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The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
Registration No. 333-156305

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2010

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

(To Prospectus Dated December 11, 2009)

LOGO

The Korea Development Bank

US$                         % Notes due 20    

 

 

Our US$             aggregate principal amount of notes due 20     (the “Notes”) will bear interest at a rate of         % per annum. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February      and August      of each year, beginning on August     , 2010. The Notes will mature on                  , 20    . Not later than 60 days following a Change of Support Triggering Event (as defined herein), we will make an offer to each holder of Notes to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date. See “Description of the Notes—Change of Support Offer.”

The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of US$100,000 principal amount and integral multiples of US$1,000 in excess thereof. The Notes will be represented by one or more global notes registered in the name of a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, as depositary.

The payment of interest and the repayment of principal on the Notes will not be guaranteed by the Government (as defined herein). As of the date of the initial sale of its equity interest in us, our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt then outstanding (including the Notes offered hereby) are expected to be guaranteed by the Government, subject to the authorization of the Government guarantee amount by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.

 

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

 

     Per Note     Total

Public offering price

          US$             

Underwriting discount

          US$             

Proceeds to us (before deduction of expenses)

          US$             

In addition to the initial public offering price, you will have to pay for accrued interest, if any, from and including February     , 2010.

We have applied to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) for the listing of the Notes. There can be no assurance that such listing will be obtained for the Notes. The SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the correctness of any statements made or, opinions expressed or reports contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Admission of the Notes to the Official List of the SGX-ST is not to be taken as an indication of the merits of the issuer or the Notes. Currently, there is no public market for the Notes.

We expect to make delivery of the Notes to investors through the book-entry facilities of The Depository Trust Company on or about February     , 2010.

 

 

Joint Bookrunners

 

BofA

MERRILL LYNCH

  BNP PARIBAS   DAEWOO SECURITIES   HSBC   MORGAN STANLEY

 

 

Prospectus Supplement Dated February     , 2010


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You should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. We are not making an offer to sell these securities in any state or jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

 

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Prospectus Supplement

 

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Summary of the Offering

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Use of Proceeds

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Recent Developments

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Description of the Notes

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Clearance and Settlement

   S-58   

Taxation

   S-61   

Underwriting

   S-62   

Legal Matters

   S-66   

Official Statements and Documents

   S-66   

General Information

   S-66   

Prospectus

 

     Page

Certain Defined Terms and Conventions

   1

Use of Proceeds

   2

The Korea Development Bank

   3

Overview

   3

Capitalization

   6

Business

   6

Selected Financial Statement Data

   9

Operations

   15

Sources of Funds

   21

Debt

   23

Overseas Operations

   23

Property

   24

Directors and Management; Employees

   24

Financial Statements and the Auditors

   24

The Republic of Korea

   107

Land and History

   107

Government and Politics

   108

The Economy

   110

The Financial System

   124

Monetary Policy

   130

Balance of Payments and Foreign Trade

   133

Government Finance

   138

Debt

   139

Tables and Supplementary Information

   141

Description of the Securities

   143

Description of Debt Securities

   143

Description of Warrants

   150

 

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Terms Applicable to Debt Securities and Warrants

   150

Description of Guarantees to be Issued by Us

   151

Description of Guarantees to be Issued by The Republic of Korea

   151

Limitations on Issuance of Bearer Debt Securities and Bearer Warrants

   155

Taxation

   156

Korean Taxation

   156

United States Tax Considerations

   157

Plan of Distribution

   164

Legal Matters

   165

Authorized Representatives in the United States

   165

Official Statements and Documents

   165

Experts

   165

Forward-Looking Statements

   166

Further Information

   167

 

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Certain Defined Terms

All references to “we” or “us” mean The Korea Development Bank. All references to “Korea” or the “Republic” contained in this prospectus supplement mean The Republic of Korea. All references to the “Government” mean the government of Korea. Terms used but not defined in this prospectus supplement shall have the same meanings given to them in the accompanying prospectus.

In this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, where information has been provided in units of thousands, millions or billions, such amounts have been rounded up or down. Accordingly, actual numbers may differ from those contained herein due to rounding. Any discrepancy between the stated total amount and the actual sum of the itemized amounts listed in a table, is due to rounding.

Our principal financial statements are our non-consolidated financial statements. Unless specified otherwise, our financial and other information is presented on a non-consolidated basis and does not include such information with respect to our subsidiaries.

Additional Information

The information in this prospectus supplement is in addition to the information contained in our prospectus dated December 11, 2009. The accompanying prospectus contains information regarding ourselves and Korea, as well as a description of some terms of the Notes. You can find further information regarding us, Korea, and the Notes in registration statement no. 333-156305, as amended, relating to our debt securities, with or without warrants, and guarantees, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

We are Responsible for the Accuracy of the Information in this Document

We are responsible for the accuracy of the information in this document and confirm that to the best of our knowledge we have included all facts that should be included not to mislead potential investors. The SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the correctness of any statements made or opinions expressed or reports contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Admission of the Notes to the Official List of the SGX-ST is not to be taken as an indication of the merits of the issuer or the Notes.

Not an Offer if Prohibited by Law

The distribution of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, and the offer of the Notes, may be legally restricted in some countries. If you wish to distribute this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus, you should observe any restrictions. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus should not be considered an offer and should not be used to make an offer, in any state or country which prohibits the offering.

The Notes may not be offered or sold in Korea, directly or indirectly, or to any resident of Korea, except as permitted by Korean law. For more information, see “Underwriting—Foreign Selling Restrictions.”

Information Presented Accurate as of Date of Document

This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are the only documents on which you should rely for information about the offering. We have authorized no one to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of each document.

 

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SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING

This summary highlights selected information from this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. To understand the terms of our Notes, you should carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

The Notes

We are offering US$             aggregate principal amount of         % notes due                 , 20    .

The Notes will bear interest at a rate of         % per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February      and August     , beginning on August     , 2010. Interest on the Notes will accrue from February     , 2010 and will be computed based on a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. See “Description of the Notes—Payment of Principal and Interest.”

The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of US$100,000 principal amount and integral multiples of US$1,000 in excess thereof. The Notes will be represented by one or more global securities registered in the name of a nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), as depositary.

The payment of interest and the repayment of principal on the Notes will not be guaranteed by the Government. As of the date of the initial sale of its equity interest in us, our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt then outstanding (including the Notes offered hereby) are expected to be guaranteed by the Government, subject to the authorization of the Government guarantee amount by the National Assembly of the Republic.

We do not have any right to redeem the Notes prior to maturity.

Not later than 60 days following a Change of Support Triggering Event (as defined in “Description of Notes”), we will make an offer to each holder of Notes to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes (a “Change of Support Offer”) at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date. See “Description of the Notes—Change of Support Offer.”

Listing

We have applied to list the Notes on the SGX-ST. Settlement of the Notes is not conditioned on obtaining the listing. We cannot give assurance that the application to the SGX-ST for the Notes will be approved. The Notes will be traded on the SGX-ST in a minimum board lot size of US$200,000 for so long as the Notes are listed on the SGX-ST.

Rating

The Notes are expected to be rated “A+” by Fitch Ratings Ltd. (“Fitch”), “A” by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw Hill Companies Inc. (“S&P”) and “A2” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”). A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization.

Form and Settlement

We will issue the Notes in the form of one or more fully registered global notes, registered in the name of a nominee of DTC, as depositary. Except as described in the accompanying prospectus under “Description of the Securities—Description of Debt Securities—Global Securities,” the global notes will not be exchangeable for

 

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Notes in definitive registered form, and will not be issued in definitive registered form. Financial institutions, acting as direct and indirect participants in DTC, will represent your beneficial interests in the global notes. These financial institutions will record the ownership and transfer of your beneficial interest through book-entry accounts. You may hold your beneficial interests in the Notes through Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. (“Euroclear”) or Clearstream Banking, société anonyme (“Clearstream”) if you are a participant in such systems, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. Any secondary market trading of book-entry interests in the Notes will take place through DTC participants, including Euroclear and Clearstream. See “Clearance and Settlement—Transfers Within and Between DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream.”

Further Issues

We may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of the Notes, create and issue additional debt securities with the same terms and conditions as the Notes in all respects so that such further issue shall be consolidated and form a single series with the Notes. We will not issue any such additional debt securities unless such additional securities have no more than a de minimis amount of original issue discount or such issuance would constitute a “qualified reopening” for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Delivery of the Notes

We expect to make delivery of the Notes, against payment in same-day funds on or about February     , 2010, which will be the fifth business day following the date of this prospectus supplement, referred to as “T+5.” You should note that initial trading of the Notes may be affected by the T+5 settlement. See “Underwriting—Delivery of the Notes.”

Underwriting

Daewoo Securities Co. Ltd., one of the underwriters, is our affiliate and has agreed to offer and sell the Notes only outside the United States to non-U.S. persons. See “Underwriting—Relationship with the Underwriters.”

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

The net proceeds from the issue of the Notes, after deducting the underwriting discount but not estimated expenses, will be US$            . We will use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes for our general operations, including extending foreign currency loans and repayment of our maturing debt and other obligations.

 

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

This section provides information that supplements the information about our bank and the Republic included under the headings corresponding to the headings below in the accompanying prospectus dated December 11, 2009. Defined terms used in this section have the meanings given to them in the accompanying prospectus. If the information in this section differs from the information in the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on the information in this section.

THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

Overview

As of September 30, 2009, we had (Won)80,413.2 billion of loans outstanding (including loans, call loans, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to applicable guidelines without adjusting for provision for loan losses and present value discounts), total assets of (Won)156,378.6 billion and total shareholders’ equity of (Won)18,847.6 billion, as compared to (Won)82,734.4 billion of loans outstanding (including loans, call loans, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to applicable guidelines without adjusting for provision for loan losses and present value discounts), (Won)163,849.5 billion of total assets and (Won)17,736.4 billion of total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2009. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded interest income of (Won)4,076.6 billion, interest expense of (Won)3,596.0 billion and net income of (Won)907.1 billion, as compared to (Won)3,908.6 billion of interest income, (Won)3,562.8 billion of interest expense and (Won)399.8 billion of net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Capitalization

As of September 30, 2009, our authorized capital was (Won)10,000 billion and capitalization was as follows:

 

     September 30, 2009(1)  
     (billions of won)  
     (unaudited)  

Long-term debt(2)(3):

  

Won currency borrowings

   3,626.6   

Industrial finance bonds

   40,336.1   

Foreign currency borrowings

   4,126.5   
      

Total long-term debt

   48,089.2   
      

Capital:

  

Paid-in capital

   9,641.9   

Capital surplus

   45.8   

Capital adjustments

   (46.3

Retained earnings

   8,091.6   

Accumulated other comprehensive income(4)

   1,114.7   
      

Total capital

   18,847.6   
      

Total capitalization

   66,936.8   
      

 

(1) Except as disclosed in this prospectus supplement, there has been no material change in our capitalization since September 30, 2009.
(2) We have translated borrowings in foreign currencies into Won at the rate of (Won)1,188.7 to US$1.00, which was the market average exchange rate, as announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Services Ltd., on September 30, 2009.
(3) As of September 30, 2009, we had contingent liabilities totaling (Won)14,125.3 billion under outstanding guarantees issued on behalf of our clients.

 

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Selected Financial Statement Data

Recent Developments

In October 2009, the Government established KDBFG and KoFC by spinning off a portion of our assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as described under the heading “Overview” in the accompanying prospectus. The following balance sheet data show our assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity before and after the spin-off, as well as assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity transferred to KDBFG and KoFC. The following income statement data show our income and expenses for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 before the spin-off but do not reflect any effect on our income and expenses resulting from the spin-off. You should read the following financial statement data together with the financial statements and notes included in this prospectus supplement.

 

    KDB
Before Spin-off
    KDB
Before Spin-off
    KDB
After Spin-off
    KDBFG     KoFC  
    As of
September 30, 2009
    As of
October 27, 2009
    As of
October 27, 2009
    As of
October 27, 2009
    As of
October 27, 2009
 
    (billions of won)  
    (unaudited)  

Balance Sheet Data

         

Assets

         

Cash and due from banks

  3,649.9      1,778.3      1,200.6      72.8      504.9   

Securities(1)

  55,133.8      54,556.8      33,791.4      1,579.6      19,185.8   

Loans receivable (net of provision for possible loan losses and present value discounts)

  79,130.0      79,328.0      75,315.7      —        4,012.4   

Property and equipment

  626.9      625.5      547.5      0.3      77.7   

Other assets

  17,838.1      15,446.8      15,399.3      14.4      33.1   
                             

Total assets

  156,378.6      151,735.4      126,254.4      1,667.1      23,813.9   
                             

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

         

Deposits

  14,249.4      14,073.8      14,073.8      —        —     

Borrowings(2)

  104,083.2      102,380.6      82,289.7      450.0      19,640.9   

Other liabilities

  19,198.4      16,464.8      15,224.7      67.1      1,173.0   
                             

Total liabilities

  137,531.0      132,919.2      111,588.2      517.1      20,813.9   
                             

Paid-in capital

  9,641.9      9,641.9      9,241.9      300.0      100.0   

Capital surplus

  45.8      60.7      47.1      13.6      —     

Capital adjustments

  (46.3   (38.5   (34.6   (0.2   (3.7

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  1,114.7      1,101.3      185.6      (14.6   930.3   

Retained Earnings

  8,091.6      8,050.9      5,226.3      851.2      1,973.4   
                             

Total shareholders’ equity

  18,847.6      18,816.2      14,666.2      1,150.0      3,000.0   
                             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  156,378.6      151,735.4      126,254.4      1,667.1      23,813.9   
                             

 

(1) Includes equity securities and debt securities. The following table shows details of equity securities that have been transferred to KDBFG and KoFC in the spin-off.

 

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  (a) Equity securities transferred to KDBFG from KDB

 

     As of October 27, 2009

Classification

   Ownership     Book value
     (billions of won, except percentage)

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

   39.1   1,043.0

KDB Capital Corp.

   99.9   485.3

KDB Asset Management LLP

   64.3   42.4

Korea Infra Asset Management

   84.2   8.9
      

Total

     1,579.6

 

  (b) Equity securities transferred to KoFC from KDB

 

     As of October 27, 2009

Classification

   Ownership     Book value
     (billions of won, except percentage)

Korea Electric Power Corporation

   29.9   8,981.7

Korea Expressway Corporation

   8.8   1,930.2

Korea Land & Housing Corporation

   15.3   2,491.9

Korea Water Resources Corporation

   9.3   976.4

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

   3.1   200.0

Korea Tourism Organization

   43.6   165.9

Korea Asset Management Corporation

   8.1   146.3

Korea Appraisal Board

   30.6   13.9

Korea Resources Corporation

   0.5   3.2

Seoul Newspaper Co., Ltd.

   0.02   0.03

Industrial Bank of Korea

   10.6   620.2

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

   11.2   744.4

Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

   5.5   587.0

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

   30.1   171.9

SK Networks Co., Ltd.

   8.2   246.1

Daewoo International Corporation

   5.3   153.0
      

Total

     17,432.1

 

(2) Borrowings include borrowings and industrial finance bonds.

 

     Period beginning on January 1, 2009
and ending on October 27, 2009
(Before Spin-off)
     (billions of won)
     (unaudited)

Income Statement Data

  

Total Interest Income

   4,441.8

Total Interest Expenses

   3,918.5

Net Interest Income

   523.3

Operating Revenues

   24,519.9

Operating Expenses

   24,308.6

Net Income

   866.4

As of October 27, 2009, our total assets after the spin-off decreased by 16.8% to (Won)126,254.4 billion from (Won)151,735.4 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a 38.1% decrease in securities to (Won)33,791.4 billion from (Won)54,556.8 billion, which was attributable to the transfer of (Won)17,432.1 billion of equity securities and (Won)1,753.7 billion of debt securities to KoFC and (Won)1,579.6 billion of equity securities to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

 

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As of October 27, 2009, our total liabilities after the spin-off decreased by 16.0% to (Won)111,588.2 billion from (Won)132,919.2 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a 19.6% decrease in borrowings to (Won)82,289.7 billion from (Won)102,380.6 billion, which was attributable to the transfer of (Won)19,640.9 billion of borrowings (including (Won)16,795.0 billion of industrial finance bonds) to KoFC and (Won)450.0 billion of borrowings to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

As of October 27, 2009, our total shareholders’ equity after the spin-off decreased by 22.1% to (Won)14,666.2 billion from (Won)18,816.2 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a decrease in retained earnings by (Won)2,824.6 billion, which was mainly attributable to the transfer of (Won)1,973.4 billion of retained earnings to KoFC and (Won)851.2 billion of retained earnings to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

From January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009, we recorded net income of (Won)866.4 billion before the spin-off. Principal factors for the net income for such period includes (a) net gains on disposal of available-for-sale securities of (Won)601.7 billion, primarily due to gains from the sale of our equity interest in Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Hyundai Engineering & Construction and SK Networks, (b) net valuation gains on equity method investments of (Won)525.8 billion, primarily due to gain from our investment in KEPCO and (c) net interest income of (Won)523.3 billion, primarily due to income from interest on loans. The above factors were partially offset by provision for loan losses of (Won)575.5 billion during such period.

Results of Operations

The following tables present unaudited financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2009 and as of June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2008    2009
     (unaudited)

Income Statement Data

     

Total Interest Income

   3,908.6    4,076.6

Total Interest Expenses

   3,562.8    3,596.0

Net Interest Income

   345.8    480.6

Operating Revenues

   27,041.9    22,780.2

Operating Expenses

   26,703.9    22,562.5

Net Income

   399.8    907.1

 

     As of
June 30, 2009
   As of
September 30, 2009
     (unaudited)

Balance Sheet Data

     

Total Loans(1)

   82,734.4    80,413.2

Total Borrowings(2)

   122,112.6    118,332.6

Total Assets

   163,849.5    156,378.6

Total Liabilities

   146,113.1    137,531.0

Shareholders’ Equity

   17,736.4    18,847.6

 

(1) Gross amount, which includes loans, call loans, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to applicable guidelines without adjusting for provision for loan losses and present value discounts.
(2) Total Borrowings include deposits, call money, borrowings and industrial finance bonds.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had net income of (Won)907.1 billion compared to net income of (Won)399.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Principal factors for the increase in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included:

 

   

an increase in net valuation gains on equity method investments to (Won)525.5 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)153.4 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily due to gain from our investment in KEPCO;

 

   

an increase in net gains on disposal of available-for-sale securities to (Won)590.7 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)259.6 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily due to gains from the sale of our equity interest in Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Hyundai Engineering & Construction and SK Networks;

 

   

an increase in net interest income to (Won)480.6 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)345.8 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily due to increased interest on loans;

 

   

an increase in dividend income to (Won)278.5 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)186.4 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily due to dividend income from 3rd KDB Securitization Co., Korea Land & Housing Corporation and Hyundai Engineering & Construction; and

 

   

an increase in commission income to (Won)280.5 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)220.4 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily from trade finance activities.

The above factors were partially offset by an increase in provision for possible loan losses to (Won)574.6 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from (Won)139.9 billion in the same period of 2008, primarily due to increased non-performing loans.

Loans to Financially Troubled Companies

We have credit exposure (including loans, guarantees and equity investments) to a number of financially troubled Korean companies including Ssangyong Motor Company, Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation, Daewoo Electronics, Eastern Marine S.A. (a special purpose vehicle that acquired Daewoo Logistics’ debt) and YBS. As of September 30, 2009, our credit extended to these companies totaled (Won)595.8 billion, accounting for 0.4% of our total assets as of such date.

As of September 30, 2009, our exposure (including loans classified as substandard or below and equity investment classified as estimated loss or below) to Ssangyong Motor Company increased to (Won)304.8 billion from (Won)238.2 billion as of June 30, 2009, primarily due to extension of additional loans to Ssangyong Motor Company to support its corporate restructuring. As of September 30, 2009, our exposure to Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation remained unchanged at (Won)149.1 billion compared to June 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2009, our exposure to Daewoo Electronics slightly increased to (Won)68.6 billion from (Won)68.1 billion as of June 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2009, our exposure to Eastern Marine S.A. decreased to (Won)37.0 billion from (Won)122.1 billion as of June 30, 2009, primarily due to the write-off of certain of our exposure to Eastern Marine S.A. As of September 30, 2009, our exposure to YBS decreased to (Won)36.3 billion from (Won)41.3 billion as of June 30, 2009, primarily due to the appreciation of the Won against the Dollar.

As of September 30, 2009, we established provisions of (Won)61.0 billion for our exposure to Ssangyong Motor Company, (Won)29.8 billion for Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation, (Won)13.7 billion for Daewoo Electronics, (Won)37.0 billion for Eastern Marine S.A. and (Won)7.3 billion for YBS.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we did not sell any non-performing loans to the Korea Asset Management Corporation, or KAMCO.

 

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In January 2010, Kumho Tires Co., Inc. and Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. agreed with their creditors, including us, to begin an out-of-court debt restructuring program under the Corporate Restructuring Promotion Act. The creditors plan to present a final debt work-out plan for both companies by the end of February 2010, which may include debt-to-equity swaps or extensions of additional credit. In addition, we and other creditors of Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. and Asiana Airlines decided to freeze the repayment of both companies’ debt until the end of December 31, 2010. These four companies are members of Kumho Asiana Group, which is undergoing financial difficulties as a result of its heavily leveraged purchase of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., or Daewoo E&C, in 2006. We, as the main creditor of Kumho Asiana Group, are currently discussing with Kumho Asiana Group and financial investors in Daewoo E&C a plan to purchase a controlling stake in Daewoo E&C through a private equity fund.

Based on our unaudited internal management accounts, as of December 31, 2009, our exposure to Kumho Tires, Kumho Industrial, Kumho Petrochemical and Asiana Airlines was (Won)863.5 billion, (Won)113.5 billion, (Won)835.7 billion and (Won)847.7 billion, respectively. Based on our unaudited internal management accounts, as of December 31, 2009, we established provisions of (Won)130.7 billion, (Won)3.2 billion, (Won)6.9 billion and (Won)6.6 billion for our exposure to Kumho Tires, Kumho Industrial, Kumho Petrochemical and Asiana Airlines, respectively.

 

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Financial Statements and the Auditors

KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

Interim non-consolidated statement of financial position (Unaudited)

As of October 27, 2009 (Before spin-off)

 

(Korean won in millions)

   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)
 

Assets

  

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

   (Won) 1,778,265   

Securities (Notes 1, 4, 10):

  

Trading securities

     966,154   

Available-for-sale securities

     37,369,671   

Held-to-maturity securities

     2,591,777   

Equity method investments

     13,629,164   
        
     54,556,766   

Loans receivable, less allowance for possible losses of (Won)1,275,498 million and less deferred loan fees of (Won)7,150 million at October 27, 2009 (Notes 1, 5, 10)

     79,328,041   

Property and equipment (Notes 1, 6)

     625,548   

Other assets:

  

Allowance for possible losses for other assets (Note 5)

     (39,118

Intangible assets

     32,262   

Guarantee deposits

     111,178   

Accounts receivable

     4,738,259   

Accrued income

     611,348   

Prepaid expenses

     125,564   

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 1, 14)

     68,993   

Derivative assets (Note 11)

     9,153,676   

Miscellaneous assets

     644,604   
        
     15,446,766   
        

Total assets

   (Won) 151,735,386   
        

 

(Continued)

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of financial position (Unaudited)

 

As of October 27, 2009 (Before spin-off)

 

(Korean won in millions)


   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

 

Liabilities and equity

        

Liabilities:

        

Deposits (Note 7)

   (Won) 14,073,795   

Borrowing liabilities (Note 8)

     102,380,553   

Other liabilities:

        

Severance and retirement benefits, less deposits for severance and retirement of (Won)21,210 million at October 27, 2009

     41,028   

Allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees (Notes 1, 9)

     170,971   

Allowance for possible losses on unused loan commitments (Notes 1, 9)

     116,882   

Due to trust accounts

     338,398   

Exchange payable

     43,783   

Accounts payable

     4,712,555   

Accrued expenses

     1,003,199   

Unearned revenues

     52,246   

Deposits for letter of guarantees

     60,166   

Deferred income tax liabilities (Notes 1, 14)

     1,174,473   

Derivative liabilities (Note 11)

     8,127,066   

Miscellaneous liabilities

     624,059   
    


       16,464,826   
    


Total liabilities

     132,919,174   

Equity:

        

Paid-in capital (Notes 1, 12)

     9,641,861   

Capital surplus (Notes 1, 12)

     60,665   

Capital adjustment (Notes 1, 12)

     (38,531

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Notes 1, 4, 16)

     1,101,285   

Retained earnings (Notes 1, 12):

        

Legal reserve

     7,178,115   

Unappropriated retained earnings

     872,817   
    


       8,050,932   
    


Total equity

     18,816,212   
    


Total liabilities and equity

   (Won) 151,735,386   
    


 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of financial position (Unaudited)

 

As of October 27, 2009 (After spin-off)

 

(Korean won in millions)


   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Assets

        

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

   (Won) 1,200,564   

Securities (Notes 1, 4, 10):

        

Trading securities

     966,154   

Available-for-sale securities

     27,517,334   

Held-to-maturity securities

     2,591,777   

Equity method investments

     2,716,097   
    


       33,791,362   

Loans receivable, less allowance for possible losses of (Won)1,241,872 million and less deferred loan fees of (Won)7,150 million at October 27, 2009 (Notes 1, 5, 10)

     75,315,691   

Property and equipment (Notes 1, 6)

     547,498   

Other assets:

        

Allowance for possible losses for other assets (Note 5)

     (39,118

Intangible assets

     31,365   

Guarantee deposits

     111,178   

Accounts receivable

     4,724,793   

Accrued income

     587,111   

Prepaid expenses

     116,933   

Deferred income tax assets (Notes 1, 14)

     68,993   

Derivative assets (Note 11)

     9,153,676   

Miscellaneous assets

     644,338   
    


       15,399,269   
    


Total assets

   (Won) 126,254,384   
    


 

 

(Continued)

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of financial position (Unaudited)

 

As of October 27, 2009 (After spin-off)

 

(Korean won in millions)


   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

 

Liabilities and equity

        

Liabilities:

        

Deposits (Note 7)

   (Won) 14,073,795   

Borrowing liabilities (Note 8)

     82,289,699   

Other liabilities:

        

Severance and retirement benefits, less deposits for severance and retirement of (Won)21,210 million at October 27, 2009

     41,028   

Allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees (Notes 1, 9)

     170,908   

Allowance for possible losses on unused loan commitments (Notes 1, 9)

     116,176   

Due to trust accounts

     338,398   

Exchange payable

     43,783   

Accounts payable

     4,708,828   

Accrued expenses

     874,350   

Unearned revenues

     52,237   

Deposits for letter of guarantees

     60,166   

Deferred income tax liabilities (Notes 1, 14)

     67,678   

Derivative liabilities (Note 11)

     8,127,066   

Miscellaneous liabilities

     624,060   
    


       15,224,678   
    


Total liabilities

     111,588,172   

Equity:

        

Paid-in capital (Notes 1, 12)

     9,241,861   

Capital surplus (Notes 1, 12)

     47,101   

Capital adjustment (Notes 1, 12)

     (34,649

Accumulated other comprehensive income (Notes 1, 4, 16)

     185,593   

Retained earnings (Notes 1, 12):

        

Legal reserve

     4,353,489   

Unappropriated retained earnings

     872,817   
    


       5,226,306   
    


Total equity

     14,666,212   
    


Total liabilities and equity

   (Won) 126,254,384   
    


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of income (Unaudited)

 

For the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

 

(Korean won in millions)


   January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Operating revenue:

      

Interest income:

      

Interest on due from banks

   (Won) 96,599

Interest on investment securities

     1,206,249

Interest on loans receivable

     3,118,284

Others

     20,649
    

       4,441,781

Gain on valuation and disposal of securities:

      

Gain on disposal of trading securities

     30,749

Gain on valuation of trading securities

     3,023

Gain on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     663,973

Gain on disposal of equity method investments

     1,171
    

       698,916

Gain on disposal of loans receivable

     24,003

Gain on foreign currency transactions

     2,389,132

Fees and commission income

     300,130

Dividends income

     278,505

Other operating income:

      

Fees and commission from trust accounts

     12,586

Gain on derivative transactions (Note 11)

     11,387,001

Gain on valuation of derivatives (Note 11)

     4,290,152

Gain on valuation of hedged items (Note 11)

     693,676

Others

     3,998
    

       16,387,413
    

Total operating revenue

     24,519,880

Operating expenses:

      

Interest expense:

      

Interest on deposits

     424,035

Interest on borrowings

     785,124

Interest on debentures

     2,685,268

Others

     24,109
    

       3,918,536

 

 

(Continued)

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of income (Unaudited)

 

For the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

 

(Korean won in millions)


   January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Loss on valuation or disposal of securities:

        

Loss on disposal of trading securities

   (Won) 31,532   

Loss on valuation of trading securities

     4,177   

Loss on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     62,263   

Loss on disposal of equity method investments

     1,006   

Impairment on available-for-sale securities

     63,246   

Impairment on investment in beneficiary certificates

     6,320   
    


       168,544   

Provision of allowance for possible loan losses (Note 5)

     575,474   

Loss on disposal of loans receivable

     1,286   

Loss on foreign currency transactions

     2,849,453   

Fees and commission expenses

     25,781   

General and administrative expenses (Note 13)

     340,490   

Other operating expenses:

        

Provision of allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees (Note 9)

     57,496   

Provision of allowances for unused loan commitments (Note 9)

     14,026   

Loss on derivative transactions (Note 11)

     11,566,845   

Loss on valuation of derivatives (Note 11)

     4,495,333   

Loss on valuation of hedged items (Note 11)

     145,000   

Utility service fee

     402   

Contributions to credit management fund

     76,362   

Others

     73,553   
    


       16,429,017   
    


Total operating expenses

     24,308,581   
    


Operating income

     211,299   

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net

     (51

Rental income

     786   

Gain on valuation of equity method investments, net (Note 4)

     525,808   

Others, net

     192,659   
    


       719,202   
    


Income before income taxes

     930,501   

Income tax expense (Note 14)

     64,073   
    


Net income

   (Won) 866,428   
    


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of changes in equity (Unaudited)

 

For the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

 

     January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

 

(Korean won in millions)


   Paid-in
capital

    Capital
surplus

    Capital
adjustments

    Accumulated other
comprehensive income(loss)

    Retained
earnings

    Total

 

As of January 1, 2009 (Audited)

   (Won) 8,741,861      (Won) 44,373        —        (Won) (249,015   (Won) 7,178,115      (Won) 15,715,334   

Injection of paid-in capital

     900,000        —                  —          —          900,000   

Disposal of equity method investments

     —          1,388        —          —          —          1,388   

Discount on stock issuance

     —          —          (46,281     —          —          (46,281

Net income

     —          —          —          —          866,428        866,428   

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

     —          —          —          1,077,847        —          1,077,847   

Changes in unrealized gain on valuation of equity method investments (Note 4)

     —          —          —          107,107        —          107,107   

Changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments (Note 4)

     —          —          —          188,000        —          188,000   

Changes in retained earnings on valuation of equity method investments

     —          —          —          —          6,389        6,389   

Others

     —          14,904        7,750        (22,654     —          —     

Spin-off (Note 2)

     (400,000     (13,564     3,882        (915,692     (2,824,626     (4,150,000
    


 


 


 


 


 


As of October 27, 2009 (unaudited)

   (Won) 9,241,861      (Won) 47,101      (Won) (34,649   (Won) 185,593      (Won) 5,226,306      (Won) 14,666,212   
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of cash flows (Unaudited)

 

For the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

 

(Korean won in millions)


   January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

   (Won) 866,428   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

        

Depreciation

     16,252   

Amortization of intangible assets

     8,918   

Provision of allowance for possible loan losses, net

     611,542   

Provision for severance and retirement benefits

     19,369   

Loss on valuation of trading securities, net

     1,154   

Impairment losses on available-for-sale securities, net

     63,246   

Gain on valuation of equity method investments, net

     (525,808

Loss on foreign exchange translations, net

     460,321   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net

     51   

Loss on valuation of derivative instruments, net

     205,181   

Gain on fair value hedged items, net

     (548,676

Provision of allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees losses

     57,496   

Provision of allowance for possible losses on unused credit lines and cash advance commitments

     14,026   

Others, net

     22,866   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Trading securities

     (541,617

Available-for-sale securities

     (1,976,971

Held-to-maturity securities

     528,155   

Loans receivable

     (4,294,852

Accounts receivable

     (304,964

Accrued income

     8,154   

Prepaid expenses

     77,705   

Unearned revenues

     (25,906

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

     3,747,901   

Derivative instruments, net

     (240,786

Payment of severance and retirement benefits

     (65,585

Due to trust accounts

     (83,302

Accounts payable

     94,317   

Accrued expenses

     (120,782

Others, net

     (664,784
    


Total adjustments

     (3,457,379
    


Net cash used in operating activities

     (2,590,951

 

(Continued)

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Interim non-consolidated statement of cash flows (Unaudited)

 

For the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

 

(Korean won in millions)


   January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchase of property and equipment

   (Won) (6,391

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

     1,105   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (11,997

Decrease in due from bank, net

     3,216,047   

Increase in equity method securities

     (681,169

Decrease in guarantee deposits

     179   
    


Net cash provided by investing activities

     2,517,774   

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Repayment of borrowings, net

     (32,333

Increase in bonds sold under repurchase agreements, net

     1,729,782   

Redemption of bills sold, net

     (132

Proceeds from debentures, net

     5,837   

Increase in exchange payable, net

     23,789   

Decrease in deposits, net

     (2,694,734

Proceeds from call money, net

     744,438   

Injection of paid-in capital

     853,719   
    


Net cash provided by financing activities

     630,366   

Spin-off (Note 2)

     (577,701
    


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (20,512

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     58,280   
    


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   (Won) 37,768   
    


 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)

 

October 27, 2009

 

1. Corporate information

 

Korea Development Bank (the “Bank”) was established in 1954 in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act of the Republic of Korea to supply and manage major industrial funds for the promotion of the industrial development and advancement of the national economy. The Bank has 44 local branches, 7 overseas branches, 5 overseas subsidiaries and 2 overseas offices as of October 27, 2009. The Bank is engaged in the banking business under the Korea Development Bank Act and other related regulations and in the trust business in accordance with the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

 

The Bank’s spin-off

 

On October 28, 2009, the Bank spun-off its public finance unit and financial subsidiaries business support unit into Korea Finance Corporation (“KoFC”) and KDB Financial Group Inc. (“KDBFG”), respectively, according to a resolution made at the Board of Directors meeting held on September 8, 2009 for the proposed spin-off and another resolution made at the special general meeting of shareholder held on September 23, 2009 for the approval of the spin-off. New shares of the two new entities were issued and distributed to the Bank’s shareholder as of the spin-off date on a pro-rata basis, and the Bank continues its remaining operations. The Bank and the new entities will be jointly and severally liable for all liabilities existing prior to the spin-off.

 

The amount of the Bank’s assets transferred to the new entities was determined by the provisions of the spin-off plan (the “Spin-off Plan”) approved at the aforementioned Board of Directors meeting and special general meeting of shareholder. All assets, where possible, were transferred at their book values as of the day immediately preceding the spin-off date; otherwise, the remaining assets were transferred at their book values as of September 30, 2009.

 

Due to the merger between Korea Land Corporation and Korea National Housing Corporation, where the entity interests of both entities had originally been held by the Bank and were later transferred to KoFC during the spin-off process, there may be some corporate tax issues in the foreseeable future.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Summary of financial position

 

     Before
spin-off (*3)

    After spin-off (*1, 4)

 

Classification


   Bank

    KoFC

    KDBFG

    Bank

 

Assets

                                

Cash and due from banks (*1)

   (Won) 1,778,265      (Won) 504,935      (Won) 72,766      (Won) 1,200,564   

Securities (*2)

     54,556,766        19,185,760        1,579,644        33,791,362   

Loans receivable

     79,328,041        4,012,350        —          75,315,691   

Property and equipment

     625,548        77,748        302        547,498   

Other assets

     15,446,766        33,135        14,362        15,399,269   
    


 


 


 


Total assets

   (Won) 151,735,386      (Won) 23,813,928      (Won) 1,667,074      (Won) 126,254,384   
    


 


 


 


Liabilities

                                

Deposits (*1)

   (Won) 14,073,795      (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) 14,073,795   

Borrowing liabilities

     102,380,553        19,640,893        449,961        82,289,699   

Other liabilities

     16,464,826        1,173,035        67,113        15,224,678   
    


 


 


 


Total liabilities

     132,919,174        20,813,928        517,074        111,588,172   

Equity

                                

Paid-in capital

     9,641,861        100,000        300,000        9,241,861   

Capital surplus

     60,665        —          13,564        47,101   

Capital adjustment

     (38,531     (3,697     (185     (34,649

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     1,101,285        930,260        (14,568     185,593   

Retained earnings

     8,050,932        1,973,437        851,189        5,226,306   
    


 


 


 


Total equity

     18,816,212        3,000,000        1,150,000        14,666,212   
    


 


 


 


Total liabilities and equity

   (Won) 151,735,386      (Won) 23,813,928      (Won) 1,667,074      (Won) 126,254,384   
    


 


 


 



(*1)

The Bank transferred all accounts related to the spin-off at book value in accordance with the Korea Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation 49-55.

(*2)

Any securities tax related issues will be allocated to the respective entity according to the Spin-off Plan.

(*3)

“Before spin-off” represents the date immediately before the spin-off as of October 27, 2009

(*4)

“After spin-off” represents the date immediately after the spin-off as of October 27, 2009

 

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Basis of financial statement preparation

 

The Bank maintains its official accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea (henceforth “Korean GAAP”) with the exception of overseas branches and subsidiaries, where the Bank used financial statements prepared in accordance with the financial accounting standards generally accepted in their jurisdictions, with adjustments to align with Korean GAAP if the adjustments materially effects the Bank’s financial statements. Certain accounting principles applied by the Bank that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. In the event of any differences in interpreting the interim non-consolidated financial statements or the independent accountants’ review report thereon, the Korean version, which is used for regulatory reporting purposes, shall prevail. The accompanying interim non-consolidated financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English (with certain expanded descriptions) from the Korean language financial statements.

 

These interim non-consolidated financial statements do not disclose all information and disclosures required in the annual non-consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the annual non-consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008.

 

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim non-consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual non-consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, and they are as follows:

 

Recognition of interest income

 

Interest income on loans and investments is recognized on an accrual basis. However, interest income on loans overdue or dishonored is recognized on a cash basis except for those secured and guaranteed by financial institutions for which the interest is recognized on an accrual basis.

 

Securities

 

Securities are classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities, as appropriate, and are initially measured at cost, including incidental expenses. The Bank determines the classification of its investments after initial recognition, and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each fiscal year end.

 

Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities. Debt securities which carry fixed or determinable principal payments and a fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity, if the Bank has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Securities that are not classified as either trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale securities.

 

After initial measurement, available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses being recognized as other comprehensive income in equity. Likewise, trading securities are also measured at fair value after initial measurement but with unrealized gains or losses reported as part of net income. Held-to-maturity securities are measured at amortized cost after initial measurement. The cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method, of any difference between the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount.

 

The fair value of trading and available-for-sale securities that are traded actively in the open market (marketable securities) is measured at the closing price of those securities at the reporting date. Non-marketable equity securities are carried at a value announced by a public independent credit rating agency. If application of such measurement method is not feasible, non-marketable equity securities are measured at cost less impairment, if any, subsequent to initial recognition. Non-marketable debt securities are carried at the present value of their future cash flows discounted using an appropriate interest rate which reflects the issuer’s credit rating, as announced by a public independent credit rating agency.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

When held-to-maturity securities are reclassified to available-for-sale, those securities are accounted for at fair value on the reclassification date and the difference between the fair value and book value is reported in other comprehensive income as a gain or loss on valuation of available-for-sale securities. When available-for-sale securities are reclassified to held-to-maturity, gains or losses on valuation of these available-for-sale securities, which had been recorded until the reclassification date, continue to be included in accumulated other comprehensive income and are amortized using the effective interest rate method. Such amortization amount is credited or charged to interest income or expense until maturity. Once the reclassification is made, trading securities cannot be reclassified to available-for-sale securities or held-to-maturity securities and vice versa except in rare circumstances only. In addition, when certain trading securities become non-marketable, such securities are reclassified to available-for-sale at fair value as of the reclassification date.

If the recoverable amount of a held-to-maturity security and available-for-sale security is less than acquisition cost or carrying value, and such decline is deemed other than temporary, such security is adjusted to its recoverable amount with an impairment loss charged to the statement of income after eliminating any gains and losses previous recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for temporary changes. A subsequent recovery is also recorded in the statement of income to the extent of the previously recorded impairment losses if such recovery is attributable to an event occurring subsequent to the recognition of the impairment losses.

