The Export–Import Bank of Korea, also commonly known as the Korea Eximbank (KEXIM), is the official export credit agency of South Korea.[1]
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| BMV: KEXIM | |
| Industry | Banking Financial services |
| Founded | 1976[1] |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
Key people | Hee-seong Yoon , CEO |
| Products | Investment Banking Commercial Banking |
| Website | Official Website |
Overview
editThe bank was first established in 1976.[1] Its primary purpose is to support South Korea's export-led economy by providing loans, financing mega projects and thereby facilitating economic cooperation with other countries.[1]
Government funds
editThe bank manages the following government funds:
- Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF): The EDCF evaluates and implements aid projects in developing countries.[2]
- Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund (IKCF): The IKCF oversees an economic cooperation program with North Korea and serves as a clearing settlement bank with the Foreign Trade Bank of North Korea.[2]
Aid programs
editOn January 6, 2013, the bank announced its decision to provide loans and credit guarantees worth US$917 million to entertainment and food firms over the next three years to promote the spread of the Korean Wave in foreign countries. A spokesman representing the bank told reporters that K-pop, Korean dramas, as well as traditional Korean cuisine have huge growth potential, and that exporters of such cultural content deserve more investment and financial support.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Overview – Korea Eximbank, Export–Import Bank of Korea
- ^ a b The Roles of KEXIM Archived 2013-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Eximbank to finance 'hallyu' businesses". koreatimes. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
