Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

KB Financial creates a 1 trillion won 'Growth Infrastructure Fund' with group capital

KB Financial Group announced the establishment of a 1 trillion won 'KB National Growth Infrastructure Fund' financed entirely by its group capital.

On the 19th, KB Financial Group unveiled plans to create the 'KB National Growth Infrastructure Fund', a massive infrastructure blind fund amounting to 1 trillion won, fully financed through group capital. The fund will involve investments from major affiliates, including KB Kookmin Bank, KB Insurance, and KB Life Insurance, with asset management to be handled by KB Asset Management. Key investment areas for this initiative include regional balanced growth in social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and the transition to renewable energy sources in Korea.

The fund is positioned to support the South Korean government's ambitious plans for national strategy infrastructure projects worth 150 trillion won, beginning with the Sinan Uwi offshore wind power project. It aims not only to provide stable backing for these critical infrastructure developments but also to stimulate private investment by acting as a catalyst for larger-scale projects. Such initiatives are essential for bolstering sustainable development and addressing the growing needs for improved infrastructure across the country.

This strategic move by KB Financial underscores the group's commitment to contributing to national infrastructure development and the enhancement of various sectors, including transportation, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy. By aligning its investment strategy with government objectives, the fund can potentially play a significant role in reshaping Korea's economic landscape and promoting sustainable growth in the evolving infrastructure sector.

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