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KIC was established in 2005 as the sovereign wealth fund of the Republic of Korea, with a mission to enhance the long-term value of the nation’s foreign reserves and contribute to the advancement of Korea’s finance industry.

At a time when Korea’s overseas investments were in their early stages, we took the initiative to build a global investment infrastructure and have since expanded our presence across international financial markets.

Starting with equities and fixed income, KIC has diversified into alternative assets, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and private debt. We manage a stable and resilient portfolio anchored in in-depth analysis of the mid- to long-term investment environment and informed market outlooks.

We have also established strategic investment hubs in the key financial centers of New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco and Mumbai, building a 24-hour investment system and global investment network.

Financial markets today face heightened volatility and uncertainty. At KIC, we remain grounded in a long-term perspective and steadfast investment principles, identifying intrinsic value and consistently allocating capital to assets with long-term growth potential. This approach is central to establishing KIC as a leading long-term investor in the global financial market and to the stable and sustainable management of Korea’s sovereign wealth.

This year marks KIC’s 20th anniversary.

As we reflect on two decades of growth and achievement, we also embrace this moment as an inflection point for transformation and advancement.

Leveraging our accumulated expertise and deep understanding of global markets, we will continue to grow Korea’s sovereign wealth with resilience and foresight. Looking ahead, we will strive to be a globally trusted sovereign wealth fund ─ one that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of global capital markets while creating sustainable value for Korea’s future generations.

Il Young Park

Chairman & CEO
Korea Investment Corporation