October 28, 2024

Seoul shares rise over 1 pct on strong Samsung Electronics

South Korean stocks rose more than 1 percent to hit a two-week high Monday led by a sharp rebound in top-cap Samsung Electronics shares. The Korean won gained against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 29.16…

Seoul’s CSAT test-takers to increase to over 110,000 this year

The number of applicants for this year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) will slightly increase from last year to over 110,000 in Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Monday.

A total of 110,734 high school seniors and graduat…

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Oct. 28, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 2.874 2.851 +2.3

2-year TB 2.944 2.896 +4.8

3-year TB 2.933 2.882 +5.1

10-year TB 3.112 3.054 +5.8

2-year MSB 2.928 2.880 +4.8

3-year CB (AA-) 3.504 3.451 +5.3

Source: Yonhap News Agency