Equity method investments

Investments in entities over which the Bank has control or significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Investment securities which allow the Bank a significant influence over the investee are valued using the equity method of accounting. The Bank considers that it has a significant influence on an investee if the Bank holds more than 15% of voting shares.

Under the equity method of accounting, the Bank’s initial investment in an investee is recorded at acquisition cost. Subsequently, the carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to reflect the Bank’s share of income or loss of the investee in the statement of income and share of changes in equity that have been recognized directly in the equity of the investee in the related equity account of the Bank on the statement of financial position. If the Bank’s share of losses of the investee equals or exceeds its interest in the investee, it suspends recognizing its share of further losses. However, if the Bank has other long-term interests in the investee, it continues recognizing its share of further losses to the extent of the carrying amount of such long-term interests. The Bank resumes the application of the equity method if the Bank’s share of income or change in equity of an investee exceeds the Bank’s share of losses accumulated during the period of suspension of the equity method of accounting.

At the date of acquisition, the difference between the acquisition cost of the investee and the Bank’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is accounted for as goodwill or negative goodwill. Goodwill is amortized over its useful life of five years using the straight-line method and the amortization expense is included as part of valuation gain or loss on equity method investments in the statement of income. Negative goodwill is amortized based on the investee’s accounting treatments on the related assets and liabilities and is credited or charged to valuation gain or loss on equity method investments in the statement of income.

The Bank’s share in the investee’s unrealized profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Bank and its investee is eliminated.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Allowance for possible loan losses

 

The Bank provides for possible loan losses based on the borrowers’ future debt servicing ability (forward looking criteria) as determined by a credit rating model developed by the Bank. This credit rating model includes financial and non-financial factors of borrowers and classifies the borrowers’ credit risk. Allowances are determined by applying the following minimum percentages to the various credit risk ratings:

 

Loan classifications


   Minimum provision
percentages (%)

Normal

   0.85

Precautionary

   7

Substandard

   20

Doubtful

   50

Expected Loss

   100

 

Troubled debt restructuring

 

If the present value of a loan is different from its book value due to a rescheduling of terms as agreed by the lender and borrower (as in the case of court receivership, court mediation or workout), the difference between the present value of the restructured loan future cash flows and book value of the loan is recorded as an allowance for possible loan loss. The difference recorded as an allowance is amortized to current earnings over the related period using the effective interest rate method. The amortization is recorded as part of interest income.

 

Deferred loan fees and expenses

 

The Bank defers and amortizes certain fees received from borrowers and expenses paid to third parties associated with originating certain loans. Such fees and expenses are amortized over the life of the associated loan using the straight-line method.

 

Valuation of long-term receivables (payables) at present value

 

Receivables or payables arising from long-term installment transactions are stated at present value. The difference between the carrying amount of these receivables or payables and their present value is amortized using the effective interest rate method and is credited or charged to the statement of income over the installment period.

 

Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed in the year in which they are incurred. Expenditures which enhance the value or extend the useful lives of the related assets are capitalized as additions to property and equipment.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for buildings and the declining balance method for all other property and equipment over the following estimated useful life of assets:

 

     Year

Buildings

   20 ~ 50

Furniture and fixture

   10 ~ 40

Computer equipment

   4

Vehicles

   4

Others

   4

 

The Bank recognizes an impairment loss when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income immediately to reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its recoverable amount. If there is a subsequent recovery from the impairment, a reversal of the previous impairment loss to the extent of the original carrying amount is also recognized in the statement of income.

 

Intangible assets

 

Intangible assets of the Bank consist of trademarks, development costs and software, which are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over a period of four to five years.

 

Impairment of assets

 

When the recoverable amount of an asset is less than its carrying amount, the decline in value, if material, is deducted from the carrying amount and recognized as an asset impairment loss in the current period.

 

Bond purchased under resale agreement and bonds sold under repurchase agreements

 

Bond purchased or sold under resale or repurchase agreements are included in loans and borrowings, respectively. The difference between the selling and repurchase price is treated as interest and is accrued evenly over the period covered by the agreements.

 

Debenture issuance costs

 

Debenture issuance costs are amortized as an interest expense over the redemption term using the effective interest rate method.

 

Accrued severance and retirement benefits

 

In accordance with the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act and the Bank’s regulations, employees and directors terminating their employment with at least one year of service are entitled to severance and retirement benefits, based on the rates of pay in effect at the time of termination, years of service and certain other factors.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Provisions and contingent liabilities

 

Provisions are recognized when the Bank has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made on the amount of the obligation. The provision is used only for expenditures for which the provision was originally recognized. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at present value.

 

Confirmed acceptances and guarantees, unconfirmed acceptances and guarantees and bills endorsed are not recognized on the statement of financial position, but are disclosed as off-statement of financial position items in the notes to the financial statements. The Bank provides a provision for such off-statement of financial position items, applying a Credit Conversion Factor (“CCF”) and provision rates, and records the provision as an allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees.

 

The Bank records an allowance for a certain portion of unused credit lines and cash advance commitments. The Bank records the provision for such unused balances as a reserve for possible losses on unused commitments and cash advance commitments which are calculated by applying a CCF and the minimum required provision percentage given by the Regulation on the Supervision of Banking Business.

 

Income taxes

 

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from, or paid to, the tax authorities. Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method for the tax effect of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the accompanying financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. In addition, current tax and deferred tax are charged or credited directly to equity if the tax relates to items that are charged or credited directly to equity.

 

Translation of foreign currency and financial statements of overseas branches

 

Transactions involving foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the time the transactions are made. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean won using the exchange rates of (Won)1,180.4 to US$1, the rates in effect on October 27, 2009. Resulting translation gains and losses are credited or charged to current operations.

 

Accounting records of the overseas branches are maintained in foreign currencies. In translating financial statements of overseas branches, the Bank applies the appropriate rate of exchange at the reporting date.

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

Derivative financial instruments are presented as assets or liabilities valued principally at the fair value of the rights or obligations associated with the derivative contracts. The unrealized gain or loss from a derivative transaction with the purpose of hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or unrecognized firm commitment is recognized in current operations. For a derivative instrument with the purpose of hedging the exposure to the variability of cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction, the hedge-effective portion of the derivative instrument’s gain or loss is deferred as other comprehensive income in equity. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is charged or credited to current

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

operations. Derivative instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which the Bank has not elected hedge accounting are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in current operations.

Accounting for the trust accounts

The Bank recognizes, in accordance with the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, trust fees earned from the trust accounts as income from trust operations. If losses are incurred on trust accounts that have a guarantee of principal repayment, the losses are recognized as a loss from trust operations.

Significant judgments and accounting estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Korean GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. Cash and due from banks

Cash and due from banks as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents in Korean won

   (Won) 30,950

Cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency

     6,818

Due from banks in Korean won

     422,313

Due from banks in Korean won

     740,483
      
   (Won) 1,200,564
      

Restricted balances in due from banks as of October 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)
  

Restriction

Bank of Korea (“BOK”)

   (Won) 466,222    Reserve for payment of deposit

Kookmin Bank

     106,267   

Reserve for payment of principal on behalf special purpose entities

Shinhan Bank

     35,586   

Reserve for payment of principal on behalf special purpose entities

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (“ICBC”) Shanghai and others

     46,294   

Reserve for payment of deposit by the local law

         
   (Won) 654,369   
         

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

4. Securities

Trading securities as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     Annual interest
rate (%)
   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Equity securities

   —      (Won) 10,054

Government and public bonds

   4.0 ~ 5.8      451,268

Corporate bonds

   2.9 ~ 6.1      41,355

Commercial papers

   2.6 ~ 3.4      209,486

Securities in foreign currency

   0.5 ~ 8.1      253,991
         
      (Won) 966,154
         

Available-for-sale securities as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

          October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Interest rate (%)    Before spin-off    Spin-off    After spin-off

Equity securities:

           

Marketable equity securities

   —      (Won) 2,739,698    (Won) 1,888,340    (Won) 851,358

Non-Marketable equity securities

   —        7,795,502      6,210,282      1,585,220
                       
        10,535,200      8,098,622      2,436,578

Debt securities:

           

Government and public bonds

   2.8 ~ 5.8      1,138,635      —        1,138,635

Corporate bonds

   6.3      40,000      —        40,000

Finance bonds

   1.7 ~ 6.5      3,385,402      —        3,385,402

Other bonds

   2.0 ~ 20.0      15,130,895      1,753,715      13,377,180
                       
        19,694,932      1,753,715      17,941,217

Beneficiary certificates

        2,692,894      —        2,692,894

Securities denominated in foreign currency:

           

Equity securities

   —        14,166      —        14,166

Debt securities

   4.5 ~ 9.6      4,432,479      —        4,432,479
                       
        4,446,645      —        4,446,645
                       
      (Won) 37,369,671    (Won) 9,852,337    (Won) 27,517,334
                       

Debt securities in Korean won are measured based on the lower of the valuation provided by KIS Pricing Inc. or Korea Bond Pricing Co. Debt securities in foreign currency are measured based on the lower of the valuation provided by NICE Pricing Services Inc. or Korea Bond Pricing Co.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

As of October 27, 2009, of the total beneficiary certificates of (Won)2,692,894 million, (Won)1,653,847 million has been invested in private placement bonds. Detailed information of the investments is as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

            October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Counterparty

 

Name of fund

 

Main assets invested

  Book value   Accumulated
income

KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

 

KDB Private Placement Bonds 62

 

Government and public bonds

  (Won) 342,228   (Won) 2,228

KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

 

KB Private Placement Bonds 4 and others

 

Government and public bonds

    181,627     1,627

Samsung Investment Trust Management

 

Samsung Focus Private Placement Securities Investment Trust #1 and others

 

Government and public bonds

    151,705     1,705

Others

        978,287     8,287
               
      (Won) 1,653,847   (Won) 13,847
               

Impairment losses of impaired only available-for-sale securities for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Book value before
valuation
   Impairment loss     Book value after
valuation

Equity securities:

       

DAU Metal., Ltd.

   (Won) 2,000    (Won) (2,000   (Won) —  

Dream AD Co., Ltd.

     2,000      (2,000     —  

IDream Corp.

     1,999      (1,999     —  

ShinAn SNP Co., Ltd.

     1,899      (1,899     —  

Nano Vision Co., Ltd.

     1,718      (1,718     —  

Nano Solusion Co., Ltd.

     1,500      (1,500     —  

Maxian Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

National Grid Co., Ltd.

     838      (838     —  

Raon Digital Co., Ltd.

     750      (750     —  

Novaoptics Co. Ltd.

     500      (500     —  

Flex Tech Co., Ltd.

     450      (450     —  

Neo Media Co., Ltd.

     420      (420     —  

Others

     16,930      (16,284     646
                     
     32,004      (31,358     646

Debt securities:

       

World construction Co., Ltd.

     19,863      (16,954     2,909

Toranaram Finance BV

     8,668      (6,507     2,161

Hollandwide Parent

     4,872      (3,424     1,448

Won KTV Value Private Equity Fund I

     4,058      (1,520     2,538

Nautilus RMBS BV

     2,582      (2,313     269

Korrenden S.A

     2,340      (1,170     1,170
                     
     42,383      (31,888     10,495

Beneficiary certificates:

       

KDB Growing Enterprise Investment Trust I, II

     14,200      (6,320     7,880
                     
   (Won) 88,587    (Won) (69,566   (Won) 19,021
                     

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

Held-to-maturity securities as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Par value    Acquisition cost    Book value

Government and public bonds

        

National housing bonds

   (Won) 18,736    (Won) 10,935    (Won) 18,180

Public bonds

     2,523,028      2,523,028      2,523,028
                    
     2,541,764      2,533,963      2,541,208

Corporate bonds

     50,000      50,000      50,000

Others

     569      566      569
                    
   (Won) 2,592,333    (Won) 2,584,529    (Won) 2,591,777
                    

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Equity method investments as of October 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

    Before spin-off (*3)

  Spin-off

  After
spin-off


                            Equity method valuation

                 
    Ownership
(%)


  Beginning
balance


  Increase
(decrease)


    Dividend

    Book value
before equity
method


  Equity in
earnings
(loss)


    Retained
earnings


  Other
comprehensive
income


    Book value

  Proportionate
net asset value


  Book value

  Book value

Securities:

                                                                             

Korea Electric Power Co.

  29.95   (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) 279,058      (Won) —     (Won) (32,390   (Won) 8,981,659   (Won) 12,315,987   (Won) 8,981,659   (Won) —  

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

  39.09     931,756     —          (14,861     916,895     100,462        —       25,630        1,042,987     1,042,987     1,042,987     —  

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

  31.26     668,428     —          (29,913     638,515     152,365        921     (4,387     787,414     787,414     —       787,414

KDB Capital Corp.

  99.92     431,130     —          —          431,130     1,338        —       52,876        485,344     485,344     485,344     —  

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

  15.54     346,578     —          (11,680     334,898     (13,120     3,859     74,591        400,228     405,633     —       400,228

KDB Aisa Ltd. (*1)

  100.00     183,896     (11,586     —          172,310     10,127        —       31,741        214,178     214,099     —       214,178

Korea Tourism Organization

  43.58     182,522     —          (1,782     180,740     (14,665     —       (97     165,978     165,978     165,978     —  

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

  30.11     141,907     —          —          141,907     29,386        —       569        171,862     169,679     171,862     —  

Korea Infrastructure Fund II

  26.67     148,822     (57,957     (10,467     80,398     9,117        —       —          89,515     89,515     —       89,515

KDB Bank (Hungary)
Ltd. (*1)

  100.00     158,488     (2,817     —          155,671     6,869        374     —          162,914     162,914     —       162,914

Korea Infrastructure Fund

  85.00     61,464     1,605        (4,373     58,696     4,321        —       —          63,017     63,017     —       63,017

Banco KDB Do
Brasil S.A. (*1)

  100.00     48,524     12,400        —          60,924     (14,885     1,041     (6,577     40,503     40,503     —       40,503

KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

  64.28     40,698     —          —          40,698     1,705        —       —          42,403     42,403     42,403     —  

KDB Ireland Ltd. (*1)

  100.00     29,470     (1,693     —          27,777     3,894        54     28,332        60,057     60,057     —       60,057

UzKDB Bank (*1)

  61.11     17,616     (964     —          16,652     2,221        —       (314     18,559     18,518     —       18,559

Korea Infrastructure Investments Asset Management Co., Ltd.

  84.16     11,738     (596     (2,703     8,439     440        —       31        8,910     9,530     8,910     —  

Korea Appraisal Board

  30.60     11,652     —          (183     11,469     2,455        —       —          13,924     13,924     13,924     —  

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

    October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
    Before spin-off (*3)   Spin-off   After spin-off
                            Equity method valuation                  
    Ownership
(%)
  Beginning
balance
  Increase
(decrease)
    Dividend     Book value
before equity
method
  Equity in
earnings
(loss)
    Retained
earnings
  Other
comprehensive
income
    Book value   Proportionate
net asset value
  Book value   Book value

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (*2)

  27.97   (Won) —     (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) —     (Won) (79,166   (Won) —     (Won) 141,474      (Won) —     (Won) —     (Won) —     (Won) —  

Others

      269,579     246,613        (10,663     505,529     11,346        140     9,676        526,691     549,231     —       526,691
                                                                           
      12,419,259     185,005        (86,625     12,517,639     493,268        6,389     321,155        13,276,143     16,636,733     10,913,067     2,363,076

Other investments:

                       

KDB Value Private Equity Fund I

  71.37     88,435     (39,800     (14,300     34,335     32,310        —       (204     66,441     66,441     —       66,441

KDB Value Private Equity Fund II

  50.63     153,123     (17,400     (79     135,644     1,767        —       (30     137,381     137,381     —       137,381

KDB Value Private Equity
Fund III (*1)

  67.07     63,820     (439     (624     62,757     (594     —       —          62,163     62,163     —       62,163

KDB Venture M&A Private Equity Fund

  56.99     10,349     2,786        —          13,135     (65     —       —          13,070     13,070     —       13,070

National Pension Service 05-4 Saneun Venture Investment Inc.

  25.00     9,823     (2,250     —          7,573     (401     —       —          7,172     7,172     —       7,172

Others

      25,166     42,309        (435     67,040     (477     —       231        66,794     67,860     —       66,794
                                                                           
      350,716     (14,794     (15,438     320,484     32,540        —       (3     353,021     354,087     —       353,021
                                                                           
    (Won) 12,769,975   (Won) 170,211      (Won) (102,063   (Won) 12,838,123   (Won) 525,808      (Won) 6,389   (Won) 321,152      (Won) 13,629,164   (Won) 16,990,820   (Won) 10,913,067   (Won) 2,716,097
                                                                           

 

(*1)

For investments denominated in foreign currencies, the beginning balance was translated using the closing exchange rate at October 27, 2009.

(*2)

Even though the Bank’s share of losses of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (“GM Daewoo”) exceeded its interest in the investee, the Bank has continued recognizing its share of further losses by crediting the losses (i.e., loss on valuation of equity method accounting of (Won)79,166 million in non-operating income and changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments of (Won)8,888 million in other comprehensive income) to its investment in GM Daewoo in proportion to the Bank’s remaining interest in GM Daewoo’s investment in available-for-sale securities.

(*3)

In accordance with Statement of Korea Accounting Standards (“SKAS”) 15, the Bank used the most recent available financial statements of the investees as of September 30, 2009 to record the equity method valuation, being the closest date of the Bank’s current reporting period.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Restricted securities as of October 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

    
     Before spin-off

   Spin-off

   After spin-off

  

Restriction


BOK

   (Won) 2,285,240    (Won) —      (Won) 2,285,240   

Collateral for overdrafts and others

Korea Securities Depository

     13,205,145      1,583,080      11,622,065   

Collateral relating to repurchase transaction

Others

     1,586,090      463,923      1,122,167     
    

  

  

    
     (Won) 17,076,475    (Won) 2,047,003    (Won) 15,029,472     
    

  

  

    

 

5. Loans receivable

 

Loans receivable as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

<Loans receivable in Korean won>

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

     Before spin-off

   Spin-off

   After spin-off

Loans for working capital:

                    

Industrial fund loans

   (Won) 15,151,995    (Won) 3,956,000    (Won) 11,195,995

Government fund loans

     132,941      —        132,941

Overdraft

     388,230      —        388,230

Trade notes purchased at a discount

     9,000      —        9,000

Loans for working capital for small and medium-sized industry

     514,420      —        514,420

Others

     801,851      —        801,851
    

  

  

       16,998,437      3,956,000      13,042,437

Loans for facility developments:

                    

Industrial fund loans

     20,422,192      —        20,422,192

Government fund loans

     736,660      —        736,660

Loans to customers with fund for rational use of energy

     892,645      —        892,645

Loans to customers with tourism fund

     729,794      —        729,794

Loans to customers with small and medium-sized company promotion fund

     465,899      —        465,899

Loans to customers with national investment fund

     15,394      —        15,394

Loans to customers with industrial technique fund

     58,027      —        58,027

Loans to customers with industrial foundation fund

     7,070      —        7,070

Others

     555,644      —        555,644
    

  

  

       23,883,325      —        23,883,325
    

  

  

     (Won) 40,881,762    (Won) 3,956,000    (Won) 36,925,762
    

  

  

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

<Loans receivable in foreign currency>

 

     October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


Loans for working capital:

      

Loans for working capital in foreign currency

   (Won) 2,827,606

Others

     3,043
    

       2,830,649

Loans for facility developments:

      

Loans for facility development in foreign currency

     10,860,249

Off-shore loans in foreign currency

     3,507,653

Loans to international banks for reconstruction and development

     1,503,187
    

       15,871,089
    

     (Won) 18,701,738
    

 

<Other loans receivable>

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

     Before spin-off

   Spin-off

   After spin-off

Domestic import usance bills

   (Won) 3,756,944    (Won) —      (Won) 3,756,944

Call loans

     748,508      —        748,508

Debentures accepted by private subscription

     11,512,075      —        11,512,075

Letter of credit

     31,681      —        31,681

Inter-bank loans

     1,491,436      89,976      1,401,460

Inter-non-bank loans

     168,797      —        168,797

Loans to employees

     20,400      —        20,400
    

  

  

     (Won) 17,729,841    (Won) 89,976    (Won) 17,639,865
    

  

  

 

Details of changes in the allowance for possible loan losses for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 
     Loans

    Other assets

    Total

 

Beginning balance

   (Won) 1,023,727      (Won) 3,050      (Won) 1,026,777   

Changes in translation of foreign currency

     (2,046     —          (2,046

Succession from Korea Asset Management Corporation

     9,356        —          9,356   

Increase from other allowance

     384        —          384   

Decrease in allowance due to restructured loans

     (9,054     —          (9,054

Increase in allowance due to early collection of restructured loans

     1,156        —          1,156   

Increase in allowance relating to credit risk on derivative transactions

     —          37,428        37,428   

Write-offs

     (345,425     —          (345,425

Provision (reversal) of allowance for possible loan losses

     576,834        (1,360     575,474   
    


 


 


       1,254,932        39,118        1,294,050   

Spin-off

     (33,626     —          (33,626
    


 


 


     (Won) 1,221,306      (Won) 39,118      (Won) 1,260,424   
    


 


 


 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

The difference between the above allowance for possible loan losses of (Won)1,221,306 million (excluding other assets) and the amount per the statement of financial position of (Won)1,241,872 million represents present value discount of loans under restructuring agreements.

Details of the classification of loans receivable and the allowance for possible loan losses as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Before spin-off    Spin-off    After spin-off
     Loans
receivable
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses
   Ratio
(%)
   Loans
receivable
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses
   Loans
receivable
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses
   Ratio
(%)

Normal

   (Won) 72,063,965    (Won) 629,027    0.87    (Won) 3,956,000    (Won) 33,626    (Won) 68,107,965    (Won) 595,401    0.87

Precautionary

     1,048,501      158,951    15.16      —        —        1,048,501      158,951    15.16

Substandard

     1,168,886      267,880    22.92      —        —        1,168,886      267,880    22.92

Doubtful

     34,543      17,363    50.26      —        —        34,543      17,363    50.26

Estimated Loss

     181,711      181,711    100.00      —        —        181,711      181,711    100.00
                                                   
   (Won) 74,497,606    (Won) 1,254,932    1.68    (Won) 3,956,000    (Won) 33,626    (Won) 70,541,606    (Won) 1,221,306    1.73
                                                   

Details of adjustments to loans receivable for the purpose of the determination of the allowance for possible loan losses as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)  
     Before spin-off     Spin-off     After spin-off  

Loans receivable

   (Won) 80,610,689      (Won) 4,045,976      (Won) 76,564,713   

Present value discount

     (20,566     —          (20,566

Prepayments regarded as loans

     3,576        —          3,576   

Call loans

     (748,508     —          (748,508

Inter-bank loans

     (1,491,436     (89,976     (1,401,460

Bonds purchased under resale agreement

     (862,144     —          (862,144

Others (*)

     (2,994,005     —          (2,994,005
                        
   (Won) 74,497,606      (Won) 3,956,000      (Won) 70,541,606   
                        

 

(*)

Others represent loans to or loans guaranteed by the Korean government.

Changes in present value discounts originated from troubled debt restructuring for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Original amount
before restructuring
   Present value
discount
   Present value

Loans receivable restructured

   (Won) 102,428    (Won) 20,566    (Won) 81,862
                    

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

6. Property and equipment

 

Changes in property and equipment for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Classification


   Beginning
balance


   Acquisition

   Disposal

    Other (*)

    Depreciation

    Before
spin-off


   Spin-off

   After
spin-off


Land

   (Won) 319,198    (Won) —      (Won) —        (Won) (27   (Won) —        (Won) 319,171    (Won) 38,958    (Won) 280,213

Building

     288,810      1,290      —          (22     (7,614     282,464      36,531      245,933

Leasehold improvements

     8,101      —        —          —          (355     7,746      2,148      5,598

Computer equipment

     11,049      2,785      (11     (24     (5,427     8,372      310      8,062

Vehicles

     284      24      (17     (12     (116     163      —        163

Construction in-progress

     49      827      (818     —          —          58      —        58

Others

     9,074      1,464      (49     (175     (2,740     7,574      103      7,471
    

  

  


 


 


 

  

  

     (Won) 636,565    (Won) 6,390    (Won) (895   (Won) (260   (Won) (16,252   (Won) 625,548    (Won) 78,050    (Won) 547,498
    

  

  


 


 


 

  

  


(*)

For assets denominated in foreign currency, the balance was translated using the closing exchange rate at October 27, 2009.

 

7. Deposits

 

Deposits as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27,
2009
(Unaudited)


Deposits in Korean won:

      

Demand deposits:

      

Checking accounts

   (Won) 4,828

Temporary deposits

     308,655

Passbook deposits

     4,554

Others

     133
    

       318,170

Time and savings deposits:

      

Time deposits

     3,834,431

Installment savings deposits

     157,868

Corporate savings deposits

     4,264,541

Savings deposits

     111,683

Others

     2,416
    

       8,370,939
    

       8,689,109

Deposits in foreign currency:

      

Checking accounts

     4,497

Passbook deposits

     245,662

Time deposits

     1,790,054

Temporary deposits

     214

Others

     21,993
    

       2,062,420

Negotiable certificates of deposits

     3,322,266
    

     (Won) 14,073,795
    

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

8. Borrowing liabilities

Details of borrowing liabilities as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Borrowings in Korean won

   (Won) 4,828,197

Borrowings in foreign currency

     13,665,650

Debentures in Korean won, net

     34,244,439

Debentures in foreign currency, net

     17,286,301

Others

     12,265,112
      
   (Won) 82,289,699
      

Borrowings in Korean won as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

          October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

Lender

  

Classifications

   Annual interest
rate (%)
   Before
spin-off
   Spin-off    After
spin-off

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

  

Borrowings from government fund

   3.0 ~ 6.0    (Won) 913,424    (Won) —      (Won) 913,424

Industrial Bank of Korea

  

Borrowings from industrial technique fund

   1.4 ~ 4.5      160,743      —        160,743

Small Business Corp.

  

Borrowings from local small and medium company promotion fund

   2.0 ~ 4.5      563,708      —        563,708

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

  

Borrowings from tourism promotion fund

   1.4 ~ 4.5      1,143,863      —        1,143,863

Korea energy management Corporation

  

Borrowings from fund for rational use of energy

   0.0 ~ 4.5      890,819      —        890,819

Local government

  

Borrowings from local small and medium company promotion fund

   1.3 ~ 6.0      134,089      —        134,089

Institute for Information Technology Advancement

  

Borrowings from information promotion fund

   2.0 ~ 4.8      924      —        924

Others

  

Borrowings from environment improvement support fund

   0.0 ~ 4.7      4,317,227      3,296,600      1,020,627
                          
         (Won) 8,124,797    (Won) 3,296,600    (Won) 4,828,197
                          

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Borrowings in foreign currency as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

Lender


  

Classifications


  

Annual interest rate (%)


   Oct. 27, 2009
Unaudited


International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD”)

  

Borrowings from IBRD

   6M Libor + 0.8    (Won) 1,621,270

Mizuho and others

  

Borrowings from foreign banks

   3M Libor + 0.1 ~ 0.3      1,615,617
          6M Libor + 0.1 ~  0.3      354,120
          6M Euribor + 0.6      138,059
              

                 2,107,796

DBS Bank and others

  

Off-shore short-term borrowings

   2.2 ~ 5.5      130,503
          3M Libor + 2.0 ~ 3.5      123,942
          6M Libor + 0.8 ~ 3.4      11,804
          1Y Libor + 0.3 ~ 4.0      123,942
              

                 390,191

Nippon Life Insurance Company and others

  

Off-shore long-term borrowings

   3M Libor + 0.6 ~ 0.9      426,671
          6M Euribor + 0.8 ~ 0.9      218,931
          6M Libor + 0.3 ~ 1.9      200,668
              

                 846,270

Others

  

Short-term borrowings in foreign currency

   1.0 ~ 9.2      6,811,375
          3M Libor + 2.0 ~ 2.5      25,601
          6M Libor + 0.3 ~ 3.1      173,228
          1Y Libor + 1.0 ~ 4.0      165,256
              

                 7,175,460
    

Long-term borrowings in foreign currency

   1.0 ~ 5.9      1,524,663
              

               (Won) 13,665,650
              

 

Debentures in Korean won as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

          October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

 
     Rate (%)

   Before spin-off

    Spin-off

    After spin-off

 

Debentures in Korean won

   2.3 ~ 12.0    (Won) 51,047,006      (Won) 16,795,000      (Won) 34,252,006   

Premium on debentures

          917        —          917   

Discount on debentures

          (9,230     (746     (8,484
         


 


 


          (Won) 51,038,693      (Won) 16,794,254      (Won) 34,244,439   
         


 


 


 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Debentures in foreign currency as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Annual
interest rate (%)


   October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Debentures in foreign currency

   0.1 ~ 8.0    (Won) 13,621,181   

Premium on debentures

          2,516   

Discount on debentures

          (30,949
         


            13,592,748   

Off-shore debentures in foreign currency

   0.1 ~ 8.8      3,699,379   

Premium on debentures

          572   

Discount on debentures

          (6,398
         


            3,693,553   
         


          (Won) 17,286,301   
         


 

Pursuant to the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank has the exclusive right to issue industrial finance bonds. The amount of such bonds issued and guarantees outstanding provided by the Bank cannot exceed thirty times the aggregate amount of the paid-in capital and legal reserve of the Bank. Industrial finance bonds that are purchased or guaranteed by the Government are excluded in calculating the limit. For the purpose of exchange of the existing bonds or settlement of the Bank’s obligations arising from the guarantee or acceptance of debts, the Bank may issue the bonds over the aforementioned limit on a temporary basis. There are no issued industrial finance bonds guaranteed by the Korean government during the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009.

 

9. Acceptances and guarantees

 

Acceptances and guarantees and allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

     Before spin-off

   Spin-off

   After spin-off

     Acceptances
and
guarantees


   Allowance
for possible
losses


   Acceptances
and
guarantees


   Allowance
for possible
losses


   Acceptances
and

guarantees

   Allowance
for possible
losses


Settled guarantees and commitments:

                                         

Acceptance on letters of credit

   (Won) 1,159,268    (Won) 7,825    (Won) —      (Won) —      (Won) 1,159,268    (Won) 7,825

Collateral for loans

     159,663      1,311      —        —        159,663      1,311

Debt guarantee

     167,563      1,693      7,363      63      160,200      1,630

Corporate debentures

     229      2      —        —        229      2

Foreign banks borrowing

     7,312      62      —        —        7,312      62

Other acceptances and guarantees in foreign currency (*)

     12,662,531      133,804      —        —        12,662,531      133,804

Acceptances for letters of guarantees for importers

     52,055      230      —        —        52,055      230
    

  

  

  

  

  

       14,208,621      144,927      7,363      63      14,201,258      144,864

Unsettled guarantees and commitments:

                                         

Local letters of credit

     272,132      492      —        —        272,132      492

Letters of credit

     2,538,194      6,209      —        —        2,538,194      6,209

Others

     8,123,635      19,343      —        —        8,123,635      19,343
    

  

  

  

  

  

       10,933,961      26,044      —        —        10,933,961      26,044
    

  

  

  

  

  

     (Won) 25,142,582    (Won) 170,971    (Won) 7,363    (Won) 63    (Won) 25,135,219    (Won) 170,908
    

  

  

  

  

  

 

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(*)

Other acceptances and guarantees in foreign currency consist of acceptances and guarantees for the return of advances related to export, overseas bidding and contractual obligations.

Unused loan commitments and the related allowances for possible loan losses as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Before spin-off    Spin-off    After spin-off
     Unused loan
commitment
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses
   Unused loan
commitment
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses
   Unused loan
commitment
   Allowance
for possible
loan losses

Commitments on loans receivable

   (Won) 3,175,890    (Won) 27,189    (Won) —      (Won) —      (Won) 3,175,890    (Won) 27,189

Commitments on guarantees and acceptances

     16,235,482      58,049      —        —        16,235,482      58,049

Commitments on other loans

     9,650,922      31,644      164,800      706      9,486,122      30,938
                                         
   (Won) 29,062,294    (Won) 116,882    (Won) 164,800    (Won) 706    (Won) 28,897,494    (Won) 116,176
                                         

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Unsettled commitments provided by the Bank as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009
Unaudited

Loans for working capital

  

Commitments on loans in Korean won

   (Won) 9,040,740

Commitments on loans in foreign currency

     610,182

Commitments on purchase of securities

     1,000,000
      
     10,650,922

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

     750,570
      
   (Won) 11,401,492
      

Loans sold as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

   Disposal
date
   October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)
      Book value    Selling price    Subordinated
debt securities
held by the
Bank
   Collateral
amount (*)

KDB First SPC

   2000.06.08    (Won) 950,627    (Won) 600,000    (Won) 126,400    (Won) 119,616

KDB Second SPC

   2000.11.08      914,764      423,600      143,348      81,441

KDB Third SPC

   2000.09.20      1,793,546      949,900      —        —  

KDB Fifth SPC

   2000.12.13      765,358      528,400      74,200      98,541
                              
      (Won) 4,424,295    (Won) 2,501,900    (Won) 343,948    (Won) 299,598
                              

 

(*)

Investment securities are pledged as collateral.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

According to the contracts entered into with the counterparties for the above loans sold with a recourse provision, the Bank is liable to the counterparties’ claims of up to 30% of the selling price when the principal or the interest is not repaid according to the payment schedules.

 

The Banks’ loans and receivables written-off, for which the claim rights have not expired, amount to (Won)1,912,128 million as of October 27, 2009.

 

The Bank has outstanding loans receivable amounting to (Won)2,527,988 million and securities amounting to (Won)307,518 million as of October 27, 2009, from companies under workout, court receivership, court mediation or other restructuring process. The Bank provided (Won)380,294 million of allowances for possible loan losses for such loans. Actual losses from these loans may differ from the allowances provided.

 

As of October 27, 2009, the Bank is involved in 17 lawsuits as a plaintiff and 17 lawsuits as a defendant. The aggregate amount of claims as a plaintiff and a defendant amounted to approximately (Won)3,827,087 million and (Won)208,736 million, respectively. The Bank did not record any asset or allowance for gain or loss on its statement of financial position, because the final outcome cannot be reasonably estimated as of the reporting date.

 

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October 27, 2009

 

11. Derivative instruments

The Bank’s derivative instruments are divided into trading derivatives and hedging derivatives, based on the nature of the transaction. The Bank enters into hedging transactions mainly for the purpose of hedging the fair value risk related to changes in fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities.

The notional amounts outstanding for derivative contracts and the related valuation gains (losses) for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    Notional amounts   Valuation gain (loss)     Derivative
asset
(liability)
 
    Trading
purpose
  Hedging
purpose
  Total   Trading
purpose
    Hedging
purpose
    Total    

Commodity:

             

Forward

  (Won) 8,582   (Won) —     (Won) 8,582   (Won) 175      (Won) —        (Won) 175      (Won) 194   

Swap

    633,261     —       633,261     2,489        —          2,489        2,702   

Futures

    126     —       126     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    146,842     —       146,842     (24,531     —          (24,531     37,513   

Option sold

    146,842     —       146,842     24,531        —          24,531        (37,513
                                                 
    935,653     —       935,653     2,664        —          2,664        2,896   

Interest:

             

Futures

    2,944,654     —       2,944,654     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    306,575,199     18,221,303     324,796,502     16,682        (271,619     (254,937     (290,966

Option bought

    1,679,864     —       1,679,864     (28,757     —          (28,757     26,045   

Option sold

    3,043,864     150,000     3,193,864     33,781        6,400        40,181        (44,377
                                                 
    314,243,581     18,371,303     332,614,884     21,706        (265,219     (243,513     (309,298

Currency:

             

Forward

    38,189,819     —       38,189,819     (586,213     —          (586,213     2,096,631   

Futures

    498,164     —       498,164     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    62,915,030     4,445,750     67,360,780     590,076        90,569        680,645        (912,248

Option bought

    3,877,238     —       3,877,238     (107,591     —          (107,591     324,573   

Option sold

    2,873,877     —       2,873,877     87,621        —          87,621        (171,407
                                                 
    108,354,128     4,445,750     112,799,878     (16,107     90,569        74,462        1,337,549   

Stock:

             

Index forward bought

    38,010     —       38,010     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    113,504     —       113,504     (198,460     —          (198,460     504,894   

Index option bought

    287,981     —       287,981     (2,875     —          (2,875     1,174   

Option sold

    125,288     —       125,288     198,485        —          198,485        (504,894

Index option sold

    406,620     —       406,620     1,484        —          1,484        (5,711
                                                 
    971,403     —       971,403     (1,366     —          (1,366     (4,537
                                                 
  (Won) 424,504,765   (Won) 22,817,053   (Won) 447,321,818   (Won) 6,897      (Won) (174,650   (Won) (167,753   (Won) 1,026,610   
                                                 

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Unrealized gains and losses arising from fair value hedge by type of the underlying assets or liabilities for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009

                   Gain              

                 Losses              

Available-for-sale securities

   (Won) 4,787    (Won) 34,236

Borrowings

     27,759      17,334

Debentures

     661,130      93,430
    

  

     (Won) 693,676    (Won) 145,000
    

  

 

12. Equity

 

Paid-in capital

 

The Korean government is the sole equity owner of the Bank and is responsible for maintaining for the entire paid-in capital in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act. The authorized paid-in capital amounts to (Won)10,000 billion as of October 27, 2009.

 

The Korean government increased the Bank’s paid-in capital by (Won)900 billion for the period ended October 27, 2009. The total paid-in capital of the Bank outstanding as of October 27, 2009 is (Won)9,241,861 million.

 

Capital adjustment

 

The Bank paid new stock issuance tax, with respect to new stock issuance costs, of (Won)46,281 million and recorded this as a discount on stock issuance for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009.

 

Capital surplus

 

The Bank utilized (Won)5,178,600 million of paid-in capital in 1998 and 2000 to offset the Bank’s accumulated deficit which resulted in the recognition of capital surplus of (Won)44,373 million.

 

Legal reserve

 

The Korea Development Bank Act requires the Bank to appropriate at least 40% of net income as a legal reserve. This reserve can be transferred to paid-in capital or used to offset accumulated deficit.

 

In accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank may offsets its accumulated deficit with available reserves. If the reserves are insufficient to offset the accumulated deficit, the Korea Development Bank Act requires the Korean government to dispose the deficit.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

13. General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)

Salaries

   (Won) 182,979

Severance and retirement benefits

     19,369

Other employee benefits

     17,830

Rent

     12,237

Depreciation

     16,252

Amortization

     8,918

Taxes and dues

     11,917

Printing

     4,634

Travel

     2,863

Commission

     12,875

Electronic data processing

     21,135

Training

     6,337

Others

     23,144
      
   (Won) 340,490
      

14. Income tax

Income tax expense for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 is as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009

(Unaudited)
 

Current income taxes (*)

   (Won) (15,189

Change in deferred income tax due to temporary difference

     411,712   
        
     396,523   

Current and deferred income taxes recognized directly to equity

     (332,450
        

Income tax expense

   (Won) 64,073   
        

 

(*)

Additional tax payments or refunds were included in the current income taxes.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

October 27, 2009

 

Reconciliations of income tax expense applicable to income before income taxes at the Korea statutory tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of the Bank for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009

(Unaudited)
 

Income before income taxes

   (Won) 930,501   
        

Tax at the statutory income tax rate

   (Won) 225,161   
        

Adjustments:

  

Non-deductible expenses, net

     3,191   

Deferred income tax liabilities not recognized

     (146,206

Others

     (18,073
        
     (161,088
        

Income tax expense

   (Won) 64,073   
        

Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) as of October 27, 2009 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)  
     Before
spin-off
    Spin-off     After
spin-off
 

Cumulative temporary differences

   (Won) (3,958,747   (Won) (3,778,517   (Won) (180,176

Tax rate (%)

     (*1 )      (*1 )      (*1 ) 
                        

Tax effects arising from cumulative temporary differences

     (879,235     (831,287     (47,948

Unrealizable deferred income tax assets

     (101,286     —          (101,286
                        

Deferred income tax liabilities arising from cumulative temporary differences

     (777,949     (831,287     53,338   

Deferred income tax recognized directly to equity

     (363,907     (275,508     (88,399

Deferred income tax liabilities of foreign branches

     (32,617     —          (32,617
                        

Deferred income tax liabilities excluding foreign branches

     (1,174,473     (1,106,795     (67,678

Deferred income tax assets of foreign branches (*2)

     68,993        —          68,993   
                        

Net deferred income tax liabilities

   (Won) 1,105,480      (Won) 1,106,795      (Won) (1,315
                        

 

(*1)

The Bank is subject to corporate income taxes, including resident surtax, at the aggregate rates of 12.1% on taxable income of up to (Won)200 million and 24.2% on taxable income in excess of (Won)200 million. The aggregate tax rate will be reduced to 24.2% for 2009 and 22% for 2010 and thereafter on taxable income in excess of (Won)200 million.

