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Korea Investment Corporation

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Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) is a sovereign wealth fund established by the government of South Korea, founded on July 1, 2005 and headquartered in Seoul. It manages assets contributed by the South Korean government, the Bank of Korea and other public institutions under the National Finance Act, with a mission to preserve and enhance the country's long-term purchasing power through investment in international financial markets. As of December 2024 it managed 206.5 billion US dollars in assets and employed 341 people.

Facts
Founding Year
2005 1
Founding Date
2005-07-01 1
Headquarters
Seoul, Republic of Korea 1
Geography
Country or Jurisdiction Served
South Korea 2
Wikidata Q486332, property P17 (country).
Classification
Institution Subtype
Sovereign Wealth Fund 1
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Sources
1. Korea Investment Corporation - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, Founded
    Founded: 1 July 2005; 21 years ago (2005-07-01)
  • Infobox, Founded date
    Founded: 1 July 2005; 21 years ago (2005-07-01)
  • Infobox, Headquarters
    Headquarters: Seoul, Republic of Korea
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