The 30-Year KTB (Korea Treasury Bond) Auction represents the primary issuance of long-term sovereign debt by the South Korean government. This event is a critical indicator of long-term investor confidence in the nation's fiscal health and economic stability. The yield resulting from this auction serves as a benchmark for long-term interest rates and corporate borrowing costs across South Korea.
The auction is conducted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance through a competitive bidding process among primary dealers. The bonds are typically issued using a Dutch auction system where the highest accepted yield becomes the uniform rate for all successful bidders.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4.63 | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 4.50 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 4.37 | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 4.16 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | 3.83 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3.78 | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 3.52 | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3.56 | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3.25 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 3.23 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 3.06 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 2.82 | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 2.78 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 2.68 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 2.73 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 2.79 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 2.48 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 2.60 | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 2.59 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 2.73 | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2.71 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 2.54 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 2.91 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 2.92 | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 2.98 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 2.79 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 3.21 | — | — |
