The 5-Year Korea Treasury Bond (KTB) Auction is a primary issuance of medium-term sovereign debt by the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. This auction is a critical barometer for the South Korean bond market and reflects the market's outlook on the nation's economic growth and inflation over a five-year horizon. It is closely watched by global investors interested in Asian emerging market debt.
The auction is conducted through a competitive bidding system among primary dealers. The Ministry announces the total volume, the highest accepted yield, and the average yield of the successful bids.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 4.13 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 4.17 | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4.04 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 3.94 | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 3.53 | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3.73 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3.39 | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3.38 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 3.25 | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 3.06 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 2.73 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 2.58 | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 2.58 | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2.63 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2.65 | — | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.48 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2.44 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 2.44 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 2.68 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 2.69 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 2.73 | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 2.68 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 2.81 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 2.85 | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 2.90 | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 3.11 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 3.20 | — | — |
