Group 1 - Foreign investors continued to be net buyers of South Korean bonds in 2025, with net purchases nearly doubling compared to the previous year, amounting to 147.1 trillion KRW (approximately 100.1 billion USD), an increase of 72.2 trillion KRW or 96.4% from 2024 [1][4] - As of the end of last year, the total bond holdings by foreign investors reached 338.3 trillion KRW, influenced by factors such as bond yield fluctuations, changes in the USD/KRW exchange rate, and expectations of South Korea's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) [2][5] - In contrast, domestic retail investors in South Korea saw a 24% decrease in net bond purchases, dropping to 31.7 trillion KRW, amid a rising stock market and increased risk appetite [2][5] Group 2 - The issuance of South Korean bonds in 2025 grew by 11.5% year-on-year, reaching 969.7 trillion KRW [3][6] - Government bond issuance increased by 37% to 304.6 trillion KRW, while corporate bond issuance rose by 7% to 129.4 trillion KRW [3][6]
2025年外资净买入韩国债券超1000亿美元，增长近一倍
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 05:10