Name

KOREA COMPUTER TERMINAL INC

Legal name

주식회사 케이씨티 (Korea Computer Terminal Inc.)

Website

https://kctinc.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Korea Computer Terminal Inc. (KCT) is a Korean manufacturer of specialized banking, wagering, lottery, airport, and biometric terminals, serving government agencies, racing authorities, and major Korean and Japanese banks since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banking and Wagering Terminal Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575)

akta.pro primary industry

Sportsbook Retail Technology (Terminals, POS, Self-Service Betting) (MPAEACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sportsbook & Race Book Hardware (Betting Terminals, Display Walls, Tote Terminals) (MPAEANAH), Lottery Systems & Terminal Providers (POS, Central Systems) (MPAEAFAB), Kiosks & Self-Service Terminals (TITO, Loyalty, Cashless, Sportsbook Kiosks) (MPAEANAG)

Keywords

• Banking terminal systems
• Wagering terminals
• Lottery gaming terminals
• Airport boarding systems
• Biometric fingerprint scanners

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Banking Systems: Sale of banking terminal systems including queuing systems, payment kiosks, passbook printers, card issuers, and related banking automation equipment to financial institutions
2. Hardware Sales - Wagering Terminals: Sale of wagering terminals for horse racing, sports betting (TOTO), lottery, and Japan market including teller terminals, self-service kiosks, and VIP desk-stand terminals
3. Hardware Sales - Kiosk Systems: Sale of outdoor and indoor kiosk systems for various applications including utility payments, information lookup, and public services
4. Hardware Sales - Airport Systems: Sale of airport solutions including boarding gate readers, tax payment kiosks, and boarding control gates
5. Maintenance Services: Integrated maintenance services through nationwide network of 25 service centers providing support for deployed terminal systems
6. Module Components: Sale of scanner and printer modules including OMR/OCR scanners and thermal ticket printers for integration into terminal systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Korea Computer Terminal Inc. (KCT) designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes specialized hardware terminals and automation systems for banking branch operations (queuing systems, payment kiosks, passbook printers, card issuers, scanners), wagering and lottery gaming (teller terminals, self-service kiosks, sports betting and lottery terminals for Korean and Japanese racing authorities), airport passenger processing (boarding gate readers, tax payment kiosks, boarding control gates), law enforcement biometric identification (live fingerprint/palmprint scanners), public service kiosks, and module components (OMR/OCR scanners, thermal printers). The company also provides integrated maintenance services through a nationwide network of 25 service centers across Korea.

