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South Korea Government Bond 1Y (KR-1Y.GB)

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Q3 20264 Aug – 28 Aug 2026

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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.
It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.
BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.
It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.
BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.
This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.
Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.
It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.
BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.
It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.

August 20264 Aug – 28 Aug 2026

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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.
It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.
BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.
It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.
BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.
This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.
Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.
It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.
BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.
It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.

Latest4 Aug – 28 Aug 2026

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Bank of Korea hikes twice, signals more as inflation stays high

July inflation slows, easing rate pressure July consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier, slower than June's 3.2% and below the 3.0% forecast. That briefly reduced pressure for more rate hikes, which would have pushed bond yields lower. But core inflation hit 2.6%, the highest since late 2023, so the relief was limited.
It shows a temporary downward force on yields from softer headline inflation, but the core reading kept the bigger upward trend intact.
BOK signals more hikes to fight inflation A Bank of Korea deputy governor said there is a very high chance of additional rate increases, stressing the bank must act early and proactively. When a central bank signals higher rates ahead, bond yields usually rise because new bonds will pay more. This pushed the 10-year yield up.
It is a clear forward-looking signal that directly raised expectations of higher policy rates, lifting yields.
BOK raises rate to 3%, second straight hike The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3%, the highest since January 2025 and the second hike in a row. It also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.3% from 2.6%. Higher official rates pull the 10-year yield up because investors demand more to hold longer-term bonds.
This is the main event of the period: an actual rate hike that directly lifts the 10-year yield.
Strong growth and housing add to rate pressure South Korea's economy grew 3.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations, and Seoul housing prices rose 2.5% in June, the most in five years. Strong growth and hot housing make the central bank more likely to keep rates high, which supports higher bond yields.
It explains why the BOK is comfortable keeping rates high, reinforcing the upward pressure on yields.
BOK signals one more hike, won strengthens After the hikes, the Bank of Korea's guidance points to one more increase to 3.25% within six months. A stronger won and booming semiconductor exports are also supporting the currency. The expectation of even higher rates keeps upward pressure on the 10-year yield.
It shows the tightening cycle is not over, so the upward force on yields is likely to continue.