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South Korean financial market activity trends
Overview
In mid-2026, South Korea saw a three-year high in the total balance of derivative-linked securities and bonds, reaching 96.7 trillion won. While non-principal protected derivative-linked securities saw a slight decrease in balance due to surging early redemptions, principal-protected derivative-linked bonds experienced a 14.0% year-on-year increase in demand.
By September, corporate direct financing experienced a significant surge, rising 74.9% from the previous month to reach 28.56 trillion won. This growth was largely fueled by a 77.5% increase in corporate bond issuances, particularly within the financial sector. Although stock issuances declined by 15.3%, the expansion in debt markets and short-term bond issuances was notable, though some data suggested increased activity was directed toward managing existing maturities.
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Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesSouth Korean corporate direct financing surges 75%
South Korean corporate direct financing jumped 74.9% in September to 28.56 trillion won, driven by a massive surge in corporate and financial bond issuances.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSouth Korean derivative-linked securities reach three-year high
South Korea's derivative-linked securities and bonds reached a three-year high of 96.7 trillion won in the first half of the year, driven by rising stock prices and demand for principal-protected products.
Sources
biz.heraldcorp.com · joseilbo.com · newstomato.com · seoul.co.kr