In May, overseas investors made a net purchase of 11.34 trillion Korean won (approximately US$8.3 billion) worth of listed bonds in South Korea, setting a new monthly record for capital inflow. This influx elevated the total balance of bonds held by foreign investors to 300.5 trillion Korean won. Furthermore, overseas investors have maintained a net-purchase streak for Korean bonds over 31 consecutive trading days, marking the longest such run since 2023.