Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) opened its Tokyo office on the morning of July 7 in Marunouchi, Tokyo's financial district, to strengthen its global investment capabilities based in the Asia-Pacific region. The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 120 people, including KIC President Park Il-young, Korean Ambassador to Japan Lee Hyuk, Japanese Ministry of Finance Financial Officer Mimura Atsushi, and Financial Services Agency International Financial Counselor Miyoshi Toshiyuki. Japan is showing structural recovery with improvements in wages, prices, and corporate profits after a long period of low growth and deflation, making it a strategic market where local networks and trust relationships are crucial for investment opportunities.
KIC President Park Il-young and Ambassador Lee Hyuk Address Tokyo Office Role
Park Il-young stated at the opening ceremony that the Tokyo office will serve as a strategic base to quickly understand changes in Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, and global capital markets to enhance the future value of the Republic of Korea. Ambassador Lee Hyuk expressed expectations that the Tokyo office will act as a bridge connecting the Korea-Japan financial ecosystems, stating that it will become an important base for discovering new investment opportunities by expanding exchanges with local financial institutions in Japan, which has a world-class institutional investor community.
Tokyo Office to Cover Traditional and Alternative Assets Across Asia-Pacific
The KIC Tokyo office will operate as an investment base covering traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, as well as alternative assets including private equity (PE) and real estate. Japan is identified as a market where local networks and trust relationships are important for discovering investment opportunities and achieving performance. With the establishment of the Tokyo office, KIC is expected to increase its local understanding of the Japanese market while strengthening its investment foundation across the Asia-Pacific region.
Tokyo Office Becomes KIC's Sixth Overseas Base After New York and London
The Tokyo office is KIC's sixth overseas base following the New York office (2010), London office (2011), Singapore office (2017), San Francisco office (2021), and Mumbai office (2024). Park Il-young instructed staff to communicate closely with excellent local asset managers, financial institutions, and investment target companies to discover quality investment opportunities.
FAQ
When did KIC open its Tokyo office?
KIC opened its Tokyo office on the morning of July 7 in Marunouchi, Tokyo's financial district.
What types of assets will the Tokyo office handle?
The Tokyo office will operate as an investment base covering traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, as well as alternative assets including private equity and real estate.
How many overseas bases does KIC now have?
The Tokyo office is KIC's sixth overseas base, following offices in New York (2010), London (2011), Singapore (2017), San Francisco (2021), and Mumbai (2024).