(*2)

Deferred income tax assets of foreign branches are not offset against the deferred income tax liabilities in accordance with the tax jurisdictions of the foreign branches.

 

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KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

 

Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Details of deferred income taxes debited (credited) directly to equity for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in million):

 

     January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

 
     Before
spin-off

    Spin-off

    After
spin-off

 

Gain on valuation of available-for-sale securities

   (Won) 1,598,438      (Won) 1,301,252      (Won) 297,186   

Gain on valuation of equity method securities

     (184,351     52,264        (236,615

Loss on valuation of equity method securities

     —          (162,317     162,317   

Other capital surplus

     (26,094     12,176        (38,270

Other capital adjustments

     99,854        (3,881     103,735   
    


 


 


Equity components before tax

     1,487,847        1,199,494        288,353   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     (363,907     (275,508     (88,399
    


 


 


Equity components after tax

   (Won) 1,123,940      (Won) 923,986      (Won) 199,954   
    


 


 


 

15. Related party transactions

 

The subsidiaries and equity-method investees of the Bank as of October 27, 2009, are as follows:

 

    

Related entities


Domestic entities

   Korea Infrastructure Fund,
     Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
     Korea Marine Fund Co.
     KDB Value Private Equity Fund I, KDB Value Private Equity Fund II,
     KDB Value Private Equity Fund III, KDB Venture M&A Private Equity Fund,
     KDB Turnaround Private Equity Fund

Overseas entities

   KDB Asia Ltd,, KDB Ireland Ltd., KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.,
     Banco KDB Do Brasil S.A, UzKDB Bank

 

Significant transactions which occurred in the normal course of business with related companies for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009, and the related account balances as of October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 (Unaudited)

Classification


   Income

   Expenses

   Assets

   Liabilities

Subsidiaries

   (Won) 80,189    (Won) 24,730    (Won) 4,800,850    (Won) 768,183

Equity-method investees

     159,345      7,341      4,325,826      107,578
    

  

  

  

     (Won) 239,534    (Won) 32,071    (Won) 9,126,676    (Won) 875,761
    

  

  

  

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

Guarantee and collateral provided among the Bank and its related parties as of October 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Related parties


        Oct. 27, 2009
Unaudited

Benefactor


  

Beneficiary


  

Guarantee and
collateral


  

KDB

   Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.    Guarantee for F/X    (Won) 2,853,217

KDB

   KDB Asia Ltd,.    Guarantee for F/X      41,605

KDB

   Banco KDB Do Brasil S.A,    Guarantee for F/X      20,306
              

               (Won) 2,915,128
              

 

16. Comprehensive income

 

Comprehensive income for the period from January 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     January 1, 2009 to
October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


Net income

   (Won) 866,428

Other comprehensive income:

      

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net (Income taxes effect: (Won)(351,656) million)

     1,077,847

Changes in unrealized gain on valuation of equity method investments (Income taxes effect: (Won)(22,738) million)

     107,107

Changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments (Income taxes effect: (Won)(5,705) million)

     188,000
    

Comprehensive income

   (Won) 2,239,382
    

 

17. Preparation plan for adoption of Korea International Financial Reporting Standards and implementation status

 

The Bank will voluntarily adopt the Korea International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRS”) for the first time for the financial period beginning January 1, 2011 even though the Bank is exempt from following the adoption roadmap announced by the Financial Supervisory Service in March 2007.

 

As part of the Bank’s K-IFRS implementation plan, the Bank appointed an external advisor to identify and report on the differences between the current accounting standards and K-IFRS related to the Bank. The Bank also formed a task force team in March 2008.

 

Following the completion of identification of accounting policy differences described above, the Bank conducted the detail analysis of its financial reporting system requirement and accounting policy changes impacted by the adoption of K-IFRS until August 2008. Based on results of the above analysis, the Bank has mapped out changes that are required for its financial reporting system capable of capturing and producing IFRS financial data, and modifications to the Bank’s work processes relating to the system changes have been made. The Bank has planned to complete the system and work processes changes by the end of 2009.

 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

The task force team regularly reports the preparation plans and implementation progress to the Bank’s management and training programs are also regularly provided to the Bank’s employees to developed K-IFRS trained-resources within the Bank.

 

18. Statement of financial position before spin-off

 

     October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Assets

        

Cash and due from banks

   (Won) 1,778,265   

Securities:

        

Trading securities

     966,154   

Available-for-sale securities

     37,369,671   

Held-to-maturity securities

     2,591,777   

Equity method investments

     13,629,164   
    


       54,556,766   

Loans receivable, less allowance for possible losses of (Won)1,275,498 million and less deferred loan fees of (Won)7,150 million at October 27, 2009

     79,328,041   

Property and equipment

     625,548   

Other assets:

        

Allowance for possible losses for other assets

     (39,118

Intangible assets

     32,262   

Guarantee deposits

     111,178   

Accounts receivable

     4,738,259   

Accrued income

     611,348   

Prepaid expenses

     125,564   

Deferred income tax assets

     68,993   

Derivative assets

     9,153,676   

Miscellaneous assets

     644,604   
    


       15,446,766   
    


Total assets

   (Won) 151,735,386   
    


 

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Notes to interim non-consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

 

October 27, 2009

 

     October 27, 2009
(Unaudited)


 

Liabilities and equity

        

Liabilities:

        

Deposits

   (Won) 14,073,795   

Borrowing liabilities

     102,380,553   

Other liabilities:

        

Severance and retirement benefits, less deposits for severance and retirement of (Won)21,210 million at October 27, 2009

     41,028   

Allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees

     170,971   

Allowance for possible losses on unused loan commitments

     116,882   

Due to trust accounts

     338,398   

Exchange payable

     43,783   

Accounts payable

     4,712,555   

Accrued expenses

     1,003,199   

Unearned revenues

     52,246   

Deposits for letter of guarantees

     60,166   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     1,174,473   

Derivative liabilities

     8,127,066   

Miscellaneous liabilities

     624,059   
    


       16,464,826   
    


Total liabilities

     132,919,174   

Equity:

        

Paid-in capital

     9,641,861   

Capital surplus

     60,665   

Capital adjustment

     (38,531

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,101,285   

Retained earnings:

        

Legal reserve

     7,178,115   

Unappropriated retained earnings

     872,817   
    


       8,050,932   
    


Total equity

     18,816,212   
    


Total liabilities and equity

   (Won) 151,735,386   
    


 

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THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Economy

Gross Domestic Product

Based on preliminary data, GDP growth in 2009 was 0.2% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 1.3% but gross domestic fixed capital formation decreased by 0.9%, each compared with 2008.

Prices, Wages and Employment

The inflation rate was 3.9% in the first quarter of 2009, 2.8% in the second quarter of 2009 and 2.0% in the third quarter of 2009. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the first quarter of 2009, 3.8% in the second quarter of 2009 and 3.6% in the third quarter of 2009.

The Financial System

Securities Markets

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index was 1,682.8 on December 31, 2009, 1,602.4 on January 29, 2010 and 1,595.8 on February 2, 2010.

Monetary Policy

Foreign Exchange

The market average exchange rate between the Won and the U.S. Dollar (in Won per one U.S. Dollar) as announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Service Ltd. was (Won)1,167.6 to U.S.$1.00 on December 31, 2009, (Won)1,156.5 to US$1.00 on January 29, 2010 and (Won)1,167.8 to US$1.00 on February 2, 2010.

Balance of Payments and Foreign Trade

Balance of Payments

Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a current account surplus of approximately US$42.7 billion in 2009 compared with a current account deficit of US$5.8 billion in 2008, primarily due to an increase in surplus from the goods account.

Trade Balance

Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$40.5 billion in 2009. Exports decreased by 13.9% to US$363.5 billion and imports decreased by 25.8% to US$323.1 billion from US$422.0 billion of exports and US$435.3 billion of imports, respectively, in 2008.

Foreign Currency Reserves

The amount of the Government’s foreign currency reserves was US$270.0 billion as of December 31, 2009.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES

The following is a description of some of the terms of the Notes we are offering. Since it is only a summary, we urge you to read the fiscal agency agreement described below and the forms of global note before deciding whether to invest in the Notes. We have filed a copy of these documents with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to the registration statement no. 333-156305.

The general terms of our Notes are described in the accompanying prospectus. The description in this prospectus supplement further adds to that description or, to the extent inconsistent with that description, replaces it.

Governed by Fiscal Agency Agreement

We will issue the Notes under the fiscal agency agreement, dated as of February 15, 1991, as amended and supplemented from time to time, between us and The Bank of New York (now The Bank of New York Mellon), as fiscal agent. The fiscal agent will maintain a register for the Notes.

Payment of Principal and Interest

The Notes are initially limited to US$                     aggregate principal amount and will mature on                         , 20         (the “Maturity Date”). The Notes will bear interest at the rate of         % per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February      and August      of each year (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), beginning on August     , 2010. Interest on the Notes will accrue from February     , 2010. If any Interest Payment Date or the Maturity Date shall be a day on which banking institutions in The City of New York or Seoul are authorized or obligated by law to close, then such payment will not be made on such date but will be made on the next succeeding day which is not a day on which banking institutions in The City of New York or Seoul are authorized or obligated by law to close, with the same force and effect as if made on the date for such payment, and no interest shall be payable in respect of any such delay. We will pay interest to the person who is registered as the owner of a Note at the close of business on the fifteenth day (whether or not a business day) preceding such Interest Payment Date. Interest on the Notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. We will make principal and interest payments on the Notes in immediately available funds in U.S. dollars.

The payment of interest and the repayment of principal on the Notes will not be guaranteed by the Government. As of the date of the initial sale of its equity interest in us, our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt then outstanding (including the Notes offered hereby) are expected to be guaranteed by the Government, subject to the authorization of the Government guarantee amount by the National Assembly of the Republic.

Denomination

The Notes will be issued in minimum denominations of US$100,000 principal amount and integral multiples of US$1,000 in excess thereof.

Redemption

We may not redeem the Notes prior to maturity. At maturity, we will redeem the Notes at par.

Change of Support Offer

Not later than 60 days following a Change of Support Triggering Event, we will make an offer to each holder of Notes to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s Notes pursuant to the other procedures described below (a “Change of Support Offer”) at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date, which date will be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date such offer is made. Any failure by us to purchase tendered Notes shall constitute an Event of Default under the Notes.

“Change of Support Triggering Event” means the occurrence of both a Ratings Decline and a Change of Support.

“Change of Support” means the occurrence of one or more of the following events:

 

  (1) any decrease in the Republic’s ownership (direct or indirect) of us; and

 

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  (2) an amendment to Article 44 of The Korea Development Bank Act of 1953.

“Rating Agencies” means (i) S&P, (ii) Moody’s and (iii) if S&P or Moody’s or both will not make a rating of us publicly available, one or more “nationally recognized statistical rating organizations,” as the case may be, within the meaning of Rule 17g-1 under the Exchange Act, selected by us, which will be substituted for S&P or Moody’s or both, as the case may be.

“Rating Category” means (i) with respect to S&P, any of the following categories: “AAA,” “AA,” “A,” “BBB,” “BB,” “B,” “CCC,” “CC,” “C” and “D” (or equivalent successor categories); (ii) with respect to Moody’s, any of the following categories: “Aaa,” “Aa,” “A,” “Baa,” “Ba,” “B,” “Caa,” “Ca,” “C” and “D” (or equivalent successor categories); and (iii) the equivalent of any such category of S&P or Moody’s used by another Rating Agency. In determining whether the rating of the Notes has decreased by one or more gradations, gradations within Rating Categories (“+” and “-” for S&P; “1,” “2” and “3” for Moody’s; or the equivalent gradations for another Rating Agency) will be taken into account (e.g., with respect to S&P, a decline in a rating from “BB+” to “BB,” as well as from “BB-” to “B+,” will constitute a decrease of one gradation).

“Ratings Decline” means a decrease or uncoupling of our corporate rating by at least one Rating Agency by one or more gradations (including gradations within Rating Categories as well as between Rating Categories) below the sovereign rating of the Republic provided that such Ratings Decline is, in whole or in part, in connection with a Change of Support.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we will not be required to make or complete a Change of Support Offer following a Change of Support Triggering Event if the Notes shall have the benefit of a Government Guarantee (as defined in “Events of Default” below) or the Republic has otherwise taken actions that would have the same effect as a Government Guarantee. Procedures related to the Change of Support Offer are set forth in the fiscal agency agreement and the global notes.

We will comply, to the extent applicable, with the requirements of Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act and any other securities laws or regulations in connection with the repurchase of Notes pursuant to a Change of Support Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of this covenant, we will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached our obligations under this covenant by virtue of such compliance.

Events of Default

Each of the following constitutes an event of default with respect to the Notes:

 

  1. Non-Payment: we do not pay principal or interest or premium, if any, on the Notes when due and such failure to pay continues for 30 days.

 

  2. Breach of Other Obligations: we fail to observe or perform any of the covenants in the Notes (other than non-payment) for 60 days after written notice of the default is delivered to us at the corporate trust office of the fiscal agent in New York City by holders representing at least 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

 

  3. Cross Default and Cross Acceleration:

 

   

we default on any External Indebtedness, and, as a result, become obligated to pay an amount equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount prior to its due date; or

 

   

we fail to pay when due, including any grace period, any of our External Indebtedness in aggregate principal amount equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 or we fail to pay when requested and required by the terms thereof any guarantee for External Indebtedness of another person equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount.

 

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  4. Moratorium/Default:

 

   

the Republic declares a general moratorium on the payment of its External Indebtedness, including obligations under guarantees;

 

   

the Republic becomes liable to repay prior to maturity any amount of External Indebtedness, including obligations under guarantees, as a result of a default under such External Indebtedness or obligations; or

 

   

the international monetary reserves of the Republic become subject to a security interest or segregation or other preferential arrangement for the benefit of any creditors.

 

  5. Bankruptcy:

 

   

we are declared bankrupt or insolvent by any court or administrative agency with jurisdiction over us;

 

   

we pass a resolution to apply for bankruptcy or to request the appointment of a receiver or trustee or similar official in insolvency;

 

   

a substantial part of our assets are liquidated; or

 

   

we cease to conduct the banking business.

 

  6. Cessation of Government Control or Failure of Support: the Republic ceases to (directly or indirectly) control us or fails to provide financial support for us as required under Article 44 of the KDB Act as of the issue date of the Notes, provided, however, that neither such event will constitute an event of default if, at such time, the Notes shall have the benefit of a Government Guarantee.

 

  7. IMF Membership/World Bank Membership: the Republic ceases to be a member of the IMF or the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank).

 

  8. Breach of Change of Support Offer Obligation: we fail to make a Change of Support Offer in accordance with the procedure set forth under “Change of Support Offer” above following a Change of Support Triggering Event, or we fail to purchase Notes tendered by holders in accordance with the procedure set forth under “Change of Support Offer” above, and such failure to make a Change of Support Offer or to purchase tendered Notes continues for a period of 30 days.

For purposes of the foregoing,

“External Indebtedness” means any obligation for the payment or repayment of money borrowed that is denominated in a currency other than the currency of the Republic.

“Government Guarantee” means a direct and irrevocable obligation by the Republic to guarantee or repay in full, or otherwise protect against any losses on any amount due under, or to purchase, the Notes, including principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes, provided that:

 

  a) the Republic shall have expressly assumed the payment obligations in respect of the Notes under such Government Guarantee by way of agreement, deed, statute or any other instrument or law or regulation having a similar effect;

 

  b) the Government Guarantee shall be subject to the obligation to make all payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes without withholding or deducting any present or future taxes imposed by the Republic or any of its political subdivisions; any obligation to pay additional amounts as described in “Description of the Securities—Description of Debt Securities—Additional Amounts” in the accompanying prospectus shall apply to the Government Guarantee and the Republic, as guarantor; and

 

  c) we shall have obtained an opinion of independent legal advisers that the Government Guarantee is binding upon and enforceable against the Republic, and that the Notes shall remain our valid, binding and enforceable obligations.

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available for inspection by the holders copies of the documentation or statute, law or regulation, as the case may be, evidencing the Government Guarantee and the opinion described in paragraph (c) of the definition of “Government Guarantee” above, during normal business hours at the office of the fiscal agent.

As used in paragraph 6 above, “control” means the acquisition or control of a majority of our voting share capital or the right to appoint and/or remove all or the majority of the members of our board of directors or other governing body, whether obtained directly or indirectly, and whether obtained by ownership of share capital, the possession of voting rights, contract or otherwise.

If an event of default occurs, any holder may declare the principal amount of Notes that it holds to be immediately due and payable by written notice to us and the fiscal agent.

You should note that:

 

   

despite the procedure described above, no Notes may be declared due and payable if we cure the applicable event of default before we receive the written notice from any holder of the Notes;

 

   

we are not required to provide periodic evidence of the absence of defaults; and

 

   

the fiscal agency agreement does not require us to notify holders of the Notes of an event of default or grant any holder of the Notes a right to examine the security register.

Form and Registration

We will issue the Notes in the form of one or more fully registered global notes, registered in the name of a nominee of and deposited with the custodian for DTC. Except as described in the accompanying prospectus under “Description of the Securities—Description of Debt Securities—Global Securities,” the global notes will not be exchangeable for Notes in definitive registered form, and will not be issued in definitive registered form. Financial institutions, acting as direct and indirect participants in DTC, will represent your beneficial interests in the global notes. These financial institutions will record the ownership and transfer of your beneficial interest through book-entry accounts. You may hold your beneficial interests in the Notes through Euroclear or Clearstream if you are a participant in such systems, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. Any secondary market trading of book-entry interests in the Notes will take place through DTC participants, including Euroclear and Clearstream. See “Clearance and Settlement—Transfers Within and Between DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream.”

The fiscal agent will not charge you any fees for the Notes, other than reasonable fees for the replacement of lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Notes. However, you may incur fees for the maintenance and operation of the book-entry accounts with the clearing systems in which your beneficial interests are held.

For so long as the Notes are listed on the SGX-ST and the rules of the SGX-ST so require, we will appoint and maintain a paying and transfer agent in Singapore, where the certificates representing the Notes may be presented or surrendered for payment or redemption (if required), in the event that we issue the Notes in definitive form in the limited circumstances set forth in the accompanying prospectus. In addition, an announcement of such issue will be made through the SGX-ST. Such announcement will include all material information with respect to the delivery of the definitive Notes, including details of the paying and transfer agent in Singapore.

Notices

All notices regarding the Notes will be published in London in the Financial Times and in New York in The Wall Street Journal (U.S. Edition). If we cannot, for any reason, publish notice in any of those newspapers, we will choose an appropriate alternate English language newspaper of general circulation, and notice in that newspaper will be considered valid notice. Notice will be considered made on the first date of its publication.

 

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CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT

We have obtained the information in this section from sources we believe to be reliable, including DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream. We accept responsibility only for accurately extracting information from such sources. DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream are under no obligation to perform or continue to perform the procedures described below, and they may modify or discontinue them at any time. Neither we nor the registrar will be responsible for DTC’s, Euroclear’s or Clearstream’s performance of their obligations under their rules and procedures. Nor will we or the registrar be responsible for the performance by direct or indirect participants of their obligations under their rules and procedures.

Introduction

The Depository Trust Company

DTC is:

 

   

a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law;

 

   

a “banking organization” under the New York Banking Law;

 

   

a member of the Federal Reserve System;

 

   

a “clearing corporation” under the New York Uniform Commercial Code; and

 

   

a “clearing agency” registered under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

DTC was created to hold securities for its participants and facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between its participants. It does this through electronic book-entry changes in the accounts of its direct participants, eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. DTC is owned by a number of its direct participants and by the New York Stock Exchange Inc., the American Stock Exchange, Inc. and the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc.

Euroclear and Clearstream

Like DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream hold securities for their participants and facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between their participants through electronic book-entry changes in their accounts. Euroclear and Clearstream provide various services to their participants, including the safekeeping, administration, clearance and settlement and lending and borrowing of internationally traded securities. Participants in Euroclear and Clearstream are financial institutions such as underwriters, securities brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies. Some of the underwriters participating in this offering are participants in Euroclear or Clearstream. Other banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies have indirect access to Euroclear or Clearstream by clearing through or maintaining a custodial relationship with a Euroclear or Clearstream participant.

Ownership of the Notes through DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream

We will issue the Notes in the form of one or more fully registered global notes, registered in the name of a nominee of DTC. Financial institutions, acting as direct and indirect participants in DTC, will represent your beneficial interests in the Notes. These financial institutions will record the ownership and transfer of your beneficial interests through book-entry accounts. You may also hold your beneficial interests in the Notes through Euroclear or Clearstream, if you are a participant in such systems, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. Euroclear and Clearstream will hold their participants’ beneficial interests in the global notes in their customers’ securities accounts with their depositaries. These depositaries of Euroclear and Clearstream in turn will hold such interests in their customers’ securities accounts with DTC.

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holder, we and the fiscal agent will no longer be liable on the Notes for the amounts so paid. Accordingly, if you own a beneficial interest in the global notes, you must rely on the procedures of the institutions through which you hold your interests in the Notes, including DTC, Euroclear, Clearstream and their respective participants, to exercise any of the rights granted to holders of the Notes. Under existing industry practice, if you desire to take any action that Cede & Co., as the holder of the global notes, is entitled to take, then Cede & Co. would authorize the DTC participant through which you own your beneficial interest to take such action. The participant would then either authorize you to take the action or act for you on your instructions.

DTC may grant proxies or authorize its participants, or persons holding beneficial interests in the Notes through such participants, to exercise any rights of a holder or take any actions that a holder is entitled to take under the fiscal agency agreement or the Notes. Euroclear’s or Clearstream’s ability to take actions as holder under the Notes or the fiscal agency agreement will be limited by the ability of their respective depositaries to carry out such actions for them through DTC. Euroclear and Clearstream will take such actions only in accordance with their respective rules and procedures.

Transfers Within and Between DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream

Trading Between DTC Purchasers and Sellers

DTC participants will transfer interests in the Notes among themselves in the ordinary way according to DTC rules. Participants will pay for such transfers by wire transfer. The laws of some states require certain purchasers of securities to take physical delivery of the securities in definitive form. These laws may impair your ability to transfer beneficial interests in the global notes to such purchasers. DTC can act only on behalf of its direct participants, who in turn act on behalf of indirect participants and certain banks. Thus, your ability to pledge a beneficial interest in the global notes to persons that do not participate in the DTC system, and to take other actions, may be limited because you will not possess a physical certificate that represents your interest.

Trading Between Euroclear and/or Clearstream Participants

Participants in Euroclear and Clearstream will transfer interests in the Notes among themselves according to the rules and operating procedures of Euroclear and Clearstream.

Trading Between a DTC Seller and a Euroclear or Clearstream Purchaser

When the Notes are to be transferred from the account of a DTC participant to the account of a Euroclear or Clearstream participant, the purchaser must first send instructions to Euroclear or Clearstream through a participant at least one business day prior to the settlement date. Euroclear or Clearstream will then instruct its depositary to receive the Notes and make payment for them. On the settlement date, the depositary will make payment to the DTC participant’s account, and the Notes will be credited to the depositary’s account. After settlement has been completed, DTC will credit the Notes to Euroclear or Clearstream, Euroclear or Clearstream will credit the Notes, in accordance with its usual procedures, to the participant’s account, and the participant will then credit the purchaser’s account. These securities credits will appear the next day (European time) after the settlement date. The cash debit from the account of Euroclear or Clearstream will be back-valued to the value date, which will be the preceding day if settlement occurs in New York. If settlement is not completed on the intended value date (i.e., the trade fails), the cash debit will instead be valued at the actual settlement date.

Participants in Euroclear and Clearstream will need to make funds available to Euroclear or Clearstream to pay for the Notes by wire transfer on the value date. The most direct way of doing this is to pre-position funds (i.e., have funds in place at Euroclear or Clearstream before the value date), either from cash on hand or existing lines of credit. Under this approach, however, participants may take on credit exposure to Euroclear and Clearstream until the Notes are credited to their accounts one day later.

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finance settlement for the Notes. Under this procedure, Euroclear or Clearstream would charge the participant overdraft charges for one day, assuming that the overdraft would be cleared when the Notes were credited to the participant’s account. However, interest on the Notes would accrue from the value date. Therefore, in many cases the interest income on the Notes which the participant earns during that one-day period will substantially reduce or offset the amount of the participant’s overdraft charges. Of course, this result will depend on the cost of funds (i.e., the interest rate that Euroclear or Clearstream charges) to each participant.

Since the settlement will occur during New York business hours, a DTC participant selling an interest in the Notes can use its usual procedures for transferring global securities to the depositories of Euroclear or Clearstream for the benefit of Euroclear or Clearstream participants. The DTC seller will receive the sale proceeds on the settlement date. Thus, to the DTC seller, a cross-market sale will settle no differently than a trade between two DTC participants.

Finally, day traders who use Euroclear or Clearstream and who purchase Notes from DTC participants for credit to Euroclear participants or Clearstream participants should note that these trades will automatically fail unless one of three steps is taken:

 

   

borrowing through Euroclear or Clearstream for one day, until the purchase side of the day trade is reflected in the day trader’s Euroclear or Clearstream account, in accordance with the clearing system’s customary procedures;

 

   

borrowing the Notes in the United States from DTC participants no later than one day prior to settlement, which would allow sufficient time for the Notes to be reflected in the Euroclear or Clearstream account in order to settle the sale side of the trade; or

 

   

staggering the value dates for the buy and sell sides of the trade so that the value date for the purchase from the DTC participant is at least one day prior to the value date for the sale to the Euroclear or Clearstream participant.

Trading Between a Euroclear or Clearstream Seller and a DTC Purchaser

Due to time-zone differences in their favor, Euroclear and Clearstream participants can use their usual procedures to transfer Notes through their depositaries to a DTC participant. The seller must first send instructions to Euroclear or Clearstream through a participant at least one business day prior to the settlement date. Euroclear or Clearstream will then instruct its depositary to credit the Notes to the DTC participant’s account and receive payment. The payment will be credited in the account of the Euroclear or Clearstream participant on the following day, but the receipt of the cash proceeds will be back-valued to the value date, which will be the preceding day if settlement occurs in New York. If settlement is not completed on the intended value date (i.e., the trade fails), the receipt of the cash proceeds will instead be valued at the actual settlement date.

If the Euroclear or Clearstream participant selling the Notes has a line of credit with Euroclear or Clearstream and elects to be in debit for the Notes until it receives the sale proceeds in its account, then the back-valuation may substantially reduce or offset any overdraft charges that the participant incurs over that period.

Settlement in other currencies between DTC and Euroclear and Clearstream is possible using free-of-payment transfers to move the Notes, but funds movement will take place separately.

 

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TAXATION

Korean Taxation

For a discussion of certain Korean tax considerations that may be relevant to you if you invest in the Notes, see “Taxation—Korean Taxation” in the accompanying prospectus. The following are supplemental Korean tax considerations.

Tax on Capital Gains

You will not be subject to any Korean income or withholding taxes in connection with the sale, exchange or other disposition of the Notes, as long as such Notes are denominated in a currency other than Won, provided that the disposition does not involve a transfer of such Notes within Korea or the disposition does not involve a transfer of such Notes to a resident of Korea or a Korean corporation (or the Korean permanent establishment of a non-resident or a non-Korean corporation). If you sell or otherwise dispose of such Notes to a Korean resident or a Korean corporation (or the Korean permanent establishment of a non-resident or a non-Korean corporation) and such disposition or sale is made within Korea, any gain realized on the transaction will be taxable at ordinary Korean withholding tax rates (the lesser of 22% of net gain or 11% of gross sale proceeds with respect to transactions), unless an exemption is available under an applicable income tax treaty. For example, if you are a resident of the United States for the purposes of the income tax treaty currently in force between Korea and the United States, you are generally entitled to an exemption from Korean taxation in respect of any gain realized on a disposition of the Notes, regardless of whether the disposition is to a Korean resident. For more information regarding tax treaties, please refer to the heading “Taxation—Korean Taxation—Tax Treaties” in the accompanying prospectus.

United States Tax Considerations

Stated interest on the Notes will be treated as qualified stated interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under certain circumstances as described under “Taxation—Korean Taxation” in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, a U.S. holder may be subject to Korean withholding tax upon the sale or other disposition of Notes. A U.S. holder eligible for benefits of the Korea-U.S. tax treaty, which exempts capital gains from tax in Korea, would not be eligible to credit against its U.S. federal income tax liability any such Korean tax withheld. U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisers with respect to their eligibility for benefits under the Korea-U.S. tax treaty and, in the case of U.S. holders that are not eligible for treaty benefits, their ability to credit any Korean tax withheld upon sale of the Notes against their U.S. federal income tax liability. For a discussion of additional U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to you if you invest in the Notes and are a U.S. holder, see “Taxation—United States Tax Considerations” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

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UNDERWRITING

Relationship with the Underwriters

We and the underwriters named below (the “Underwriters”) have entered into a Terms Agreement dated February     , 2010 (the “Terms Agreement”) with respect to the Notes relating to the Underwriting Agreement— Standard Terms (together with the Terms Agreement, the “Underwriting Agreement”) filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting Agreement, we have agreed to sell to each of the Underwriters, severally and not jointly, and each of the Underwriters has severally and not jointly agreed to purchase, the following principal amount of the Notes set out opposite its name below:

 

Name of Underwriters

   Principal Amount of
the Notes

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

   US$             

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

  

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

  
      

Total

   US$             
      

Daewoo Securities Co. Ltd., one of the Underwriters, is our affiliate and has agreed to offer and sell the Notes only outside the United States to non-U.S. persons.

Under the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, if the Underwriters take any of the Notes, then the Underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all of the Notes.

The Underwriters initially propose to offer the Notes directly to the public at the offering price described on the cover page of this prospectus supplement and may offer a portion to certain dealers at a price that represents a concession not in excess of     % of the principal amount with respect to the Notes. Any Underwriter may allow, and any such dealer may reallow, a concession to certain other dealers. After the initial offering of the Notes, the Underwriters may from time to time vary the offering price and other selling terms.

The Notes are a new class of securities with no established trading market. We have applied for the listing of the Notes on the SGX-ST. There can be no assurance that such listing will be obtained. The Underwriters have advised us that they intend to make a market in the Notes. However, they are not obligated to do so and they may discontinue any market making activities with respect to the Notes at any time without notice. Accordingly, we cannot assure you as to the liquidity of any trading market for the Notes.

We have agreed to indemnify the Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or to contribute to payments which the Underwriters may be required to make in respect of any such liabilities.

The amount of net proceeds is US$             after deducting the underwriting discounts but not estimated expenses. Expenses associated with this offering are estimated to be approximately US$            . The Underwriters have agreed to pay certain of our expenses incurred in connection with the offering of the Notes.

In the ordinary course of their respective businesses, some of the Underwriters and their affiliates have engaged, and may in the future engage, in commercial banking and/or investment banking transactions and other related services with us and our affiliates for which the Underwriters and/or their affiliates have received or may receive customary fees and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.

Delivery of the Notes

We expect to make delivery of the Notes, against payment in same-day funds on or about February     , 2010, which we expect will be the fifth business day following the date of this prospectus supplement. Under Rule 15c6-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, U.S. purchasers are generally

 

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required to settle trades in the secondary market in three business days, unless they and the other parties to any such trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, if you wish to trade in the Notes on the date of this prospectus supplement or the next succeeding business day, because the Notes will initially settle in T+5, you may be required to specify an alternate settlement cycle at the time of your trade to prevent a failed settlement. Purchasers in other countries should consult with their own advisors.

Foreign Selling Restrictions

Each Underwriter has agreed, severally and not jointly, to the following selling restrictions in connection with the offering with respect to the following jurisdictions:

Korea

Each Underwriter has severally represented and agreed that (i) it has not offered, sold or delivered and will not offer, sell or deliver, directly or indirectly, any Notes in Korea, or to, or for the account or benefit of, any resident of Korea, except as otherwise permitted by applicable Korean laws and regulations, and (ii) any securities dealer to whom the Underwriters may sell the Notes will agree that it will not offer any Notes, directly or indirectly, in Korea, or to any resident of Korea, except as permitted by applicable Korean laws and regulations, or to any other dealer who does not so represent and agree.

United Kingdom

Each Underwriter has severally represented and agreed that (i) it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act of 2000 (the “FSMA”)) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of any of the Notes in circumstances in which section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to us, and (ii) it has complied, and will comply with, all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the Notes, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.

Japan

Each Underwriter has severally represented and agreed that the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948, as amended); it has not offered or sold, and it will not offer or sell, directly or indirectly, any of the Notes in Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any resident of Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any resident for reoffering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any resident of Japan except (i) pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, or otherwise in compliance with, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan, and (ii) in compliance with the other relevant laws of Japan.

Hong Kong

Each Underwriter has severally represented and agreed that:

 

   

it has not offered or sold and will not offer or sell in Hong Kong, by means of any document, any Notes other than (i) to “professional investors” as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made under that Ordinance or (ii) in circumstances which do not result in the document being a “prospectus” as defined in the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong or which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of that Ordinance; and

 

   

it has not issued, or had in its possession for the purposes of issue, and will not issue or have in its possession for the purposes of issue, any advertisement, invitation or document relating to the Notes, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, which is directed at, or the contents of which are or are likely to be

 

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accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to Notes which are or are intended to be disposed of to persons outside Hong Kong or only to “professional investors” within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of the laws of Hong Kong and any rules made thereunder.

Singapore

Each Underwriter has severally represented and agreed that neither the preliminary prospectus nor the prospectus have been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore under the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289 of Singapore)(the “SFA”). Accordingly, each Underwriter has severally represented, warranted and agreed that it has not offered or sold any Notes or caused the Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase and will not offer or sell any Notes or cause the Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, the preliminary prospectus or the prospectus or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the Notes, whether directly or indirectly, to any person in Singapore other than under exemptions provided in the SFA for offers made (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) pursuant to Section 274 of the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA), or any person pursuant to an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) of the SFA, and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.

Where the Notes are acquired by persons who are relevant persons specified in Section 276 of the SFA namely:

(a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or

(b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor,

the shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries’ rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within 6 months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the Notes pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:

(1) to an institutional investor (under Section 274 of the SFA) or to a relevant person defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA, or any person pursuant to an offer that is made on terms that such shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or such rights or interest in that trust are acquired at a consideration of not less than S$200,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) for each transaction, whether such amount is to be paid for in cash or by exchange of securities or other assets, and further for corporations, in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275(1A) of the SFA;

(2) where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer; or

(3) where the transfer is by operation of law.

Price Stabilization and Short Position

In connection with this offering, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (the “Stabilizing Manager”) or any person acting for it, on behalf of the Underwriters, may purchase and sell the Notes in the open market. These transactions may include over-allotment, covering transactions, penalty bids and stabilizing transactions. Over-allotment involves sales of the Notes in excess of the principal amount of Notes to be purchased by the Underwriters in this offering, which creates a short position for the Underwriters. Covering transactions involve purchases of the Notes in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order

 

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to cover short positions. Penalty bid occurs when a particular Underwriter repays to the Underwriters a portion of the underwriting discount received by it because the Underwriters or the Stabilizing Manager has repurchased Notes sold by or for the account of such Underwriter in stabilizing or short covering transactions. Stabilizing transactions consist of certain bids or purchases of Notes in the open market for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Notes while the offering is in progress. Any of these activities may have the effect of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Notes. They may also cause the price of the Notes to be higher than the price that otherwise would exist in the open market in the absence of these transactions. The Stabilizing Manager may conduct these transactions in the over-the-counter market or otherwise. If the Stabilizing Manager commences any of these transactions, it may discontinue them at any time, and must discontinue them after a limited period.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the Notes is being passed upon for us by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York, New York, and by Lee & Ko, Seoul, Korea. Certain legal matters will also be passed upon for the Underwriters by Clifford Chance. In giving their opinions, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Clifford Chance may rely as to matters of Korean law upon the opinions of Lee & Ko, and Lee & Ko may rely as to matters of New York law upon the opinions of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS

Our President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, in his official capacity, has supplied the information set forth in this prospectus supplement under “Recent Developments—The Korea Development Bank.” Such information is stated on his authority. The documents identified in the portion of this prospectus supplement captioned “Recent Developments—The Republic of Korea” as the sources of financial or statistical data are derived from official public documents of the Republic and of its agencies and instrumentalities.

GENERAL INFORMATION

We were established in 1954 as a government-owned financial institution pursuant to The Korea Development Bank Act, as amended. The address of our registered office is 16-3, Youido-dong, Yongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-973, The Republic of Korea.

Our Board of Directors can be reached at the address of our registered office: c/o 16-3, Youido-dong, Yongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-973, The Republic of Korea.

The issue of the Notes has been authorized by a resolution of our Board of Directors passed on December 23, 2009 and a decision of our President dated January 25, 2010. On January 27, 2010, we filed our reports on the proposed issuance of the Notes with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance of Korea.

The registration statement with respect to us and the Notes has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Additional information concerning us and the Notes is contained in the registration statement and post-effective amendments to such registration statement, including their various exhibits, which may be inspected at the public reference facilities maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at Room 1580, 100 F Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, United States.

The Notes have been accepted for clearance through DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream:

 

             ISIN                    CUSIP        

Notes

   US500630BR88    500630 BR8

 

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PROSPECTUS

LOGO

$4,000,000,000

The Korea Development Bank

Debt Securities

Warrants to Purchase Debt Securities

Guarantees

The Republic of Korea

Guarantees

 

 

We will provide the specific terms of these securities in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement carefully before you invest.

 

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This prospectus is dated December 11, 2009


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page

Certain Defined Terms and Conventions

   1

Use of Proceeds

   2

The Korea Development Bank

   3

Overview

   3

Capitalization

   6

Business

   6

Selected Financial Statement Data

   9

Operations

   15

Sources of Funds

   21

Debt

   23

Overseas Operations

   23

Property

   24

Directors and Management; Employees

   24

Financial Statements and the Auditors

   24

The Republic of Korea

   107

Land and History

   107

Government and Politics

   108

The Economy

   110

The Financial System

   124

Monetary Policy

   130

Balance of Payments and Foreign Trade

   133

Government Finance

   138

Debt

   139

Tables and Supplementary Information

   141

Description of the Securities

   143

Description of Debt Securities

   143

Description of Warrants

   150

Terms Applicable to Debt Securities and Warrants

   150

Description of Guarantees to be Issued by Us

   151

Description of Guarantees to be Issued by The Republic of Korea

   151

Limitations on Issuance of Bearer Debt Securities and Bearer Warrants

   155

Taxation

   156

Korean Taxation

   156

United States Tax Considerations

   157

Plan of Distribution

   164

Legal Matters

   165

Authorized Representatives in the United States

   165

Official Statements and Documents

   165

Experts

   165

Forward-Looking Statements

   166

Further Information

   167

 

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CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS AND CONVENTIONS

All references to the “Bank”, “we”, “our” or “us” mean The Korea Development Bank. All references to “Korea” or the “Republic” contained in this prospectus mean The Republic of Korea. All references to the “Government” mean the government of Korea.

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “won”, “Won” or “(Won)” contained in this prospectus are to the currency of Korea, and references to “U.S. dollars”, “Dollars”, “$” or “US$” are to the currency of the United States of America.

All discrepancies in any table between totals and the sums of the amounts listed are due to rounding.

Our principal financial statements are our non-consolidated financial statements. Unless specified otherwise, our financial and other information is presented on a non-consolidated basis and does not include such information with respect to our subsidiaries.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for our general operations.

 

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THE KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK

Overview

We were established in 1954 as a government-owned financial institution pursuant to The Korea Development Bank Act, as amended (the “KDB Act”). Since our establishment, we have been the leading bank in the Republic with respect to the provision of long-term financing for projects designed to assist the nation’s economic growth and development. The Government indirectly owns all of our paid-in capital. Our registered office is located at 16-3 Youido-dong, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, The Republic of Korea.

In June 2008, the Financial Services Commission announced the Government’s preliminary plan for our privatization and, in May 2009, the KDB Act was amended to facilitate our privatization. As a first step in implementing our privatization, the Government established KDB Financial Group, or KDBFG, a financial holding company, and Korea Finance Corporation, or KoFC, a public policy financing vehicle, in October 2009, by spinning off a portion of our assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. In the spin-off, our interests in Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd., KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd. and KDB Capital Corp. were transferred to KDBFG, and our equity holdings in certain government-controlled companies, including Korea Electric Power Corporation, or KEPCO, and certain companies under restructuring programs, including Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., were transferred to KoFC. For more information on the assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity transferred in the spin-off, see “—Selected Financial Statement Data—Recent Developments”. The Government transferred its ownership interest in us to KDBFG in exchange for all of KDBFG’s share capital on November 24, 2009 and plans to contribute all of KDBFG’s shares to KoFC in December 2009. After the spin-off and the share transfer, KoFC, which is wholly owned by the Government, will own 100% of KDBFG’s share capital and KDBFG will own 100% of our share capital.

