KRIHS signs an MOU with Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND)

Date: April 8 (Fri), 2022

Venue: KIND, Seoul, Korea

On April 8, 2022, the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND) and the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (KRIHS) signed an MOU for cooperation in overseas infrastructure/urban development and business consultation and support for domestic SMEs to start overseas businesses. The event was held at the KIND office in Yeouido, Seoul, and the two organizations signed an “Agreement on Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development, Consulting, and Business Cooperation.” The signing ceremony was attended by KRIHS President Hyun-Soo Kang, KIND CEO Kang Hoon Lee, and other officials.

Through this agreement, the two organizations agreed to strengthen their cooperation in overseas business areas, such as sharing information, consulting, and joint research regarding overseas infrastructure and urban development projects, including the Smart City. Specifically, the two organizations plan to promote diverse cooperation by jointly participating in 1) domestic consulting projects such as the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) and the K-City Network Program, 2) global training programs, and 3) the finding of overseas investment projects supporting F/S and financing methods for SMEs. The two organizations are conducting various policy research projects, and this agreement was carried forward to establish a cooperative system under the shared goal of "support for Korean companies' overseas business advancement."