South Korean ABS issuance rises 26% in H1 2026 driven by mortgage-backed securities

Asset-backed securities issuance in South Korea increased by 26% year-on-year during the first half of 2026, primarily fueled by a surge in mortgage-backed securities. This growth indicates increased liquidity and financing activity within the domestic real estate and credit markets, though the sustainability of this trend remains contingent on interest rate trajectories.