Product overview

KCT (Korea Computer Terminal Inc.) is a leading Korean manufacturer of specialized terminals and systems serving the banking, wagering/gaming, airport, and public service sectors. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized into seven main categories: (1) Banking Systems including Intelligent Queuing System (IQS), Payment Kiosks, Passbook Printers (PR2 Plus, MB-2 adf), Card Issuers, Pinpads, and ID/document scanners, unified under the xOP*era platform; (2) Automated Equipment including smartATM recycling cash machines and miniCD compact dispensers; (3) Betting Terminals encompassing Wagering Teller Terminals (WT-200/300/350), Self-Service Kiosks (WK-300/400/350), Desk-stand Kiosks for VIP rooms, Sports Betting (BT-200/300/350), and Lottery Terminals (LT-300/400), plus Japan-specific Wagering (JW-300) and Sports Betting (JB-300) terminals; (4) Kiosk Systems with Outdoor and Indoor Information Kiosks; (5) Airport Solutions including Boarding Gate Readers (iBGR100/200), Tax Payment Kiosks (TK-200), and Boarding Control Gates (SG-100); (6) Finger/Palm Scanners (RSF-JP fixed, RSF-JP-P mobile) for law enforcement; and (7) Module components including Scanner (SC-series) and Printer (PR-series) modules. Additionally, KCT offers 3D printers under the 3D Wizard brand. Founded in 1974 and listed on KOSDAQ since 2006, KCT serves customers in Korea and Japan with products designed for financial institutions, racing authorities, airports, and government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• xOP*era Integrated Teller Terminal System Integrated teller terminal system that consolidates counter transaction services, customer-centric service integration, and unified peripheral device management including passbook printers, pinpads, and card issuers for bank branches.
• Intelligent Queuing System (IQS) Automatic queue management system for financial institution branches that guides customers to teller counters, increases customer satisfaction, and improves service efficiency.
• Payment Kiosk Self-service kiosk for utility bill payments that automatically processes bills, handles OCR recognition, and withdraws funds from customer accounts or cards.
• Passbook Printer PR2 Plus Compact, quiet, multifunctional front-office passbook printer for bank branches with ultra-fast printing speeds up to 560 char/sec, supporting single-sheet and multiple-copy forms.
• Passbook Printer MB-2 adf Passbook printer with enhanced scanner capabilities, able to scan ID cards, multi-documents, passports, and process OCR, barcode, MICR and various bill data.
• MS/IC Card Issuer Intelligent card issuing device combining IC card issuance and card printing functions with enhanced security and rapid issuance at branches. EMV Level 1 certified for IC card interface.
• Pinpad Security device for customer password entry at bank branches during account opening and withdrawal requests to prevent password leakage and fraud, with EMV Level 1 IC card interface certification.
• ID Card Scanner ID card专用 scanner for resident registration cards and driver's licenses with fast, stable dual-sided color scanning and high-quality scan images.
• Scanner A600 Dual-sided color scanner for banks capable of scanning A4 documents, credit cards, and ID cards with MICR code line, OCR data, and barcode recognition.
• miniCD Compact Cash Dispenser Space-saving cash dispensing machine for convenience stores and subways with compact design, 12.1-inch color LCD touchscreen, MS/IC card support, double security with dial lock and key, and multiple auxiliary services including ticketing and bill payment.
• smartATM Recycling Cash Machine Recycling ATM that can use deposited bills for withdrawals, designed for compact spaces in convenience stores with financial services, ticketing, and utility payment capabilities.
• Outdoor Kiosk Weather-resistant outdoor kiosk with cold, wet, and dust protection, built-in UPS power supply, dual LCD monitors for advertising and customer operations. Deployed for Goyang City Eco-Bike public bicycle rental system.
• Indoor Information Kiosk Compact information kiosk (510mm x 204mm x 1522mm) with 17-inch touchscreen, RFID card reader, proximity sensors, and UPS backup for reservation, application, and purchase services.
• Wagering Teller Terminal WT-200 Wagering ticket terminal for Korea Racing Authority teller operation, issuing tickets through OMR card marking with money via tellers.
• Wagering Teller Terminal WT-300 Next-generation wagering terminal for Korea Racing Authority with improved OMR card reading performance and faster ticket selling capability.
• Teller Terminal WT-350 Economic rebirth division desk ticket vending machine for ticket sale, refund, odds calculation and expression with real-time processing.
• Self-Service Kiosk WK-300 / WK-400 ATB ticket machine self-service kiosk for Korea Racing Authority with touch-screen operation, high-resolution TFT LCD, and thermal printer for marking OMR cards by customers.
• Self-Service Kiosk WK-350 Betting ticket kiosk for cycle and motorboat racing operated by customers with marked betting slips, featuring touch-screen operation and thermal transfer printer.
• Desk-stand VIP Kiosk On-seat betting terminal installed in Korea horse racing authority VIP room for comfortable viewing and betting with simulcast of horse racing.
• Sports Betting Terminal BT-200/300/350 All-in-one sports TOTO terminal for CVS stores, banks, pharmacies, and box offices with Intel processor, touchscreen interface, combo IC and magnetic card reader for football and basketball betting.
• Lottery Terminal LT-300/LT-400 Multi-purpose lottery terminal for CVS stores, banks, and pharmacies with fast scanner, printer, touchscreen operation, and Flash Disk-on-Module storage.
• Japan Wagering Terminal JW-300 Next-generation vending machine for Japan public arenas (horse racing, cycle racing, boat racing, bike racing) with mark card querying, ticket issuing, and winning ticket refund.
• Japan Sports Betting Terminal JB-300 Smart sports betting terminal for Japan supporting cashing and selling tickets with scanner, printer, receipt printer, pin pad and customer display. VCCI certified.
• Cycle/Motorboat Racing Teller Terminal Teller terminal for cycle/motorboat racing authority with ticket sale, refund, odds calculation and expression with real-time processing.
• Cycle/Motorboat Racing Self-Service Kiosk Self-service kiosk for cycle/motorboat racing where customers operate marked betting slips to issue racing tickets.
• Boarding Gate Reader iBGR100/200 Boarding pass reader for aircraft entrance gates that recognizes barcodes on passenger boarding passes for confirmation processing. Features 1D/2D barcode reading, 7-inch color LCD, and LED display. KC, AirCUS, and I-MUSE certified.
• Tax Payment Kiosk TK-200 24-inch automatic customs duty payment kiosk at airports with barcode reader, credit card reader, keypad input, and receipt printer. Deployed at Incheon International Airport for duty collection.
• Boarding Control Gate SG-100 Airport departure gate with boarding pass verification, passenger counting, and two-way traffic modes with always open/closed mode support.
• Live Fingerprint/Palmprint Scanner RSF-JP Fixed-type live fingerprint and palmprint scanner with 508 DPI resolution using high-resolution camera and multi-layer lens optical system, IP43 waterproof rating, and 70kg load capacity for law enforcement agencies.
• Mobile Live Scanner RSF-JP-P Portable live scanner with compact, lightweight design for crime scene fingerprint and palmprint acquisition by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
• 3D Wizard / 3D Wizard-mini FDM 3D Printer FDM 3D printers with two-nozzle extruder, larger build size (210x240x210mm for 3D Wizard), self-developed Korean software 'Stage', and SD card data transfer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compact design reduces installation space requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, parent and affiliate.

