South Korean Government Bonds WGBI Inflows Hit 42 Trillion Won Since March, But Real Increase Only 18 Trillion

Since South Korean government bonds were included in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) in late March 2026, foreign investors have been making large-scale bond purchases. Cumulative net inflows reached 42 trillion won through mid-July, exceeding market expectations. However, a closer examination of the actual net purchase figures reveals that the real increase in newly inbound foreign passive funds is only 18 trillion won, significantly lower than the headline figure, reflecting portfolio optimization effects among foreign investors.
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