The following charts show our ownership structure before and after the spin-off and the share transfer.

LOGO

Under the Government’s privatization plan, the Government, through KoFC and KDBFG, will continue to own more than 50% of our shares, until the end of 2014. The Government will guarantee the repayment of the principal of and interest on our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt outstanding (including the notes offered hereby) as of the date of the initial sale of its equity interest in KDBFG, subject to the authorization by the National Assembly of the Government guarantee amount. The Government may also guarantee, subject to the authorization by the National Assembly, the repayment of the principal of and interest on our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt incurred during the period when the Government owns more than 50% of KDBFG to refinance our foreign currency debt referred to in the preceding sentence, in the event that (i) the repayment of our outstanding foreign currency debt would be difficult unless the Government provides a guarantee, (ii) the terms and conditions of our newly incurred foreign currency debt would become notably unfavorable unless the Government provides a guarantee or (iii) any other circumstances equivalent to (i) or (ii) above exist, as determined by the Minister of Strategy and Finance. In addition, the Government’s financial support to us stipulated by Article 44 of the KDB Act would remain effective for so long as the Government owns, directly or indirectly, a majority of our share capital. For more information on the Government’s financial support under the KDB Act, see “—Business—Government Support and Supervision”.

 

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Under the Government’s plan, the Government through KoFC would transfer a controlling stake in KDBFG to unrelated third parties in or after 2015, by which time the Government would cease to hold a majority ownership interest in us. Until then, both we and KoFC will perform policy bank roles. Under the Government’s plan, if the Government ceases to be our controlling shareholder, the Government’s financial support to us stipulated by Article 44 of the KDB Act would cease to be provided.

However, the implementation of the Government’s privatization plan may be delayed or changed depending on a variety of factors, such as domestic and international economic conditions, and the timing discussed above is only preliminary and is subject to change. There can be no assurance that such privatization plan will be implemented as contemplated or that the contemplated privatization will be implemented at all. In addition, the Government’s financial support to us under the KDB Act may be discontinued in connection with the privatization and the Government may decide not to provide direct guarantees for the notes offered hereby or otherwise protect our creditworthiness.

Our primary purpose, as stated in the KDB Act, the Enforcement Decree of the KDB Act, as amended (the “KDB Decree”) and our Articles of Incorporation, is to “furnish funds for the expansion of the national economy”. We make loans available to major industries for equipment, capital investment and the development of high technology, as well as for working capital.

As of June 30, 2009, we had (Won)82,734.4 billion of loans outstanding (including loans, call loans, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to the applicable guidelines), total assets of (Won)163,849.5 billion and total shareholders’ equity of (Won)17,736.4 billion, as compared to (Won)77,113.5 billion of loans outstanding, (Won)157,612.7 billion of total assets and (Won)15,715.3 billion of total shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2008. For the first half of 2009, we recorded interest income of (Won)2,804.1 billion, interest expense of (Won)2,495.9 billion and net income of (Won)246.4 billion, as compared to (Won)2,586.0 billion of interest income, (Won)2,328.5 billion of interest expense and (Won)535.5 billion of net income for the first half of 2008. See “—Selected Financial Statement Data”.

Currently, the Government indirectly holds all of our paid-in capital. In addition to contributions to our capital, the Government provides direct financial support for our financing activities. The Government’s determination each fiscal year regarding the amount of financial support to extend to us, in the form of loans, guarantees or contributions to capital, plays an important role in determining our lending capacity. The Government, as the sole shareholder, has the power to appoint or dismiss our President, members of our Board of Directors and Auditor. Pursuant to the KDB Act, the Financial Services Commission has supervisory power and authority over matters relating to our general business including, but not limited to capital adequacy and managerial soundness.

The Government supports our operations pursuant to Article 44 of the KDB Act. Article 44 provides that “the annual net losses of the Korea Development Bank shall be offset each year by the reserve, and if the reserve be insufficient, the deficit shall be replenished by the Government”. As a result of the KDB Act, the Government is generally responsible for our operations and is legally obligated to replenish any deficit that arises if our reserve, consisting of our surplus and capital surplus items, is insufficient to cover our annual net losses. In light of the above, if we had insufficient funds to make any payment under any of our obligations, including the debt securities and guarantees covered by this prospectus, the Government would take appropriate steps, such as by making a capital contribution, by allocating funds or by taking other action, to enable us to make such payment when due. The provisions of Article 44 do not, however, constitute a direct guarantee by the Government of our obligations under the debt securities or the guarantees, and the provisions of the KDB Act, including Article 44, may be amended at any time by action of the National Assembly. If the Government ceases to be our controlling shareholder as a result of our privatization in or after 2015 in accordance with the Government’s plan, the Government’s financial support to us stipulated by Article 44 of the KDB Act would cease to be provided.

 

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In January 1998, the Government amended the KDB Act to:

 

   

subordinate our borrowings from the Government to other indebtedness incurred in our operations;

 

   

allow the Government to offset any deficit that arises if our reserve fails to cover our annual net losses by transferring Government-owned property, including securities held by the Government, to us; and

 

   

allow direct injections of capital by the Government without prior National Assembly approval.

The Government amended the KDB Act in May 1999 and the KDB Decree in March 2000, to allow the Financial Services Commission to supervise and regulate us in terms of capital adequacy and managerial soundness.

In March 2002, the Government amended the KDB Act to enable us, among other things, to:

 

   

obtain low-cost funds from The Bank of Korea and from the issuance of debt securities (in addition to already permitted Industrial Finance Bonds), which funds may be used for increased levels of lending to small and medium size enterprises;

 

   

broaden the scope of borrowers to which we may extend working capital loans to include companies in the manufacturing industry, enterprises which are “closely related” to enhancing the corporate competitiveness of the manufacturing industry and leading-edge high-tech companies; and

 

   

extend credits to mergers and acquisitions projects intended to facilitate corporate restructuring efforts.

In July 2005 and May 2009, the Government amended Article 43 of the KDB Act. The revised Article 43 provides that:

 

  (1) our annual net profit, after adequate allowances are made for depreciation in assets, shall be distributed as follows:

 

  (i) forty percent or more of the net profit shall be credited to reserve, until the reserve amounts equal the total amount of paid-in capital; and

 

  (ii) any net profit remaining following the apportionment required under subparagraph (i) above shall be distributed in accordance with the resolution of our Board of Directors and the approval of our shareholders;

 

  (2) accumulated amounts in reserve may be capitalized; and

 

  (3) any distributions made in accordance with paragraph (1)(ii) above may be in the form of cash dividends or dividends in kind, provided that any distributions of dividends in kind must be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the KDB Decree.

In February 2008, the Government further amended the KDB Act, primarily to transfer most of the Government’s supervisory authority over us from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance (formerly the Ministry of Finance and Economy) to the Financial Services Commission. Under amended Article 43 of the KDB Act, the Minister of Strategy and Finance, in approving the distribution of our net profit, must consider the effect of such distribution on our managerial soundness and our effective business performance, among other things, and must consult in advance with the Financial Services Commission regarding such distribution.

In May 2009, the Government amended the KDB Act to facilitate our privatization. The amendment provided for, among others:

 

   

the transformation of us into a corporation from a special statutory entity and application of the Banking Act to us;

 

   

the abolishment of restrictions on our lending and deposit-taking activities, enabling us to engage in commercial banking activities, including retail banking, without restrictions;

 

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the provision of direct government guarantees for our foreign currency debt outstanding at the time of initial sale of the Government’s stake in KDBFG (subject to the National Assembly’s authorization of the Government guarantee amount) and possible guarantees for our foreign currency debt incurred during the period when the Government owns more than 50% of our shares for refinancing purposes; and

 

   

the establishment of KDBFG and KoFC and application of the Financial Holding Company Act to KDBFG.

The revised KDB Act, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, is effective as of June 1, 2009.

The Minister of Strategy and Finance of the Republic has, on behalf of the Republic, signed the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Capitalization

As of June 30, 2009, our authorized capital was (Won)10,000 billion and capitalization was as follows:

 

     June 30, 2009(1)  
     (billions of won)
(unaudited)
 

Long-term debt:

  

Won currency borrowings

   (Won) 3,257.1   

Industrial finance bonds

     42,259.0   

Foreign currency borrowings

     4,001.8   
        

Total long-term debt

     49,517.9 (2)(3) 
        

Capital:

  

Paid-in capital

     9,641.9   

Capital surplus

     44.4   

Retained earnings

     7,438.4   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     611.8   
        

Total capital

     17,736.4   
        

Total capitalization

   (Won) 67,254.3   
        

 

(1) Except as disclosed in this prospectus, there has been no material adverse change in our capitalization since June 30, 2009.
(2) We have translated borrowings in foreign currencies into Won at the rate of (Won)1,284.7 to US$1.00, which was the market average exchange rate, as announced by the Seoul Monetary Brokerage Services Ltd., on June 30, 2009.
(3) As of June 30, 2009, we had contingent liabilities totaling (Won)15,788.9 billion under outstanding guarantees issued on behalf of our clients.

Business

Purpose and Authority

Since our establishment, we have been the leading bank in the Republic in providing long-term financing for projects designed to assist the nation’s economic growth and development.

Under the KDB Act, the KDB Decree and our Articles of Incorporation, our primary purpose is to “furnish funds for the expansion of the national economy”. Since we serve the public policy objectives of the Government, we do not seek to maximize profits. We do, however, strive to maintain a level of profitability to strengthen our equity base and support growth in the volume of our business.

 

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Under the KDB Act, we may:

 

   

carry out activities necessary to accomplish the expansion of the national economy, subject to the approval of the Financial Services Commission;

 

   

provide loans or discount notes;

 

   

subscribe to, underwrite or invest in securities;

 

   

guarantee or assume indebtedness;

 

   

raise funds by accepting demand deposits and time and savings deposits from the general public, issuing securities, borrowing from the Government, The Bank of Korea or other financial institutions, and borrowing from overseas;

 

   

execute foreign exchange transactions, including currency and interest swap transactions;

 

   

provide planning, management, research and other support services at the request of the Government, public bodies, financial institutions or enterprises; and

 

   

carry out other businesses incidental to the foregoing.

Government Support and Supervision

The Government owns indirectly all of our paid-in capital. On February 20, 2000, the Government contributed (Won)100 billion in cash to our capital. On December 29, 2000, we reduced our paid-in capital by (Won)959.8 billion to offset our expected net loss for the year. To compensate for the resulting deficit under the KDB Act, on June 20, 2001, the Government contributed (Won)3 trillion in the form of shares of common stock of KEPCO to our capital. On December 29, 2001, the Government contributed (Won)50 billion in cash to our capital. On August 13, 2003, the Government contributed (Won)80 billion in cash to our capital to support our existing fund for facilitating the Republic’s regional economies. On April 30, 2004, the Government contributed (Won)1 trillion in the form of shares of common stock of KEPCO and Korea Water Resources Corporation to our capital to support our lending to small-and medium-sized companies and to compensate for our contribution to LG Card Ltd. in the form of loans, cash injections and debt-for-equity swaps. On December 19, 2008, the Government contributed (Won)500 billion in the form of shares of common stock of Korea Expressway Corporation to our capital and, in January 2009, the Government contributed (Won)900 billion in cash to our capital, in each case to bolster our capital base in order to stabilize the Korean financial market by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and providing increased liquidity to corporations. Taking into account these capital contributions and reduction, as of June 30, 2009, our total paid-in capital was (Won)9,641.9 billion. See “—Financial Statements and the Auditors—Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of June 30, 2009 and 2008—Note 12”.

In addition to capital contributions, the Government directly supports our financing activities by:

 

   

lending us funds to on-lend;

 

   

allowing us to administer Government loans made from a range of special Government funds;

 

   

allowing us to administer some of The Bank of Korea’s surplus foreign exchange holdings; and

 

   

allowing us to receive credit from The Bank of Korea.

The extent of the Government’s yearly financial support, in the form of loans, guarantees or contributions to capital, helps determine our lending capacity.

The Government also supports our operations pursuant to Articles 43 and 44 of the KDB Act. Article 43 provides that “40% or more of the annual net profit of the Korea Development Bank shall be transferred to reserve, until the reserve amounts equal the total amount of paid-in capital” and that accumulated amounts in reserve may be capitalized. Article 44 provides that “the net losses of the Korea Development Bank shall be offset each fiscal year by the reserve, and if the reserve be insufficient, the deficit shall be replenished by the Government”.

 

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As a result of the KDB Act, the Government is generally responsible for our operations and is legally obligated to replenish any deficit that arises if our reserve, consisting of our surplus and capital surplus items, is insufficient to cover our annual net losses. In light of the above, if we had insufficient funds to make any payment under any of our obligations, including the debt securities and the guarantees covered by this prospectus, the Government would take appropriate steps, such as by making a capital contribution, by allocating funds or by taking other action, to enable us to make such payment when due. The provisions of Article 44 do not, however, constitute a direct guarantee by the Government of our obligations under the debt securities or the guarantees, and the provisions of the KDB Act, including Article 44, may be amended at any time by action of the National Assembly. Under the Government’s plan, if the Government ceases to be our controlling shareholder as a result of our privatization in or after 2015 in accordance with the Government’s plan, the Government’s financial support to us stipulated by Article 44 of the KDB Act would cease to be provided.

When the initial sale by the Government of its equity interest in KDBFG is made in or after 2011 in accordance with the Government’s privatization plan, the Government will guarantee the repayment of the principal of and interest on our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt outstanding (including the notes offered hereby) as of the date of the initial sale of its equity interest in KDBFG, subject to the authorization by the National Assembly of the Government guarantee amount, pursuant to Article 18-2 of the KDB Act. In addition, under Article 18-2 of the KDB Act, the Government may guarantee, subject to the authorization by the National Assembly, the repayment of the principal of and interest on our mid-to-long term foreign currency debt incurred during the period when the Government owns more than 50% of KDBFG to refinance our foreign currency debt referred to in the preceding sentence, in the event that (i) the repayment of our outstanding foreign currency debt would be difficult unless the Government provides a guarantee, (ii) the terms and conditions of our newly incurred foreign currency debt would become notably unfavorable unless the Government provides a guarantee or (iii) any other circumstances equivalent to (i) or (ii) above exist, as determined by the Minister of Strategy and Finance.

The Government closely supervises our operations in the following ways:

 

   

the Government, as the sole shareholder, has the power to appoint or dismiss our President, members of our Board of Directors and Auditor;

 

   

within three months after the end of each fiscal year, we must submit our financial statements for the fiscal year to the Financial Services Commission;

 

   

the Financial Services Commission has broad authority to require reports from us on any matter and to examine our books, records and other documents. On the basis of the reports and examinations, the Financial Services Commission may issue any orders deemed necessary to enforce the KDB Act;

 

   

the Financial Services Commission must approve our operating manual, which sets out the guidelines for all principal operating matters;

 

   

the Financial Services Commission may supervise our operations to ensure managerial soundness based upon the KDB Decree and the Bank Supervisory Regulations of the Financial Services Commission and may issue orders deemed necessary for such supervision; and

 

   

we may amend our Articles of Incorporation only with the approval of the Financial Services Commission.

In addition, the conditions of the IMF aid package stated that domestic banks in the Republic, including us, should undergo external audits from internationally recognized accounting firms. Accordingly, we have had our annual financial statements for years commencing 1998 audited by an external auditor. See “—Financial Statements and the Auditors” and “Experts”.

Pursuant to our most recently approved program of operations, we expect to support the reform and restructuring of the Republic’s economic and industrial structure, including financing of promising small and medium sized enterprises, providing export finance and encouraging investments in infrastructure necessary to promote consumer demand and industrial reorganization.

 

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Selected Financial Statement Data

Recent Developments

In October 2009, the Government established KDBFG and KoFC by spinning off a portion of our assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as described above under the heading “Overview” in this prospectus. The following balance sheet data showing our assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity before and after the spin-off, as well as assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity transferred to KDBFG and KoFC, have been derived from our unaudited internal management accounts.

 

    KDB
Before Spin-off
  KDB
Before Spin-off
  KDB
After Spin-off
  KDBFG     KoFC
    As of
June 30, 2009
  As of
October 27, 2009
  As of
October 27, 2009
  As of
October 27, 2009
    As of
October 27, 2009
    (billions of won)
    (unaudited)                  

Balance Sheet Data

         

Assets

         

Cash and due from banks

  5,090.9   1,778.3   1,460.3   27.4      290.5

Securities(1)

  54,665.2   54,695.1   33,929.7   1,579.6      19,185.8

Loans receivable (net of provision for possible loan losses

  81,400.2   79,228.6   75,216.2   —        4,012.4

Property and equipment

  629.1   625.5   547.5   0.3      77.7

Other assets

  22,064.2   15,881.8   15,847.8   0.9      33.1
                     

Total assets

  163,849.5   152,209.3   127,001.5   1,608.3      23,599.5
                     

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

         

Deposits

  15,194.8   14,073.8   14,073.8   —        —  

Borrowings(2)

  106,917.8   102,387.8   82,556.9   400.0      19,430.9

Other liabilities

  24,000.6   16,471.8   15,244.8   58.3      1,168.6
                     

Total liabilities

  146,113.1   132,933.3   111,875.5   458.3      20,600.0
                     

Shareholder’s Equity

         

Paid-in capital

  9,641.9   9,641.9   9,241.9   300.0      100.0

Capital surplus

  44.4   45.8   44.4   1.4      —  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  611.8   1,729.1   805.1   (2.6   926.6

Retained Earnings

  7,438.4   7,859.3   5,034.7   851.2      1,973.4
                     

Total shareholders’ equity

  17,736.4   19,276.0   15,126.0   1,150.0      3,000.0
                     

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  163,849.5   152,209.3   127,001.5   1,608.3      23,599.5
                     

 

(1) Includes equity securities and debt securities. The following table shows details of equity securities that have been transferred to KDBFG and KoFC in the spin-off.

 

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  (a) Equity securities transferred to KDBFG from KDB

 

    As of October 27, 2009

Classification

  Ownership     Book value
    (billions of won, except percentage)

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

  39.1   1,042.9

KDB Capital Corp.

  99.9   485.3

KDB Asset Management LLP

  64.3   42.4

Korea Infra Asset Management

  90.1   8.9
     

Total

    1,579.5

 

  (b) Equity securities transferred to KoFC from KDB

 

    As of October 27, 2009

Classification

  Ownership     Book value
    (billions of won, except percentage)

Korea Electric Power Corporation

  29.9   8,981.7

Korea Expressway Corporation

  8.8   1,930.2

Korea Land & Housing Corporation

  N/A      2,491.9

Korea Water Resources Corporation

  9.3   976.4

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

  3.1   200.0

Korea Tourism Organization

  43.6   165.9

Korea Asset Management Corporation

  8.1   146.3

Korea Appraisal Board

  30.6   13.9

Korea Resources Corporation

  0.5   3.2

Seoul Newspaper Co., Ltd.

  0.02   0.03

Industrial Bank of Korea

  10.6   620.2

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

  11.2   744.4

Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

  5.5   587.0

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

  30.1   171.9

SK Networks Co., Ltd.

  8.2   246.1

Daewoo International Corporation

  5.3   153.0
     

Total

    17,432.1

 

(2) Borrowings include borrowings and industrial finance bonds.

As of October 27, 2009, our total assets after the spin-off decreased by 16.6% to (Won)127,001.5 billion from (Won)152,209.3 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a 37.7% decrease in securities to (Won)33,929.7 billion from (Won)54,695.1 billion, which was attributable to the transfer of (Won)17,432.1 billion of equity securities and (Won)1,753.7 billion of debt securities to KoFC and (Won)1,579.5 billion of equity securities to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

As of October 27, 2009, our total liabilities after the spin-off decreased by 15.8% to (Won)111,875.5 billion from (Won)132,933.3 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a 19.4% decrease in borrowings to (Won)82,556.9 billion from (Won)102,387.8 billion, which was attributable to the transfer of (Won)19,430.9 billion of borrowings (including (Won)16,134 billion of industrial finance bonds) to KoFC and (Won)400.0 billion of borrowings to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

As of October 27, 2009, our total shareholders’ equity after the spin-off decreased by 21.5% to (Won)15,126.0 billion from (Won)19,276.0 billion before the spin-off, primarily due to a decrease in retained earnings by (Won)2,824.6 billion, which was mainly attributable to the transfer of (Won)1,968.3 billion of retained earnings to KoFC and (Won)869.8 billion of retained earnings to KDBFG in connection with the spin-off.

 

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Results of Operation

You should read the following financial statement data together with the financial statements and notes included in this prospectus:

 

     Year Ended December 31,    Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008    2008    2009
    

(billions of won)

(audited)

   (unaudited)

Income Statement Data

                    

Total Interest Income

   2,847.1    3,029.2    3,650.5    4,479.0    5,800.9    2,586.0    2,804.1

Total Interest Expenses

   2,528.9    2,598.2    3,294.3    4,238.4    4,997.1    2,328.5    2,495.9

Net Interest Income

   318.3    431.0    356.2    240.7    803.8    257.5    308.2

Operating Revenues

   13,380.8    10,730.4    11,806.4    12,578.7    44,131.0    15,218.1    17,978.6

Operating Expenses

   13,120.2    10,503.7    11,230.5    11,437.0    43,240.9    14,812.2    17,775.5

Net Income (Loss)

   1,078.2    2,421.7    2,100.8    2,047.6    350.3    535.5    246.4

 

     As of December 31,    As of
June 30, 2009
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008   
    

(billions of won)

(audited)

   (unaudited)

Balance Sheet Data

                 

Total Loans(1)

   46,877.9    50,490.3    51,392.9    57,842.2    77,113.5    82,734.4

Total Borrowings(2)

   70,582.4    75,304.1    81,158.2    93,954.4    117,253.5    122,112.6

Total Assets

   92,684.7    96,510.7    104,523.3    122,615.9    157,612.7    163,849.5

Total Liabilities

   81,964.2    81,765.7    88,017.1    104,029.2    141,897.4    146,113.1

Shareholder’s Equity

   10,720.5    14,745.0    16,506.2    18,586.7    15,715.3    17,736.4

 

(1) Gross amount, which includes loans, call loans, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to the applicable guidelines without adjusting for allowance for loan losses and present value discounts.
(2) Total Borrowings include deposits, call money, borrowings and industrial finance bonds.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we had net income of (Won)246.4 billion compared to net income of (Won)535.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Principal factors for the decrease in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008 included:

 

   

new provision of allowance for possible loan losses of (Won)483.5 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to no new provision of allowance for possible loan losses in the corresponding period of 2008, primarily due to increased non-performing loans; and

 

   

net valuation losses on equity method investments of (Won)26.7 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to net valuation gains on equity method investments of (Won)240.5 billion in the corresponding period of 2008, primarily due to losses from investments in KEPCO and GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company.

The above factors were partially offset by (1) an increase in net gains on disposal of available-for-sale securities to (Won)555.0 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2009 from (Won)220.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2008 and (2) an increase in net interest income to (Won)308.2 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2009 from (Won)257.5 billion in the corresponding period of 2008.

 

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2008

We had net income of (Won)350.3 billion in 2008 compared to net income of (Won)2,047.6 billion in 2007.

Principal factors for the decrease in net income in 2008 compared to 2007 included:

 

   

net valuation losses on equity method investments of (Won)509.9 billion in 2008 compared to net valuation gains on equity method investments of (Won)1,468.6 billion in 2007, primarily due to losses from investments in KEPCO and GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company; and

 

   

a decrease in gains on disposal of equity method investments to (Won)32.8 billion in 2008 from (Won)896.5 billion in 2007; the (Won)32.8 billion gain in 2008 reflected principally the sale of our equity interest in Tongmyung Mottrol Co., Ltd. and the (Won)896.5 billion gain in 2007 reflected principally the sale of our equity interest in LG Card.

The above factors were partially offset by an increase in net interest income to (Won)803.8 billion in 2008 from (Won)240.7 billion in 2007.

2007

We had net income of (Won)2,047.6 billion in 2007 compared to net income of (Won)2,100.8 billion in 2006.

Principal factors for the net income in 2007 included:

 

   

valuation gains on equity method investments of (Won)1,476.0 billion, primarily due to gains from investments in KEPCO and Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.;

 

   

gains on disposal of securities under the equity method of (Won)896.5 billion, primarily due to gains from the sale of our equity interest in LG Card;

 

   

fees and commissions income of (Won)301.3 billion, primarily from bond underwriting, consulting and project financing activities; and

 

   

gains on disposal of available-for-sale securities of (Won)279.3 billion, primarily due to gains from the sale of our equity interest in LG Card, SK Networks and STX Pan Ocean.

The above factors were partially offset by (1) income tax expense of (Won)558.6 billion and (2) provision for loan losses of (Won)171.1 billion. The provision for loan losses in 2007 reflected an increase in required minimum provisioning ratio for loans classified as normal from 0.7% to 0.85%, (and for companies in some industries, to 0.9%) at the end of 2007.

Provisions for Possible Loan Losses and Loans in Arrears

We establish provisions for possible losses from problem loans, including guarantees and other extensions of credit, based on the length of the delinquent periods and the nature of the loans, including guarantees and other extensions of credit. As of June 30, 2009, we established provisions of (Won)1,308.9 billion for possible loan losses and bad debt securities, 27.9% higher than the provisions as of December 31, 2008, and (Won)216.9 billion for doubtful accounts relating to foreign exchange, guarantees and other assets, representing a 132.7% increase from December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, we established provisions of (Won)1,023.7 billion for possible loan losses and bad debt securities, 31.2% higher than the provisions as of December 31, 2007, and (Won)93.2 billion for doubtful accounts relating to foreign exchange, guarantees and other assets, representing a 58.1% increase from December 31, 2007.

Certain of our customers have restructured loans with their creditor banks. As of June 30, 2009, we have provided loans of (Won)83.5 billion for companies under workout, court receivership, court mediation and other restructuring procedures. In addition, as of such date, we held equity securities of such companies in the amount

 

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of (Won)6.2 billion following debt-equity swaps. As of June 30, 2009, we had established provisions of (Won)349.2 billion for possible loan losses. We cannot assure you that actual results of the credit loss from the loans to these customers will not exceed the provisions reserved.

Financial Services Commission guidelines classify loans into five categories; provisions are made in accordance with ratios applicable to each category. Effective December 31, 2007, the Financial Services Commission adopted more stringent definitions for the relevant loan categories which more closely follow international standards. Under the revised definitions, loans are categorized as follows:

 

Normal

   Credits extended to customers which, in consideration of their business and operations, financial conditions and future cash flows, do not raise concerns regarding their ability to repay the credits. 0.85% or more reserves required (0.9% for companies in certain industries).

Precautionary

   Credits extended to customers (1) which, in consideration of their business and operations, financial conditions and future cash flows, are judged to have potential risks with respect to their ability to repay the credits in the future, although there have not occurred any immediate risks of default in repayment; or (2) which are in arrears for one month or more but less than three months. 7.0% or more reserves required.

Substandard

   (1) Credits extended to customers, which in consideration of their business and operations, financial conditions and future cash flows, are judged to have incurred considerable risks for default in repayment as the customers’ ability to repay has deteriorated; or (2) that portion which is expected to be collected of total credits (a) extended to customers which have been in arrears for three months or more, (b) extended to customers which are judged to have incurred serious risks due to the occurrence of final refusal to pay their promissory notes, liquidation or bankruptcy proceedings, or closure of their businesses or (c) of “Doubtful Customers” or “Expected-loss Customers” (each as defined below). 20.0% or more reserves required.

Doubtful

   That portion of credits in excess of the amount expected to be collected of total credits extended to (1) customers (“Doubtful Customers”) which, in consideration of their business and operations, financial conditions and future cash flows, are judged to have incurred serious risks of default in repayment due to noticeable deterioration in their ability to repay; or (2) customers which have been in arrears for three months or more but less than twelve months. 50.0% or more reserves required.

Expected Loss

   That portion of credits in excess of the amount expected to be collected of total credits extended to (1) customers (“Expected-loss Customers”), which, in consideration of their business and operations, financial conditions and future cash flows, are judged to have to be accounted as a loss as the inability to repay became certain due to serious deterioration in their ability to repay; (2) customers which have been in arrears for twelve months or more; or (3) customers which are judged to have incurred serious risks of default in repayment due to the occurrence of final refusal to pay their promissory notes, liquidation or bankruptcy proceedings, or closure of their businesses. 100.0% reserves required.

 

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The following table provides information on our loan loss provisions.

 

    As of
December 31, 2006(1)
  As of
December 31, 2007(1)
  As of
December 31, 2008(1)
  As of
June 30, 2009(1)
    Loan
Amount
  Minimum
Provisioning
Ratio
    Loan
Loss
Provisions
  Loan
Amount
  Minimum
Provisioning
Ratio
    Loan
Loss
Provisions
  Loan
Amount
  Minimum
Provisioning
Ratio
    Loan
Loss
Provisions
  Loan
Amount
  Minimum
Provisioning
Ratio
    Loan
Loss
Provisions
    (in billions of won, except percentages)

Normal

  (Won) 41,872.9   0.7   (Won) 331.3   (Won) 48,833.0   0.85   (Won) 437.3   (Won) 66,003.8   0.85   (Won) 595.6   (Won) 72.783.9   0.85   (Won) 748.4

Precautionary

    940.7   7.0     117.4     436.8   7.0     60.3     449.1   7.0     56.5     854.3   7.0     116.4

Substandard

    415.9   20.0     114.9     619.3   20.0     254.1     912.7   20.0     223.6     1,044.9   20.0     243.9

Doubtful

    18.4   50.0     10.3     3.4   50.0     2.1     10.3   50.0     5.2     38.2   50.0     19.1

Expected Loss

    42.7   100.0     42.7     26.2   100.0     26.2     142.7   100.0     142.7     181.1   100.0     181.1

Others(2)

    8,065.9   —          —       7,893.1   —          —       9,570.9   —          —       3,379.4   —          —  
                                                       

Total

  (Won) 51,356.5     (Won) 616.6   (Won) 57,811.8     (Won) 780.0   (Won) 77,089.5     (Won) 1,023.7   (Won) 74,902.4     (Won) 1,308.9
                                                       

 

(1) These figures include loans, guarantees, domestic usance, bills of exchange bought, local letters of credit negotiation and loan-type suspense accounts pursuant to the applicable guidelines.
(2) Includes loans guaranteed by the Government.

As of June 30, 2009, our delinquent loans totaled (Won)1,100.9 billion, representing 1.4% of our outstanding loans and guarantees as of such date. On June 30, 2009, our legal reserve was (Won)7,178.1 billion, representing 9.2% of our outstanding loans and guarantees as of such date.

Loans to Financially Troubled Companies

We have credit exposure (including loans, guarantees and equity investments) to a number of financially troubled Korean companies including Ssangyong Motor Company, Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation, Daewoo Logistics, Daewoo Electronics and YBS. As of June 30, 2009, our credit extended to these companies totaled (Won)618.7 billion, accounting for 0.4% of our total assets as of such date.

As of June 30, 2009, our exposure (including loans classified as substandard or below and equity investment classified as estimated loss or below) to Ssangyong Motor Company remained unchanged at (Won)238.2 billion compared to December 31, 2008. We downgraded the classification of our exposure to Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation from normal to substandard, following our evaluation of its financial condition and operating results in February 2009. As of June 30, 2009, our exposure to Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation was (Won)149.1 billion. We also downgraded the classification of our exposure to Daewoo Logistics from precautionary to expected loss, following our evaluation of its financial condition and operating results in June 2009. As of June 30, 2009, our exposure to Daewoo Logistics was (Won)122.1 billion. As of June 30, 2009, our exposure to Daewoo Electronics slightly increased to (Won)68.1 billion from (Won)67.0 billion as of December 31, 2008, primarily due to the depreciation of the Won against the Dollar. As of June 30, 2009, our exposure to YBS decreased to (Won)41.3 billion from (Won)48.0 billion as of December 31, 2008, primarily due to the write-off of certain of our exposure to YBS.

As of June 30, 2009, we established provisions of (Won)47.6 billion for our exposure to Ssangyong Motor Company, (Won)29.8 billion for Amuty Shinchon Securitization Specialty Corporation, (Won)122.1 billion for Daewoo Logistics, (Won)13.2 billion for Daewoo Electronics and (Won)8.3 billion for YBS.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we did not sell any non-performing loans to the Korea Asset Management Corporation, or KAMCO.

Operations

Loan Operations

We mainly provide equipment capital loans and working capital loans to private Korean enterprises that undertake major industrial projects. The loans generally cover over 50%, and in some cases as much as 100%, of the total project cost. Equipment capital loans include loans to major industries for development of high technology and for acquisition, improvement or repair of machinery and equipment. We disburse loan proceeds in installments to ensure that the borrower uses the loan for its intended purpose.

Before approving a loan, we consider:

 

   

the economic benefits of the project to the Republic;

 

   

the extent to which the project serves priorities established by the Government’s industrial policy;

 

   

the project’s operational feasibility;

 

   

the loan’s and the project’s profitability; and

 

   

the quality of the borrower’s management.

We charge, on average, interest of 3.75% over our prime rate, although we provide a discount between 0.3% and 0.8% to small- and medium-sized companies. We adjust the prime rate monthly. The spread depends on the purpose of the loan, maturity date and the borrower’s credit ratings. Certain loans bear interest at below market rates. Equipment capital loans generally have original maturities of five to ten years, although we occasionally make equipment capital loans with longer maturities. Working capital loans usually mature within two years.

We generally obtain collateral valued in excess of the original loan from large companies and up to the value of the loan from small- and medium-sized companies. Depending on the type of borrower and loan, the collateral may be equipment purchased with the loan proceeds, industrial plants, real estate and marketable securities. We appraise the value of our collateral at least once a year.

The following table sets out, by currency and category of loan, our total outstanding loans:

Loans(1)

 

     December 31,    June 30,
2009
     2006    2007    2008   
     (billions of won)

Equipment Capital Loans:

           

Domestic Currency

   11,136.9    14,669.3    19,787.1    22,982.2

Foreign Currency(2)

   9,688.2    12,037.8    18,035.1    17,599.0
                   
   20,825.1    26,707.1    37,822.2    40,581.2

Working Capital Loans:

           

Domestic Currency

   7,311.2    9,895.3    15,114.1    17,734.2

Foreign Currency(2)

   2,548.1    2,756.9    3,144.8    3,151.7
                   
   9,859.3    12,652.2    18,258.9    20,885.9
                   

Total Loans

   30,684.4    39,359.3    56,081.1    61,467.1
                   

 

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(1) Includes loans extended to affiliates.
(2) Includes loans disbursed and repayable in Won, the amounts of which are based upon an equivalent amount of foreign currency. This type of loan totaled (Won)3,695.9 billion as of December 31, 2006, (Won)3,130.5 billion as of December 31, 2007, (Won)4,254.4 billion as of December 31, 2008 and (Won)3,999.0 billion as of June 30, 2009. See “—Operations—Loan Operations—Loans by Categories—Local Currency Loans Denominated in Foreign Currencies”.

As of June 30, 2009, we had (Won)61,467.1 billion in outstanding loans, representing a 9.6% increase from December 31, 2008.

Maturities of Outstanding Loans

The following table categorizes our outstanding loans by their remaining maturities:

Outstanding Loans by Remaining Maturities(1)

 

     December 31,    As % of
December 31, 2008
Total
 
     2006    2007    2008   
     (billions of won, except percentages)  

Loans with Remaining Maturities of Less Than One Year

   9,663.1    12,228.1    18,729.0    33.4

Loans with Remaining Maturities of One Year or More

   21,021.3    27,131.3    37,352.1    66.6
                     

Total

   30,684.4    39,359.4    56,081.1    100.0
                     

 

(1) Includes loans extended to affiliates.

Loans by Industrial Sector

The following table sets out the total amount of our outstanding loans, categorized by industry sector:

Outstanding Loans by Industry Sector(1)

 

     December 31,     As % of
December 31, 2008
Total
 
     2006     2007     2008    
     (billions of won, except percentages)  

Manufacturing

   16,298.0      22,807.1      32,068.7      57.2

Banking and Insurance

   2,390.9      2,878.5      4,157.0      7.4

Transportation and Communication

   3,420.5      4,136.2      5,981.8      10.7

Public Administration

   2,441.1      1,807.3      2,050.7      3.7

Electric, Gas and Water Supply Industry

   685.6      2,561.3      2,976.6      5.3

Others

   5,448.2      5,168.9      8,846.3      15.8
                        

Total

   30,684.4      39,359.3      56,081.1      100.0
                        

Percentage increase (decrease) from previous period

   0.05   16.3   42.5  

 

(1) Includes loans extended to affiliates.

The manufacturing sector accounted for 57.2% of our outstanding loans as of December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, loans to the metal-related manufacturing businesses and chemical & plastic manufacturing businesses accounted for 28.5% and 28.2%, respectively, of our outstanding loans to the manufacturing sector.

 

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The Bank Capitalization Fund SPV Limited was our single largest borrower as of June 30, 2009, accounting for 5.6% of our outstanding loans. As of June 30, 2009, our five largest borrowers accounted for 15.0% of our outstanding loans and the 20 largest borrowers for 29.8%. The following table breaks down the loans to our 20 largest borrowers outstanding as of June 30, 2009 by industry sector:

20 Largest Borrowers by Industry Sector

 

     As % of
June 30, 2009
Total Outstanding Loans
 

Manufacturing

   37.0

Transportation and Communication

   12.5

Electricity and Waterworks

   9.5

Public Administration and National Defense

   9.1

Financing, Insurance and Business Services

   27.5

Science and Technology / Others

   4.5
      

Total

   100.0
      

The following table categorizes the new loans made by us by industry sector:

New Loans by Industry Sector

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Six Months Ended
June 30,
2009
    As % of
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
Total
 
     2006     2007     2008      
     (billions of won, except percentages)        

Manufacturing

   7,243.8      9,915.6      13,863.4      7,494.8      60.6

Transportation and Communication

   1,316.6      1,500.0      1,911.9      780.0      6.3

Electricity and Waterworks

   1,329.5      1,479.7      373.9      216.3      1.7

Financing, Insurance and Business Services

   2,500.1      1,807.4      2,071.8      977.9      7.9

Others

   689.6      1,768.9      3,011.4      2,891.3      23.4
                              

Total

   13,079.6      16,471.6      21,232.4      12,360.3      100.0
                              

Percentage increase (decrease) from previous period

   10.7   25.9   28.9   (18.9 )%   

Loans by Categories

In addition to dividing our loans into equipment capital and working capital loans, we classify loans into several groupings, the most important being:

 

   

industrial fund loans;

 

   

foreign currency loans;

 

   

local currency loans denominated in foreign currencies;

 

   

offshore loans in foreign countries; and

 

   

government fund loans.

See “—Financial Statements and the Auditors—Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of June 30, 2009 and 2008—Note 5” for more information on the types of credit extended by us and the amounts of each type outstanding as of June 30, 2009.

 

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The following table sets out loans by categories as of June 30, 2009:

 

     Equipment
Capital Loans(1)
    Working
Capital Loans(1)
 
     June 30,
2009
   %     June 30,
2009
   %  
     (billions of won, except percentages)  

Industrial fund loans

   19,500.6    48.1   15,976.0    76.5

Foreign currency loans

   12,154.5    30.0   3,144.9    15.1

Offshore loans in foreign currencies

   3,680.0    9.1   —      0.00

Government fund loans

   747.8    1.8   145.5    0.7

IBRD loans

   1,764.5    4.3   —      —     

Overdraft

   —      0.0   281.2    1.3

Others

   2,733.8    6.7   1,338.3    6.4
                      

Total

   40,581.2    100.0   20,885.9    100.0
                      

 

(1) Includes loans extended to affiliates.

Industrial Fund Loans. Industrial fund loans are equipment capital and working capital loans denominated in Won to borrowers in major industries to finance equipment and facilities.

We currently make equipment capital industrial fund loans at floating or fixed rates for terms of up to 10 years and for up to 100% of the equipment cost being financed. We make working capital industrial fund loans at floating or fixed rates and in amounts constituting up to 40% of the borrower’s estimated annual sales.

Foreign Currency Loans. We extend loans denominated in U.S. dollars, Japanese yen or other foreign currencies principally to finance the purchase of industrial equipment from abroad or the implementation of overseas industrial development projects by Korean companies. We make these loans at floating interest rates with original maturities, in the case of equipment capital foreign currency loans, of up to 10 years and, in the case of working capital foreign currency loans, of up to three years.

