South Korea: Investments in Alatau for Energy, Medicine and IT

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 11 Jun 2024

South Korean companies plan to open new facilities in the city of Alatau in the Almaty region. Investors are focusing on energy, medicine, construction, transport, and the automotive industry. Currently, three South Korean corporations and approximately 100 small and medium-sized enterprises are working on implementing these projects.

Key facts

• South Korea is among the top 5 investors in Kazakhstan.
• Three South Korean corporations and approx. 100 SMEs plan investments in Alatau.
• Focus on energy, medicine, construction, transport, and automotive industry.
• Total investments with South Korean capital participation in Kazakhstan amount to 5.5 billion USD.
• Bilateral trade volume reached 6 billion USD in the previous year.

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1. Южная Корея вошла в топ-5 инвесторов Казахстана24.kz · 11 Jun 2024 · RU