP News2021-01-19
Economic uncertainty continues amid flare-up in COVID-19: finance ministryYONHAP News2021-01-15
BOK keeps key rate at record low as pandemic persistsYONHAP News2021-01-15
Monetary Policy Decision (January 15, 2021)Bank of Korea2021-01-15
S. Korea's export prices down for 5th straight month in DecemberYONHAP News2021-01-14
Retail investors' funds soar amid stock market rallyYONHAP News2021-01-14
Dec. job loss largest in over 2 decades amid pandemicYONHAP News2021-01-13
BOK Frets Over Uneven Recovery as South Korea Waits for VaccineBloomberg2021-01-12
KDB issues US$1.5 bln in global bondsYONHAP News2021-01-12
Won’s Strength Puts Spotlight on Bank of Korea Policy MeetingBloomberg2021-01-11
State bonds worth 48 tln won to mature this year: gov't dataYONHAP News2021-01-11
S. Korean bond sales soar 23 pct in 2020YONHAP News2021-01-11
Economic recovery momentum slackens amid flare-up in COVID-19 cases: KDIYONHAP News2021-01-10
S. Korea's current account surplus narrows in NovemberYONHAP News2021-01-08
Seoul stocks set another record high, key index tops 3,000 pointsYONHAP News2021-01-07
S. Korea to focus on financial stability amid concerns over asset market boomYONHAP News2021-01-07
S. Korea's FX reserves up for 9th straight month in DecemberYONHAP News2021-01-06
S. Korea eyes V-shaped economic recovery, more job creation next year: finance ministerYONHAP News2020-12-31
South Korea’s Export Growth in December Fastest Since 2018Bloomberg2020-12-31
S. Korea's consumer prices grow less than 1 pct for 3rd month in Dec.YONHAP News2020-12-31
S. Korea to sell 12.8 tln won worth of Treasurys in Jan.YONHAP News2020-12-25
Korea’s Top Bond Arranger Says ESG Demand to Spark Deal ReboundBloomberg2020-12-22
Global Recovery Trade Sees Korean Bonds in Investors’ CrosshairsBloomberg2020-12-21
Korea’s Consumer Sentiment Retreats Amid Worst Virus WaveBloomberg2020-12-19
S. Korea to focus on supporting economic recovery, preparing for post-pandemic era in 2021YONHAP News2020-12-18
S. Korea's Q3 overseas direct investment dips 24 pct on pandemicYONHAP News2020-12-18
S. Korea, U.S. extend $60 bln currency swap deal by another 6 months amid pandemicYONHAP News2020-12-16
Job losses extended to 9th month in Nov. amid pandemicYONHAP News2020-12-16
S. Korea to sell 176.4 tln won in state bonds next yearYONHAP News2020-12-11
ADB expects S. Korean economy to retreat less than expected in 2020YONHAP News2020-12-10
Gov't warns of possible excessive overheating in asset marketsYONHAP News2020-12-09
Over 70 pct of state fiscal spending to be implemented in H1 2021 amid pandemicYONHAP News2020-12-08
Bank of Korea Under Pressure to Broaden Mandate With Jobs GoalBloomberg2020-12-07
Foreigners remain net buyers of S. Korean stocks in NovemberYONHAP News2020-12-07
S. Korea's current account surplus hits 3-year high in October on export recoveryYONHAP News2020-12-04
S. Korean economy tipped to retreat 1 pct this year: finance ministerYONHAP News2020-12-03
U.S. stimulus talks, vaccines boost Korea's currency to 30-month highYONHAP News2020-12-03
Consumer Price Index in November 2020Statistics Korea2020-12-02
S. Korea's consumer prices grow at faster pace in Nov.YONHAP News2020-12-02
S. Korea's economic recovery momentum gains traction: finance ministerYONHAP News2020-12-02
Gross National Income: 3rd Quarter of 2020 (Preliminary)Bank of Korea2020-12-01
Exports rebound in Nov. on solid chip sales amid virus resurgenceYONHAP News2020-12-01
S. Korea's economy grows faster than estimated at 2.1 pct in Q3: BOKYONHAP News2020-12-01
BOK keeps key rate at record low, ups economic outlookYONHAP News2020-11-26
Monetary Policy Decision (November 26, 2020)Bank of Korea2020-11-26
S. Korea ready to take steps to curb won's sharp gains: finance ministerYONHAP News2020-11-19
Residents' FX deposits hit record high in Oct.YONHAP News2020-11-18
Economic uncertainty persists amid global flare-up in coronavirus cases: finance ministryYONHAP News2020-11-13
Biden's election to positively impact S. Korean economy: finance ministerYONHAP News2020-11-12
