Foreigners Extend Korea Bond-Buying Streak to Longest Since 2023
South Korean bonds are enjoying the longest streak of buying by foreigners since April 2023, as investor appetite for local assets improve with the new administration in place.
Foreigners bought a net $652 million of listed bonds on Thursday, marking the 29th consecutive session of purchases, according to Financial Supervisory Service data. Local markets were closed on Friday for a holiday.
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