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Published on 2/22/2011 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Korea auctions KRW 1.6 trillion 5% five-year notes to yield 4.79%

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Feb. 22 - The Ministry of Finance of Korea auctioned KRW 1.6 trillion of treasury bonds on Monday in a reopening of its 5% five-year notes, according to a government notice.

The weighted average accepted rate was 4.79%.

Bids were received for KRW 4.95 trillion, resulting in a bid-to-cover ratio of 284.3%.

The bids received ranged from 4.78% to 4.84%.

The original bonds were issued on June 10, 2010. The reopened bonds will settle on Wednesday.

Issuer:Ministry of Finance of Korea
Issue:Treasury notes
Amount:KRW 1.6 trillion
Tenor:Five years
Coupon:5%
Average yield:4.79%
Auction date:Feb. 21
Settlement date:Feb. 22

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