KIND

What KIND does

KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation, 한국해외인프라도시개발지원공사) is a Korean statutory public corporation established in 2018 and headquartered at IFC Seoul (50th Floor, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul). Its mandate is to support Korean companies in identifying, developing, financing, and executing overseas infrastructure, urban development, energy/plant, and environmental/water projects, providing end-to-end coverage across the project lifecycle. Core offerings are organized around four pillars: (1) project discovery via six overseas offices (Poland/Katowice, Saudi Arabia/Riyadh, Kenya/Nairobi, Bangladesh/Dhaka, Vietnam/Hanoi, Indonesia/Jakarta) and overseas PPP/policy analysis; (2) project development services including feasibility studies (F/S), proposal writing support, K-City Network smart city planning, and the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP); (3) financial advisory and consortium formation via the Team Korea platform; and (4) direct investment and policy fund management across PIS Phase 1, PIS Phase 2, the Global Infrastructure Fund (GIF), and the Green Infrastructure Export Support Fund.

The organization does not sell a software product; its "technology" is its institutional platform — the Team Korea consortium hub that coordinates Korean construction firms (Hyundai Engineering, Ssangyong Engineering, Dohwa Engineering), public enterprises (Korea National Railroad, Korea Rail, POSCO International), export credit agencies, and financial institutions into joint bids. Its G2G cooperation frameworks — including the Bangladesh PPPA Joint PPP Platform (April 2019), the Philippines DICT EIPP, and Ukraine reconstruction dialogue — provide Korean counterparties with privileged access to host-country project pipelines. Pricing for support programs is subsidy-based: feasibility study support covers up to 90% of project costs (capped at 500 million KRW per project) and proposal writing support up to 2 billion KRW per project, alongside direct investment via equity, debt, and revenue securities. Customer segments are primarily Korean construction companies, private developers, and public enterprises, with ECAs and financial institutions as secondary partners.

KIND's revenue mechanics blend government budget allocations, policy fund management fees, and returns from direct investments such as the USD 148 million Katowice Logistics Center consortium deal (March 2026) with LX Pantos and PIS No. 2 Fund. As a government agency, audited revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Staffing is in the 51–100 range with active 2026 hiring, leadership under President/CEO Kim Bok-hwan, and management divisions covering feasibility studies, policy cooperation, development cooperation, and financial investment.

Name

KIND

Legal name

한국해외인프라도시개발지원공사 (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation)

Website

https://kindkorea.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation) is a Korean government public corporation that supports Korean companies' overseas infrastructure, urban development, energy, and environmental projects via feasibility studies, proposal support, Team Korea consortium formation, and direct investment through policy funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Infrastructure Development Support Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Energy & Urban Development Aid Programs (BPADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Engineering & Public Works Technical Assistance (WASH/Transport/Energy) (BPADAEAF), Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB), Infrastructure & Public Works (Transport, Social, PPP) (FSABACAI), Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services (BPAEABAH)

Keywords

• Overseas infrastructure development
• Project feasibility studies
• International project financing
• Public-private partnerships
• Smart city cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation) is a Korean government public corporation that supports Korean companies in pursuing overseas infrastructure, urban development, energy/plant, and environmental projects. It provides end-to-end project lifecycle assistance covering business identification, feasibility study support, proposal writing assistance, direct equity and debt investment, policy fund management, and financial advisory, coordinated through the Team Korea consortium platform.

Product overview

KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation) is a Korean government agency that provides comprehensive support for overseas infrastructure and urban development projects. The organization operates as a central coordinating body supporting Korean companies throughout the entire project lifecycle - from opportunity discovery and business development to investment and financial support. Key offerings include the Team Korea consortium platform for organizing partnerships, the PIS Policy Fund for financing, the K-City Network for smart city international cooperation, the EIPP program for economic innovation partnerships, and various support services including feasibility studies and proposal writing assistance. KIND focuses on infrastructure, urban development, energy/plants, and environmental/water treatment sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIND Snacks: Healthy snack bars and granola products made with whole nuts and fruit.

