State Bond Act News Today

The South Korean government has decided to allow retail investors to directly invest in state bonds from next year amid the recent fervor for bond investments among individuals. Last month, the government announced its planned revision to the State Bond Act, which aims to roll out bond products solely for retail investors. Korea issues state bonds worth 150 trillion won ($110 billion) every year, but the market has b...

Retail investors have been flocking to the bond market throughout this year, resulting in an all-time high in bond purchases.

Starting in the first half of next year, retail investors will be able to invest in government bonds with a small amount of money.