South Korea Listed as 'Watchlist Country' in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI)

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 30th that FTSE Russell, under the London Stock Exchange, classified Korea as a 'Watch List' country on the 29th (local time), indicating a potential upgrade in market accessibility (Level 1 → Level 2).