Local Currency Loans Denominated in Foreign Currencies. We make local currency loans denominated in foreign currencies for the same purposes, and to the same borrowers, as foreign currency loans. Although we denominate the loans in foreign currency, the borrower receives and repays the loans in Won based on foreign exchange rates at the time of receipt and repayment. We currently make loans of this type at floating interest rates, with original maturities, in the case of equipment capital loans, of up to 10 years and, in the case of working capital loans, of up to three years.

Offshore Loans in Foreign Currencies. We extend offshore loans in foreign currencies to finance:

 

   

the purchase of industrial equipment and the implementation of overseas industrial projects by overseas subsidiaries and branches of Korean companies; and

 

   

the overseas industrial development projects of foreign government entities, international organizations and foreign companies.

We make these loans at floating interest rates with original maturities, in the form of equipment capital foreign currency loans, of up to 10 years.

Government Fund Loans. We make government fund loans primarily to finance:

 

   

water supply and drainage facilities;

 

   

the Seoul and Busan subway systems;

 

   

small tourist facilities;

 

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rural and coastal electricity facilities;

 

   

hospitals; and

 

   

other facilities.

Government fund loans require approval by the appropriate Government ministry. We currently make government fund loans in Won at fixed interest rates with original maturities, in the case of equipment capital loans, of eight to 20 years and, in the case of working capital loans, of up to five years.

Other Loans. We also make special purpose fund loans for particular industries or projects using funds lent to us by the Government and foreign financial institutions. The Government funds that finance these loans include, among others:

 

   

the Petroleum Business Fund (energy conservation projects and alternate fuel development projects);

 

   

the Tourism Promotion Fund (hotel and resort projects); and

 

   

the Special Industry Supporting Fund (defense projects).

We also make special purpose fund loans from money received from the World Bank, the ADB, other multinational agencies and foreign financial institutions. For further information relating to such loans, see “—Sources of Funds” and “—Financial Statements and the Auditors—Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of June 30, 2009 and 2008—Note 5”.

Guarantee Operations

We extend guarantees to our clients to facilitate their other borrowings and to finance major industrial projects. We guarantee Won-denominated corporate debentures, local currency loans, and other Won liabilities and foreign currency loans from domestic and overseas Korean financial institutions and from foreign institutions. The KDB Act and our Articles of Incorporation limit the aggregate amount of our industrial finance bond obligations and guarantee obligations. See “—Sources of Funds”.

We generally obtain collateral valued in excess of the original guarantee. We appraise the value of our collateral at least once a year. Depending on the borrower, the collateral may be industrial plants, real estate and marketable securities.

The following table shows our outstanding guarantees:

Guarantees Outstanding

 

     As of December 31,    As of June 30,
2009
     2006    2007    2008   
     (billions of won)

Acceptances

   373.0    275.7    725.8    1,169.9

Guarantees on local borrowing

   316.4    384.1    441.0    319.6

Guarantees on foreign borrowing

   7,948.2    11,330.6    16,910.4    14,265.7

Letter of guarantee for importers

   42.5    39.3    29.8    33.7
                   

Total

   8,680.1    12,029.7    18,107.0    15,788.9
                   

On November 13, 2002, we entered into a guarantee agreement with KEPCO with respect to certain of KEPCO’s debt securities in connection with KEPCO’s restructuring and privatization. Pursuant to the guarantee agreement, we issued in February 2003 our guarantee to holders of KEPCO’s Yankee and Global debt securities with final maturities ranging from 2003 to 2096 (although our guarantee obligations only run through 2016) in an aggregate principal amount of approximately (Won)3.3 trillion, based on exchange rates prevailing on the guarantee issuance date, February 25, 2003, and we issued in April 2003 our guarantee to holders of KEPCO’s Eurobonds

 

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with final maturities ranging from 2004 to 2007 in an aggregate principal amount of approximately (Won)0.9 trillion, based on exchange rates prevailing on the guarantee issuance date, April 29, 2003. The guarantees described above constitute full, irrevocable and unconditional guarantees, on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis, in respect of the principal, interest and other payments due with respect to those debt obligations. KEPCO paid and will continue to pay us an annual guarantee fee of 0.05% of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all issues of debt securities that will be covered by the benefit of our guarantee and (ii) the sum of all interest payments due on such debt securities from the date of calculation until the earlier of their maturity or their stated redemption date.

We currently own approximately 30.0% of the outstanding shares of common stock of KEPCO, and the Government, which owns all of our paid-in capital, owns an additional 21.1% of such shares.

Investments

We invest in a range of Korean private and Government-owned enterprises but we will not take a controlling interest in a company unless the Government specifically instructs us to do so. Although generally a long-term investor, we sell investments from time to time. In recent years, sales resulted principally from the Government’s privatization program, and we expect to continue such sales in the future. Our equity investments increased to (Won)23,109.2 billion as of June 30, 2009 from (Won)22,917.1 billion as of December 31, 2008, principally as a result of valuation gains on capital stock of Daewoo Securities and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Our equity investments decreased to (Won)22,917.1 billion as of December 31, 2008 from (Won)26,944.1 billion as of December 31, 2007, principally as a result of valuation losses on capital stock of KEPCO and GM Daewoo Auto & Technology.

To support the Government’s policy of helping credit-constrained small- and medium-sized companies, we allocated (Won)350 billion and (Won)400 billion for 2007 and 2008, respectively, for investment in promising small- and medium-sized companies and invested (Won)249.7 billion and (Won)328.1 billion in 160 and 145 companies in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

The KDB Act and our Articles of Incorporation provide that the cost basis of our total equity investments may not exceed twice the sum of our paid-in capital and our reserve from profit. In addition, pursuant to the KDB Decree, we may not acquire equity securities of a single company in excess of 15% of its entire voting shares. The 15% limit, however, does not apply to certain investments, including those in Government-controlled companies financed by capital contributions from the Government. As of June 30, 2009, the cost basis of our equity investments subject to restriction under the KDB Act and our Articles of Incorporation totaled (Won)17,339.0 billion, equal to 51.5% of our equity investment ceiling. For a discussion of Korean accounting principles relating to our equity investments, see “—Financial Statements and the Auditors”.

The following table sets out our equity investments by industry sector on a book value basis as of June 30, 2009:

Equity Investments

 

     Book Value as of
June 30, 2009
     (billions of won)

Electricity & Waterworks

   9,621.4

Construction

   3,840.9

Finance and Insurance

   4,381.4

Rea Estate Business

   1,273.3

Manufacturing

   2,553.3

Transportation

   553.1

Others

   885.8
    

Total

   23,109.2
    

 

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As of June 30, 2009, we held total equity investments, on a book value basis, of (Won)10,206.7 billion in three of our five largest borrowers and (Won)12,593.9 billion in 15 of our 20 largest borrowers. We have not established a policy addressing loans to enterprises in which we hold equity interests or equity interests in enterprises to which we have extended loans.

When possible, we use the prevailing market price of a security to determine the value of our interest. However, if no readily ascertainable market value exists for our holdings, we record these investments at the cost of acquisition. With respect to our equity interests in enterprises in which we hold more than 15% of interest, we value these investments annually, with certain exceptions, on a net asset value basis when the investee company releases its financial statements. As of June 30, 2009, the aggregate value of our equity investments accounted for approximately 134% of their aggregate cost basis.

As part of our investment activities, we underwrite straight and convertible bond issuances in Won for domestic corporations. We also invest in municipal bonds, extending funds to municipalities at subsidized interest rates, mostly to finance water supply and drainage infrastructure projects.

Other Activities

We engage in a range of industrial development activities in addition to providing loans and guarantees, including:

 

   

conducting economic and industrial research;

 

   

performing engineering surveys;

 

   

providing business analyses and managerial assistance; and

 

   

offering trust services.

As of June 30, 2009, we held in trust cash and other assets totaling (Won)14,015.3 billion, and we generated in the first half of 2009 trust fee income equaling (Won)7.4 billion. As of December 31, 2008, we held in trust cash and other assets totaling (Won)12,344.9 billion, and we generated in 2008 trust fee income equaling (Won)6.9 billion. Pursuant to Korean law, we segregate trust assets from our other assets; trust assets are not available to satisfy claims of our depositors or other creditors. Accordingly, we account for our trust accounts separately from our banking accounts. However, if the income from our trust operations fails to generate the guaranteed minimum rate of return on some of our money trusts, we are responsible for covering the deficit either from previously established provisions in our trust accounts or by a transfer from our banking accounts. We have transferred (Won)617.3 billion, (Won)665.5 billion, (Won)266.0 billion and (Won)1,002.3 billion in 2006, 2007, 2008 and in the first half of 2009, respectively, from our banking accounts to cover deficits in our trust accounts. Surplus funds generated by the trust assets may be deposited into our banking accounts and earn interest. We reflect trust fees earned by us on our trust account management services as other operating revenues in the income statement of the banking accounts.

Sources of Funds

In addition to our capital and reserves, we obtain funds primarily from:

 

   

borrowings from the Government;

 

   

issuances of bonds in the domestic and international capital markets;

 

   

borrowings from international borrowings from The Bank of Korea; and

 

   

deposits.

All of our borrowings are unsecured.

 

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Borrowings from the Government

We borrow from the Government’s general purpose funds and its special purpose funds. General purpose loans generally are in Won and have fixed interest rates and maturities ranging from five to 20 years. We incur special purpose loans, principally from the Petroleum Business Fund, the Tourism Promotion Fund and the Special Industry Supporting Fund, in connection with specific projects we finance. The Government links the interest rate and maturity of each special purpose borrowing to the terms of the financing we provide for the specific project.

The following table sets out our Government borrowings as of June 30, 2009:

 

Type of Funds Borrowed

   As of
June 30, 2009
     (billions of won)

General Purpose

   946.9

Special Purpose

   3,264.7
    

Total

   4,211.6
    

Domestic and International Capital Markets

We issue industrial finance bonds both in Korea and abroad, some of which the Government directly guarantees. We generally issue domestic bonds at fixed interest rates with original maturities of one to ten years.

The following table sets out the outstanding balance of our industrial finance bonds as of June 30, 2009:

 

Outstanding Balance

   As of
June 30, 2009
     (billions of won)

Denominated in Won

   50,628.9

Denominated in Other Currencies

   20,671.2
    

Total

   71,300.1
    

The KDB Act provides that the aggregate outstanding principal amount of our industrial finance bonds, other than those directly guaranteed or purchased by the Government, plus the aggregate outstanding amount of our on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet guarantee obligations, other than those excepted by statute, may not exceed 30 times the sum of our paid-in capital and our reserve from profit. As of June 30, 2009, the aggregate amount of our industrial finance bonds and guarantee obligations (including guarantee obligations relating to loans that had not been borrowed as of June 30, 2009) was (Won)87,089 billion, equal to 17.3% of our authorized amount under the KDB Act, which was (Won)504,600.0 billion.

Foreign Currency Borrowings

We borrow money from institutions, principally syndicates of commercial banks, outside the Republic in foreign currencies. We frequently enter into related interest rate and currency swap transactions. The loans generally have original maturities of five to ten years. We also borrow from the World Bank, the ADB and other similar supranational institutions to fund special projects, with terms linked to the related loans we extend. As of June 30, 2009, the outstanding amount of our foreign currency borrowings was US$10.8 billion.

Our long term and short term foreign currency borrowings decreased to (Won)13,882.0 billion as of June 30, 2009 from (Won)16,468.2 billion as of December 31, 2008.

 

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Deposits

We take demand deposits and time and savings deposits from the general public. Time and savings deposits generally have maturities shorter than three years and bear interest at fixed rates. As of June 30, 2009, demand deposits held by us totaled (Won)645.9 billion and time and savings deposits held by us totaled (Won)12,062.5 billion.

Debt

Debt Repayment Schedule

The following table sets out our principal repayment schedule as of June 30, 2009:

Debt Principal Repayment Schedule

 

     Maturing on or before June 30,

Currency(1)(2)

   2010    2011    2012    2013    Thereafter
     (billions of won)

Won

   24,274.8    13,095.3    1,555.1    4,756.9    5,586.4

Foreign

   8,400.4    6,069.4    4,879.1    4,281.9    261.7
                        

Total Won Equivalent

   32,675.2    19,164.7    6,434.2    9,038.8    5,848.1
                        

 

(1) Borrowings in foreign currencies have been translated into Won at the market average exchange rates on June 30, 2009, as announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Services Ltd.
(2) We categorize debt with respect to which we have entered into currency swap agreements by our repayment currency under such agreements.

Debt Record

We have never defaulted in the payment of principal or interest on any of our obligations.

Overseas Operations

We operate overseas subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Dublin, Budapest, Sao Paulo and Tashkent. The subsidiaries engage in a variety of banking and merchant banking services, including:

 

   

managing and underwriting new securities issues;

 

   

syndicating medium and long-term loans;

 

   

trading securities;

 

   

trading in the money market; and

 

   

providing investment management and advisory services.

We currently maintain branches in Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, New York, London, Beijing and Guangzhou and two overseas representative offices in Frankfurt and Shenyang.

During 1998, 1999 and 2000, we closed one overseas branch in Bangkok, six overseas subsidiaries, Korea Associated Securities Inc., KDB Bank (Schweiz) AG, KDB (UK) Ltd., KDB International (Singapore) Ltd., KDB (Deutschland) Gmbh, KDB Lease (Japan) Ltd., and eleven overseas representative offices in Toronto, Budapest, Sydney, Mexico City, Hanoi, Manila, Paris, Santiago, Moscow, New Delhi and Jakarta.

 

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Property

Our head office is located at 16-3 Youido-dong, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea, a 35,996 square meter building completed in July 2001 and owned by us. In addition to the head office, we maintain 44 branches in major cities throughout the Republic, including 10 in Seoul. We generally own our domestic office space and lease our overseas offices under long-term leases.

Directors and Management; Employees

Our Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for management of our affairs. Under the KDB Act and our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors is to consist of not more than nine directors, including our President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Under the KDB Act, as amended in May 2009, we elect our directors, including our President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, at a general meeting of shareholders. Our executive directors serve for three-year terms and our independent non-executive directors serve for one-year terms, and they may be re-appointed. Currently, the members of our Board of Directors are:

 

Position

  

Name

  

Expiration of Term

President and Chairman of the Board of Directors:

   Euoo Sung Min    June 10, 2011

Executive Directors:

   Young Kee Kim    May 5, 2012
   In Sung Chung    February 4, 2010

Independent Non-executive Directors

   Youn Soo Lee    December 19, 2010
   Yeon Cheon Oh    April 17, 2011

As of June 30, 2009, we employed 2,537 persons with 1,720 located in our Seoul head office.

Financial Statements and the Auditors

The Financial Services Commission appoints our Auditor who is responsible for examining our financial operations and auditing our financial statements and records. The present Auditor is Sung Moon Lee, who was appointed for a three-year term on April 11, 2008.

We prepare our financial statements annually for submission to the Financial Services Commission, accompanied by an opinion of the Auditor. Although we are not legally required to have financial statements audited by external auditors, an independent public accounting firm has audited our non-consolidated and consolidated financial statements commencing with such financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 1998. As of the date of this prospectus, our external auditor is Ernst & Young Han Young, located at Taeyoung Bldg., #10-2, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea. Shinhan Accounting Corporation, located at 5th Floor, Samhwan Camus Building, #17-3 Yeouido-Dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea, has audited our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 and Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers, located at Kukje Center Building, 191, Hankang-ro, 2-ka, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea, has audited our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in this prospectus.

Our financial statements appearing in this prospectus were prepared in conformity with Korean law and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the Republic, summarized in “—Financial Statements and the Auditors—Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of December 31, 2008 and 2007—Note 2” and “Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of June 30, 2009 and 2008—Note 2”. These principles and procedures differ in certain material respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”).

We generally record our trading portfolio of marketable equity securities and other equity investments at the cost of acquisition (including incidental expenses related to purchase), computed on the moving average method. However, if the aggregate market value of the trading portfolio of marketable securities as of the balance sheet date differs from their purchase cost, we record the securities at market value. If the market value of equity investments, except for those of companies in which we hold more than 15% of interest (“affiliated companies”),

 

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differs from their purchase cost, we record the investment at market value. Starting in April 1999, we record our equity investments in affiliated companies by using the equity method, pursuant to which we account for adjustments in the value of our investments resulting from changes to the affiliated companies’ net asset values. However, we do not apply the equity method for the following investments: (1) total assets of investees are less than (Won)7,000 million; (2) investees which are owned by the Korean Government and Government invested companies; (3) investees under court receivership or bankruptcy; and (4) investees in the process of being sold.

We generally record our debt securities investments, except for our trading portfolio of marketable debt securities, at the cost of acquisition (including incidental expenses related to purchase), computed on the specific identification method. We record our trading portfolio of marketable debt securities at market value. Starting in April 1999, we record all our debt securities investments at market value except for debt securities invested with the intention of holding until maturity, which we record at the cost of acquisition or amortized cost.

We record the value of our premises and equipment on our balance sheet on the basis of a revaluation conducted as of July 1, 1998. The Minister of Strategy and Finance approved the revaluation in accordance with applicable Korean law. We value additions to premises and equipment since such date at cost.

 

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Report of Independent Auditors

To the Board of Directors of

The Korea Development Bank

We have audited the accompanying non-consolidated balance sheets of The Korea Development Bank (the “Bank”) as of December 31, 2008, and the related non-consolidated statements of income, appropriations of retained earnings, and cash flows and changes in shareholder’s equity for the year ended December 31, 2008, expressed in Korean won. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. The financial statements of the Bank for the year ended December 31, 2007, presented herein for comparative purposes, were audited by Samil Pricewaterhouse Coopers whose report dated March 27, 2008, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

We conducted our audits in conformity with auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of Korea. Those standards require that we plan and perform our audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the non-consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Korea Development Bank as of December 31, 2008 and the results of its operations, the changes in its retained earnings, the changes in its shareholder’s equity and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea.

Accounting principles and auditing standards and their application in practice vary among countries. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements are not intended to present the financial position, results of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of Korea. In addition, the procedures and practices used in the Republic of Korea to audit such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted and applied in other countries. Accordingly, this report and the accompanying financial statements are for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles or auditing standards and their application in practice.

/s/    Shinhan Accounting Corporation

Shinhan Accounting Corporation

Seoul, Korea

January 23, 2009

 

This report is effective as of January 23, 2009, the audit report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances, which may occur between the audit report date and the time of reading this report, could have a material impact on the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Accordingly, the readers of the audit report should understand that there is a possibility that the above audit report may have to be revised to reflect the impact of such subsequent events or circumstances, if any.

 

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The Korea Development Bank

Non-Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

   (Won) 4,437,123      (Won) 2,893,757

Securities (Note 4)

     53,402,994        53,988,638

Loans receivable, net of allowance for possible loan losses of (Won)1,047,704 million (2007 : (Won)810,371 million) (Note 5)

     76,065,772        57,031,868

Property and equipment, net (Note 6)

     636,565        634,598

Derivative financial instruments (Note 14)

     16,739,420        3,451,594

Other assets, net (Note 7)

     6,330,827        4,615,490
              

Total assets

   (Won) 157,612,701      (Won) 122,615,945
              

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

    

Deposits (Note 8)

   (Won) 16,768,529      (Won) 9,621,272

Borrowings (Note 9)

     31,624,230        28,037,860

Industrial finance bonds, gross of premium on bonds of (Won)5,251 million
(2007 : (Won)8,085 million) and net of discount on bonds of (Won)33,323 million
(2007 : (Won)45,842 million) (Note 10)

     68,860,778        56,295,271

Allowance for possible guarantee losses (Note 12)

     113,669        75,944

Allowance for unused loan commitment (Note 12)

     102,960        71,559

Accrued severance benefits, net

     87,244        73,083

Derivative financial instruments (Note 14)

     15,748,415        3,075,374

Other liabilities (Note 11)

     8,591,541        6,778,898
              

Total liabilities

     141,897,366        104,029,261
              

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

    

Shareholder’s Equity

    

Paid-in capital (Note 15)

     8,741,861        8,241,861

Capital surplus (Note 15)

     44,373        44,373

Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 15)

     (249,014     3,203,747

Retained earnings

     7,178,115        7,096,703
              

Total shareholder’s equity

     15,715,335        18,586,684
              

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   (Won) 157,612,701      (Won) 122,615,945
              

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

See Report of Independent Auditors.

 

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The Korea Development Bank

Non-Consolidated Statements of Income

Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007

Interest income

    

Interest on loans

   (Won) 3,693,332      (Won) 3,082,062

Interest on due from banks

     118,035        86,418

Interest on trading securities

     46,538        84,791

Interest on available-for-sale securities

     1,752,822        1,073,064

Interest on held-to-maturity securities

     165,949        109,204

Other interest income

     24,204        43,496
              
     5,800,880        4,479,035
              

Interest expense

    

Interest on deposits

     581,471        466,352

Interest on borrowings

     1,323,066        1,153,441

Interest on bonds payable

     3,062,445        2,583,734

Other interest expenses

     30,097        34,841
              
     4,997,079        4,238,368
              

Net interest income

     803,801        240,667

Provision for loan losses (Note 5)

     328,059        171,118
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     475,742        69,549
              

Non-interest revenue

    

Fees and commissions

     318,629        301,279

Gain from trading securities

     51,123        37,441

Gain from available-for-sale securities

     724,016        482,935

Gain from derivative financial instruments

     33,843,552        5,625,685

Others (Note 16)

     3,392,792        1,652,296
              
     38,330,112        8,099,636
              

Non-interest expense

    

Fees and commissions

     34,942        24,804

Loss from trading securities

     59,980        54,328

Loss from available-for-sale securities

     132,921        61,674

Loss from derivative financial instruments

     32,471,100        5,260,762

General and administrative expenses (Note 17)

     432,208        408,509

Others (Note 16)

     4,784,619        1,217,397
              
     37,915,770        7,027,474
              

Operating income

     890,084        1,141,711

Non-operating income, net (Note 18)

     (517,439     1,464,530
              

Income before income tax expense

     372,645        2,606,241

Income tax expense (Note 19)

     22,316        558,637
              

Net income

   (Won) 350,329      (Won) 2,047,604
              

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

See Report of Independent Auditors.

 

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Appropriations of Retained Earnings

Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

(Dates of Appropriation : March 4, 2009 and March 31, 2008

for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively)

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007  

Retained earnings before appropriations

     

Unappropriated retained earnings carried over from prior year

   (Won) —      (Won) (385,809

Effects on valuations of equity method investments

     31,083      1,160   

Net income

     350,329      2,047,604   
               
     381,412      1,662,955   
               

Appropriation of retained earnings

     

Legal reserve

     381,412      1,362,955   

Dividends

     —        300,000   
               
     381,412      1,662,955   
               

Unappropriated retained earnings carried forward to subsequent year

   (Won) —      (Won) —     
               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

See Report of Independent Auditors.

 

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Non-Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Paid-in
Capital
   Capital
Surplus
   Accumulated
other
Comprehensive
Income
    Retained
Earnings
    Total  

January 1, 2007

   (Won) 8,241,861    (Won) 44,373    (Won) 2,481,174      (Won) 5,347,118      (Won) 16,114,526   

Adjustments to retained earnings from equity method investments

     —        —        —          1,160        1,160   

Dividends

     —        —        —          (299,179     (299,179

Net income

     —        —        —          2,047,604        2,047,604   

Gain on valuation of available-for-sale securities

     —        —        815,185        —          815,185   

Gain on valuation of equity method investments

     —        —        (92,612     —          (92,612
                                      

December 31, 2007

   (Won) 8,241,861    (Won) 44,373    (Won) 3,203,747      (Won) 7,096,703      (Won) 18,586,684   
                                      

January 1, 2008

   (Won) 8,241,861    (Won) 44,373    (Won) 3,203,747      (Won) 7,096,703      (Won) 18,586,684   

Adjustments to retained earnings from equity method investments

     —        —        —          31,083        31,083   

Dividends

     —        —        —          (300,000     (300,000

Investment in kind

     500,000             500,000   

Net income

     —        —        —          350,329        350,329   

Gain on valuation of available-for-sale securities

     —        —        (3,110,858     —          (3,110,858

Gain on valuation of equity method investments

     —        —        (341,903     —          (341,903
                                      

December 31, 2008

   (Won) 8,741,861    (Won) 44,373    (Won) (249,014   (Won) 7,178,115      (Won) 15,715,335   
                                      

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

See Report of Independent Auditors.

 

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   (Won) 350,329      (Won) 2,047,604   
                

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     21,154        20,401   

Provision for loan losses

     328,059        171,118   

Loss(Gain) on trading securities, net

     (9,490     18,129   

Loss(Gain) on available-for-sale securities, net

     299,667        278,052   

Loss(Gain) on equity method investments, net

     509,882        (1,530,545

Gain on foreign currencies translation, net

     (1,267,148     (223,643

Gain from derivative financial instruments, net

     (753,986     (338,006

Loss on valuation of hedged items, net

     2,598,822        500,813   

Retirement allowance

     31,008        27,886   

Others, net

     (118,386     (248,318
                
     1,639,582        (1,324,113
                

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    

Increase in other accounts receivable

     (2,292,138     (951,387

Increase in other accounts payable

     2,514,601        959,119   

Disposal of trading securities

     566,099        561,774   

Acquisition of available-for-sale securities

     (4,143,647     (5,457,447

Acquisition of held-to-maturity securities

     (423,895     (1,248,058

Disposal(Acquisition) of equity method investments

     (355,083     649,794   

Acquisition of loans receivable

     (18,090,030     (6,244,910

Net increase in derivative financial instruments

     (2,459,621     (564,046

Payment of severance benefits

     (17,552     (11,044

Receipt of dividends

     271,564        250,435   

Others, net

     1,038,983        310,506   
                
     (23,390,719     (11,745,264
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (21,400,808     (11,021,773
                

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Acquisition of property and equipment, net

     (25,427     (6,711

Others, net

     (1,560,793     (1,442,127
                

Net cash provided by(used in) investing activities

     (1,586,220     (1,448,838
                

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Decrease in deposits, net

     7,147,257        (303,681

Increase in borrowings, net

     4,306,827        1,728,906   

Increase in bonds issued, net

     12,537,063        9,205,980   

Others, net

     (1,006,602     1,847,039   
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     22,984,545        12,478,244   
                

Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,483     7,633   

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Beginning of year

     60,763        53,130   
                

End of year

   (Won) 58,280      (Won) 60,763   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

See Report of Independent Auditors.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2008 and 2007

1. The Bank

The Korea Development Bank (the “Bank”) was established in 1954 in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act for the purpose of supplying and managing major industrial capital to develop the Korean manufacturing industry and others. The Bank has 44 local branches, seven overseas branches, five overseas subsidiaries and two overseas offices as of December 31, 2008. The Bank is engaged in the banking business under the Korea Development Bank Act and in the trust business in accordance with the Trust Business Act and other related regulations.

The Korea Development Bank Act prescribes that the Korean government owns the entire capital of the Bank.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the Bank in the preparation of its non-consolidated financial statements are summarized below:

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The Bank operates both a commercial banking business and a trust business in which the Bank, as a fiduciary, holds and manages the property of others. Under the Trust Business Act, the trust funds held as fiduciary are accounted for and reported separately from the Bank’s own commercial banking business.

The Bank maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English from the Korean language non-consolidated financial statements. Certain accounting principles applied by the Bank that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. Certain information attached to the Korean language non-consolidated financial statements, but not required for a fair presentation of the Bank’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows is not presented in the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of the non-consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported herein. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Bank may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates.

Application of the Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards

The Korean Accounting Standards Board has published a series of Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards (SKFAS), which will gradually replace the existing financial accounting standards established by the Korean Financial Supervisory Commission. Significant accounting policies adopted by the Bank for the financial statement are identical to the accounting policies followed by the Bank for the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

By following 06-2 of the Korean Accounting Statement Implementation, ‘accounting treatment for taxable earnings associated with investment in subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures,’ which was revised in February 22nd 2008, method of recognizing deferred income taxes associated with equity method investment has changed. The beginning balance of the previous year retroactively reflects this policy change. Impact from the policy change includes (Won)391,640 million increase in deferred income tax payable and decrease in retained earnings, capital adjustment in equity investment, and negative capital adjustment in equity method investment by (Won)385,809 million, (Won)7,160 million, (Won)1,329 million in each respect. Accumulated effects from the policy change have been handled prospectively, since the accumulated effects can not be measured rationally.

Recognition of Interest Income

The Bank recognizes interest income on loans and debt securities on an accrual basis, however, interest income on delinquent and dishonored loans, other than those subject to security deposits and guaranteed by financial institutions, is recognized on a cash basis.

Allowance for Possible Loan Losses

The Bank provides for possible loan losses based on the borrowers’ future debt servicing ability (forward looking criteria) as determined by a credit rating model developed by the Bank. This credit rating model includes financial and non-financial factors of borrowers and classifies the borrowers’ credit risk. Allowances are determined by applying the following minimum percentages to the various credit risk ratings:

 

Loan Classifications

   Minimum Provision Percentages

Normal

   0.85%

Precautionary

   7%

Substandard

   20%

Doubtful

   50%

Expected Loss

   100%

Loan Origination Fees and Costs

Loan Origination fees are deferred and subtracted from the relevant loans whereas the costs corresponding to the loans which may expect recognizable economic value are deferred and added.

It is added to or subtracted from the interest income in accordance with the amortization schedule using the effective interest rate.

Securities

Securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of generating profits on short-term differences in price, which are actively and frequently bought and sold, are classified as trading securities. Debt securities with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity that the Bank has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities. Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities.

Trading and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, except for non-marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at cost. The fair value of debt securities, which do not have a quoted market value, are calculated using the present value of future cash flows, discounted at a reasonable interest rate determined based on the credit ratings provided by independent credit rating institutions.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Unrealized holding gains or losses on trading securities are charged to current operations and those resulting from available-for-sale securities are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income, the accumulated amount of which shall be charged to current operations when the related securities are sold or when an impairment loss on the securities is recognized.

Held-to-maturity securities are generally carried at amortized cost. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized until their maturity using the effective interest rate method.

Impairment losses are recognized in the statement of income when the recoverable amounts are less than the acquisition cost of equity securities or amortized cost of debt securities.

Investment securities which allow the Bank a significant influence over the investee are valued using the equity method of accounting. The Bank considers that it has a significant influence on an investee if the Bank holds more than 15% of voting shares. However, the Bank does not apply the equity method for the following investments:

 

   

Investees having total assets of less than (Won)7,000 million

 

   

Investees under court receivership or bankruptcy

 

   

Investees under the process of being sold

 

   

Converted shares of stock with a restriction on disposal under the corporate restructuring law

The Bank discontinues the equity method of accounting for investments in associates when the Bank’s share of accumulated losses equals the costs of the investments. The Bank continues to do so until the subsequent cumulative changes in its proportionate net income of the associate equal its cumulative proportionate net losses not recognized during the periods when the equity method was suspended.

Under the equity method, the Bank records changes in its proportionate ownership in the book value of the investee in current operations, as accumulated other comprehensive income or as adjustments to retained earnings, depending on the nature of the underlying changes in the book value of the investee.

Property and Equipment, and Related Depreciation

Property and equipment used for business purposes are recorded at cost, except for those assets subject to upward revaluation in accordance with the Korean Asset Revaluation Law. Such revaluation presents facilities and buildings at their depreciated replacement cost and land at the prevailing market price, as of the effective date of revaluation.

Depreciation is computed using the declining-balance method, except for buildings and structures, which are depreciated using the straight-line method, based on the estimated useful lives of the assets as described below:

 

Classifications

   Estimated Useful Lives

Buildings

   20 ~ 50 years

Furniture and fixture

   10 ~ 40 years

Computer equipment

   4 years

Vehicles

   4 years

Others

   4 years

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures, which enhance the value or extend the useful life of the related assets, are capitalized.

The Bank recognizes an impairment loss when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income and is deducted from the acquisition cost of the impaired asset. If there is a subsequent recovery from the impairment, a reversal of the previous write-down is made limited to the amount of the original cost. The reversal amount of the previously recognized loss is credited to current operations as a gain.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization of these intangibles is computed using the straight-line method over a period of four to five years.

Present Value Discount

Receivables and payables arising from long-term installment transactions and other similar trading transactions are stated at present value if the difference between the nominal value and present value is material. Such differences are presented in the present value discount account and directly deducted from the nominal value of the related receivables or payables. The present value discount account is amortized using the effective interest rate method as interest expense or interest income.

Loans which are impaired due to the restructuring of the borrower, court mediation or negotiation, are revalued using an adjusted interest rate. The difference between the book value and the readjusted value is offset against the provision for possible loan losses, and the remaining difference is recognized as a bad debt expense in the year incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean won at the foreign exchange rates( US$1:(Won)1,257.50) as announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Service, Ltd. in effect on the balance sheet date. The resulting exchange gains or losses are reflected in current operations.

Bonds Sold under Repurchase Agreements

The Bank provides a provision for possible losses from the bonds sold under repurchase agreements as determined based on possible loss estimates when the bonds are repurchased.

Accrued Severance Benefits

Employees and directors with at least one year of service are entitled to receive a lump-sum payment upon termination of their employment with the Bank, based on their length of service and rate of pay at the time of termination. Accrued severance benefits represent the amount which would be payable assuming all eligible employees and directors were to terminate their employment as of the balance sheet date.

Allowance for Possible Guarantee Losses and Allowance for Loan Commitments

Provisions for possible losses on guarantees, acceptances and endorsed notes are based on a credit rating of the companies. The allowances for such losses are calculated by applying minimum provision percentage described in below and credit conversion ratio. These allowances are shown in the liability section.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Additionally, the Bank provides a provision for possible loss on unused loan commitments classified as “normal.”

 

Classifications

   Minimum Provision Percentages  

Normal

   0.85

Precautionary

   7

Substandard

   20

Doubtful

   50

Expected Loss

   100

Deferred Income Taxes

Income tax expense consists of taxes payable for the year and the change in deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the year. The Bank records deferred income tax assets or liabilities which arise from temporary differences between the amount reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. Temporary differences with increase the amount of taxable income in the future, are recognized as deferred income liabilities unless it’s in exception cases. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is more likely that they will be realized in the future. Deferred tax effects applicable to items in the shareholders’ equity are directly reflected in the shareholders’ equity account.

Bonds Purchased under Resale Agreement and Bonds Sold under Repurchase Agreements

Bonds purchased or sold under resale or repurchase agreements are included in loans and borrowings, respectively. The difference between the selling and repurchase price is treated as interest and is accrued evenly over the period covered by the agreements.

Translation of Foreign Currency Financial Statements

Accounts and records of the overseas branches are maintained in foreign currencies. For presentation in the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements, the financial statements of the branches have been translated at the exchange rates as of the balance sheet date.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments held for trading purposes are stated at fair value as of the balance sheet date. Derivative financial instruments for fair value hedges are stated at market value. The gains and losses on the hedging instruments, as well as the related loss or gain on the hedged items, are recognized in current operations.

Compensation to Trust Accounts

The Bank receives management fees from trust accounts for management and custodial services. Certain trust funds held by the Bank are guaranteed a certain rate of return by the Bank. If the income from trust operations is insufficient to generate the required rate of return, the deficiency may be either recovered from previously established special allowances, or compensated by the Bank’s banking accounts. Such compensation is accounted for as other operating expenses under the banking accounts and other income under the trust accounts in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations applicable to trust operations.

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Statement of Cash Flows

In the preparation of the statement of cash flows, the Bank has presented net amounts of cash inflows and cash outflows for items where the turnover is quick and the amounts are material.

3. Cash and Due from Banks

Cash and due from banks as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Cash on hand in local currency

   —      (Won) 50,319    (Won) 56,784

Cash on hand in foreign currencies

   —        7,961      3,979

Due from banks in local currency

   0~6.01      2,998,737      1,825,393

Due from banks in foreign currencies

   0~4.57      1,380,106      1,007,601
                
      (Won) 4,437,123    (Won) 2,893,757
                

Due from banks in local currency as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

The Bank of Korea

   —      (Won) 541,119    (Won) 694,695

Korea Exchange Bank

   —        189      307

Kookmin Bank

   6.01      91,716      125,835

Others

   ”         2,365,713      1,004,556
                
      (Won) 2,998,737    (Won) 1,825,393
                

Due from banks in foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

The Bank of Korea

   —      (Won) 94,117    (Won) 25,811

Shinhan Bank

   4.57      12,575      49,680

Hana Bank

   ”         6,288      29,084

Korea Exchange Bank

   ”         79,223      46,764

Woori Bank

   ”         12,575      32,837

KDB Asia (HK) Ltd.

   ”         —        125,719

KDB Ireland Ltd.

   ”         64,676      69,396

Others

   ”         1,110,652      628,310
                
      (Won) 1,380,106    (Won) 1,007,601
                

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Restricted deposits included in due from banks as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Deposits

Reserve deposits with the Bank of Korea

   (Won) 541,119

Kookmin Bank

     91,716

Shinhan Bank

     30,222

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and others

     137,827
      
   (Won) 800,884
      

Deposits with Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank are pledged as collaterals. Reserve deposits with the Bank of Korea represent amounts required under the Banking Act for the payment of deposits. Reserve deposits with ICBC Shanghai represent amounts required under the related banking regulations of the People’s Republic of China.

The maturities of due from banks as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Due from banks
in local currency
   Due from banks
in foreign currencies
   Total

Within 3 months

   (Won) 2,320,000    (Won) 353,932    (Won) 2,673,932

More than 3~6 months

     57,598      92,930      150,528

More than 6 months~1 year

     64,340      36,064      100,404

More than 1~2 years

     —        282,768      282,768

More than 2~5 years

     —        100,600      100,600

More than 5 years

     556,799      513,812      1,070,611
                    
   (Won) 2,998,737    (Won) 1,380,106    (Won) 4,378,843
                    

4. Securities

Securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Trading securities

   (Won) 425,691    (Won) 982,509

Available-for-sale securities

     37,087,395      36,845,694

Held-to-maturity securities

     3,119,932      2,696,038

Equity method investments

     12,769,975      13,464,397
             
   (Won) 53,402,994    (Won) 53,988,638
             

Trading securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Equity investments

   —      (Won) —      (Won) 33,997

Government and public bonds

   5.32      277,350      157,076

Corporate bonds

   5.26      141,707      264,693

Commercial papers and others

   —        —        176,829

Securities in foreign currencies

   6.68      6,634      349,914
                
      (Won) 425,691    (Won) 982,509
                

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Par value, acquisition cost and fair value of trading debt securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

     Par value    Acquisition cost    Fair value(Book value)
(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    2008    2007    2008    2007

Government and public bonds

   (Won) 259,000    (Won) 160,000    (Won) 269,928    (Won) 157,971    (Won) 277,350    (Won) 157,076

Corporate bonds

     140,000      269,000      138,589      267,751      141,707      264,693

Commercial papers

     —        180,000      —        176,871      —        176,829

Trading securities in foreign currencies

     6,692      413,261      7,072      358,160      6,634      349,502
                                         
   (Won) 405,692    (Won) 1,022,261    (Won) 415,289    (Won) 960,753    (Won) 425,691    (Won) 948,100
                                         

Trading securities in foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won; thousands of US$, EUR, JPY, GBP and HKD)

Foreign currencies

 

Equivalent in Korean won

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

US$

  5,275   US$   84,702   (Won)6,634   (Won)79,467

EUR

  —     EUR   19,642   —     27,131

JPY

  —     JPY   30,200   —     252

GBP

  —     GBP   129,611   —     242,904

HKD

  —     HKD   1,331   —     160
             
        (Won)6,634   (Won)349,914
             

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Equity investments

   —      (Won) 10,138,197    (Won) 13,448,663

Government and public bonds

   4.67~6.03      819,884      911,749

Corporate bonds

   5.15~7.79      19,891,132      17,972,481

Beneficiary certificates1

   —        1,852,797      340,338

Other securities in foreign currencies

   5.62      4,385,385      4,172,463
                
      (Won) 37,087,395    (Won) 36,845,694
                

 

1 As of December 31, 2008, the Bank has investments of (Won)827,234 million in private equity funds, and the details of their main assets and the operating profits are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)   

Name of fund

  

Main assets

   Book value    Operating
profits

KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   KDB private placement bonds 62 and others    Government and public bonds and others    (Won) 92,212    (Won) 3,367

CJ Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd.

   CJ private placement bonds 6-42 and others    Government and public bonds and others      81,689      2,403

Hanwha Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd.

