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KIND Launches ‘2026 Character Naming Contest’

KIND Launches ‘2026 Character Naming Contest’– Seeking a Character Name Reflecting Its Identity as a Global Infrastructure Investment and Development Agency – The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), led by President Kim Bok-hwan, announced the launch of the “2026 KIND Character Naming Contest” to invite the public to help name its official character in a way that reflects the organization’s identity. The contest aims to discover a friendly and memorable character name—along with its meaning or backstory—that effectively represents KIND’s mission and role as a specialized public institution engaged in overseas infrastructure investment and development projects. The competition is open to all members of the public. Submissions will be accepted from March 27 to April 12, 2026. Based on the selected name, KIND plans to develop a character universe and actively utilize it across various promotional content and both domestic and international events. A total of six winners will be selected: one Grand Prize winner (KRW 500,000), two Excellence Award winners (KRW 300,000 each), and three Popularity Award winners (KRW 100,000 each). In addition, 100 participants will receive coffee vouchers as participation prizes. Meanwhile, KIND recently launched its official blog and Instagram channels in February to strengthen its online presence and expand communication with the public. A KIND official stated, “We hope this contest will serve as an opportunity to enhance public engagement and increase awareness and understanding of KIND.” Further details about the contest can be found on the KIND website (www.kindkorea.or.kr), as well as its blog and Instagram channels.

KIND Begins Full-Scale Financial Close of Louisiana FLNG Project in the U.S. Driving Joint Expansion of Korea’s Shipbuilding and Financial Industries

KIND Begins Full-Scale Financial Close of Louisiana FLNG Project in the U.S. Driving Joint Expansion of Korea’s Shipbuilding and Financial Industries- Participating in the first-ever FLNG project in the United States, valued at approximately KRW 7 trillion; additional follow-up investments under consideration - The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), led by CEO Bokhwan Kim, announced that it is accelerating the financial close of the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project currently being developed in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana, United States, based on expanded investment. To facilitate smooth project implementation and broaden opportunities for Korean companies, KIND approved an investment of approximately USD 70 million in December last year. Based on this, final negotiations for the Final Investment Decision (FID) are currently in their final stages. This project involves the production of approximately 4.4 million tons of LNG annually at a site located about 76 km offshore from Louisiana. It is considered to have a stable business structure, supported by long-term Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA). In particular, through its investment, KIND is taking a leading role in structuring the project alongside global asset manager BlackRock, a policy fund under the Ministry of Environment (Green Infrastructure Overseas Expansion Fund), and Hanwha Asset Management. Through this effort, KIND has strongly supported Samsung Heavy Industries in securing the EPC contract for the first FLNG unit, thereby creating opportunities for Korean shipyards and equipment suppliers to enter the global market. ※ Terminology: FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas)FLNG is a next-generation offshore production system that integrates liquefaction, storage, and offloading functions for natural gas into a single floating facility. Compared to onshore terminals, it offers easier site acquisition and reduced environmental impact, making it an increasingly attractive alternative in the global energy market. This project is expected to expand beyond the first unit to include subsequent FLNG units (2 and 3). At the Indo-Pacific Energy Ministers’ Meeting (IPEM) recently held in Japan, the U.S. Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) announced its plan to provide financial support for the follow-up projects, further enhancing the project’s credibility and financial stability. KIND plans to strengthen its position in the U.S. energy infrastructure market through continued collaboration with US EXIM. This project is particularly significant in that it goes beyond the traditional construction-focused overseas expansion model and represents an “investment development model,” where ▲equity investment ▲financing ▲EPC ▲operations are organically integrated. Moreover, backed by KIND’s strategic and proactive investments in sectors where Korean companies have strong competitive advantages, it is regarded as a successful example of an integrated “K-Infrastructure” export model. A KIND official stated, “This FLNG project is a case that simultaneously promotes the global expansion of Korean companies with advanced technologies and financial collaboration,” adding, “KIND will continue to identify economically viable overseas investment development projects to support the global expansion of Korean companies and expand our footprint in the U.S. infrastructure market.”

