South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced completion of the operating system that will allow individuals to invest directly in 10-year and 20-year government bonds for individual investors through defined contribution and individual retirement pension accounts from September. The first subscription period will run from Sept. 9 to Sept. 15. Initially, investors must hold an eligible retirement pension account with Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank or NH NongHyup Bank, or with Mirae Asset Securities, Samsung Securities, Korea Investment & Securities, KB Securities or NH Investment & Securities. The ministry plans to expand access gradually to other financial institutions.
2026-08-27Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance completes system for retirement pension investment in 10-year and 20-year government bonds
South Korea will allow individuals to invest directly in 10-year and 20-year government bonds through defined contribution and individual retirement pension accounts from September. Access will initially be available through three banks and five securities firms, with more institutions to be added gradually.