Seoul, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali held a meeting with Kim Bokhwan, President of Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND). During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further cooperation in the development of the new city of Alatau City, as well as cooperation in transport and logistics infrastructure and the implementation of joint investment projects.

The sides reviewed in detail possible areas of Korean participation in the further development of the Alatau City project, including master planning, the development of pilot districts, investment attraction, the introduction of advanced Korean smart city solutions, digital infrastructure, and modern urban development approaches.

Special attention was given to the prospects of building a long-term strategic partnership with KIND as a systematic partner in the development and implementation of infrastructure and real estate development projects in Kazakhstan.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan noted that Alatau City is regarded as one of the most promising new-generation projects in Central Asia, aimed at creating a modern, technologically advanced and comfortable urban environment with strong investment appeal.

The importance of the Constitutional Law adopted in Kazakhstan on the establishment of the new city of Alatau was also emphasized. The law lays the institutional and legal foundation for the city’s accelerated development, the attraction of international investment, and the introduction of modern governance mechanisms.

The parties also discussed the prospects of KIND’s participation in projects aimed at developing Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics infrastructure, including initiatives related to the Middle Corridor and the expansion of Trans-Caspian connectivity.

KIND President Kim Bokhwan confirmed the Korean side’s interest in further expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan and implementing joint projects in the fields of urban development, infrastructure, logistics and investment.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the joint elaboration of promising initiatives with a view to preparing practical outcomes for the upcoming state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1230501?lang=ru