South Korea's Government Bond MMFs Show Negative Discount Rates; Back-to-Back Rate Hikes Risk Redemptions

According to Yonhapinfomax on July 22, major South Korean government bond money market funds (MMFs) are uniformly displaying negative discount rates, with some funds' rates reaching as low as -0.09%, reflecting elevated market bond yields. The widening negative rates have raised concerns that the Bank of Korea's potential back-to-back interest rate increases in July and August could trigger further deterioration and potential redemption waves. Asset managers noted that while the probability of widespread redemptions remains low, concentrated pressure on certain funds could create near-term liquidity stress if consecutive hikes materialize.
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