   Hanhwa boomerang private placement bonds 126    Government and public bonds and others      102,005      3,287

Others

           551,328      17,095
                   
         (Won) 827,234    (Won) 26,152
                   

The above other securities in foreign currencies include the following which loses their marketability and reclassified from trade securities:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Fair value    Income/Loss     Unrealized Income/Loss     Book value

AKERYS HOLDINGS SA

   (Won) 3,734    (Won) (1,123   (Won) (1,457   (Won) 2,277
                             

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Available-for-sale equity securities, not using the equity method, as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won ; shares in thousands)    Number
of shares
   Percentage of
ownership (%)
   Acquisition
cost
   Book value    Fair value or
Net book value

Korea Expressway Corporation

   193,010    9.28    (Won) 1,930,100    (Won) 1,930,184    (Won) 1,943,332

Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

   32,413    7.05      286,059      199,793      199,793

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

   16,290    14.66      311,384      830,130      830,130

Industrial Bank of Korea—preferred stock

   46,915    —        326,906      324,701      324,701

SK Networks—common stock

   28,948    11.91      150,207      230,862      230,862

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.

   12,129    11.56      205,655      762,944      762,944

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company—preferred stock(*)

   122    —        265,259      244,411      359,482

Industrial Bank of Korea—common stock

   10,490    2.37      73,094      80,668      80,668

Daewoo International Corp.

   5,047    5.31      25,237      103,320      103,320

Hyundai corporation Co., Ltd.

   5,032    22.53      59,113      66,117      66,117

Ssangyong Cement Industry Co., Ltd.

   11,091    14.86      186,434      67,455      67,455

Others

           1,669,707      1,354,648      673,651
                          
         (Won) 5,489,155    (Won) 6,195,233    (Won) 5,642,455
                          

 

(*) GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company -preferred stock has evaluated in accordance with the statement 28 of “Equity method” in the Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards. KRW 115,071 million resulting from the change of investment’s equity has subtracted from its book value.

Available-for-sale debt securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

      Par value    Acquisition cost    Book value
(in millions of
Korean won)
   2008    2007    2008    2007    2008    2007

Government and public bonds

   (Won) 807,000    (Won) 963,000    (Won) 817,012    (Won) 970,602    (Won) 819,884    (Won) 911,749

Corporate bonds

     20,509,822      18,617,733      20,444,392      18,470,376      19,891,132      17,972,481

Beneficiary certificates

     1,824,283      314,855      1,843,042      334,026      1,852,797      340,338

Investment debt securities in foreign currencies

     5,098,712      4,239,620      5,116,403      4,248,209      4,367,723      4,141,450
                                         
   (Won) 28,239,817    (Won) 24,135,208    (Won) 28,220,849    (Won) 24,023,213    (Won) 26,931,536    (Won) 23,366,018
                                         

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Held-to-maturity debt securities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

      Par value    Acquisition cost    Carrying value
(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    2008    2007    2008    2007

Government and public bonds

   (Won) 3,050,608    (Won) 2,660,140    (Won) 3,042,846    (Won) 2,622,111    (Won) 3,049,301    (Won) 2,657,846

Corporate bonds

     70,000      30,000      70,000      30,000      70,000      30,000

Investment debt securities in local currency

     631      695      628      692      631      694

Investment debt securities in foreign currencies

     —        7,506      —        7,468      —        7,498
                                         
   (Won) 3,121,239    (Won) 2,698,341    (Won) 3,113,474    (Won) 2,660,271    (Won) 3,119,932    (Won) 2,696,038
                                         

Equity method investments as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of
Korean won; shares
in thousands)
  Number
of
shares
  Percentage of
ownership (%)
  Acquisition cost   Book value   Net book value
      2008   2007   2008   2007   2008   2007

Korea Electric Power Corporation

  192,160   29.95   (Won) 4,491,411   (Won) 4,491,411   (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) 9,403,531   (Won) 12,261,895   (Won) 13,187,909

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

  74,309   39.09     548,252     548,252     931,756     915,762     931,756     915,762

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

  59,826   31.26     288,383     288,383     668,428     573,290     646,391     553,745

The KDB Capital Corp.

  62,125   99.92     761,593     761,593     431,130     522,737     428,023     512,043

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company

  70,706   27.97     213,206     213,206     —       364,980     —       364,980

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

  32,000   15.54     31,907     31,907     346,578     275,916     352,442     282,338

KDB Asia (HK) Ltd.

  140,000   100.00     135,577     135,577     183,896     173,680     183,896     173,680

Korea Tourism Organization

  2,824   43.58     35,529     35,529     182,522     170,874     182,522     170,874

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

  25,890   30.11     133,900     133,900     141,907     137,394     138,908     130,894

KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.

  1,534   100.00     86,980     86,980     158,488     127,109     158,488     127,025

Others

        838,696     660,493     990,279     799,124     1,105,466     785,815
                                       
      (Won) 7,565,434   (Won) 7,387,231   (Won) 12,769,975   (Won) 13,464,397   (Won) 16,299,787   (Won) 17,205,065
                                       

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

The Bank has used the most recent provisional financial statements of the investees as their respective audited financial statements were not readily available.

Details of valuation on securities using the equity method as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)   Jan. 1, 2008
book value
  Acquisition
(Disposal)
  Dividends   Valuation
gain(loss)
    Retained
earnings
    Capital
adjustment
    Dec. 31, 2008
book value

Korea Electric Power Corporation

  (Won) 9,403,531   (Won) —     (Won) 144,120   (Won) (622,587   (Won) (12   (Won) 98,179      (Won) 8,734,991

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

    915,762     —       29,724     67,606        —          (21,888     931,756

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

    573,290     —       25,426     126,401        1,772        (7,609     668,428

The KDB Capital Corp.

    522,737     —       24,850     20,682        —          (87,439     431,130

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company

    364,980     —       —       (243,914     —          (121,066     —  

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

    275,916     —       14,720     85,662        (29     (251     346,578

KDB Asia (HK) Ltd.

    173,680     59,109     —       (4,964     248        (44,177     183,896

Korea Tourism Organization

    170,874     —       3,581     15,132        —          97        182,522

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

    137,394     —       —       4,513        —          —          141,907

KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.

    127,109     28,255     —       3,856        (402     (330     158,488

Others

    799,124     189,402     29,144     38,731        29,506        (36,340     990,279
                                               
  (Won) 13,464,397   (Won) 276,766   (Won) 271,565   (Won) (509,882   (Won) 31,083      (Won) (220,824   (Won) 12,769,975
                                               

Financial information of investees as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Total assets    Total liabilities    Sales
(Operating
income)
   Net income  

Korea Electric Power Corporation

   (Won) 66,868,200    (Won) 25,929,200    (Won) 31,522,400    (Won) (2,952,500

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

     13,051,355      10,668,033      4,109,300      109,471   

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

     15,953,600      13,885,700      11,074,600      401,700   

The KDB Capital Corp.

     3,701,658      3,273,283      525,834      23,719   

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company

     8,848,955      7,771,652      12,310,655      (862,127

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

     4,017,305      1,705,014      6,544,898      553,853   

KDB Asia (HK) Ltd.

     605,117      458,877      40,409      (3,948

Korea Tourism Organization

     805,685      386,911      299,956      35,576   

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

     1,054,964      600,354      910,126      19,059   

KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.

     977,424      818,937      192,292      3,940   

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

The equity method adjustments are calculated as the difference between the initial purchase price and the Bank’s initial proportionate ownership in the net book value of investees at the time of purchase. Equity method adjustment debits are amortized over five years, while equity method adjustment credits are amortized over five years or over the weighted-average of the useful lives of tangible assets of investees using the straight-line method.

The accumulated unamortized equity method adjustments as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

     2008     2007  
(in millions of Korean won)    Equity method
adjustment debit
    Equity method
adjustment credit
    Equity method
adjustment debit
    Equity method
adjustment credit
 

Beginning balance

   (Won) 26,663      (Won) 3,796,035      (Won) 295,214      (Won) 4,054,088   

Increase(decrease)

     9,978        52,202        (256,717     3,698   

Amortization

     (13,270     (265,779     (11,834     (261,751
                                

Ending balance

   (Won) 23,371      (Won) 3,582,458      (Won) 26,663      (Won) 3,796,035   
                                

Investees in which the Bank holds more than 15% of voting shares but are not valued using the equity method as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won ; shares in thousands)    Number of
shares
   Percentage of
ownership (%)
   Acquisition
cost
   Book
value
   Fair value or
net book value

Korea Land Corp.1

   —      26.66    (Won) 1,161,903    (Won) 1,191,329    (Won) 1,680,802

Hyundai Corporation

   5,032    22.53      59,113      66,117      66,117

Others

           452,226      388,210      243,976
                          
         (Won) 1,673,242    (Won) 1,645,656    (Won) 1,990,895
                          

 

1 Notwithstanding its ownership of more than 15% in the investees as presented above, the Bank is not considered as having a significant influence over the management of these companies because the aggregate ownership percentage held by the Korean government exceeds 2/3 of the total shares of these companies.

Changes in unrealized holding gains and losses on equity method investments as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)   2008   2007
  Beginning
Balance
  Accrual   Reversal     Ending
Balance
  Beginning
Balance
  Accrual   Reversal   Ending
Balance

KDB Capital Corporation

  (Won) 5,320   (Won) —       (2,213   (Won) 3,107   (Won) 5,229   (Won) 91   (Won) —     (Won) 5,320

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

    19,545     2,491     —          22,036     11,162     8,383     —       19,545

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

    2,410     —       (137     2,273     1,568     842     —       2,410

KDB Bank Ireland Ltd.

    1,343     517     —          1,860     1,035     308     —       1,343

KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.

    84     —       (84     —       64     20     —       84
                                                 
  (Won) 28,702   (Won) 3,008   (Won) 2,434      (Won) 29,726   (Won) 19,058   (Won) 9,644   (Won) —     (Won) 28,702
                                                 

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Marketable securities under the equity method as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Fair value    Book value

Korea Electric Power Corporation

   (Won) 5,687,934    (Won) 8,734,991

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

     918,323      668,428

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.

     951,158      931,756

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

     300,798      346,578

Sewon Corporation

     3,956      12,890

Donghae Pulp Co., Ltd.

     30,965      22,844
             
   (Won) 7,893,134    (Won) 10,717,487
             

Investment debt securities denominated in foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won ; US$, JPY, GBP, EUR, and CNY in thousands)
     Foreign currencies    Equivalent in Korean won
      2008    2007    2008    2007

Available-for-sale debt securities

                   

US$

   2,194,273    2,646,763    (Won) 2,759,298    (Won) 2,483,193

JPY

   45,531,355    66,757,483      634,657      556,310

GBP

   352,589    372,715      640,884      698,504

EUR

   187,411    292,083      332,884      403,443
                   
         (Won) 4,367,723    (Won) 4,141,450
                   

Held-to-maturity debt securities

              

US$

   —      7,992    (Won) —      (Won) 7,498
                   

As of December 31, 2008, investment securities amounting to (Won)17,117,701 million are pledged as collateral to KDB First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd. and others.

With regard to futures trading, 10,235,130 shares of Korea Electric Power Corporation are pledged as a substitute for the deposits to KB Futures Co., Ltd. and others as of December 31, 2008.

The maturities of investments in available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

   Available-for-sale
debt securities
   Held-to-maturity
debt securities

Within 1 year

   (Won) 8,043,585    (Won) 1,142,458

More than 1~5 years

     17,776,227      1,974,488

More than 5~10 years

     1,040,376      2,986

More than 10 years

     71,348      —  
             
   (Won) 26,931,536    (Won) 3,119,932
             

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Impairment losses on securities for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Amortized
cost
   Impairment
loss
   Book
value

Equity Securities

        

INDTEK Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 4,297    (Won) 4,297    (Won) —  

Dream to Reality Co., Ltd.

     2,000      2,000      —  

Pixelchips Co., Ltd.

     1,999      1,999      —  

Roa Tech Co., Ltd.

     1,000      1,000      —  

Kwangwon Tech Co., Ltd.

     1,000      1,000      —  

Others

     22,756      22,521      235
                    
   (Won) 33,052    (Won) 32,817    (Won) 235
                    

Debt Securities

        

KDB First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 7,350    (Won) 3,292    (Won) 4,058

WASHINGTON MUTUAL INC

     5,990      5,987      3

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc

     47,663      43,614      4,049

Others

     3,748      3,104      644
                    
   (Won) 64,751    (Won) 55,997    (Won) 8,754
                    

Beneficiary Certificate

        

KDB Asset Management Corp.

   (Won) 6,720    (Won) 800    (Won) 5,920
                    

The risk concentrations of securities held by the Bank as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Country

        

Republic of Korea

   (Won) 51,024,776    (Won) 50,429,073    95.55

USA

     409,434      583,144    0.77

Thailand

     61,482      58,158    0.11

Others

     1,907,302      2,918,262    3.57
                  
   (Won) 53,402,994    (Won) 53,988,637    100.00
                  

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Issuer

        

Korea Electric Power Corporation

   (Won) 8,736,820    (Won) 9,403,531    16.36

Korea National Housing Corp.

     1,339,838      1,311,700    2.51

Korea Expressway Corporation

     1,946,359      1,462,658    3.65

Korea Land Corp.

     1,191,329      1,191,329    2.23

Korea Asset Management Corp.

     146,240      103,870    0.27

Others

     40,042,408      40,515,549    74.98
                  
   (Won) 53,402,994    (Won) 53,988,637    100.00
                  

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Industry

        

Banking and insurance

   (Won) 18,516,435    (Won) 7,874,143    34.67

Electric, gas and water supply

     10,574,095      9,721,942    19.80

Manufacturing

     8,202,487      11,347,832    15.36

Construction

     6,907,044      6,898,376    12.94

Public administration

     1,288,351      1,945,473    2.41

Others

     7,914,582      16,200,871    14.82
                  
   (Won) 53,402,994    (Won) 53,988,637    100.00
                  

5. Loans Receivable

Loans receivable as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  

Loans receivable in local currency

   (Won) 34,901,217      (Won) 24,564,587   

Loans receivable in foreign currencies

     21,179,887        14,794,765   

Other loans receivable

     21,032,372        18,482,887   
                
     77,113,476        57,842,239   

Less : Allowance for possible loan losses1

     (1,047,704     (810,371
                
   (Won) 76,065,772      (Won) 57,031,868   
                

 

1 Present value discount and loan origination fees are included under the allowance for possible loan losses.

Loans receivable in local and foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest
rates (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Loans receivable in local currency

        

Loans for working capital

        

Industrial fund loans

   6.69    (Won) 12,705,994    (Won) 8,183,554

Government fund loans

   5.62      170,588      221,261

Overdraft

   7.45      320,938      63,354

Others

   6.69~7.13      1,916,558      1,427,102
                
        15,114,078      9,895,271
                

Loans for facilities

        

Industrial fund loans

   6.71      16,275,271      11,058,034

Government fund loans

   5.62      779,422      820,502

Others

   4.44~5.55      2,732,446      2,790,780
                
        19,787,139      14,669,316
                
      (Won) 34,901,217    (Won) 24,564,587
                

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest
rates (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Loans receivable in foreign currencies

        

Loans for working capital

        

Local currency loans denominated in foreign currencies

   4.41    (Won) 659,713    (Won) 684,649

Foreign currency loans

   5.34      2,464,709      2,023,888

Others

   3.17      20,411      48,398
                
        3,144,833      2,756,935
                

Loans for facilities

        

Local currency loans denominated in foreign currencies

   4.73      3,594,709      2,445,821

Foreign currency loans

   4.90      8,832,298      5,443,814

Offshore loans in foreign currencies

   5.43      3,680,755      2,411,585

Loans to International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

   4.69      1,927,292      1,736,610
                
        18,035,054      12,037,830
                
      (Won) 21,179,887    (Won) 14,794,765
                

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Other loans receivable

     

Notes purchased

   (Won) 5,400    (Won) 4,205

Bills purchased

     2,388,011      1,677,762

Advances for customers

     71,508      40,514

Bonds purchased under repurchase agreements

     1,395,132      429,154

Domestic import usance bills

     3,684,616      2,251,451

Call loans

     2,795,450      878,862

Debentures accepted by private subscription

     9,436,648      11,801,594

Inter-bank loans

     988,898      1,207,625

Others

     266,709      191,720
             
   (Won) 21,032,372    (Won) 18,482,887
             

The maturities of loans receivable in local currency and foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Loans for
working capital
in local
currency
   Loans for
facilities in
local currency
   Loans for
working capital
in foreign
currencies
   Loans for
facilities in
foreign
currencies
   Total

Within 3 months

   (Won) 3,491,709    (Won) 606,180    (Won) 395,411    (Won) 624,741    (Won) 5,118,041

More than 3~6 months

     2,635,724      545,641      690,945      765,478      4,637,788

More than 6 months~1 year

     4,977,389      1,468,789      1,040,866      1,486,164      8,973,208

More than 1~2 years

     1,754,677      4,041,822      380,057      3,581,024      9,757,580

More than 2~3 years

     887,749      4,180,742      139,839      2,761,098      7,969,428

More than 3~4 years

     164,632      2,385,383      88,866      3,630,594      6,269,475

More than 4~5 years

     182,453      2,222,479      40,190      1,749,541      4,194,663

More than 5 years

     1,019,745      4,336,103      368,659      3,436,414      9,160,921
                                  
   (Won) 15,114,078    (Won) 19,787,139    (Won) 3,144,833    (Won) 18,035,054    (Won) 56,081,104
                                  

 

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Changes in the allowance for possible loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  
   Loans     Other
assets
   Total     Total  

Balance at the beginning of the year

   (Won) 779,941      (Won) 2,806    (Won) 782,747      (Won) 620,923   

Increase in allowance for overseas branches due to foreign currency translation

     10,280        —        10,280        (507

Allowance carryover from loan acquisition

     129,485        —        129,485        105,305   

Increase in allowance for possible losses

     1,269        —        1,269        836   

Decrease in allowance due to loan disposal

     (1,639     —        (1,639     (312

Increase in allowance due to loan restructuring

     (4     —        (4     (1,886

Increase in allowance due to early redemption

     3,655        —        3,655        1,771   

Current write-offs

     (227,075     —        (227,075     (114,501

Current provision

     327,815        244      328,059        171,118   
                               
   (Won) 1,023,727      (Won) 3,050    (Won) 1,026,777      (Won) 782,747   
                               

The difference (KRW 23,977 million) between the above allowance for possible loan loss (KRW 1,023,727 million) and that in the balance sheets (KRW 1,047,704) consists of:

 

   

KRW 22,408 million of present value discounts reclassified to the allowance for possible loan loss to comply with “debt restructuring” in the Statements of Korean Financial Accounting Standards

 

   

KRW 1,569 million of Loan Origination Fees

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the allowances for possible loan losses and other assets are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Loans receivable in local and foreign currencies and notes purchased

   (Won) 804,275    (Won) 586,173

Bills purchased

     24,751      25,218

Advances for customers

     17,589      17,133

Domestic import usance bills

     56,531      29,797

Debentures accepted by private subscription

     114,915      116,295

Other loans receivable

     5,666      5,325
             
     1,023,727      779,941

Other assets

     3,050      2,806
             
   (Won) 1,026,777    (Won) 782,747
             

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

As of December 31, 2008, the classification of loans and allowances for possible loan losses are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)

Classification

   Loans1    Allowances
for possible
loan losses
   Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2007

Normal

   (Won) 66,003,749    (Won) 595,579    0.90

Precautionary

     449,142      56,493    12.58

Substandard

     912,699      223,630    24.50

Doubtful

     10,339      5,333    51.58

Estimated loss

     142,692      142,692    100.00

Others2

     9,570,877      —      —  
                  
   (Won) 77,089,498    (Won) 1,023,727    1.33
                  

 

1 Net of present value discounts.
2 Loans to or loans guaranteed by the Korean government and call loans, bond purchased under repurchase agreements and inter bank loans classified as “normal”.

The ratio of allowance to total loans and the ratio of allowance to non-performing loans as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Total loans

   (Won) 77,089,498    (Won) 57,811,809

Allowances for possible losses

     1,023,727      779,941
             

Ratio of allowance to total loans (%)

     1.33      1.35
             

Non-performing loans

   (Won) 1,065,730    (Won) 649,033

Allowances for possible losses

     371,655      282,328
             

Ratio of allowance to total non-performing loans (%)

     34.87      43.50
             

Restructured loans receivable as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, due to court receivership, court mediation or other financial restructuring process are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Loans converted into equity securities

   (Won) 13,043    (Won) 21,260
             

When the contractual terms, such as the principal, interest rate, and maturity of impaired loans are restructured, the Bank adjusts the carrying amount of the impaired loans to its present value determined based on the restructured terms. The Bank recognizes losses arising from the restructuring of the impaired loans as incurred.

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

Loans receivable restructured due to changes in contractual terms for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  

Beginning balance

    

Original amount before restructuring

   (Won) 167,041      (Won) 175,923   

Present value

     (136,611     (139,597
                

Present value discount

     30,430        36,326   
                

Present value discount

    

Increase

     4        2,026   

Decrease(amortization)

     (8,026     (7,922
                
     (8,022     (5,896
                

Ending balance

    

Original amount before restructuring

     132,676        167,041   

Present value

     (110,268     (136,611
                

Present value discount

   (Won) 22,408      (Won) 30,430   
                

The present value discount account is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the redemption period.

The Bank’s local and foreign currencies loan portfolios by country, major customers and industry as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Country

        

Republic of Korea

   (Won) 48,317,609    (Won) 34,571,583    86.16

China

     1,964,527      1,257,833    3.50

USA

     437,150      205,756    0.78

Others

     5,361,818      3,324,180    9.56
                  
   (Won) 56,081,104    (Won) 39,359,352    100.00
                  

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Customer

        

Korea Electric Power Corporation

   (Won) 1,258,135    (Won) 1,160,371    2.24

Small Business Corp.

     1,690,381      1,473,894    3.01

Korean Airline Co., Ltd.

     1,715,578      1,361,287    3.06

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.

     320,954      253,906    0.57

Dongbu Electronics Co., Ltd.

     844,896      873,978    1.51

Doosan Holdings, Europe

     1,058,893      790,262    1.89

Korea Deposit Insurance Corp.

     628,750      717,220    1.12

Kia Motors Corporation

     90,483      606,382    0.16

Others

     48,473,034      32,122,052    86.44
                  
   (Won) 56,081,104    (Won) 39,359,352    100.00
                  

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007    Ratio (%) as of
Dec. 31, 2008

By Industry

        

Manufacturing

   (Won) 32,068,742    (Won) 22,807,104    57.18

Banking and insurance

     4,156,974      2,878,542    7.41

Transportation and communications

     5,981,822      4,136,208    10.67

Public administration

     2,050,672      1,807,324    3.66

Electric, gas and water supply

     2,976,598      2,561,289    5.31

Others

     8,846,296      5,168,885    15.77
                  
   (Won) 56,081,104    (Won) 39,359,352    100.00
                  

Changes in the Loan Origination Fees during 2008 are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Beginning
balance
   Increase    Decrease    Ending
balance

Loan Origination Fees

   —      (Won) 1,590    (Won) 21    (Won) 1,569

6. Property and Equipment

Changes in property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Beginning
balance
   Acquisition    Disposal    Depreciation     Ending
balance

2008

             

Land

   (Won) 311,094    (Won) 13,548    (Won) 5,444    (Won) —        (Won) 319,198

Buildings

     296,783      2,272      1,021      (9,224     288,810

Furniture and fixtures

     8,525      57      42      (439     8,101

Computer equipment

     10,894      8,416      15      (8,246     11,049

Vehicles

     291      226      16      (217     284

Construction-in-progress

     —        1,795      1,746      —          49

Others

     7,011      5,950      859      (3,028     9,074
                                   
   (Won) 634,598    (Won) 32,264    (Won) 9,143    (Won) (21,154   (Won) 636,565
                                   

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Beginning
balance
   Acquisition    Disposal    Depreciation     Ending
balance

2007

             

Land

   (Won) 313,323    (Won) 101    (Won) 2,330    (Won) —        (Won) 311,094

Buildings

     305,243      5,298      4,562      (9,196     296,783

Furniture and fixtures

     9,002      67      93      (451     8,525

Computer equipment

     12,027      6,514      92      (7,555     10,894

Vehicles

     359      106      —        (174     291

Construction-in-progress

     145      3,866      4,011      —          —  

Others

     7,905      2,870      739      (3,025     7,011
                                   
   (Won) 648,004    (Won) 18,822    (Won) 11,827    (Won) (20,401   (Won) 634,598
                                   

The government-valued price of the Bank’s land as of December 31, 2008, is (Won)423,422 million (2007: (Won)397,327 million).

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

As of December 31, 2008, the Bank’s premises, equipment and other assets are insured against fire and other casualty losses for up to approximately (Won)284,030 million.

7. Other Assets

Other assets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  

Intangible assets

   (Won) 29,182      (Won) 30,834   

Other accounts receivable

     4,433,294        2,141,156   

Accrued income

     619,502        524,399   

Prepaid expense

     203,269        165,295   

Deferred income tax assets

     42,048        11,047   

Others

     1,006,582        1,745,565   
                
     6,333,877        4,618,296   

Less: Allowance for possible losses for other accounts receivable

     (3,050     (2,806
                
   (Won) 6,330,827      (Won) 4,615,490   
                

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

8. Deposits

Deposits as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Local currency deposits

        

Demand deposits

        

Checking accounts

   —      (Won) 2,733    (Won) 1,348

Temporary deposits

   0.01      162,072      470,833

Passbook deposits

   0.24      5,723      5,907

Others

   0.25      1,316      2,552
                
        171,844      480,640
                

Time and savings deposits

        

Time deposits

   5.79      5,384,983      2,139,814

Installment savings deposits

   3.96      104,146      121,532

Corporate savings deposits

   4.46      3,972,845      2,527,764

Savings deposits

   2.11      89,857      113,475

Others

   4.26      2,625      4,658
                
        9,554,456      4,907,243
                

Total local currency deposits

        9,726,300      5,387,883
                

Foreign currencies deposits

        

Checking accounts

   —        7,987      1,036

Temporary deposits

   —        2,174      369

Passbook deposits

   2.33      321,784      220,142

Time deposits

   4.14      2,466,693      525,599

Others

   1.51      87,869      7,074
                
        2,886,507      754,220
                

Negotiable certificates of deposits

   5.61      4,155,722      3,479,169
                
      (Won) 16,768,529    (Won) 9,621,272
                

The maturities of time and savings deposits in local and foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Time deposits    Installment
savings deposits
   Time deposits in
foreign currencies
   Total

Within 3 months

   (Won) 2,692,706    (Won) 10,769    (Won) 2,367,782    (Won) 5,071,257

More than 3~6 months

     1,276,703      31,426      35,064      1,343,193

More than 6 months~1 year

     989,590      33,797      41,617      1,065,004

More than 1~2 years

     371,842      19,605      14,189      405,636

More than 2~3 years

     52,545      8,546      5,281      66,372

More than 3 years

     1,597      3      2,760      4,360
                           
   (Won) 5,384,983    (Won) 104,146    (Won) 2,466,693    (Won) 7,955,822
                           

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

9. Borrowings

Borrowings as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007

Local currency borrowings

        

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

   5.06    (Won) 1,015,734    (Won) 1,099,028

Industrial Bank of Korea

   4.62      170,613      237,810

Small Business Corp.

   4.13      538,840      523,867

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

   3.63      1,118,318      1,067,893

Korea Energy Management Corporation

   3.60      862,243      817,106

Local governments

   4.22      129,896      112,420

Others

   1.68~4.38      1,529,396      883,304
                
        5,365,040      4,741,428
                

Foreign currencies borrowings

        

KFW group in Germany

   5.49      898      2,010

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

   4.44      2,099,003      1,940,985

Others

   3.38~4.96      14,368,264      10,841,955
                
        16,468,165      12,784,950
                

Other borrowings

        

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

   5.02      8,968,536      9,099,782

Notes sold

   3.80      132      102

Call money

   5.04      822,357      1,411,598
                
        9,791,025      10,511,482
                
      (Won) 31,624,230    (Won) 28,037,860
                

The maturities of borrowings in local and foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Borrowings in
local currency
   Borrowings in
foreign currency
   Offshore
borrowings in
foreign currencies
   Total

Within 3 months

   (Won) 423,477    (Won) 5,692,788    (Won) 702,187    (Won) 6,818,452

More than 3~6 months

     157,812      3,251,296      223,225      3,632,333

More than 6 months~1 year

     442,643      1,140,092      547,013      2,129,748

More than 1~2 years

     580,220      1,749,503      163,475      2,493,198

More than 2~3 years

     573,625      1,625,004      402,311      2,600,940

More than 3~4 years

     538,333      605,353      —        1,143,686

More than 4~5 years

     450,703      251,500      —        702,203

More than 5 years

     2,198,227      18,092      96,326      2,312,645
                           
   (Won) 5,365,040    (Won) 14,333,628    (Won) 2,134,537    (Won) 21,833,205
                           

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

The subordinated debts included in borrowings as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008    2007    Repayment
terms

Government funds

   5.06    (Won) 1,015,734    (Won) 1,099,028    Installment

reimbursement

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development re-lending facilities

   4.44      2,099,003      1,940,985    Installment

reimbursement

                   
      (Won) 3,114,737    (Won) 3,040,013   
                   

10. Industrial Finance Bonds

Industrial finance bonds (IFB) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Annual interest rates (%)
as of Dec. 31, 2008
   2008     2007  

IFB in local currency

   5.41    (Won) 49,645,878      (Won) 41,487,854   

IFB in foreign currencies

   3.55      15,761,854        11,741,743   

Offshore IFB in foreign currencies

   4.33      3,481,119        3,103,431   
                   
        68,888,851        56,333,028   

Premiums on IFB

        5,250        8,085   

Discounts on IFB

        (33,323     (45,842
                   
      (Won) 68,860,778      (Won) 56,295,271   
                   

Under the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank has authority to issue industrial finance bonds. The amount of issued bonds and guarantees outstanding by the Bank is limited to 30 times the amount of paid-in capital and legal reserve. Bonds purchased or guaranteed by the Korean government are not included in the limit. When existing bonds are refinanced or if guarantees are executed, the limit is temporarily suspended. There are no issued bonds guaranteed by the Korean government for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

The maturities of IFB as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    IFB in local
currency
   IFB in foreign
currency
   Offshore IFB
in foreign
currencies
   Total

Within 3 months

   (Won) 5,325,757    (Won) 1,130,052    (Won) 73,183    (Won) 6,528,992

More than 3~6 months

     4,932,782      637,736      426,573      5,997,091

More than 6 months~1 year

     10,215,971      2,262,688      513,526      12,992,185

More than 1~2 years

     15,902,238      3,260,355      612,207      19,774,800

More than 2~3 years

     6,379,580      1,862,808      225,173      8,467,561

More than 3~4 years

     934,434      2,269,187      675,820      3,879,441

More than 4~5 years

     2,584,158      2,248,952      322,703      5,155,813

More than 5 years

     3,353,617      2,082,262      629,016      6,064,895
                           
   (Won) 49,628,537    (Won) 15,754,040    (Won) 3,478,201    (Won) 68,860,778
                           

 

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11. Other Liabilities

Other liabilities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Trust account debit

   (Won) 421,700    (Won) 695,509

Other accounts payable

     4,618,238      2,103,637

Accrued expense

     1,123,981      921,878

Advanced income

     78,152      69,283

Guarantee deposits

     52,133      35,388

Others

     2,297,337      2,953,203
             
   (Won) 8,591,541    (Won) 6,778,898
             

12. Guarantees Outstanding and Commitments

The Bank provides guarantees for its customers. Outstanding guarantees and the related allowance for possible losses as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Guarantees    Allowance for possible
losses
   2008    2007    2008    2007

Settled guarantees and commitments

   (Won) 18,107,048    (Won) 12,029,665    (Won) 90,199    (Won) 56,180

Unsettled guarantees and commitments

     13,259,297      11,195,150      23,469      19,761

Endorsed notes

     87      298      1      3
                           
   (Won) 31,366,432    (Won) 23,225,113    (Won) 113,669    (Won) 75,944
                           

Unused loan commitments and the related allowances for possible losses as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Unused loan commitment    Allowance for possible
losses
   2008    2007    2008    2007

Loans receivable

   (Won) 3,841,639    (Won) 2,696,690    (Won) 15,844    (Won) 11,585

Guarantees and acceptances

     16,555,910      12,112,458      67,940      44,064

Loan commitment

     4,802,193      4,300,041      19,176      15,910
                           
   (Won) 25,199,742    (Won) 19,109,189    (Won) 102,960    (Won) 71,559
                           

The unsettled commitments provided by the Bank as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Commitments

     

in local currency

   (Won) 4,775,584    (Won) 3,670,126

in foreign currencies

     1,026,609      629,915
             
   (Won) 5,802,193    (Won) 4,300,041
             

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

   (Won) 750,570    (Won) 750,570
             

 

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13. Commitments and Contingencies

The Bank has entered into agreements to provide certain syndicated loans with foreign banks. The total amounts available under such loans are US$ 2,642 million, JPY 2,576 million , EUR 38 million, CHF 5 million, CNY9 million and GBP 5 million (equivalent to (Won)6,996,442 million) and (Won)1,604,930 million, of which US$ 387 million, JPY 641 million, CHF 0.3 million and CNY9 million (equivalent to (Won)1,381,422 million) and (Won)1,279,715 million have not been withdrawn by borrowers as of December 31, 2008.

Loans sold to KDB First Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd. and others in accordance with the Asset Securitization Plan as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)   

Disposal date

   Book value    Selling price    Retained
subordinated

debt
securities
   Collateral 1

KDB First SPC

   June 8, 2000    (Won) 950,627    (Won) 600,000    (Won) 126,400    (Won) 121,947

KDB Second SPC

   November 8, 2000      914,764      423,600      143,348      81,451

KDB Third SPC

   September 20, 2001      1,793,546      949,900      —        —  

KDB Fifth SPC

   December 13, 2001      765,358      528,400      74,200      101,381
                              
      (Won) 4,424,295    (Won) 2,501,900    (Won) 343,948    (Won) 304,779
                              

 

1 Investment securities are pledged as collaterals (Note 4).

According to the contracts on asset transfers stipulating warranty for the assets above, the Bank has a responsibility of warranty of up to 30 % of the proceeds when the principal or a part of the interest is not repaid at the expected due date according to the cash flows payment schedule.

The Bank has provided credit lines to several securitization specialty companies amounting to (Won)5,802,193 million, of which (Won)29,145 million was withdrawn as of December 31, 2008.

As of December 31, 2008, the Bank still has the valid legal right to seek indemnity for (Won)1,632,330 million as part of the loans receivable written off.

The Bank has outstanding loans receivable amounting to (Won)540,266 million, and securities amounting to (Won)83,382 million as of December 31, 2008, from companies under workout, court receivership, court mediation or other restructuring process. The Bank recorded (Won)82,098 million as allowances for possible loan losses. Actual losses from these loans may differ from the allowances recorded.

As of December 31, 2008, the Bank faces 19 legal cases involving an aggregate amount of (Won)3,767,502 million, and has filed 23 lawsuits, with an aggregate amount of (Won)21,925 million. The final outcome of these cases cannot yet be determined as of the report date.

14. Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Contracts

The Bank utilizes derivative financial instruments for trading purposes or to hedge against financial market risks.

For trading purposes, the Bank uses futures and forward contracts, swaps, and options, in order to gain a profit from short-term fluctuations of the underlying value of the derivatives, by forecasting the future interest

 

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rate, exchange rate or other variables affecting the value of the instruments. Furthermore, the Bank also trades the instruments to hedge against the derivative financial instruments purchased by the Bank’s customers.

Additionally, trading derivatives include derivatives used to hedge the exchange rate of the Bank’s foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, and interest rate of the Bank’s loans and borrowings, whose underlying assets and liabilities are already valued at fair market value, and hedging derivatives that are not specifically identified to an underlying transaction.

Hedging instruments generally include cross currency swaps and/or interest rate swaps used to hedge borrowings and bonds denominated in foreign currency from the exchange rate and/or the interest rate risks. Those hedging transactions are made with foreign financial institutions and domestic banks. The hedging instruments also include interest rate swaps used to reduce interest rate risks of the Industrial Finance Bonds issued in Korean won.

 

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The unsettled contract amounts of the Bank’s derivatives and the related valuation gain(loss) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

    Unsettled contract amount   Valuation gain/loss (P/L)     Valuation  
(in millions of Korean
won)
  Trading
purpose
  Hedging
purpose
  Total   Trading
purpose
    Hedging
purpose
    Total     asset(liability)
(B/S)
 

Interest rate

             

Forward

  (Won) —     (Won) —     (Won) —     (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) —     

Futures

    3,139,330     —       3,139,330     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    222,218,086     7,980,810     230,198,896     (465,680     473,285        7,605        (323,706

Option

             

Buy

    646,200     1,160,000     1,806,200     17,085        —          17,085        46,386   

Sell

    1,616,200     1,780,000     3,396,200     (43,415     (8,515     (51,930     (84,633
                                                 
    227,619,816     10,920,810     238,540,626     (492,010     464,770        (27,240     (361,953
                                                 

Currency

             

Forward

    57,994,151     —       57,994,151     3,936,015        —          3,936,015        4,042,834   

Futures

    713,694     —       713,694     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    58,014,149     6,614,539     64,628,688     (3,658,461     320,673        (3,337,788     (2,935,684

Option

             

Buy

    7,365,527     —       7,365,527     797,706        —          797,706        1,031,654   

Sell

    8,256,078     —       8,256,078     (615,910     —          (615,910     (784,274
                                                 
    132,343,599     6,614,539     138,958,138     459,350        320,673        780,023        1,354,530   
                                                 

Stock price index

             

Futures

    8,154     —       8,154     —          —          —          —     

Option

             

Buy

    1,035,840     —       1,035,840     (4,324     —          (4,324     411.092   

Sell

    1,099,960     —       1,099,960     8,024        —          8,024        (410,785
                                                 
    2,143,954     —       2,143,954     3,700        —          3,700        307   
                                                 

Commodity

             

Forward

    114,447     —       114,447     (222     —          (222     (222

Swap

    241,987     —       241,987     (2,306     —          (2,306     (1,657

Futures

    776     —       776     —          —          —          —     

Option

             

Buy

    53,576     —       53,576     (169     —          (169     2,320   

Sell

    53,576     —       53,576     200        —          200        (2,320
                                                 
    464,362     —       464,362     (2,497     —          (2,497     (1,879
                                                 
  (Won) 362,571,731   (Won) 17,535,349   (Won) 380,107,080   (Won) (31,457   (Won) 785,443      (Won) 753,986      (Won) 991,005   
                                                 

 

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15. Shareholder’s Equity

Paid-in Capital

The Korean government shall provide the entire paid-in capital of the Bank in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act. The authorized paid-in capital amounts to (Won)10,000 billion as of December 31, 2008.

The Korean government has increased the Bank’s paid-in-capital by contributing KEPCO shares of (Won)695 billion, subscription certificates of Korea Water Resources Corporation of (Won)305 billion on April 30, 2004, and Korea Expressway Corporation shares of (Won)5,000 billion on December 18,2008. Consequently, the total paid-in capital of the Bank outstanding as of December 31, 2008 amounts to (Won)8,741,861 million.

Capital Surplus

The Bank has reduced (Won)5,178,600 million of shareholder’s equity in 1998 and 2000 to offset the accumulated deficit and recorded capital surplus of (Won) 44,373 million.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in valuation gain and loss from investment securities recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

     2008     2007  
(in millions of Korean won)   Available-for-sale securities     Equity method investments        
    Accumulated
unrealized
holding gain
(loss)
    Deferred
tax assets
(liabilities)
    Balance     Accumulated
unrealized
holding gain
(loss)
    Deferred
tax assets
(liabilities)
    Balance     Total     Total  

Beginning balance

  (Won) 4,523,854      (Won) (1,244,060   (Won) 3,279,794      (Won) (98,179   (Won) 22,132      (Won) (76,047   (Won) 3,203,747      (Won) 2,487,005   

Accumulated effect by accounting change

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (5,831

Increase(decrease) due to disposals and others1

    (635,980     388,727        (247,253     (65     (5     (70     (247,323     (279,646

Valuation gain(loss) during the period

    (3,671,290     807,684        (2,863,606     (335,896     (5,936     (341,832     (3,205,438     1,002,219   
                                                               

Ending balance

  (Won) 216,584      (Won) (47,649   (Won) 168,935      (Won) (434,140   (Won) 16,191      (Won) (417,949   (Won) (249,014   (Won) 3,203,747   
                                                               

 

1 It includes deferred tax effect by change in the corporate tax rate.

Legal Reserve

The Korea Development Bank Act requires the Bank to appropriate at least 40% of net income as a legal reserve. This reserve can be transferred to paid-in capital or used to offset accumulated deficit.

Offsetting of Accumulated Deficit

In accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank offsets accumulated deficit with reserves. If reserves are insufficient to eliminate the accumulated deficit, the Korean government should complement the deficiency.

 

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Dividends

No dividend is paid for the year ended December 31, 2008. Accordingly, all of the unappropriated retained earnings is accumulated to the legal reserve.