S. Korea's Oct. job loss largest in 6 months amid pandemicYONHAP News2020-11-11
Korean won hits 21-month high after Biden winYONHAP News2020-11-09
S. Korea's current account surplus hits 2-year high in Sept. on export recoveryYONHAP News2020-11-05
S. Korea's inflation grows at slowest pace in 4 months in Oct.YONHAP News2020-11-03
Exports decline again in Oct. on fewer days; virus lockdowns set to weigh down shipmentsYONHAP News2020-11-01
S. Korea's industrial output rises 2.3 pct in SeptemberYONHAP News2020-10-30
Monthly Industrial Statistics, September 2020Statistics Korea2020-10-30
BOK again extends special lending program amid pandemicYONHAP News2020-10-29
Biggest Export Jump Since 1986 Fuels Korea’s Recession ReboundBloomberg2020-10-27
S. Korea's economy returns to growth in Q3 as pandemic-caused trade slump easesYONHAP News2020-10-27
Real Gross Domestic Product: 3rd Quarter of 2020 (Advance Estimate)Bank of Korea2020-10-27
Korea-China Currency Swap RenewalBank of Korea2020-10-23
S. Korea's national debt to jump over next 4 years: reportYONHAP News2020-10-19
BOK chief vows soft monetary policy to bolster virus-hit economyYONHAP News2020-10-16
S. Korean economy to perform well over next 2 years, but still in deep recession: S&PYONHAP News2020-10-15
Monetary Policy Decision (October 14, 2020)Bank of Korea2020-10-14
BOK keeps key rate steady at record low amid protracted pandemicYONHAP News2020-10-14
Idle money at record high and money circulation at record low in S. KoreaPulse News Korea2020-10-12
BOK tipped to freeze key rate at record low this week: pollYONHAP News2020-10-12
Banks tipped to tighten grip on loans in Q4 amid pandemic: pollYONHAP News2020-10-12
Economy remains subdued as virus resurgence hits demand: KDIYONHAP News2020-10-12
Balance of Payments during August 2020 (preliminary)Bank of Korea2020-10-08
Fitch keeps S. Korea's credit rating at 'AA-,' outlook stableYONHAP News2020-10-08
S. Korea logs current account surplus for 4th month in Aug.YONHAP News2020-10-08
Consumer Price Index in September 2020Statistics Korea2020-10-06
S. Korea sees limited impact on financial markets from Trump's diagnosisYONHAP News2020-10-06
S. Korea's Sept. inflation rises by most in 6 monthsYONHAP News2020-10-06
Korea Seeks to Keep Lid on Debt With Post-Virus Fiscal RulesBloomberg2020-10-05
S. Korea fares better than other OECD members in Q2YONHAP News2020-10-04
Trump diagnosis to strengthen dollar, but high market volatility not likely: expertsYONHAP News2020-10-03
Sept. exports rebound for 1st time in 7 months on chips, autosYONHAP News2020-10-01
S. Korea's industrial output falls 0.9 pct in AugustYONHAP News2020-09-29
Banks' lending rates drop for 3rd straight month in Aug.YONHAP News2020-09-29
KDB floats 200 bln won in green bondsYONHAP News2020-09-29
BOK sells net US$345 mln in market smoothing operations in Q2YONHAP News2020-09-29
Seoul stocks trade higher late Tue. morning on U.S. stimulus hopesYONHAP News2020-09-29
Q3 economic growth tipped to rebound: ministerYONHAP News2020-09-28
S. Korean economy to worsen in H2 on virus impact: KERIYONHAP News2020-09-24
Sales of derivatives-tied securities fall 32.6 pct in H1 on virus falloutYONHAP News2020-09-22
Seoul stocks plunge more than 2 pct on virus fearsYONHAP News2020-09-22
Seoul stocks dip almost 1 pct amid valuation pressure; Korean won at 8-month highYONHAP News2020-09-21
S. Korea to set rules for fiscal soundnessYONHAP News2020-09-21
S. Korea, China, Japan agree on cooperation for economic recoveryYONHAP News2020-09-18
S. Korea's overseas direct investment sinks in Q2 over pandemicYONHAP News2020-09-18
Finance minister asks lawmakers to approve extra budget by next TuesdayYONHAP News2020-09-17
Retail investors pour huge money into domestic, overseas stocksYONHAP News2020-09-17
ADB maintains economic outlook for S. KoreaYONHAP News2020-09-15
Gov't signals negative economic growth inevitable for 2020YONHAP News2020-09-14
South Korea prices negative-yielding euro bondThe Asset2020-09-10