KIND Forms ‘Team Korea’ to Drive Entry into Global Urban Development Projects

KIND Forms ‘Team Korea’ to Drive Entry into Global Urban Development Projects- Signs MOU with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and KIRA to strengthen cooperation in global urban development -■ KIND, Hyundai E&C, and KIRA review joint investment in overseas projects worth KRW 1.2 trillion · Launch public–private joint support framework targeting key global markets including the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and Bulgaria · Lower barriers for Korean companies’ overseas expansion through policy support and G2G cooperation■ Expanding an ‘investment-development’ model combining public policy credibility with private-sector financial and construction capabilities · Maximizing project stability through KIND’s financial structuring advisory and risk-sharing mechanisms · Expanding Korea’s presence in the global urban development market through strategic partnerships in advanced markets At the headquarters of Korea Investment Real Asset Management in Yeouido, Seoul, (from left) Won Byung-chul, Head of Project Development Division at KIND; Kim Kyung-soo, Head of Global Business Division at Hyundai Engineering & Construction; Kim Yong-sik, CEO of Korea Investment Real Asset Management; and Kim Young-hoo, Chief Investment Officer of Korea Investment Real Asset Management pose for a commemorative photo after signing a “Comprehensive MOU to Strengthen Competitiveness in Global Real Estate Development.” The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), led by President and CEO Kim Bokhwan, is joining forces with private companies and financial institutions to comprehensively support Korean firms in strengthening their presence in the global urban development market.On February 27, 2026, KIND announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Korea Investment Real Asset Management (KIRA) at the Park One building in Yeouido, Seoul, to enhance competitiveness in global urban development projects. The agreement aims to maximize the competitiveness of “Team Korea” in the global market by combining KIND’s policy support and risk management capabilities in the public sector with the private sector’s expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as financial structuring. Under the agreement, the three organizations will begin detailed reviews for joint investment and development in overseas projects worth approximately KRW 1.2 trillion across key global markets, including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Bulgaria. The target projects encompass a wide range of high-value investment-driven urban development projects, including residential development, rental operations, and remodeling. In particular, KIND will serve as a bridge in this public–private partnership framework. Specifically, it plans to provide financial investment participation, support for securing project rights through government-to-government (G2G) cooperation, and advisory services on financial structuring. These efforts are expected to reduce uncertainties in overseas markets that private companies may find difficult to enter independently and enhance project stability. Hyundai Engineering & Construction will act as a strategic investor, ensuring technical credibility through construction and construction management (CM), while KIRA will design optimal financing structures by leading financial arrangements and asset management, thereby creating strong synergy between the public and private sectors. A KIND official stated, “This agreement will serve as an opportunity to showcase a successful investment-development model that combines the policy support capabilities of a public institution with the advanced technical and financial strengths of the private sector to the global market. We will continue to act as a catalyst to help Korean companies generate high value-added returns in urban development projects.” KIND also plans to expand the scope of cooperation and target countries going forward, supporting Korean companies’ overseas expansion in line with the global shift from traditional contract-based projects to investment-driven urban development models.

Uz Daily - Prospects for Expanded Cooperation with KIND Corporation Discussed (2026.2.26.)

Prospects for Expanded Cooperation with KIND Corporation Discussed Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev held a meeting with Kim Bokhwan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND).KIND is a specialized state institution of the Republic of Korea, established in 2018, that implements investment, development, and infrastructure projects abroad.A joint project with KIND is already underway in Uzbekistan for the modernization and management of Urgench International Airport on a public-private partnership basis, with an investment volume of 223 million dollars. The completion of the design work by the Korean partners is expected by the end of the second quarter of the current year.A new joint project was also discussed at the meeting — the Smart Bio Cluster to be developed on the territory of the Tashkent Pharma Park cluster, with investments exceeding 440 million dollars.The project includes a bio-industrial zone, research and development centers, bio AI hubs, startup support centers, social infrastructure, and green spaces. The practical implementation of the Smart Bio Cluster is planned to commence before the end of 2026.Jamshid Khodjaev expressed his deep appreciation to KIND for its active support and the interest it has shown in the implementation of these strategic projects. Related Link : Prospects for Expanded Cooperation with KIND Corporation Discussed — UzDaily.uz