Products and services

• Team Korea Platform (팀코리아 플랫폼) A consortium coordination platform where KIND serves as the central hub, organizing Korean construction companies, operators, public enterprises, export credit agencies, and financial institutions to jointly propose and support overseas projects.
• Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Project Feasibility Study Support (해외인프라도시개발사업 타당성조사 F/S) Feasibility study support service for overseas infrastructure and urban development projects, helping reduce the burden on Korean companies for project discovery, with consulting support up to 90% of total project costs (maximum 500 million KRW per project).
• Proposal Writing Support Service (제안서작성 지원사업) Proposal writing support service for overseas infrastructure and urban development projects, covering both proposal-type and bidding-type projects, with consulting support or direct funding up to 2 billion KRW per project based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport standards.
• International Emissions Reduction Feasibility Study (국제감축사업 타당성조사) Feasibility studies for international emissions reduction projects, supporting the 2030 national greenhouse gas reduction target (37.5 million tons overseas) under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, with consulting support covering up to 90% of total project costs and a maximum of 500 million KRW per project.
• PIS Policy Fund (글로벌 플랜트·건설·스마트시티 펀드) Policy fund managed by KIND to support overseas plant, construction, and smart city projects. Currently operated at PIS Phase 2 (PIS 2단계), with related programs including GIF and the Green Infrastructure Overseas Export Support Fund (녹색인프라해외수출지원펀드).
• K-City Network Smart city initiative under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport that supports international cooperation and overseas advancement of smart city technologies for overseas cities, including 2026 K-City Network smart city planning projects.
• EIPP (Economic Innovation Partnership Program / 경제혁신 파트너쉽 프로그램) Economic Innovation Partnership Program - a cooperation program where KIND, along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and KOTRA, jointly plans infrastructure projects with partner countries and supports overseas orders for Korean companies. Used for activities such as the Philippines EIPP 2025/26 digital government cloud and data center development.
• Direct Investment Service (직접투자) KIND's direct investment service provides joint equity (지분증권), debt (채무증권), and revenue securities (수익증권) participation in overseas infrastructure, urban development, and plant projects to support Korean construction orders.
• Financial Advisory Service (금융자문) Financial advisory service offered by KIND to support Korean companies pursuing overseas infrastructure projects with deal structuring, financial analysis, and investor engagement.
• Overseas PPP Trends & Policy Analysis (해외 PPP 동향·정책 분석) Analysis of overseas Public-Private Partnership (PPP) trends and policies to support Korean companies' overseas business development, used as input for identifying priority projects such as Bangladesh's Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, Dhaka Circular Railway, and Megna Bridge construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Katowice Logistics Center acquisition worth approximately USD 148 million through consortium partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cooperation through EIPP (Economic Innovation Partnership Program) to develop Philippines' digital government infrastructure including electronic government cloud and national integrated data center. Phase 2025/26 includes cloud pre-feasibility study and government data center development model design.
• Ukrainian Government and CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Meeting held with Ukrainian Foreign Minister and enterprise delegations (including Naftogaz, JSC, Energoatom, Danube Shipping Co., MHP) to discuss Ukraine reconstruction cooperation and identify potential business opportunities for Korean companies.
• Korea Developers Association (KODA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026KIND signed an MOU with Korea Developers Association (KODA) to support Korean companies' overseas urban development projects. The partnership combines private developers' expertise with KIND's overseas business expertise to build a cooperative network and provide practical support for market entry.
• LX PantoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026KIND participated in a consortium with LX Pantos and PIS No. 2 Fund to acquire the Katowice Logistics Center in Poland for approximately USD 148 million. The logistics complex comprises five buildings with combined floor area of 109,000㎡ and will serve as LX Pantos' Eastern European logistics hub for automotive parts, consumer goods, and home appliances.
• Bangladesh Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint PPP Platform established with Bangladesh PPPA in April 2019. The G2G cooperation framework provides Korean companies with priority business rights for project discovery and development. Subsequent joint consultation meetings have identified projects including Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, Dhaka Circular Railway, Megna Bridge construction, Pabna power transmission, and BSMSN economic zone water supply.
• Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) - Internal Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Korea platform coordinates Korean construction companies, operators, public enterprises, export credit agencies, and financial institutions for consortium-based project proposals. For specific projects, includes participants like Korea National Railroad, Korea Rail, POSCO International, Hyundai Engineering, Ssangyong Engineering, Dohwa Engineering, and others.
• International Financial Institutions and Export Credit AgenciesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork building with international financial institutions, export credit agencies, and global infrastructure companies for joint cooperation project discovery and development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank): Dutch bilateral development finance institution investing in private-sector projects in developing and emerging markets. Comparable as a DFI combining concessional finance, direct equity investment, and advisory services to support infrastructure and corporate development.
• JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation): Japanese governmental financial institution supporting overseas infrastructure investment, resource development, and Japanese firms' international expansion. Closest international peer in mandate, structure, and consortium-coordination role for its national champions.
• KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency): Korean government agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy supporting Korean companies' overseas market entry. Comparable as a state-affiliated platform coordinating Korean firms' international expansion across multiple industries.
• UK Export Finance (UKEF): United Kingdom's export credit agency providing guarantees, loans, and insurance to support UK exports and overseas project bids. Comparable as an ECA coordinating closely with British construction and engineering firms on overseas infrastructure pursuits.
• KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau): German state-owned development bank financing infrastructure, environmental, and development projects globally. Directly comparable as a national promotional institution combining policy mandates, project advisory, and direct investment capabilities across emerging markets.
• DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft): German development finance institution providing long-term financing for private-sector infrastructure and corporate projects in emerging markets. Comparable in function as a DFI offering equity, mezzanine, and loans alongside technical advisory to support cross-border infrastructure investment.
• KEXIM (Korea Export-Import Bank): Korean official export credit agency providing export loans, guarantees, and project finance for Korean companies' overseas infrastructure and plant projects. Directly comparable as a co-financing and risk-sharing partner with KIND on Team Korea consortium deals.
• EDCF (Economic Development Cooperation Fund of Korea): Korean government's concessional financing arm managed under KEXIM, providing ODA loans to developing countries for infrastructure. Directly comparable as a Korean government-to-government infrastructure finance vehicle, often working in coordination with KIND on the same projects.

Broad incumbents

• Korea Development Bank (KDB): Major Korean state-owned policy bank providing industrial financing, infrastructure lending, and overseas project finance. Comparable as a government-affiliated capital provider to Korean firms executing large overseas infrastructure and industrial projects.
• US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): U.S. government development finance institution providing loans, guarantees, equity, and political risk insurance for infrastructure projects in developing countries. Comparable in mandate to support U.S. and partner-country firms' overseas infrastructure investment at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kindkorea
• Instagraminstagram.com/kind.korea_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kind-korea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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