KDB $3 Billion Global Debt Sale: Strong Investor Appetite for Korean Bonds
Korea Development Bank (KDB) successfully raised $3 billion via a global debt sale on January 22, 2026. Discover the tranche details and what it means for Korea's economy.
$3 billion in new capital just hit the books. The state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) has successfully tapped global markets, signaling robust confidence in South Korea's financial stability.
Details of the KDB $3 Billion Global Debt Sale
According to Yonhap on January 22, 2026, the Korea Development Bank finalized a multi-tranche debt offering totaling $3 billion. The sale was structured to attract a diverse range of institutional investors across different maturity profiles.
- 3-Year Fixed Rate Notes: $1.25 billion at 3.75%
- 5-Year Fixed Rate Notes: $1.25 billion at 4%
- Floating Rate Notes: $0.5 billion priced at 50 basis points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Market Reception and Economic Context
The successful issuance comes at a time when global investors are seeking high-quality sovereign-linked assets. As a state-run entity, KDB's ability to secure large-scale funding at competitive rates reflects the international community's positive outlook on South Korea's macroeconomic fundamentals.
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