The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) | Export Credit Agency (ECA) in Korea
The missions of Korea Eximbank are providing financial supports for export and import
transactions to enhance Korea’s economic cooperation with foreign countries; promoting
economic cooperation between Korea and developing countries; and facilitating interchange
and cooperation between South and North Korea.
A summary of The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)
Summary video of The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) and how it operates in Korea. Korea Eximbank.
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) – Benefits of using an ECA in Korea
- Facilitating Export Transactions
- Conduct appraisal, conclusion of loan agreements, disbursement therefrom, and evaluate economic development aid
- Appraise, disburse, and provide ex-post management for grants and loans.
The Export-Import Bank of Korea was established with aims to facilitate the development of Korea’s economy and enhance economic cooperation with foreign countries through the provision of financial supports for export and import transactions, overseas investments projects, and the development of overseas natural resources.
1978:The Ministry of Finance decided to set up the Export-Import Bank of Korea. Korea Eximbank established(Authorized capital: KRW 150 billion)
1983: Diversified settlement currencies on export contracts
(4 countries→20 countries)Concluded a bank loan agreement with 46 foreign financial institutions including Chemical Asia Ltd.
(USD 300 million)Concluded a bank loan agreement with 17 foreign financial institutions including LTCB (JPY 10 billion)
2003:Launched monitoring program for the countries on the watch list created by Total
Exposure Limit Management System, they also launched Overseas Bank Ratings System
2014: Issued Global Bond (USD 1.25 billion, the first institution issuing the 10-year maturity bond among Korean institutions since the financial crisis in 2008). Selected as ‘the Best Asia ECA’ and ‘the Best ECA in the Middle East’ by Trade Finance Magazine
2015: Issued the largest Global Bond (USD 2.25 billion)Proclaimed ‘Ethical Management as Clean bank’. Provided USD 1.75 billion in project financing for Sabine Pass LNG Plant Project with 8 domestic financial institutions.Enhanced risk managing capability by reorganizing Risk Management Department. Provided IKCF fund for reconstructing the south side of Gyeongwon Line
Popular Export Products
Cars and Vehicles – One of the biggest exports globally, we’re experts in trading automobiles, working with car dealerships and fleet management services
Raw Materials – From tobacco to spices, gold to bronze, commodities represent a large proportion of our trade finance portfolio
Electronics – The circuit board, software and hardware markets have benefited huge growth as a result of consumer demand, find out about our electronics offering here
Are you an exporter based in KOREA?
See our TFG Korea Export guide here.
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Founded:
1976
Employees:
400
Government:
Korean Government
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English Website for [The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)]
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