KIND Holds “New School Bag Support” Event for Multicultural Youth

KIND Holds “New School Bag Support” Event for Multicultural Youth– Donation and Delivery Ceremony Held – Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND, President Kim Bokhwan) announced that it carried out a social contribution activity on February 26 to support multicultural youth by providing school bags for the new academic year.This initiative was organized as part of KIND’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and was conducted in cooperation with the Korea Multicultural Youth Association. The association purchased school bags preferred by multicultural youth, while KIND provided financial support for the purchases. KIND employees also participated in the delivery ceremony to personally present the gifts.KIND is a public institution engaged in the development and investment of overseas infrastructure, urban development, and plant projects, where collaboration across diverse countries and cultures is essential. Reflecting this characteristic, KIND has designated “respect for cultural diversity” and “support for children and youth” as key focus areas of its social contribution activities and has actively promoted related programs. In line with this policy, KIND has previously conducted CSR initiatives for multicultural youth, including providing Christmas gifts at year-end.In addition, KIND has been strengthening the integration of ESG elements across its overseas project development activities and continues to identify and implement social contribution and ESG programs aligned with its institutional role and expertise.A KIND official stated, “Multicultural values are closely connected to KIND’s overseas investment and development activities, and supporting this field represents a social responsibility the institution should proactively fulfill. We will continue to expand our social contribution programs focusing on multicultural children and youth.”KIND plans to further create social value as a public institution through various initiatives, including educational support programs and global volunteer activities.

KIND Hosts '2026 KIND Planning Day'

KIND Hosts '2026 KIND Planning Day'- Five Core Strategic Tasks Announced to Lead the Overseas Investment Development Market; Brainstorming Sessions Held to Strengthen Implementation Capacity - Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (President: Kim Bok-hwan, hereinafter "KIND") announced that it successfully held the '2026 KIND Planning Day' on the 12th at the FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido, with the participation of all executives and employees. The event was organized to share company-wide the detailed implementation plans of KIND's 2026 work plan—reflecting the new government's overseas construction policy directions as adopted at the year-end Conference of Ministers on External Economic Affairs—and to build consensus among executives and employees toward achieving key performance targets. Under the event slogan "Designing Values, Steering Our Future," participants reaffirmed KIND's commitment to a new leap forward and innovation. At the event, KIND's five core implementation plans for the year were discussed in depth. The key tasks announced include: ▲ Leading Korean companies' overseas expansion through global cooperation based on innovative technologies; ▲ Supporting Korean companies' transition to EP+F (Engineering, Procurement + Finance) through expanded overseas infrastructure funds; ▲ Full-cycle advancement of global business development capabilities; ▲ Supporting overseas expansion of strategic businesses centered on public value, mutual growth, and high added value; and ▲ Establishing a sustainable management framework aligned with global standards. The Q&A session immediately following the presentations departed from a conventional one-on-one format and was conducted as an open brainstorming session. In a horizontal and open atmosphere, executives and employees freely exchanged diverse perspectives, generating numerous concrete implementation ideas—making the session a dynamic forum for pursuing substantive change. A KIND official stated, "This Planning Day served as an opportunity for KIND to consolidate its capabilities as a 'K-Pioneer' leading Korean construction companies into overseas investment and development projects," adding, "We will carry out the established plans without fail to tangibly enhance the competitiveness of Korean companies in winning overseas contracts."

