Korea Investment Corporation overview
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KIC plans to expand its alternatives allocation
The sovereign wealth fund is also in the process of opening an office in Mumbai.
KIC lays out asset allocation changes
The sovereign wealth fund has announced future plans for its private equity exposure.
Korea Investment Corporation contact information
Offices
15th, 17th-19th floor, State Tower Namsan, 100 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04631, South KoreaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Hoon Lee | Job titleCIO | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email  ------- |
| Kyoung Taek Lee | Job titleDeputy CIO, Senior Managing Director, Head of Total Portfolio Management | LocationNew York, United States | Email ------- |
| Mr. Sean K Lee | Job titleSenior MD, Deputy CIO & Head of Alternative Investments | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------- |
| Mr. Yoonhyuck Huh | Job titleGroup Head, Managing Director, Private Equity | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------ |
Korea Investment Corporation fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 23
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ------- | Commitment dateOct 2025 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ----------- | Commitment dateOct 2025 | Commitment size ------ | |
Manager ------- | Commitment dateDec 2025 | Commitment size ---------- | |
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The two largest South Korean investors have committed around €360m to the London-headquartered firm’s latest vehicle.
KIC appoints new CIO
Korea Investment Corporation has appointed Shin-woo Kang as its chief investment officer as the Seoul-based state fund goes through a senior leadership transition.
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The French-Korean partnership seeks to invest up to €500 million in cross-border transactions.
KIC appoints Sangjoon Kim as new COO
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