Gov't to allocate 7.8 tln won for extra budgets in stimulus package: MoonYONHAP News2020-09-10
Job losses extend into August amid pandemic, unemployment rate up to 3.1 pctYONHAP News2020-09-09
S. Korea's economy tipped to retreat more than expected over pandemic: KDIYONHAP News2020-09-08
Fitch lowers S. Korea growth forecast 0.2 pct point on COVID-19 falloutYONHAP News2020-09-08
S. Korea to set up 20 tln won fund for New Deal projectsYONHAP News2020-09-03
2021 Budget ProposalMinistry of Economy and Finance2020-09-02
Gross National Income: 2nd Quarter of 2020 (Preliminary)Bank of Korea2020-09-01
S. Korean economy shrinks revised 3.2 pct on-quarter in Q2: BOKYONHAP News2020-09-01
South Korea Plans Record 2021 Bond Sales to Fund StimulusBloomberg2020-09-01
S. Korea to sell 12.9 tln won in state bonds in SeptemberYONHAP News2020-08-27
Bank of Korea’s Lee Holds Fire for Now as Growth Outlook CutBloomberg2020-08-27
Economic Outlook (August 2020)Bank of Korea2020-08-27
Monetary Policy Decision (August 27, 2020)Bank of Korea2020-08-27
Economic recovery to remain weak amid flare-up in virus cases: BOK chiefYONHAP News2020-08-24
Consumption keeps improving amid signs of easing export slump: finance ministryYONHAP News2020-08-14
Korea's stock market turnover soars on liquidity-driven rallyYONHAP News2020-08-14
S. Korea's household debt keeps fast growth in JulyYONHAP News2020-08-12
S. Korea logs record budget deficit in H1 amid virusYONHAP News2020-08-11
One of World’s Strongest Rallies Propels Kospi to Two-Year HighBloomberg2020-08-11
Households pile up cash in Q1 amid coronavirusYONHAP News2020-08-11
Foreign Investors’ Stock and Bond Investment, July 2020Financial Supervisory Service2020-08-10
S. Korea sees growing signs of economic recovery: KDIYONHAP News2020-08-09
S. Korea's corporate bond sales soar 74 pct in JulyYONHAP News2020-08-07
S. Korea's industrial output rebounds in JuneYONHAP News2020-07-31
South Korea's Consumer Sentiment Improves for Third MonthBloomberg2020-07-29
Korea's Offshore Bond Sales Scrutinized on 'Hidden' CostsBloomberg2020-07-24
Korea's Offshore Bond Sales Scrutinized on 'Hidden' CostsBloomberg2020-07-24
Real Gross Domestic Product: 2nd Quarter of 2020 (Advance Estimate)Bank of Korea2020-07-23
S. Korea's economy shrinks 2.9 pct in Q2, worst since 1997 financial crisisYONHAP News2020-07-23
South Korea GDP to Show Recession Despite Avoiding LockdownBloomberg2020-07-22
Producer price growth at near 2-year high in June on oil pricesYONHAP News2020-07-21
Consumption shows signs of rebound, but export slump continues: finance ministryYONHAP News2020-07-17
Korean economy tipped to contract sharper than estimated this year: BOKYONHAP News2020-07-16
Monetary Policy Decision (July 16, 2020)Bank of Korea2020-07-16
Bank of Korea Holds Rate as Economy Shows Signs of BottomingBloomberg2020-07-16
Most bond experts eye BOK rate freeze in July: pollYONHAP News2020-07-14
Most bond experts eye BOK rate freeze in July: pollYONHAP News2020-07-14
S. Korea posts US$2.29 bln current account surplus in MayYONHAP News2020-07-07
South Korean Prices Fail to Rise as Pandemic Drags onBloomberg2020-07-02
S. Korea's exports decline for 4 straight months amid pandemic, but pace slows as economies reopenYONHAP News2020-07-01
Bank of Korea Says Pandemic to Spur Decline in Growth PotentialBloomberg2020-06-29
South Korea Finance Minister Sees Third Extra Budget as LastBloomberg2020-06-29
Korea's June exports tipped to drop 9 pct amid pandemic: pollYONHAP News2020-06-26
S. Korea's financial market stable but to face more problems: BOKYONHAP News2020-06-24
Korea's exports dip 7.5 pct in first 20 days of JuneYONHAP News2020-06-22
Firms' debt dependency surges in Q1 amid coronavirus-triggered slumpYONHAP News2020-06-22
BOK minutes suggest additional rate cut may be in offingYONHAP News2020-06-17
S. Korea to further tighten lending rules, expand regulated areas to curb rising home pricesYONHAP News2020-06-17
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