KIND Secures First Logistics Hub in Europe through Public-Private Partnership

KIND Secures First Logistics Hub in Europe through Public-Private Partnership- Forms 'Team Korea' with LX Pantos and KOMC, Completes Investment in Key Eastern European Logistics Location - Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (President Kim Bok-hwan, hereinafter "KIND") has successfully completed its investment execution in the Katowice Logistics Center in Poland by forming a public-private 'Team Korea' partnership, launching full-scale support to strengthen Korean companies' competitiveness in the European market and logistics network in response to recent global supply chain restructuring and increasing uncertainties. The project site, Katowice region, is the center of Silesia Province, Poland's largest industrial area, and is recognized as a key logistics hub connecting all of Europe based on its excellent connectivity with major neighboring countries including Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. This project was promoted to enhance the global logistics network competitiveness of Korean companies and secure global supply chain stability. KIND finalized this investment based on close partnerships with LX Pantos, PIS Fund, and Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOMC). In particular, this project is KIND's first logistics facility investment execution case in the European region, where KIND acted as an anchor investor by directly and indirectly participating in 65% of capital financing through a combination of direct investment and the policy fund PIS Fund. Based on this, it is expected to lead the preemptive securing of a logistics bridgehead for Korean companies in Eastern Europe and create an overseas order inducement effect of approximately USD 148 million. A KIND official stated, "As a specialized overseas investment institution, we will continue to provide comprehensive support to help Korean companies gain an advantage in overseas orders and investment-development projects in the European region."

KIND Hosts "2026 K-City Network Planning-Type Project Bidding Briefing Session"

KIND Hosts "2026 K-City Network Planning-Type Project Bidding Briefing Session"- Sharing bidding information for 2026 KCN planning-type projects and follow-up commercialization plans - Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (President Kim Bok-hwan, hereinafter KIND) will host the "2026 K-City Network Planning-Type Project Bidding Briefing Session" at 10:00 AM on February 11 at Two IFC in Yeouido, Seoul (The Forum Room 303). The K-City Network Global Cooperation Program (hereinafter KCN) is an inter-governmental cooperation project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport aimed at developing smart cities in Korea and expanding related technologies. Since 2020, it has supported a total of 58 projects across 26 countries and serves as a cooperation platform for Korean companies to enter overseas smart city and urban development sectors. This bidding briefing session will be conducted for companies interested in participating in the bidding for three projects selected as 2026 KCN planning-type projects. The target projects include ▲Kazakhstan Alatau New Town Smart Town Master Plan Development, ▲Uzbekistan Tashkent New Airport Hinterland Master Plan Development, ▲Poland Lublin Smart City Master Plan and Integrated Control Center Construction Plan, with a total support scale of approximately KRW 2.1 billion. The briefing session will provide guidance on the overall implementation procedures for the 2026 KCN planning-type projects, along with detailed project contents and bidding procedures for the three selected projects. In particular, the session will focus on explaining bidding eligibility requirements for companies with planning capabilities in overseas urban development and smart city sectors, consortium formation possibilities, and proposal preparation guidelines. Through this briefing session, KIND plans to share follow-up commercialization plans to enable planning-type projects to expand into investment development-type projects (PPP), demonstration projects, and more, building on past achievements. This aims to enhance Korean companies' actual order competitiveness by examining commercialization potential from the planning stage and to promote sustainable performance creation for KCN projects. Furthermore, KIND plans to further strengthen cooperation with private companies through this bidding briefing session and actively pursue the discovery of new projects and linkage to follow-up commercialization in overseas urban development and smart city sectors through the K-City Network project. Companies (organizations) wishing to participate in the briefing session must pre-register by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10 through the online link (naver.me/GScYwV9t) or the QR code on the poster. Additionally, detailed information about the K-City Network project can be found on the official website (kcitynetwork.go.kr).

Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) Begins 2026 Recruitment

Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND)Begins 2026 Recruitment- Total of 24 Positions: Regular/Contract/Youth Intern - Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (President Kim Bok-hwan, hereinafter "KIND") announced on the 29th that it will recruit new employees for 2026. In this recruitment, a total of 24 personnel will be selected, including regular employees, contract employees, and youth interns. Recruitment positions include: △1 Experienced Finance (Accountant), △3 Experienced Business Development (Infrastructure, Plant, Urban Development), △3 Experienced Finance & Risk, △2 Entry-level General, △1 Entry-level IT, △1 Entry-level Veterans Affairs, △1 Professional Contract Urban Consulting, △1 Parental Leave Replacement Secretary, △1 Parental Leave Replacement Information Security, and △10 Youth Interns. The recruitment will be conducted through a blind hiring process, excluding unreasonable discriminatory factors such as age, gender, educational background, marital status, family relations, physical conditions, and region of origin, and evaluating candidates based on job performance capabilities. In particular, this recruitment will introduce AI interviews for experienced positions to enhance fairness through objective criteria. Additionally, KIND will apply social equity hiring preference policies to expand employment opportunities for socially vulnerable groups. In addition to newly establishing additional points for women with career experience to promote women's economic participation and prevent career interruptions, preference points will be given to employment support recipients (Veterans), registered persons with disabilities, low-income groups, multicultural families, and youth preparing for independence. Applications can be submitted from January 29th to February 12th at 5:00 PM, and detailed information is available on the corporation's website and recruitment website (https://kind.career.co.kr). For recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the recruitment website QnA board or call center (02-2006-6151). A KIND official stated, "Through this recruitment, we will secure talented individuals with expertise in overseas infrastructure and urban development to realize the corporation's vision and goals together." Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) is a public institution under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, established as a specialized agency for overseas investment and development projects to support Korean companies' investment and development projects in overseas infrastructure and urban development.

KIND Demonstrates Investment and Development Achievements in the U.S. in Succession

KIND Demonstrates Investment and Development Achievements in the U.S. in Succession- Groundbreaking Ceremony for Large-Scale Concho Solar Power Plant in the U.S... Public-Private Partnership Team Korea Joint Investment- Expansion of U.S. Business Portfolio Through Full-Scale Investment in America Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (President Kim Bok-hwan, hereinafter "KIND") announced on the 27th (local time) that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a large-scale solar power generation project being promoted in Concho County, San Angelo, Texas, U.S., and has entered the full-scale construction phase. This project, in which KIND participates as an equity investor, is expected to contribute to expanding electricity infrastructure and strengthening the foundation for stable power supply within the United States. The Concho solar power generation project is a large-scale electricity infrastructure project with a total project cost of approximately KRW 750 billion, involving the construction and operation of a 350MW solar power plant. It was initiated to respond to increasing electricity demand driven by the expansion of AI, data centers, and manufacturing in Texas, and will be developed on a site approximately four times the size of Yeouido. The generated electricity will be supplied to global companies such as Workday and Toyota Motor through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA). This project is a "Team Korea" joint investment initiative involving KIND, Korea Midland Power, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, EIP Asset Management, and PIS Fund, among others, and is evaluated as a case that implements a market demand-based electricity infrastructure investment model through public-private partnership. KIND supports Korean overseas construction companies' participation in the development, investment, and operation of U.S. power generation projects through an investment structure linked with PIS Fund, while simultaneously promoting equipment exports and private investment, thereby supporting overseas infrastructure expansion based on public-private partnership. Based on this cooperative structure, Korean companies are expected to secure orders worth a total of USD 224 million (approximately KRW 320 billion). Furthermore, this project is significant in that it supports the export of solar modules by TOPSUN, a domestic mid-sized company, and expands opportunities for mid-sized companies to participate in overseas energy projects. KIND has been promoting mutual growth effects by supporting the organic linkage between domestic companies' equipment supply and overseas business expansion from the investment structure design stage. Texas, where the project site is located, is one of the regions with the most active electricity infrastructure investment in the United States, and is a key market where large-scale power generation projects continue to be promoted based on a private sector-led energy development environment and abundant site conditions. KIND is taking this project groundbreaking as an opportunity to strengthen its investment foundation in the energy and infrastructure sectors within the United States and is actively pursuing an investment expansion strategy across U.S. businesses centered on actual demand-based infrastructure industries such as electricity infrastructure, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and FLNG.