16. Other Non-interest Revenue and Expenses

Other non-interest revenue and expenses for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Other non-interest revenue

     

Gain on disposal of equity method investments

   (Won) 32,813    (Won) 896,464

Gain on foreign currency transactions

     3,125,976      585,825

Gain on disposal of loans receivable

     18,646      14,797

Gain on valuation of hedged items

     199,508      135,449

Others

     15,849      19,761
             
   (Won) 3,392,792    (Won) 1,652,296
             

Other non-interest expense

     

Loss on foreign currency transactions

   (Won) 1,763,487    (Won) 403,806

Provision for losses from guarantees and acceptances

     37,633      25,622

Provision for losses from unused loan commitments

     31,294      14,836

Loss on valuation of hedged items

     2,798,330      636,262

Others

     153,875      136,871
             
   (Won) 4,784,619    (Won) 1,217,397
             

17. General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Salaries

   (Won) 230,655    (Won) 222,141

Retirement allowance

     31,008      27,886

Employee benefits

     21,000      17,991

Rent

     13,477      9,300

Depreciation

     21,154      20,401

Taxes and dues

     18,259      17,206

Printing

     5,217      4,452

Travel

     3,844      3,362

Commission

     17,347      14,317

Others

     70,247      71,453
             
   (Won) 432,208    (Won) 408,509
             

 

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18. Non-operating Income and Expenses

Non-operating income and expenses for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007

Non-operating income

    

Gain on disposal of premises and equipment

   (Won) 164      (Won) 745

Rental income

     1,868        1,739

Valuation gain on equity method investments

     370,679        1,476,012

Others

     3,736        1,684
              
     376,447        1,480,180
              

Non-operating expenses

    

Loss on disposal of premises and equipment

     2,470        460

Valuation loss on equity method investments

     880,561        7,372

Others

     10,855        7,818
              
     893,886        15,650
              
   (Won) (517,439   (Won) 1,464,530
              

19. Income Tax

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, consists of:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007

Income tax

   (Won) 116,515      (Won) 9,628

Change in deferred income tax due to temporary difference

     (1,352,391     14,327

Income tax expense accounted for as accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,190,470        286,623

Change in deferred income tax due to tax loss

     67,722        248,059
              
   (Won) 22,316      (Won) 558,637
              

The tax adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Temporary
difference
   Permanent
difference

Prior year valuation gain on equity method investments

   (Won) 6,077,165    (Won) —  

Prior year financial derivative assets

     3,192,422      —  

Financial derivative liabilities

     15,560,594      —  

Prior year gain and loss on foreign currency translation of hedged item

     225,540      —  

Valuation gain and loss on hedged items

     2,358,612      —  

Others

     785,112      108,737
             
   (Won) 28,199,445    (Won) 108,737
             

 

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(in millions of Korean won)    Temporary
difference
   Permanent
difference

Valuation gain on equity method investments

   (Won) 5,204,542    (Won) —  

Financial derivative assets

     16,432,776      —  

Prior year financial derivative liabilities

     2,896,775      —  

Gain and loss on foreign currency translation of hedged item

     1,770,893      —  

Prior year valuation gain and loss on hedged items

     182,666      —  

Others

     1,037,126      411,648
             
   (Won) 27,524,778    (Won) 411,648
             

The relations between income before income tax expenses and income tax expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008, are follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008  

Income before income tax expenses

   (Won) 372,645   
        

Income tax at the statutory income tax rates

     102,444   
        

The tax adjustments:

  

Non-deductable expenses and non taxable income

     (98,839

Effect of no recognition of deferred income tax assets

     175,328   

other

     (156,617
        
     (80,128
        

Income tax expenses

   (Won) 22,316   
        

The effective income tax rate

     5.99

The changes of temporary differences and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

     Temporary differences and tax loss     Deferred tax assets and liabilities  
(in millions of Korean won)    Beginning
Balance
    Changes     Ending
Balance
    Beginning
Balance
    Changes     Ending
Balance
 

Equity method investments1

   (Won) (6,015,261   (Won) 810,719      (Won) (5,204,542   (Won) (1,373,768   (Won) 295,919      (Won) (1,077,849

Financial derivative assets

     (3,181,778     (13,250,998     (16,432,776     (874,989     (2,740,222     (3,615,211

Financial derivative liabilities

     2,889,057        12,671,537        15,560,594        794,491        2,628,840        3,423,331   

Gain and loss on valuation of hedged items

     178,859        2,179,753        2,358,612        49,186        469,707        518,894   

Gain and loss on foreign currency translation of hedged items

     (225,778     (1,545,115     (1,770,893     (62,089     (327,507     (389,596

Provision for loan losses2

     1,140,251        (136,448     1,003,803        192,408        (51,569     140,839   

Impairment loss on debt securities

     360,589        36,028        396,617        99,162        (11,906     87,256   

Impairment loss on equity securities

     772,889        (412,705     360,184        212,544        (133,304     79,240   

Others

     556,967        250,646        807,613        102,446        31,963        134,409   
                                                
   (Won) (3,524,205   (Won) 603,417      (Won) (2,920,788   (Won) (860,609   (Won) 161,921      (Won) (698,687
                                                

 

1

Deferred tax effects, which are accounted for under the shareholder’s equity or adjusted to overseas account, are not included in above changes of temporary differences and deferred tax assets and liabilities.

2

Deferred tax effect amounting to (Won)120,574 million related with provision for loan losses due to the remote possibility of realization is not recognized as temporary differences are deemed to have no future benefits.

 

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As the bank anticipates that taxable income which arises in the future will exceed tax loss and others, it recorded deferred income tax assets. The changes of deferred income tax assets related to tax loss and others for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    Temporary differences and tax loss    Deferred tax assets and liabilities
     Beginning
Balance
   Increase     Ending
Balance
   Beginning
Balance
   Changes     Ending
Balance

Tax loss and others.

   (Won) 246,263    (Won) (246,263   (Won) —      (Won) 67,722    (Won) (67,722   (Won) —  

The changes of deferred tax assets and liabilities accounted for as capital adjustment for the year ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

      Temporary differences and tax loss     Deferred tax assets and liabilities  
   Beginning
Balance
    Changes    Ending
Balance
    Beginning
Balance
    Changes     Ending
Balance
 

Gain on valuation of available-for-sale securities

   (Won) (5,344,173   (Won) 3,719,011    (Won) (1,625,162   (Won) (1,469,648   (Won) 1,112,112      (Won) (357,536

Loss on valuation of available-for-sale securities

     820,319        588,259      1,408,578        225,588        84,299        309,887   

Gain on valuation of equity method investments(B/S)

     (122,482     44,085      (78,397     (33,526     16,640        (16,886

Loss on valuation of equity method investments(B/S)

     220,661        291,876      512,537        55,658        (22,581     33,077   
                                               
   (Won) (4,425,675   (Won) 4,643,231    (Won) 217,556      (Won) (1,221,928   (Won) 1,190,470      (Won) (31,458
                                               

 

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20. Average Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Related to Interest Income and Expenses

Interest income or expense and the average amounts of related assets or liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007
     Average
amount
   Interest
income or
expense
   Average
amount
   Interest
income or
expense

Assets

           

Due from banks

   (Won) 2,663,917    (Won) 118,035    (Won) 1,978,386    (Won) 86,418

Securities

     29,428,165      1,965,309      25,683,332      1,267,059

Loans receivable

     66,139,838      3,693,332      53,683,838      3,082,061

Others

        24,203         43,497
                   
      (Won) 5,800,879       (Won) 4,479,035
                   

Liabilities

           

Deposits

   (Won) 11,784,974    (Won) 581,471    (Won) 10,335,803    (Won) 466,352

Borrowings

     31,070,603      1,323,066      24,914,661      1,153,441

Bonds

     62,394,936      3,062,445      52,926,561      2,583,733

Others

        30,097         34,842
                   
      (Won) 4,997,079       (Won) 4,238,368
                   

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

21. Assets and Liabilities Denominated in Foreign Currencies

Significant assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

     Foreign currency1    Equivalent in Korean won
(in millions of Korean won, US$ in thousands)    2008    2007    2008    2007

Asset

           

Cash

   US$ 6,331    US$ 4,241    (Won) 7,961    (Won) 3,979

Due from banks

     1,097,497      1,073,973      1,380,106      1,007,601

Trading securities

     5,275      372,963      6,634      349,914

Investment securities (available-for-sale)

     3,473,340      4,447,308      4,367,723      4,172,464

Investment securities (held-to-maturity)

     —        7,992      —        7,498

Equity method investments

     399,340      430,112      501,813      403,531

Bills bought

     1,899,010      1,788,278      2,388,011      1,677,762

Call loans

     2,142,817      935,849      2,694,592      878,014

Loans receivable

     16,846,158      15,769,308      21,179,887      14,794,765

Domestic import usance bills

     2,930,116      2,399,756      3,684,616      2,251,451

Receivables

     2,260,703      1,301,543      2,842,825      1,221,108

Other assets

     3,082,957      2,977,303      3,876,818      2,793,306
                           
   US$ 34,143,544    US$ 31,508,626    (Won) 42,930,986    (Won) 29,561,393
                           

Liabilities

           

Deposits

   US$ 2,295,426    US$ 803,901    (Won) 2,886,507    (Won) 754,220

Borrowings

     13,088,870      13,627,105      16,349,440      12,784,950

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

     1,211,026      1,790,937      1,522,868      1,680,257

Call money

     256,348      543,699      322,357      510,098

Bonds

     14,922,632      15,814,316      17,098,735      14,836,991

Other liabilities

     2,118,870      2,805,564      2,667,617      2,632,180
                           
   US$ 33,893,172    US$ 35,385,522    (Won) 40,847,524    (Won) 33,198,696
                           

 

1 Assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies other than in US dollars have been converted into US dollars using the exchange rate in effect on December 31, 2008.

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

22. Related Party Transactions

The subsidiaries and equity-method investees as of December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

    

Related Companies

Domestic Companies

   The KDB Capital Corp., Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd., Korea Infrastructure Fund, Korea Infra Asset Management Co., Ltd., KDB Venture M&A Co., Ltd., KDB Value Private Equity Fund I, Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., KDB Value Private Equity Fund II, KDB Value Private Equity Fund III Samwon Industrial Co., Ltd. Korea Asset Management Corporation.

Overseas Companies

   KDB Asia (HK) Ltd., KDB Ireland Ltd., KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd., KDB Brazil Ltd., KDB Uzbekistan Ltd.

The significant transactions which occurred in the normal course of business with related companies for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related account balances as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

    Interest income and
others
  Interest expense and
others
  Loans receivable and others   Borrowings and others
(in millions of Korean
won)
  2008   2007   2008   2007   2008   2007   2008   2007

Subsidiaries

  (Won) 113,334   (Won) 137,824   (Won) 56,910   (Won) 123,074   (Won) 6,772,279   (Won) 6,954,493   (Won) 680,086   (Won) 783,739

Equity-method investees

    297,494     337,682     19,796     17,315     5,590,926     7,019,393     164,053     241,555
                                               
  (Won) 410,828   (Won) 475,506   (Won) 76,706   (Won) 140,389   (Won) 12,363,205   (Won) 13,973,886   (Won) 844,139   (Won) 1,025,294
                                               

23. Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, consists of :

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008     2007  

Net income

   (Won) 350,329      (Won) 2,047,604   

Other comprehensive income

     (3,452,761     722,573   

Gain(loss) on valuation of equity method investments1

     (341,902     (92,612

Gain(loss) on valuation of available-for-sale securities2

     (3,110,859     815,185   
                
   (Won) (3,102,432   (Won) 2,770,177   
                

 

1 Related tax effect in 2008 amounts to (Won)(5,941) million (2007: (Won)22,585 million).
2 Related tax effect in 2008 amounts to (Won)1,196,411 million (2007: (Won)(309,208) million).

 

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December 31, 2008 and 2007

 

24. Operating Results of Trust Accounts

The revenue and expenses of the trust accounts for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Revenue

     

Interest income

   (Won) 208,067    (Won) 218,534

Gain from securities

     14,120      457,927

Others

     25,284      32,044
             
   (Won) 247,471    (Won) 708,505
             

Expenses

     

Dividends of trust profits to beneficiaries

   (Won) 187,910    (Won) 653,752

Commissions paid

     2,314      4,862

Loss from securities

     33,687      17,901

Trust fee to the Bank

     12,486      16,490

Provisions for possible loan losses

     55      20

Others

     11,019      15,480
             
   (Won) 247,471    (Won) 708,505
             

25. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Transactions not involving any inflow or outflow of cash for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    2008    2007

Loans converted into equity securities

   (Won) 13,043    (Won) 21,260

Investment in kind

   (Won) 500,000      —  
             

26. Operating Results for the Final Interim Period

Significant operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

(in millions of Korean won)    4th quarter, 2008     4th quarter, 2007

Operating income

   (Won) 17,089,078      (Won) 3,599,684

Operating profit(loss)

     552,068        19,565

Net income

     (49,434     39,724

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of financial position

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

 

(Korean won in millions)    June 30, 2009
Unaudited
    December 31, 2008
Audited
 

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks (Note 3)

   (Won) 5,090,882      (Won) 4,437,123   

Securities (Note 4):

    

Trading securities

     804,256        425,691   

Available-for-sale securities

     38,421,656        37,087,395   

Held-to-maturity securities

     2,602,317        3,119,932   

Equity method investments

     12,836,969        12,769,975   
                
     54,665,198        53,402,993   

Loans receivable, less allowance for possible losses of
(Won)1,329,359 million at June 30, 2009
((Won)1,046,134 million at December 31, 2008)
and less deferred loan fees of (Won)4,861 million at June 30, 2009
((Won)1,569 million at December 31, 2008) (Note 5)

     81,400,220        76,065,772   

Property and equipment (Note 6)

     629,056        636,565   

Other assets:

    

Allowance for possible losses for other assets (Note 5)

     (73,663     (3,050

Intangible assets

     29,117        29,182   

Guarantee deposits

     111,950        111,357   

Accounts receivable

     7,555,051        4,433,295   

Accrued income

     599,239        619,502   

Prepaid expenses

     141,658        203,269   

Deferred income tax assets (Note 14)

     41,394        42,048   

Derivative assets (Note 11)

     12,104,915        16,739,420   

Miscellaneous assets

     1,554,519        895,225   
                
     22,064,180        23,070,248   
                

Total assets

   (Won) 163,849,536      (Won) 157,612,701   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of financial position—(Continued)

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

 

(Korean won in millions)    June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited
 

Liabilities and equity

     

Liabilities:

     

Deposits (Note 7)

   (Won) 15,194,826    (Won) 16,768,529   

Borrowing liabilities (Note 8)

     106,917,753      100,485,008   

Other liabilities:

     

Severance and retirement benefits, less deposits for severance and retirement of (Won)33,301 million at June 30, 2009 ((Won)33,007 million at December 31, 2008)

     91,471      87,244   

Allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees (Note 9)

     169,812      113,669   

Allowance for possible losses on unused loan commitments (Note 9)

     128,422      102,960   

Due to trust accounts

     1,197,351      421,700   

Exchange payable

     32,500      19,994   

Accounts payable

     7,565,101      4,618,238   

Accrued expenses

     1,117,357      1,123,981   

Unearned revenues

     63,424      78,152   

Deposits for letter of guarantees

     62,596      52,133   

Deferred income tax liabilities (Note 14)

     1,095,348      730,145   

Derivative liabilities (Note 11)

     11,217,077      15,748,415   

Miscellaneous liabilities

     1,260,094      1,547,199   
               
     24,000,553      24,643,830   
               

Total liabilities

     146,113,132      141,897,367   

Equity:

     

Paid-in capital (Note 12)

     9,641,861      8,741,861   

Capital surplus (Note 12)

     44,373      44,373   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Notes 4, 16)

     611,772      (249,015

Retained earnings (Note 12):

     

Legal reserve

     7,178,115      6,796,703   

Unappropriated retained earnings

     260,283      381,412   
               
     7,438,398      7,178,115   
               

Total equity

     17,736,404      15,715,334   
               

Total liabilities and equity

   (Won) 163,849,536    (Won) 157,612,701   
               

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of income

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Six months ended June 30,
(Korean won in millions)    2009    2008
     Unaudited

Operating revenue:

     

Interest income:

     

Interest on due from banks

   (Won) 89,349    (Won) 56,839

Interest on securities

     761,092      819,762

Interest on loans receivable

     1,937,088      1,695,583

Others

     16,580      13,783
             
     2,804,109      2,585,967

Gain on valuation and disposal of securities:

     

Gain on disposal of trading securities

     16,234      15,794

Gain on valuation of trading securities

     1,857      1,356

Gain on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     589,301      224,572

Gain on disposal of equity method investments

     1,155      716

Reversal of impairment loss on available-for-sale securities

     —        14,529
             
     608,547      256,967

Gain on disposal of loans receivable

     12,135      —  

Reversal of allowance for loans receivable

     —        38,060

Gain on foreign currency transactions

     1,537,079      853,858

Fees and commission income

     203,081      146,906

Dividends income

     284,073      167,399

Other operating income:

     

Fees and commission from trust accounts

     7,350      6,871

Gain from derivatives transactions (Note 11)

     8,876,430      4,529,232

Gain from derivatives valuation (Note 11)

     3,167,393      6,542,749

Gain on valuation of hedged items (Note 11)

     477,421      83,419

Reversal of allowances for unused credit lines and cash advance commitments (Note 9)

     —        5,161

Others

     1,023      1,547
             
     12,529,617      11,168,979
             

Total operating revenue

     17,978,641      15,218,136

Operating expenses:

     

Interest expense:

     

Interest on deposits

     287,266      252,849

Interest on borrowings

     497,378      617,285

Interest on debentures

     1,696,304      1,441,090

Others

     14,924      17,252
             
     2,495,872      2,328,476

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of income—(Continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
(Korean won in millions)    2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Loss on valuation or disposal of securities:

    

Loss on disposal of trading securities

   (Won) 21,926      (Won) 32,863   

Loss on valuation of trading securities

     1,351        11,798   

Loss on disposal of available-for-sale securities

     34,252        4,343   

Loss on disposal of equity method investments

     992        182   

Impairment on available-for-sale securities

     20,461        24,998   

Impairment on investment in beneficiary certificates

     5,200        800   
                
     84,182        74,984   

Provision of allowance for possible loan losses (Note 5)

     483,508        —     

Loss on disposal of loans receivable

     1,320        —     

Loss on foreign currency transactions

     1,729,693        643,177   

Fees and commission expenses

     17,643        13,883   

General and administrative expenses (Note 13)

     212,028        198,881   

Other operating expenses:

    

Provision of allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees (Note 9)

     56,096        13,816   

Provision of allowances for unused loan commitments (Note 9)

     25,428        —     

Loss from derivatives transactions (Note 11)

     8,929,459        4,324,445   

Loss from derivatives valuation (Note 11)

     3,404,998        6,026,424   

Loss on valuation of hedged items (Note 11)

     241,895        1,118,568   

Utility service fee

     270        579   

Contributions to credit management fund

     44,609        37,284   

Others

     48,470        31,709   
                
     12,751,225        11,552,825   
                

Total operating expenses

     17,775,471        14,812,226   

Operating income

     203,170        405,910   

Non-operating income (expense):

    

Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment, net

     (41     113   

Rental income

     491        559   

Gain (loss) on valuation of equity method investments, net (Note 4)

     (26,696     240,485   

Others, net

     192,899        (2,308
                
     166,653        238,849   
                

Income before income taxes

     369,823        644,759   

Income tax expense (Note 14)

     123,470        109,231   
                

Net income

   (Won) 246,353      (Won) 535,528   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of changes in equity

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

(Korean won in millions)   Paid-in
capital
  Capital
surplus
  Accumulated other
comprehensive income
    Retained
earnings
    Total  

As of January 1, 2008

  (Won) 8,241,861   (Won) 44,373   (Won) 3,203,747      (Won) 7,096,703      (Won) 18,586,684   

Cash dividends

    —       —       —          (300,000     (300,000

Net income

    —       —       —          535,528        535,528   

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

    —       —       (889,210     —          (889,210

Changes in unrealized gain on valuation of equity method investments
(Note 4)

    —       —       (33,406     —          (33,406

Changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments
(Note 4)

    —       —       (543,823     —          (543,823

Changes in retained earnings on valuation of equity method investments

    —       —       —          54,929        54,929   
                                   

As of June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

  (Won) 8,241,861   (Won) 44,373   (Won) 1,737,308      (Won) 7,387,160      (Won) 17,410,702   
                                   

As of January 1, 2009

  (Won) 8,741,861   (Won) 44,373   (Won) (249,015   (Won) 7,178,115      (Won) 15,715,334   

Injection of paid-in capital

    900,000     —       —          —          900,000   

Net income

    —       —       —          246,353        246,353   

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

    —       —       596,210        —          596,210   

Changes in unrealized gain on valuation of equity method investments
(Note 4)

    —       —       103,592        —          103,592   

Changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments
(Note 4)

    —       —       160,985        —          160,985   

Changes in retained earnings on valuation of equity method investments

    —       —       —          13,930        13,930   
                                   

As of June 30, 2009 (unaudited)

  (Won) 9,641,861   (Won) 44,373   (Won) 611,772      (Won) 7,438,398      (Won) 17,736,404   
                                   

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of cash flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

(Korean won in millions)    Six months ended June 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   (Won) 246,353      (Won) 535,527   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     9,519        9,648   

Amortization of intangible assets

     5,155        6,611   

Provision (reversal) of allowance for possible loan losses, net

     484,835        (40,477

Provision for severance and retirement benefits

     16,479        14,571   

Loss (gain) on valuation of trading securities, net

     (506     10,442   

Impairment losses on available-for-sale securities, net

     20,461        8,477   

Impairment losses on investment in beneficiary certificates

     5,200        —     

Loss (gain) on valuation of equity method investments, net

     26,697        (238,492

Loss (gain) on foreign exchange translations, net

     211,720        (215,116

Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment, net

     41        (113

Loss (gain) on valuation of derivative instruments, net

     237,605        (516,325

Loss on fair value hedged items, net

     32,041        1,035,149   

Provision of allowance for possible losses acceptances and guarantees losses

     56,096        13,816   

Provision (reversal) of allowance for possible losses on unused credit lines and cash advance commitments

     25,428        (5,160

Others, net

     14,373        14,231   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trading securities

     (378,060     231,798   

Available-for-sale securities

     (627,591     (2,369,197

Held-to-maturity securities

     517,616        (417,511

Equity method investments

     263,371        (118,072

Loans receivable

     (6,031,343     (5,392,909

Accounts receivable

     (3,121,756     (6,198,377

Accrued income

     20,262        4,261   

Prepaid expenses

     61,611        (6,044

Unearned revenues

     (14,728     (8,736

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

     119,142        106,673   

Derivative instruments, net

     (63,484     (1,032,426

Payment of severance and retirement benefits

     (12,253     (5,816

Due to trust accounts

     775,651        (256,925

Accounts payable

     2,946,862        6,234,516   

Accrued expenses

     (6,624     46,367   

Cash dividends

     —          252,297   

Others, net

     (935,854     41,428   
                

Total adjustments

     (5,342,034     (8,791,411
                

Net cash used in operating activities

   (Won) (5,095,681   (Won) (8,255,884

See accompanying notes.

 

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Interim non-consolidated statements of cash flows—(Continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

(Korean won in millions)    Six months ended June 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of property and equipment

   (Won) (2,480   (Won) (15,837

Proceeds from disposal property and equipment

     428        1,614   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (5,090     (3,545

Decrease (increase) in due from bank, net

     (632,570     19,159   

Increase in guarantee deposits

     (593     (978
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (640,305     413   

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from borrowings, net

     624,302        1,886,776   

Increase in bonds sold under repurchase agreements, net

     1,706,644        871,031   

Proceeds from (redemption of) bills sold, net

     (132     1,920   

Proceeds from debentures, net

     2,424,902        5,022,615   

Increase in exchange payable, net

     12,505        —     

Proceeds from (redemption of) deposits, net

     (1,573,702     954,822   

Proceeds from (redemption of) call money, net

     1,662,656        (184,731

Payment of cash dividends

     —          (300,000

Injection of paid-in capital

     900,000        —     
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     5,757,175        8,252,433   
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     21,189        (3,038

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     58,280        60,762   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   (Won) 79,469      (Won) 57,724   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Notes to Interim Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2009 and 2008

1. Corporate information

Korea Development Bank (the “Bank”) was established in 1954 in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act of the Republic of Korea to supply and manage major industrial funds for the promotion of the industrial development and advancement of the national economy. The Bank has 44 local branches, 7 overseas branches, 5 overseas subsidiaries and 2 overseas offices as of June 30, 2009. The Bank is engaged in the banking business under the Korea Development Bank Act and other related regulations and in the trust business in accordance with the Financial Investment Services and Markets Act.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of financial statement preparation

The Bank maintains its official accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Republic of Korea (henceforth “Korean GAAP”) with the exception of overseas branches and subsidiaries, where the Bank used financial statements prepared in accordance with the financial accounting standards generally accepted in their jurisdictions, with adjustments to align with Korean GAAP if the adjustments materially effects the Bank’s financial statements. Certain accounting principles applied by the Bank that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. In the event of any differences in interpreting the interim non-consolidated financial statements or the independent accountants’ review report thereon, the Korean version, which is used for regulatory reporting purposes, shall prevail. The accompanying interim non-consolidated financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English (with certain expanded descriptions) from the Korean language financial statements.

These interim non-consolidated financial statements do not disclose all information and disclosures required in the annual non-consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the annual non-consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008.

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim non-consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual non-consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Recognition of interest income

Interest income on loans and investments is recognized on an accrual basis. However, interest income on loans overdue or dishonored is recognized on a cash basis except for those secured and guaranteed by financial institutions for which the interest is recognized on an accrual basis.

Securities

Securities are classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or available-for-sale securities, as appropriate, and are initially measured at cost, including incidental expenses. The Bank determines the classification of its investments after initial recognition, and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each fiscal year end.

Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities. Debt securities which carry fixed or determinable principal payments and a fixed

 

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maturity are classified as held-to-maturity, if the Bank has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Securities that are not classified as either trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale securities.

After initial measurement, available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses being recognized as other comprehensive income in equity. Likewise, trading securities are also measured at fair value after initial measurement, but with unrealized gains or losses reported as part of net income. Held-to-maturity securities are measured at amortized cost after initial measurement. The cost is computed as the amount initially recognized minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method, of any difference between the initially recognized amount and the maturity amount.

The fair value of trading and available-for-sale securities that are traded actively in the open market (marketable securities) is measured at the closing price of those securities at the reporting date. Non-marketable equity securities are carried at a value announced by a public independent credit rating agency. If application of such measurement method is not feasible, non-marketable equity securities are measured at cost less impairment, if any, subsequent to initial recognition. Non-marketable debt securities are carried at the present value of their future cash flows discounted using an appropriate interest rate which reflects the issuer’s credit rating, as announced by a public independent credit rating agency.

When held-to-maturity securities are reclassified to available-for-sale, those securities are accounted for at fair value on the reclassification date and the difference between the fair value and book value is reported in other comprehensive income as a gain or loss on valuation of available-for sale securities. When available-for-sale securities are reclassified to held-to-maturity, gains or losses on valuation of these available-for-sale securities, which had been recorded until the reclassification date, continue to be included in accumulated other comprehensive income and are amortized using the effective interest rate method. Such amortization amount is charged to interest income until maturity. Once the reclassification is made, trading securities cannot be reclassified to available-for-sale securities or held-to-maturity securities and vice versa except in rare circumstances only. In addition, when certain trading securities become non-marketable, such securities are reclassified to available-for-sale at fair value as of the reclassification date.

If the recoverable amount of a held-to-maturity security and available-for-sale security is less than acquisition cost or carrying value, and such decline is deemed other than temporary, such security is adjusted to its recoverable amount with an impairment loss charged to the statement of income after eliminating any gains and losses previous recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for temporary changes. A subsequent recovery is also recorded in the statement of income to the extent of the previously recorded impairment losses if such recovery is attributable to an event occurring subsequent to the recognition of the impairment losses.

Equity method investments

Investments in entities over which the Bank has control or significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Investment securities which allow the Bank a significant influence over the investee are valued using the equity method of accounting. The Bank considers that it has a significant influence on an investee if the Bank holds more than 15% of voting shares.

Under the equity method of accounting, the Bank’s initial investment in an investee is recorded at acquisition cost. Subsequently, the carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to reflect the Bank’s share of income or loss of the investee in the statement of income and share of changes in equity that have been recognized directly in the equity of the investee in the related equity account of the Bank on the statement of

 

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financial position. If the Bank’s share of losses of the investee equals or exceeds its interest in the investee, it suspends recognizing its share of further losses. However, if the Bank has other long-term interests in the investee, it continues recognizing its share of further losses to the extent of the carrying amount of such long-term interests. The Bank resumes the application of the equity method if the Bank’s share of income or change in equity of an investee exceeds the Bank’s share of losses accumulated during the period of suspension of the equity method of accounting.

At the date of acquisition, the difference between the acquisition cost of the investee and the Bank’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is accounted for as goodwill or negative goodwill. Goodwill is amortized over its useful life of five years using the straight-line method and the amortization expense is included as part of valuation gain or loss on equity method investments in the statement of income. Negative goodwill is amortized based on the investee’s accounting treatments on the related assets and liabilities and charged or credited to valuation gain or loss on equity method investments in the statement of income.

The Bank’s share in the investee’s unrealized profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Bank and its investee are eliminated.

Allowance for possible loan losses

The Bank provides for possible loan losses based on the borrowers’ future debt servicing ability (forward looking criteria) as determined by a credit rating model developed by the Bank. This credit rating model includes financial and non-financial factors of borrowers and classifies the borrowers’ credit risk. Allowances are determined by applying the following minimum percentages to the various credit risk ratings:

 

Loan classifications

   Minimum provision percentages (%)

Normal

   0.85

Precautionary

   7

Substandard

   20

Doubtful

   50

Expected Loss

   100

Troubled debt restructuring

If the present value of a loan is different from its book value due to a rescheduling of terms as agreed by the related parties (as in the case of court receivership, court mediation or workout), the difference in present value of the restructured loan payments and book value of the loan is recorded as an allowance for possible loan loss. The difference recorded as an allowance is amortized to current earnings over the related period using the effective interest rate method. The amortization is recorded as interest income.

Deferred loan fees and expenses

The Bank defers and amortizes certain fees received from borrowers and expenses paid to third parties associated with originating certain loans. Such fees and expenses are amortized over the life of the associated loan using the straight-line method.

 

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June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

Valuation of long-term receivables (payables) at present value

Receivables or payables arising from long-term installment transactions are stated at present value. The difference between the carrying amount of these receivables or payables and their present value is amortized using the effective interest rate method and credited or charged to the statement of income over the installment period.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed in the year in which they are incurred. Expenditures which enhance the value or extend the useful lives of the related assets are capitalized as additions to property and equipment.

Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for buildings and the declining balance method for all other property and equipment over the following estimated useful life of assets:

 

     Year

Buildings

   20~50

Furniture and fixture

   10~40

Computer equipment

   4

Vehicles

   4

Others

   4

Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures which enhance the value or extend the useful life of the related assets are capitalized.

The Bank recognizes an impairment loss when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income immediately to reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its recoverable amount. If there is a subsequent recovery from the impairment, a reversal of the previous impairment loss to the extent of the original carrying amount is also recognized in the statement of income.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets of the Bank consist of trademarks, development costs and software, which are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over a period of four to five years.

Impairment of assets

When the recoverable amount of an asset is less than its carrying amount, the decline in value, if material, is deducted from the carrying amount and recognized as an asset impairment loss in the current period.

Bond purchased under resale agreement and bonds sold under repurchase agreements

Bond purchased or sold under resale or repurchase agreements are included in loans and borrowings, respectively. The difference between the selling and repurchase price is treated as interest and is accrued evenly over the period covered by the agreements.

 

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Debenture issuance costs

Debenture issuance costs are amortized as an interest expense over the redemption term using the effective interest rate method.

Accrued severance and retirement benefits

In accordance with the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act and the Bank’s regulations, employees and directors terminating their employment with at least one year of service are entitled to severance and retirement benefits, based on the rates of pay in effect at the time of termination, years of service and certain other factors.

Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognized when the Bank has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made on the amount of the obligation. The provision is used only for expenditures for which the provision was originally recognized. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at present value.

Confirmed acceptances and guarantees, unconfirmed acceptances and guarantees and bills endorsed are not recognized on the statement of financial position, but are disclosed as off-statement of financial position items in the notes to the financial statements. The Bank provides a provision for such off-statement of financial position items, applying a Credit Conversion Factor (“CCF”) and provision rates, and records the provision as an allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees.

The Bank records an allowance for a certain portion of unused credit lines and cash advance commitments. The Bank records the provision for such unused balances as a reserve for possible losses on unused commitments and cash advance commitments which are calculated by applying a CCF and the minimum required provision percentage given by the Regulation on the Supervision of Banking Business.

Income taxes

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from, or paid to, the tax authorities. Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method for the tax effect of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the accompanying financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. In addition, current tax and deferred tax are charged or credited directly to equity if the tax relates to items that are charged or credited directly to equity.

Translation of foreign currency and financial statements of overseas branches

Transactions involving foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the time the transactions are made. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Korean won using the exchange rates of (Won)1,284.7 to US$1 and (Won)1,257.5 to US$1, the rates in effect on June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Resulting translation gains and losses are credited or charged to current operations.

 

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Accounting records of the overseas branches are maintained in foreign currencies. In translating financial statements of overseas branches, the Bank applies the appropriate rate of exchange at the reporting date.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are presented as assets or liabilities valued principally at the fair value of the rights or obligations associated with the derivative contracts. The unrealized gain or loss from a derivative transaction with the purpose of hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or unrecognized firm commitment is recognized in current operations. For a derivative instrument with the purpose of hedging the exposure to the variability of cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction, the hedge-effective portion of the derivative instrument’s gain or loss is deferred as other comprehensive income in equity. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is charged or credited to current operations. Derivative instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, or contracts for which the Bank has not elected hedge accounting are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in current operations.

Accounting for the trust accounts

The Bank recognizes, in accordance with the Financial Investment Services and Markets Act, trust fees earned from the trust accounts as income from trust operations. If losses are incurred on trust accounts that have a guarantee of principal repayment, the losses are recognized as a loss from trust operations.

Significant judgments and accounting estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Korean GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. Cash and due from banks

Due from banks in Korean won as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

  

Account

   Annual
interest rate
(%)
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Bank of Korea (“BOK”)

   Reserve deposits with BOK    —      (Won) 132,133    (Won) 541,119

Korea Exchange Bank

   Collateral deposits    —        26      189

Kookmin Bank

   Other deposits    2.1~6.9      257,651      91,716

Others

      2.9~6.9      3,300,354      2,365,713
                   
         (Won) 3,690,164    (Won) 2,998,737
                   

 

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Due from banks in foreign currency as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

  

Account

   Annual
interest rate
(%)
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

BOK

   Reserve deposits with BOK    —      (Won) 91,888    (Won) 94,117

Shinhan Bank

   Due from banks time deposits and others    0.9~6.1      55,242      12,575

Hana Bank

      2.5~4.9      24,409      6,288

Korea Exchange Bank

      1.7~5.8      113,341      79,223

Woori Bank

      2.4~6.1      137,463      12,575

KDB Island

      1.9~5.6      49,871      64,676

Others

      0.6~6.6      849,035      1,110,652
                   
         (Won) 1,321,249    (Won) 1,380,106
                   

Restricted balances in due from banks as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited
  

Restriction

BOK

   (Won) 224,021    (Won) 541,119    Reserve for payment of deposit

Kookmin Bank

     99,653      91,716    Reserve for payment of principal on behalf of special purpose entities

Shinhan Bank

     32,060      30,222   

ICBC Shanghai and others

     46,680      137,827    Reserve for payment of deposit by the local law
                
   (Won) 402,414    (Won) 800,884   
                

4. Securities

Trading securities as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

          Fair value (Book value)
     Annual
interest rate (%)
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Equity securities

   —      (Won) 6,380    (Won) —  

Government and public bonds

   4.0~5.8      339,507      277,350

Corporate bonds

   4.0~6.9      91,919      141,707

Commercial papers

   2.3~3.2      229,690      —  

Securities in foreign currency

   1.4~5.9      136,760      6,634
                
      (Won) 804,256    (Won) 425,691
                

 

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Available-for-sale securities as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     Annual
interest rate (%)
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Equity securities:

        

Marketable equity securities

   —      (Won) 2,343,106    (Won) 2,562,567

Non-marketable equity securities

   —        7,919,921      7,575,630
                
        10,263,027      10,138,197

Debt securities:

        

Government and public bonds

   2.8~5.8      1,090,975      739,884

Corporate bonds

   6.3      50,000      80,000

Finance bonds

   2.7~6.5      3,635,756      3,269,018

Other bonds

   5.0~20.7      15,650,962      16,622,114
                
        20,427,693      20,711,016

Beneficiary certificates

   —        3,099,944      1,852,797

Securities denominated in foreign currency:

        

Equity securities

   —        18,518      17,662

Debt securities

   2.9~10.4      4,612,474      4,367,723
                
        4,630,992      4,385,385
                
      (Won) 38,421,656    (Won) 37,087,395
                

Debt securities in Korean won are measured based on the lower of the valuation provided by NICE Pricing Services Inc. or the Korea Bond Pricing Co. Debt securities in foreign currency are measured based on the lower of the valuation provided by KIS Pricing Inc. or the Korea Bond Pricing Co.

As of June 30, 2009, of the total beneficiary certificates of (Won)3,099,944 million, (Won)2,044,782 million has been invested in private placement bonds. Detailed information of the investments is as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

  

Name of fund

  

Main assets invested

   Book value    Accumulated
income

KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   KDB Private Placement Bonds 62    Government and public bonds    (Won) 249,270    (Won) 2,359

KB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   KB Private Placement Bonds 4 and others    Government and public bonds      229,470      1,960

Mirae Asset Management Co., Ltd.

   Mirae Solomon Private Placement Bonds 67 and others    Government and public bonds      229,306      2,231

Others

           1,336,736      19,231
                   
         (Won) 2,044,782    (Won) 25,781
                   

 

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Impairment losses of impaired only available-for-sale securities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Book value before
valuation
   Impairment
loss
    Book
value

Equity securities:

       

Quleap Co., Ltd.

   (Won) 2,000    (Won) (1,600   (Won) 400

Maxian Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Raon Digital Co., Ltd.

     750      (750     —  

Nexzone Co. Ltd.

     750      (750     —  

Novaoptics Co. Ltd.

     500      (500     —  

Flex Tech Co., Ltd.

     450      (450     —  

Neo Media Co., Ltd.

     420      (420     —  

Others

     6,806      (6,806     —  
                     
     12,676      (12,276     400

Debt securities:

       

Won KTV Value Private Equity Fund I

     4,058      (1,038     3,020

Toranaram Finance BV

     9,002      (7,147     1,855
                     
     13,060      (8,185     4,875

Beneficiary certificates:

       

KDB Growing Enterprise Investment Trust I, II

     14,200      (5,200     9,000
                     
   (Won) 39,936    (Won) (25,661   (Won) 14,275
                     

 

     Year ended December 31, 2008 (Audited)
     Book value before
valuation
   Impairment
loss
    Book
value

Equity securities:

       

Inditek Co., Ltd

   (Won) 4,297    (Won) (4,297   (Won) —  

Dream To Reality Co., Ltd.

     2,000      (2,000     —  

Pixelchips Co., Ltd.

     1,999      (1,999     —  

Roa Tech Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Kwangwon Tech Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Dicon Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Han Medics Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Sonic Ant Co., Ltd.

     1,000      (1,000     —  

Seecom International Co., Ltd.

     999      (999     —  

Nexgen Bio Technologies Co., Ltd

     990      (990     —  

Acrowave Systems Co., Ltd

     960      (960     —  

Others

     16,807      (16,572     235
                     
     33,052      (32,817     235

Debt securities:

       

Won KTV Value Private Equity Fund I

     7,350      (3,292     4,058

Washington Mutual Inc.

     5,990      (5,987     3

Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.