• Korea Racing Authority (한국마사회)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor customer since 2001. KCT supplies wagering teller terminals (WT-200 in 2001, WT-300 in 2010) and self-service kiosks for horse racing betting operations. Long-standing partnership for terminal systems in Korean horse racing.
• Korea Sports Toto (한국 스포츠토토)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership since 2003 for sports betting terminals. Supplied TOTO ticket issuing terminals and developed next-generation terminals in multiple phases (2003, 2006, 2009).
• National Police Agency of Japan (일본 경찰청)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership since 2007 for live fingerprint/palmprint scanners. Developed and supplied next-generation live scanners (2007, 2008, 2010, 2013) for criminal suspect identification. VCCI certified products.
• Japan Provincial Wagering Associations (일본 지방경마협회)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2014, developed and supplied terminal and ATM-like wagering kiosks for Japan's horse racing, cycle racing, and motorboat racing associations. Active partnership for Japan market expansion.
• Japan UnisysmajorTechnology or IntegrationIn 2013, developed and supplied Japan's J-TOTO issuing terminal through Japan Unisys partnership for sports betting operations in Japan.
• Korea Computer Holdings Incorporated (한국컴퓨터지주 주식회사)parentStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoldings company for KCT group. Address: 8-4 Cheongun-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul. Established when financial and public services business unit spun off in 2002.
• HANNET Co., Ltd. (주식회사 한네트)affiliateStrategic or Co-development PartnerATM management business, ticket business in ATM, internet payment business. Established 1997. Address: 161-8 Daeheung-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
• LOGISYS Inc. (주식회사 로지시스)affiliateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated maintenance business, security business. Spin-off in 1996. Address: 469 Daeheung-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
• Korea Computer and Systems Inc. (주식회사 케이씨에스)affiliateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-stop system integration business, solution business, train/transportation infrastructure business. Address: 269 Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
• Korea Computer Inc. (한국컴퓨터 주식회사)affiliateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTV module assembly, mobile phone module, industrial inverter assembly. Address: 118-1 Yangdae-ri, Ipjang-myeon, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inspired Entertainment: Specialized supplier of retail betting terminals and self-service wagering kiosks to regulated operators in the UK and globally. Closely comparable to KCT's WT and WK series wagering/self-service kiosks deployed at KRA and Japanese provincial wagering bodies.
• GRG Banking Equipment: Chinese ATM manufacturer and financial self-service equipment supplier. Comparable to KCT's ATM (miniCD/smartATM) and self-service banking kiosk businesses, particularly in adjacent Asian markets where KCT could expand beyond Korea and Japan.
• Hyosung TNS: Korean-headquartered ATM manufacturer and banking self-service vendor; a domestic direct competitor to KCT in Korean banking ATMs (miniCD, smartATM), payment kiosks, and teller-side terminal deployments at Korean banks.
• Glory Global Solutions: Cash handling, recycling ATM, and self-service terminal supplier to banks and retail. Comparable to KCT's smartATM recycling cash machine and miniCD compact cash dispenser products.
• OKI Electric Industry: Japanese manufacturer of ATMs and passbook/passbook printers (longstanding share of Japanese bank branch equipment). Comparable to KCT's passbook printer PR2 Plus line and Japanese-market banking terminals.
• Everi Holdings: Provides gaming terminals and financial services/ATM solutions to casinos and gaming operators. Comparable to KCT's wagering kiosk/terminal portfolio (WK-300, BT series) and to its ATM-type miniCD/smartATM self-service devices.

Broad incumbents

• Diebold Nixdorf: Major ATM and banking self-service terminal manufacturer serving global financial institutions. Directly overlaps KCT's banking automation, queuing systems, payment kiosk, and passbook printer businesses.
• IGT (International Game Technology): Global lottery and sports betting terminal/systems provider. Closely comparable to KCT's wagering teller terminals (WT, WK, BT, LT series) and Japan sports betting (JB-300) product lines serving regulated operators.
• Scientific Games / Light & Wonder: Lottery systems and instant ticket terminals supplier; directly comparable to KCT's lottery terminal line (LT-300/LT-400) and sports betting retail terminals distributed in Korean lottery operators' CVS/bank/pharmacy networks.
• NCR Corporation: Global leader in ATMs, banking terminals, and retail self-service kiosks. Comparable to KCT's banking/ATM business (miniCD, smartATM) and branch automation stack, though NCR is much larger and broader-scope across software and services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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