The Korea Technology Finance Corporation (Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Chairman Kim Jong-ho, hereinafter referred to as KIBO) held its 2026 opening ceremony at its Busan headquarters on the 2nd and officially declared its new vision: “A global technology finance hub that opens the future of Korea together with innovative companies.”
This vision reflects the new administration's commitment to faithfully implementing its national agenda and spearheading growth strategies amidst a changing global environment. Kibo has established its core values of challenge and innovation, growth and future, and trust and coexistence, and all executives and employees have pledged to share and practice these values.
Last year, KIBO provided KRW 31.8 trillion in guarantees, an increase of approximately KRW 2.9 trillion from the original plan, supporting export and high-tech companies in overcoming crises and fostering innovative growth. It also contributed to the revitalization of the venture capital market by expanding guarantee-linked investments in startups and local companies, areas previously underserved by private investment.
In 2026, the plan is to strengthen full-cycle customized support for SMEs with technological prowess and innovation, foster an open innovation ecosystem encompassing both domestically and internationally, and leap forward as a global technology finance hub.
In his New Year's address, Chairman Kim Jong-ho outlined key priorities for 2026, including responding to the global technological hegemony race, expanding support for future strategic industries and cutting-edge technology companies, stimulating technology transactions and protection and M&A, and accelerating AI-based business and service innovation. He also emphasized the importance of tangible management innovation, practicing ethical and ethical management, and creating a safe and happy workplace, urging the public to uphold trust as a public institution.
Chairman Kim quoted American poet Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" and emphasized the need for bold challenges and pioneering a new future.
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