Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

WGBI inclusion offers little relief for weak won as return to pre-war conditions remains elusive

Korea's inclusion in the FTSE World Government Bond Index, a long-sought goal, but the expected capital inflow boom has taken a hit as markets remain volatile on the back of the Iran war, and are projected to remain so for some time.

2026-04-01

Korea's government bonds enter FTSE World Government Bond Index

Korea’s government bonds entered the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WBGI) on Wednesday. The index, compiled by FTSE Russell, is widely used as a benchmark by major institutional investors, including pension funds.

2026-04-01

Korean gov't bonds to be included in WGBI from April of next year

Korean government bonds will be included in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) starting next April — a piece of news expected to boost the value of domestic bonds and attract significant inflows of foreign capital.

2025-10-08

Omnibus account balances for foreign buyers of Korean bonds surpass 1 trillion won

The balances of omnibus accounts designed to facilitate foreign investment in Korean bonds surpassed 1 trillion a day before Korea was added to the World Government Bond Index.

2024-10-17

Korea to join key FTSE Russell global bond index in 2025

Korea will be included in a key global government bond index run by FTSE Russell, starting in November next year, the London-based organization has said.

2024-10-09

Korea fails to make World Government Bond Index

FTSE Russell kept Korea on its watch list while acknowledging strides made to achieve inclusion on its bond index.

2024-03-28

Korea fails to join FTSE Russell's global bond index

Korea has failed to be added to the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) run by FTSE Russell, missing market expectations of its early inclusion.

2023-03-31

Trading hours of local exchange market to be extended

Korea will extend the trading hours of the country's foreign exchange market to attract overseas investors.

2023-01-12

Korea added to watch list for inclusion in FTSE Russell's bond index

Korea was added to a watch list for the potential inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) operated by FTSE Russell, a move that could help the country better lure foreign investment, the Finance Ministry said Friday.

2022-09-30