     47,663      (43,614     4,049

Others

     3,748      (3,104     644
                     
     64,751      (55,997     8,754

Beneficiary certificates:

       

KDB Growing Enterprise Investment Trust II

     6,720      (800     5,920
                     
   (Won) 104,523    (Won) (89,614   (Won) 14,909
                     

 

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Held-to-maturity securities as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     Par value    Acquisition cost    Book value
     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   Dec. 31, 2008
Audited
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   Dec. 31, 2008
Audited
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   Dec. 31, 2008
Audited

Government and public bonds:

                 

National Housing Bonds

   (Won) 21,472    (Won) 21,752    (Won) 13,740    (Won) 13,990    (Won) 20,711    (Won) 20,445

Public bonds

     2,530,704      3,028,856      2,530,704      3,028,856      2,530,704      3,028,856
                                         
     2,552,176      3,050,608      2,544,444      3,042,846      2,551,415      3,049,301

Corporate bonds

     50,000      70,000      50,000      70,000      50,000      70,000

Others

     902      631      899      628      902      631
                                         
   (Won) 2,603,078    (Won) 3,121,239    (Won) 2,595,343    (Won) 3,113,474    (Won) 2,602,317    (Won) 3,119,932
                                         

 

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Equity method investments as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)   December 31, 2008
Audited
    Ownership
(%)
  Beginning
balance
  Increase
(decrease)
    Dividend     Book
value
before
equity
method
  Equity method valuation     Book
value
  Proportionate
net asset
value
  Book
value
  Proportionate
net asset
value
              Equity
in
earnings
(loss)
    Retained
earnings
    Other
comprehensive
income
         

Securities:

                       

Korea Electric Power Co.

  29.95   (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) —        (Won) —        (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) (64,734   (Won) —        (Won) (25,211   (Won) 8,645,046   (Won) 12,044,272   (Won) 8,734,991   (Won) 12,261,895

Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd

  39.09     931,756     —          (14,862     916,894     71,791        —          21,004        1,009,689     1,009,689     931,756     931,756

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

  31.26     668,428     —          (29,913     638,515     92,287        597        1,776        733,175     733,175     668,428     646,391

The KDB Capital Corp.

  99.92     431,130     —          —          431,130     (989     —          39,270        469,411     469,411     431,130     428,023

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

  15.54     346,578     —          (11,680     334,898     (11,358     3,859        104,802        432,201     437,788     346,578     352,442

KDB Aisa Ltd.(*1)

  100.00     183,896     3,978        —          187,874     7,088        —          19,500        214,462     214,462     183,896     183,896

Korea Tourism Organization

  43.58     182,522     —          (1,781     180,741     11,814        —          (97     192,458     192,458     182,522     182,552

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

  30.11     141,907     —          —          141,907     14,198        8,459        —          164,564     162,106     141,907     138,908

Korea Infrastructure Fund II

  26.67     148,822     (65,313     (1,738     81,771     8,109        —          —          89,880     89,880     148,822     148,822

KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.(*1)

  100.00     158,488     (1,668     —          156,820     4,394        377        —          161,591     161,591     158,488     158,488

Korea Infrastructure Fund

  85.00     61,464     2,425        (968     62,921     3,275        —          —          66,196     66,128     61,464     61,266

Banco KDB Do Brasil S.A.(*1)

  100.00     48,524     10,607        —          59,131     (2,575     746        (4,550     52,752     52,752     48,524     48,524

KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd.

  64.28     40,698     —          —          40,698     1,333        —          —          42,031     42,031     40,698     41,065

KDB Ireland Ltd.(*1)

  100.00     29,470     597        —          30,067     858        41        23,734        54,700     54,700     29,470     27,610

UzKDB Bank

  61.11     17,616     381        —          17,997     1,619        —          (268     19,348     19,298     17,616     17,551

Korea Infrastructure Investments Asset Management Co., Ltd.

  90.10     11,738     —          (2,703     9,035     670        (200     33        9,538     10,253     11,738     12,554

 

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    June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)   December 31, 2008
Audited
    Ownership
(%)
  Beginning
balance
  Increase
(decrease)
    Dividend     Book value
before
equity
method
  Equity method valuation     Book value   Proportionate
net asset
value
  Book value   Proportionate
net asset
value
              Equity in
earnings
(loss)
    Retained
earnings
    Other
comprehensive
income
         

Korea Appraisal Board

  30.60     11,652     —          (183     11,469     2,455        —          —          13,924     13,924     11,652     11,652

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co.(*2)

  27.97     —       —          —          —       (189,622     —          106,183        —       —       —       —  

Others

      269,579     (152,865     (495     116,219     (2,248     130        9,696        123,797     147,631     269,579     294,364
                                                                             
      12,419,259     (201,858     (64,323     12,153,078     (51,635     14,009        295,872        12,494,763     15,921,549     12,419,259     15,947,729

Other investments:

                       

KDB Value Private Equity Fund I

  71.37     88,435     (39,800     (14,300     34,335     24,458        —          (204     58,589     58,589     88,435     88,435

KDB Value Private Equity Fund II

  50.63     153,123     (17,400     (79     135,644     2,141        (79     48        137,754     137,754     153,123     153,123

KDB Value Private Equity Fund III

  67.07     63,820     —          (624     63,196     (276     —          —          62,920     62,920     63,820     63,820

KDB Venture M&A Private Equity Fund

  56.68     10,349     4,360        —          14,709     (153     —          (1     14,555     14,555     10,349     10,349

National Pension Service 05-4 Saneun Venture Investment Inc.

  25.00     9,823     —          —          9,823     (1,000     —          (8     8,815     8,815     9,823     9,883

Others

      25,166     34,895        (435     59,626     (232     —          179        59,573     60,750     25,166     26,448
                                                                             
      350,716     (17,945     (15,438     317,333     24,938        (79     14        342,206     343,383     350,716     352,058
                                                                             
    (Won) 12,769,975   (Won) (219,803   (Won) (79,761   (Won) 12,470,411   (Won) (26,697   (Won) 13,930      (Won) 295,886      (Won) 12,836,969   (Won) 16,264,932   (Won) 12,769,975   (Won) 16,299,787
                                                                             

 

(*1) For investments denominated in foreign currency, the beginning balance was translated using the exchange rate at June 30, 2009.
(*2) Even though the Bank’s share of losses of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (“GM Daewoo”) exceeded its interest in the investee, the Bank has continued recognizing its share of further losses by crediting the losses (i.e., loss on valuation of equity method accounting of (Won)189,622 million in non-operating income and changes in unrealized loss on valuation of equity method investments of (Won)8,888 million in other comprehensive income) to its investment in GM Daewoo in proportion to the Bank’s remaining interest in GM Daewoo’s investment in available-for-sale securities.

 

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Restricted securities as of June 30, 2009 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Book value   

Restriction

BOK

   (Won) 1,529,720    Collateral for overdrafts and others

Korea Securities Depository

     12,471,844    Collateral relating repurchase transactions

Others

     2,218,304   
         
   (Won) 16,219,868   
         

In addition, the Bank provided 10,235,130 shares of Korea Electric Power Co. to KB futures Co. Ltd. and others in connection with futures transactions.

5. Loans receivable

Loans receivable as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

<Loans receivable in Korean won>

     

Loans for working capital:

     

Industrial fund loans

   (Won) 15,976,012    (Won) 12,705,994

Government fund loans

     145,490      170,588

Overdraft

     281,182      320,938

Trade notes purchased at a discount

     44,000      94,000

Loans for working capital for small and medium industry

     456,601      431,987

Others

     830,890      1,390,571
             
     17,734,175      15,114,078

Loans for facility developments:

     

Industrial fund loans

     19,500,579      16,275,271

Government fund loans

     747,794      779,422

Loans to customers with fund for rational use of energy

     881,979      858,811

Loans to customers with tourism fund

     752,826      757,366

Loans to customers with small and medium company promotion fund

     448,848      452,444

Loans to customers with national investment fund

     16,446      16,446

Loans to customers with industrial technique fund

     65,726      80,685

Loans to customers with industrial foundation fund

     11,615      23,131

Others

     556,383      543,563
             
     22,982,196      19,787,139
             
   (Won) 40,716,371    (Won) 34,901,217
             

 

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     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

<Loans receivable in foreign currency>

     

Loans for working capital:

     

Loans for working capital in foreign currency

   (Won) 3,144,909    (Won) 3,124,422

Others

     6,752      20,411
             
     3,151,661      3,144,833

Loans for facility developments:

     

Loans for facility development in foreign currency

     12,154,543      12,427,007

Off-shore loans in foreign currency

     3,679,971      3,680,755

Loans to international bank for reconstruction and development

     1,764,479      1,927,292
             
     17,598,993      18,035,054
             
   (Won) 20,750,654    (Won) 21,179,887
             

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

<Other loans receivable>

     

Domestic import usance bills

   (Won) 3,166,529    (Won) 3,684,616

Call loans

     1,498,869      2,795,450

Debentures accepted by private subscription

     11,214,810      9,436,648

Letter of credit

     28,900      27,636

Inter-bank loans

     1,916,563      988,898

Inter-non-bank loans

     183,712      218,805

Others

     21,556      20,267
             
   (Won) 18,030,939    (Won) 17,172,320
             

Details of changes in the allowance for possible loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    Six months ended
June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
    Year ended
December 31, 2008
Audited
 
    Loans     Others     Total     Total  

Beginning balance

  (Won) 1,023,727      (Won) 3,050      (Won) 1,026,777      (Won) 782,747   

Changes in translation of foreign currency

    969        —          969        10,280   

Increase in allowance from loan repurchase

    7,217        —          7,217        129,485   

Disposal of non-performing loans

    (7,856     —          (7,856     (1,639

Decrease in allowance due to loan restructured

    —          —          —          (4

Increase in allowance due to early collection for loans restructured

    —          —          —          3,655   

Increase in allowance relating to credit risk on derivative transactions

    —          70,953        70,953        —     

Write-offs

    (199,479     —          (199,479     (227,075

Provision (reversal) of allowance for possible loan losses

    483,848        (340     483,508        328,059   

Others

    488        —          488        1,269   
                               

Ending balance

  (Won) 1,308,914      (Won) 73,663      (Won) 1,382,577      (Won) 1,026,777   
                               

 

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June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

The difference between the above allowance for possible loan losses of (Won)1,308,914 million (excluding others) and the amount per the statement of financial position of (Won)1,329,359 million represents present value discount of loans under restructuring agreements.

Details on the classification of loans receivable and the allowance for possible loan losses as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Loans receivable    Allowance for
possible loan losses
   Ratio (%)

Normal

   (Won) 72,783,889    (Won) 748,440    1.03

Precautionary

     854,288      116,396    13.62

Substandard

     1,044,869      243,876    23.34

Doubtful

     38,236      19,118    50.00

Estimated Loss

     181,084      181,084    100.00
                  
   (Won) 74,902,366    (Won) 1,308,914    1.75
                  

 

     December 31, 2008 (Audited)
     Loans receivable    Allowance for
possible loan losses
   Ratio (%)

Normal

   (Won) 66,008,357    (Won) 595,578    0.90

Precautionary

     449,142      56,493    12.58

Substandard

     913,357      223,631    24.48

Doubtful

     10,348      5,174    50.00

Estimated Loss

     142,851      142,851    100.00
                  
   (Won) 67,524,055    (Won) 1,023,727    1.52
                  

Details of adjustments to loans receivable for purpose of the determination of the allowance for possible losses as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
    December 31, 2008
Audited
 

Loans receivable

   (Won) 82,734,440      (Won) 77,113,475   

Present value discount

     (20,445     (22,408

Prepayments regarded as loans

     1,440        3,864   

Call loans

     (1,498,869     (2,795,450

Inter-bank loans

     (1,916,563     (988,898

Bonds purchased under resale agreement

     (1,018,206     (1,395,132

Others(*)

     (3,379,431     (4,391,396
                
   (Won) 74,902,366      (Won) 67,524,055   
                

 

(*) Others represent loans to or loans guaranteed by the Korean government.

 

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June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

Changes in present value discounts originated from troubled debt restructuring for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Original amount
before restructuring
   Present value
discount
    Present
value

Loans receivable restructured

   (Won) 110,956    (Won) (20,445   (Won) 90,511
                     
     Year ended December 31, 2008 (Audited)
     Original amount
before restructuring
   Present value
discount
    Present
value

Loans receivable restructured

   (Won) 132,676    (Won) (22,408   (Won) 110,268
                     

6. Property and equipment

Changes in property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
     Beginning
balance
   Acquisition    Disposal     Other(*)     Depreciation     Ending
balance

Land

   (Won) 319,198    (Won) —      (Won) —        (Won) (14   (Won) —        (Won) 319,184

Buildings

     288,810      315      —          (12     (4,618     284,495

Leasehold improvements

     8,101      —        —          —          (218     7,883

Computer equipment

     11,049      589      (7     3        (2,986     8,648

Vehicles

     284      1      (17     (3     (77     188

Construction in-progress

     49      420      (420     —          —          49

Others

     9,074      1,158      (53     50        (1,620     8,609
                                            
   (Won) 636,565    (Won) 2,483    (Won) (497   (Won) 24      (Won) (9,519   (Won) 629,056
                                            

 

(*) For assets denominated in foreign currency, the balance was translated using the exchange rate at June 30, 2009.

 

     Year ended December 31, 2008 (Audited)
     Beginning
balance
   Acquisition    Disposal     Other(*)    Depreciation     Ending
balance

Land

   (Won) 311,094    (Won) 13,416    (Won) (5,444   (Won) 132    (Won) —        (Won) 319,198

Buildings

     296,783      2,150      (1,021     122      (9,224     288,810

Leasehold improvements

     8,525      57      (42     —        (439     8,101

Computer equipment

     10,894      8,339      (15     77      (8,246     11,049

Vehicles

     291      186      (16     40      (217     284

Construction in-progress

     —        1,795      (1,746     —        —          49

Others

     7,011      5,480      (859     470      (3,028     9,074
                                           
   (Won) 634,598    (Won) 31,423    (Won) (9,143   (Won) 841    (Won) (21,154   (Won) 636,565
                                           

 

(*) For assets denominated in foreign currency, the balance was translated using the exchange rate at December 31, 2008.

 

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7. Deposits

Deposits as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Deposits in Korean won:

     

Demand deposits:

     

Checking accounts

   (Won) 3,502    (Won) 2,733

Temporary deposits

     354,938      162,072

Passbook deposits

     14,446      5,723

Others

     172      1,316
             
     373,058      171,844

Time and savings deposits:

     

Time deposits

     4,373,330      5,384,983

Installment savings deposits

     151,876      104,146

Corporate savings deposits

     5,802,866      3,972,845

Savings deposits

     104,062      89,857

Others

     2,882      2,625
             
     10,435,016      9,554,456
             
     10,808,074      9,726,300

Deposits in foreign currency:

     

Checking accounts

     8,391      7,987

Passbook deposits

     263,987      321,784

Time deposits

     1,590,758      2,466,693

Temporary deposits

     499      2,174

Others

     36,706      87,869
             
     1,900,341      2,886,507

Negotiable certificates of deposits

     2,486,411      4,155,722
             
   (Won) 15,194,826    (Won) 16,768,529
             

8. Borrowing liabilities

Details of borrowing liabilities as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Borrowings in Korean won

   (Won) 8,575,551    (Won) 5,365,040

Borrowings in foreign currency

     13,881,955      16,468,165

Debentures in Korean won, net

     50,628,880      49,628,537

Debentures in foreign currency, net

     20,671,174      19,232,242

Others

     13,160,193      9,791,024
             
   (Won) 106,917,753    (Won) 100,485,008
             

 

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Borrowings in Korean won as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

Lender

  

Classifications

   Annual interest
rate 2009 (%)
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

  

Borrowings from government fund

   2.7~6.0    (Won) 946,928    (Won) 1,015,734

Industrial Bank of Korea

  

Borrowings from industrial technique fund

   1.5~4.5      179,077      170,613

Small Business Corp.

  

Borrowings from local small and medium company promotion fund

   2.0~4.2      543,733      538,840

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

  

Borrowings from tourism promotion fund

   1.4~4.5      1,164,083      1,118,318

Korea Energy Management Corporation

  

Borrowings from fund for rational use of energy

  

0.0~4.5

  

 

887,409

  

 

862,243

Local governments

  

Borrowings from local small and medium company promotion fund

   2.0~4.3      134,196      129,896

Institute for Information Technology Advancement

  

Borrowings from information promotion fund

  

2.0~4.8

  

 

2,105

  

 

6,226

Others

  

Borrowings from environment improvement support fund

   0.0~4.7      4,718,020      1,523,170
                   
         (Won) 8,575,551    (Won) 5,365,040
                   

 

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Borrowings in foreign currency as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

Lender

  

Classifications

  

Annual interest

rate 2009 (%)

   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Finanzierungsplanungs und Beratungs GmbH (“KFW”)

  

Borrowings from KFW

   —      (Won) —      (Won) 898

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD”)

  

Borrowings from IBRD

   6M Libor + 0.8      1,887,622      2,099,003

Mizuho and others

  

Borrowings from foreign banks

   3M Libor + 0.1~0.3      1,395,865      1,479,923
      6M Libor + 0.1~0.3      385,410      416,983
      6M Euribor + 0.6      138,059      138,058
                   
           1,919,334      2,034,964

DBS Bank and others

  

Off-shore short-term borrowings

   2.2~5.5      —        485,287
      3M Libor + 2.0~3.5      102,776      —  
      6M Libor + 0.8~3.4      25,694      138,325
      1Y Libor + 0.3~4.0      263,363      534,438
                   
           391,833      1,158,050

Nippon Life Insurance Company and others

  

Off-shore long-term borrowings

   3M Libor + 0.6~0.9      674,559      257,321
      6M Euribor +0.8~0.9      222,756      316,766
      6M Libor + 0.3~1.9      346,869      402,400
                   
           1,244,184      976,487

Others

  

Short-term borrowings in foreign currency

   1.0~9.2      5,958,579      6,966,540
      3M Libor + 2.0~2.5      621,542      1,116,025
      6M Libor + 0.3~3.1      232,793      163,475
      1Y Libor + 1.0~4.0      231,246      163,475
      1Y Euribor + 0.5      —        35,524
                   
           7,044,160      8,445,039
  

Long-term borrowings in foreign currency

   1.0~5.9      1,394,822      1,753,724
                   
         (Won) 13,881,955    (Won) 16,468,165
                   

 

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Debentures in Korean won as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Rate (%)    June 30, 2009
Unaudited
    December 31, 2008
Audited
 

Debentures in Korean won

   2.3~12.0    (Won) 50,641,872      (Won) 49,645,878   

Premium on debentures

        53        1,174   

Discount on debentures

        (13,045     (18,515
                   
      (Won) 50,628,880      (Won) 49,628,537   
                   

Debentures in foreign currency as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Rate (%)    June 30, 2009
Unaudited
    December 31, 2008
Audited
 

Debentures in foreign currency

   0.1~8.0    (Won) 16,697,917      (Won) 15,761,854   

Premium on debentures

        2,972        3,381   

Discount on debentures

        (37,822     (11,195
                   
        16,663,067        15,754,040   

Off-shore debentures in foreign currency

   0.1~8.8      4,015,267        3,481,119   

Premium on debentures

        647        696   

Discount on debentures

        (7,807     (3,613
                   
        4,008,107        3,478,202   
                   
      (Won) 20,671,174      (Won) 19,232,242   
                   

Pursuant to the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank has the exclusive right to issue industrial finance bonds. The amount of such bonds issued and guarantees outstanding provided by the Bank cannot exceed thirty times the aggregate amount of the paid-in capital and legal reserve of the Bank. The industrial finance bonds which are purchased or guaranteed by the Government are excluded in calculating the limit. The Bank may, when necessary reused the terms of the bonds or to discharge its obligations arising from the guarantee or acceptance of debts, issue the bonds over that limit. There are no issued industrial finance bonds guaranteed by the Korean government during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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9. Acceptances and guarantees

Acceptances and guarantees and allowance for possible losses on acceptances and guarantees as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Acceptances and guarantees    Allowance for possible losses
     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited
   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Settled guarantees and commitments:

           

Acceptance on letters of credit

   (Won) 1,162,115    (Won) 717,575    (Won) 7,696    (Won) 5,407

Collateral for loan

     178,218      192,436      1,772      1,202

Corporate debentures

     232      102,937      2      1,953

Foreign banks borrowing

     7,826      8,253      67      70

Other acceptances and guarantees in foreign currency(*)

     14,265,695      16,910,410      132,705      80,728

Acceptances for letters of guarantees for importers

     33,664      29,801      156      128

Others

     141,156      145,636      881      711
     15,788,906      18,107,048      143,279      90,199

Unsettled guarantees and commitments:

           

Local letters of credit

     310,316      244,233      551      480

Letters of credit

     2,476,576      2,250,603      5,436      3,853

Others

     9,703,399      10,764,461      20,546      19,136
                           
     12,490,291      13,259,297      26,533      23,469

Bills endorsed

     —        87      —        1
                           
   (Won) 28,279,197    (Won) 31,366,432    (Won) 169,812    (Won) 113,669
                           

 

(*) Other acceptances and guarantees in foreign currency consist of acceptances and guarantees for the return of advances related to export, overseas bidding and contractual obligations.

Unused loan commitments and the related allowances for possible losses as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited
     Unused loan
commitment
   Allowance for
possible
loan losses
   Unused loan
commitment
   Allowance for
possible
loan losses

Commitments on loans receivable

   (Won) 4,880,213    (Won) 21,072    (Won) 3,841,639    (Won) 15,844

Commitments on guarantees and acceptances

     18,785,811      67,531      16,555,910      67,940

Commitments on loan

     9,467,564      39,819      4,802,193      19,176
                           
   (Won) 33,133,588    (Won) 128,422    (Won) 25,199,742    (Won) 102,960
                           

 

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10. Commitments and Contingencies

Unsettled commitments provided by the Bank as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Unsettled commitments:

     

Commitments on loans in Korean won

   (Won) 8,759,333    (Won) 3,775,584

Commitments on loans in foreign currency

     708,231      1,026,609

Commitments on purchase of securities

     1,000,000      1,000,000
             
     10,467,564      5,802,193

Bonds sold under repurchase agreements

     750,570      750,570
             
   (Won) 11,218,134    (Won) 6,552,763
             

The Bank has entered into agreements to provide certain syndicated loans with foreign banks. The total amount available under such loans are USD2,542 million, JPY2,420 million, EUR38 million and CNY66 million, CHF8 million (equivalent to (Won)3,387,777 million in total) and (Won)2,536,730 million, of which USD412 million, JPY238 million, CNY60 million and CHF0.6 million (equivalent to (Won)1,148,781 million in total) and (Won)462,043 million have not been withdrawn by borrowers as of June 30, 2009.

Loans sold as of June 30, 2009, are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Counterparty

   Disposal
date
   Book value    Selling price    Subordinated
debt securities
held by the
Bank
   Collateral
amount(*)

KDB First SPC

   2000.06.08    (Won) 950,627    (Won) 600,000    (Won) 240,982    (Won) 121,843

KDB Second SPC

   2000.11.08      914,764      423,600      224,981      80,787

KDB Third SPC

   2000.09.20      1,793,546      949,900      —        —  

KDB Fifth SPC

   2000.12.13      765,358      528,400      127,723      99,964
                              
      (Won) 4,424,295    (Won) 2,501,900    (Won) 593,686    (Won) 302,594
                              

 

(*) Investment securities are pledged as collateral.

According to the contracts with the counterparties for the above loans sold with a recourse provision, the Bank is liable to the counterparties’ claims of up to 30% of the selling price when the principal or the interest is not repaid according to the payment schedules.

The Banks’ loans and receivables written-off, for which the claim rights have not expired, amount to (Won)1,829,250 million as of June 30, 2009.

The Bank has outstanding loans receivable amounting to (Won)2,473,966 million and securities amounting to (Won)83,457 million as of June 30, 2009, from companies under workout, court receivership, court mediation or other restructuring process. The Bank provided (Won)349,248 million of allowances for possible loan losses for such loans. Actual losses from these loans may differ from the allowances provided.

As of June 30, 2009, the Bank is involved in 15 lawsuits as a plaintiff and 30 lawsuits as a defendant. The aggregate amount of claims as a plaintiff and a defendant amounted to approximately (Won)3,741,727 million and

 

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(Won)35,866 million, respectively. The Bank did not record any asset or allowance for loss on its statement of financial position, because the final outcome cannot reasonably be estimated as of the reporting date.

11. Derivative instruments

The Bank’s derivatives instruments are divided into trading derivatives and hedge derivatives, based on the nature of the transaction. The Bank enters into hedge transactions mainly for the purpose of hedging the fair value risk related to changes in fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities.

The notional amounts outstanding for derivatives contracts and the related valuation gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    Six months ended June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)  
    Notional amounts   Valuation gain (loss)     Derivative
asset (liability)
 
    Trading
purpose
  Hedging
purpose
  Total   Trading
purpose
    Hedging
purpose
    Total    

Commodity:

             

Forward

  (Won) 43,998   (Won) —     (Won) 43,998   (Won) 184      (Won) —        (Won) 184      (Won) 279   

Swap

    275     —       275     2,783        —          2,783        3,069   

Futures

    803,412     —       803,412     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    162,386     —       162,386     169        —          169        24,058   

Option sold

    162,386     —       162,386     (169     —          (169     (24,058
                                                 
    1,172,457     —       1,172,457     2,967        —          2,967        3,348   

Interest:

             

Futures

    5,387,933     —       5,387,933     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    335,382,754     19,076,976     354,459,730     76,241        (269,270     (193,029     (248,654

Option bought

    1,950,552     —       1,950,552     (14,344     —          (14,344     37,631   

Option sold

    3,550,552     150,000     3,700,552     19,220        6,339        25,559        (67,026
                                                 
    346,271,791     19,226,976     365,498,767     81,117        (262,931     (181,814     (278,049

Currency:

             

Forward

    43,964,953     —       43,964,953     331,686        —          331,686        3,575,475   

Futures

    542,182     —       542,182     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    61,811,790     11,574,728     73,386,518     (258,373     (86,589     (344,962     (2,598,180

Option bought

    5,209,898     —       5,209,898     2,522        —          2,522        568,453   

Option sold

    4,109,043     —       4,109,043     23,744        —          23,744        (381,981
                                                 
    115,637,866     11,574,728     127,212,594     99,579        (86,589     12,990        1,163,767   

Stock:

             

Index forward bought

    23,486     —       23,486     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    170,663     —       170,663     (1,532     —          (1,532     562,779   

Index option bought

    674,808     —       674,808     (1,119     —          (1,119     362   

Option sold

    183,493     —       183,493     1,547        —          1,547        (562,779

Index option sold

    707,312     —       707,312     309        —          309        (1,590
                                                 
    1,759,762     —       1,759,762     (795     —          (795     (1,228
                                                 
  (Won) 464,841,876   (Won) 30,801,704   (Won) 495,643,580   (Won) 182,868      (Won) (349,520   (Won) (166,652   (Won) 887,838   
                                                 

 

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    Six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)  
    Notional amounts   Valuation gain (loss)     Derivative
asset (liability)
 
    Trading
purpose
  Hedging
purpose
  Total   Trading
purpose
    Hedging
purpose
    Total    

Commodity:

             

Forward

  (Won) 239,687   (Won) —     (Won) 239,687   (Won) 1,122      (Won) —        (Won) 1,122      (Won) 1,122   

Swap

    572,339     —       572,339     13,346        —          13,346        14,419   

Futures

    319,902     —       319,902     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    258,403     —       258,403     4,444        —          4,444        11,161   

Option sold

    258,403     —       258,403     (3,414     —          (3,414     (11,098
                                                 
    1,648,734     —       1,648,734     15,498        —          15,498        15,604   

Interest:

             

Forward

    208,680     —       208,680     355        —          355        355   

Futures

    2,140,466     —       2,140,466     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    183,702,254     639,662     190,061,916     (36,893     (27,372     (36,893     (368,398

Option bought

    638,114     990,000     1,628,114     6,470        —          6,470        34,113   

Option sold

    1,076,390     1,342,724     2,419,114     (8,379     (770     (8,379     (37,165
                                                 
    187,765,904     8,692,386     196,458,290     (38,447     (28,142     (66,589     (371,095

Currency:

             

Forward

    83,448,745     —       83,448,745     1,687,208        —          1,687,208        1,797,267   

Futures

    1,872,225     —       1,872,225     —          —          —          —     

Swap

    50,713,364     6,545,939     57,259,303     (1,581,381     334,870        (1,581,381     (634,964

Option bought

    10,327,807     —       10,327,807     414,639        —          414,639        552,997   

Option sold

    12,050,720     —       12,050,720     (298,609     —          (298,609     (478,254
                                                 
    158,412,861     6,545,939     164,958,800     221,857        334,870        556,727        1,237,046   

Stock:

             

Index forward bought

    43,387     —       43,387     —          —          —          —     

Option bought

    322,150     —       322,150     6,355        —          6,355        49,983   

Index option bought

    633,326     —       633,326     (2,149     —          (2,149     2,921   

Option sold

    343,495     —       343,495     3,060        —          3,060        (40,021

Index option sold

    648,013     —       648,013     3,424        —          3,424        (4,617
                                                 
    1,990,371     —       1,990,371     10,690        —          10,690        8,266   
                                                 
  (Won) 349,817,870   (Won) 15,238,325   (Won) 365,056,195   (Won) 209,598      (Won) 306,728      (Won) 516,326      (Won) 889,821   
                                                 

 

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Unrealized gains and losses from fair value hedge items by type of the underlying assets or liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30,
     2009    2008
     Gains    Losses    Gains    Losses
     Unaudited

Available-for-sale securities

   (Won) 2,580    (Won) 37,992    (Won) 3,995    (Won) 6,971

Borrowings

     7,288      28,594      4,428      56,383

Debentures

     467,553      175,309      74,996      1,055,214
                           
   (Won) 477,421    (Won) 241,895    (Won) 83,419    (Won) 1,118,568
                           

12. Equity

Paid-in capital

The Korean government is the sole equity owner of the Bank and is responsible for maintaining for the entire paid-in capital in accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act. The authorized paid-in capital amounts to (Won)10,000 billion as of June 30, 2009.

The Korean government increased the Bank’s paid-in capital by (Won)900 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The total paid-in capital of the Bank outstanding as of June 30, 2009 is (Won)9,641,861 million, representing the remaining balance of unutilized paid-in-capital after the offset.

Capital surplus

The Bank utilized (Won)5,178,600 million of paid-in capital in 1998 and 2000 to offset the Bank’s accumulated deficit which resulted in the recognition of capital surplus of (Won)44,373 million.

Legal reserve

The Korea Development Bank Act requires the Bank to appropriate at least 40% of net income as a legal reserve. This reserve can be transferred to paid-in capital or used to offset accumulated deficit.

In accordance with the Korea Development Bank Act, the Bank offsets accumulated deficit with reserves. If reserves are insufficient to offset the accumulated deficit, the Korean government is supposed to be responsible for the deficit.

 

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13. General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30,
     2009    2008
     Unaudited

Salaries

   (Won) 117,285    (Won) 111,273

Severance and retirement benefits

     16,479      14,571

Other employee benefits

     11,452      8,188

Rent

     7,674      5,330

Depreciation

     9,519      9,648

Amortization

     5,155      6,611

Taxes and dues

     6,211      6,151

Printing

     2,813      2,179

Travel

     1,795      1,668

Commission

     7,733      7,642

Electronic data processing

     11,308      13,028

Training

     3,423      3,946

Others

     11,181      8,646
             
   (Won) 212,028    (Won) 198,881
             

14. Income tax

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Current income taxes(*)

   (Won) (39,688   (Won) 2,581   

Change in deferred income tax due to temporary difference

     365,027        225,530   

Tax effect of tax loss carryforwards, etc.

     —          (21,184
                
     325,339        (244,133

Current and deferred income taxes recognized directly to equity

     (201,869     353,364   
                

Income tax expense

   (Won) 123,470      (Won) 109,231   
                

 

(*) The additional tax payments (refunds) were included in the current income taxes.

 

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Reconciliations of income tax expense applicable to income before income taxes at the Korea statutory tax rate to income tax expense at the effective income tax rate of the Bank are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Income before income taxes (A)

   (Won) 369,823      (Won) 644,758   
                

Tax at the statutory income tax rate

     89,473        177,295   

Adjustments:

    

Non-taxable (deductible) income (expenses), net

     37,987        (183,177

Deferred income tax assets not recognized

     8,256        101,752   

Others

     (12,246     13,361   
                
     33,997        (68,064
                

Income tax expense (B)

   (Won) 123,470      (Won) 109,231   
                

Effective income tax rate (B)/(A)

     33.39     16.94
                

Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of the following (Korean won in millions):

 

     June 30,
Unaudited
    December 31,
Audited
 

Cumulative temporary differences

   (Won) (3,637,983   (Won) (2,920,787

Tax rate (%)

        (*1)         (*1) 
                

Tax effects arising from cumulative temporary differences

     (800,166     (645,263

Unrealizable deferred income tax assets(*2)

     61,680        53,424   
                

Deferred income tax liabilities arising from cumulative temporary differences

     (861,846     (698,687

Deferred income tax recognized directly to equity

     (233,326     (31,458

Deferred income tax liabilities of foreign branches

     (176     —     
                

Deferred income tax liabilities

     (1,095,348     (730,145

Deferred income tax assets of foreign branches(*3)

     41,394        42,048   
                

Net deferred income tax liabilities

   (Won) (1,053,954   (Won) (688,097
                

 

(*1) The Bank is subject to corporate income taxes, including resident surtax, at the aggregate rates of 12.1% on taxable income of up to (Won)200 million (2008: 14.3% on taxable income of up to (Won)100 million) and 24.2% on taxable income in excess of (Won)200 million (2008: 27.5% on taxable income in excess of (Won)100 million). The aggregate tax rate will be reduced to 24.2% for 2010 and 22% for 2011 and thereafter on taxable income in excess of (Won)200 million.
(*2) The Bank did not record deferred income tax assets amounting to (Won)280,366 million for temporary differences relating to valuation of equity investments, write-offs and others.
(*3) Deferred income tax assets of foreign branches are not offset against the deferred income tax liabilities in accordance with the tax jurisdictions of the foreign branches.

 

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Korea Development Bank

Notes to Interim Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

Details of deferred income taxes added directly to equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (Korean won in million):

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Unaudited  

Gain on valuation of available-for-sale securities

   (Won) 980,955      (Won) 3,297,357   

Gain on valuation of equity method securities

     211,310        76,260   

Loss on valuation of equity method securities

     (347,167     (767,723
                
     845,098        2,605,894   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     (233,326     (868,587
                
   (Won) 611,772      (Won) 1,737,307   
                

15. Related Party Transactions

The subsidiaries and equity-method investees of the Bank as of June 30, 2009, are as follows:

 

    

Related companies

Domestic companies

   KDB Capital Corp., Daewoo Securities Co., Ltd.,
   KDB Asset Management Co., Ltd., Korea Infrastructure Fund,
   Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.,
   Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., Korea Marine Fund Co.
   KDB Value Private Equity Fund I, KDB Value Private Equity Fund II,
   KDB Value Private Equity Fund III, KDB Venture M&A Private Equity Fund,
   KDB Turnaround Private Equity Fund

Overseas companies

   KDB Asia Ltd,, KDB Ireland Ltd., KDB Bank (Hungary) Ltd.,
   Banco KDB Do Brasil S.A, UzKDB Bank

The significant transactions which occurred in the normal course of business with related companies for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related account balances as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

    Income   Expenses   Assets   Liabilities

Classification

  June 30,
2009
Unaudited
  June 30,
2008
Unaudited
  June 30,
2009
Unaudited
  June 30,
2008
Unaudited
  June 30,
2009
Unaudited
  Dec. 31,
2008
Audited
  June 30,
2009
Unaudited
  Dec. 31,
2008
Audited

Subsidiaries

  (Won) 66,659   (Won) 65,611   (Won) 18,558   (Won) 11,195   (Won) 5,992,106   (Won) 5,520,103   (Won) 697,556   (Won) 841,828

Equity-method investees

    118,368     150,434     5,182     11,900     4,688,470     6,723,392     133,704     181,964
                                               
  (Won) 185,027   (Won) 216,045   (Won) 23,740   (Won) 23,095   (Won) 10,680,576   (Won) 12,243,495   (Won) 831,260   (Won) 1,023,792
                                               

 

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Korea Development Bank

Notes to Interim Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

Guarantee and collateral provided among the Bank and its related parties as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

Related parties

  

Guarantee and
collateral

   June 30, 2009
Unaudited
   December 31, 2008
Audited

Benefactor

  

Beneficiary

        

KDB

  

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

   Guarantee for F/X    (Won) 3,996,338    (Won) 5,077,378

KDB

   Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.    Guarantee for F/X      223,610      236,683
                   
         (Won) 4,219,948    (Won) 5,314,061
                   

16. Comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (Korean won in millions):

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     2009    2008  
     Unaudited  

Net income

   (Won) 246,353    (Won) 535,528   

Other comprehensive income:

     

Gain (loss) on valuation of available-for-sale securities, net (Income taxes effect: (Won)(168,162) million at June 30, 2009 and (Won)337,286 million at June 30, 2008)

     596,210      (889,210

Gain on valuation of securities using the equity method (Income taxes effect: (Won)(29,360) million at June 30, 2009 and (Won)12,815 million at June 30, 2008)

     103,592      (33,406

Loss on valuation of securities using the equity method (Income taxes effect: (Won)(4,346) million at June 30, 2009 and (Won)3,239 million at June 30, 2008)

     160,985      (543,823
               

Comprehensive income (loss)

   (Won) 1,107,140    (Won) (930,911
               

17. The Bank’s spin-off

On July 28, 2009, the Financial Services Commission announced a plan to spin-off the Bank. In accordance with the plan, Korea Finance Corporation (“KoFC”) and KDB Financial Group Inc. will be newly established by October 2009. The Bank will be a subsidiary of KDB Financial Group Inc. through a stock swap transaction. It is expected that even after the spin-off, the Bank will closely cooperate with KoFC for portions of the Bank’s business spin-off to KoFC as necessary.

18. Preparation plan for adoption of Korea International Financial Reporting Standards and implementation status

The Bank will voluntarily adopt the Korea International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRS”) for the first and implementation status time for the financial period beginning January 1, 2011 even though the Bank is except from following the adoption roadmap announced by the Financial Supervisory Service in March 2007.

 

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Korea Development Bank

Notes to Interim Non-Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

 

As part of the Bank’s K-IFRS implementation plan, the Bank appointed an external advisor to identify and report on the differences between the current accounting standards and K-IFRS related to the Bank. The Bank also formed a task force team in March 2007.

Following the completion of identification of accounting policy differences above, the Bank conducted the detail analysis of its financial reporting system requirement and accounting policy changes impacted by the adoption of K-IFRS until August 2008. Based on results of the above analysis, the Bank mapped out changes required for its financial reporting system capable of capturing and producing IFRS financial data, and modifications to the Bank’s work processes relating to the system changes. The Bank has planned to complete the system and work processes changes by the end of 2009.

The task force team regularly reports the preparation plans and implementation progress to the Bank’s management and training programs are also regularly provided to the Bank’s employees to developed K-IFRS trained resources within the Bank.

 

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THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Land and History

Territory and Population

Located generally south of the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula, The Republic of Korea covers about 38,000 square miles, approximately one-fourth of which is arable. The Republic has a population of approximately 48 million people. The country’s largest city and capital, Seoul, has a population of about 11 million people.

Political History

Dr. Rhee Seungman, who was elected president in each of 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960, dominated the years after the Republic’s founding in 1948. Shortly after President Rhee’s resignation in 1960 in response to student-led demonstrations, a group of military leaders headed by Park Chung Hee assumed power by coup. The military leaders established a civilian government, and the country elected Mr. Park as President in October 1963. President Park served as President until his assassination in 1979 following a period of increasing strife between the Government and its critics. The Government declared martial law and formed an interim government under Prime Minister Choi Kyu Hah, who became the next President. After clashes between the Government and its critics, President Choi resigned, and General Chun Doo Hwan, who took control of the Korean army, became President in 1980.

In late 1980, the country approved, by national referendum, a new Constitution, providing for indirect election of the President by an electoral college and for certain democratic reforms, and shortly thereafter, in early 1981, re-elected President Chun. Responding to public demonstrations in 1987, the legislature revised the Constitution to provide for direct election of the President. In December 1987, Roh Tae Woo won the Presidency by a narrow plurality, after opposition parties led by Kim Young Sam and Kim Dae Jung failed to unite behind a single candidate. In February 1990, two opposition political parties, including the one led by Kim Young Sam, merged into President Roh’s ruling Democratic Liberal Party.

In December 1992, the country elected Kim Young Sam as President. The election of a civilian and former opposition party leader considerably lessened the controversy concerning the legitimacy of the political regime. President Kim’s administration reformed the political sector and deregulated and internationalized the Korean economy.

In December 1997, the country elected Kim Dae Jung as President. President Kim’s party, the Millennium Democratic Party (formerly known as the National Congress for New Politics), formed a coalition with the United Liberal Democrats led by Kim Jong Pil, with Kim Jong Pil becoming the first prime minister in President Kim’s administration. The coalition, which temporarily ended before the election held in April 2000, continued with the appointment of Lee Han Dong of the United Liberal Democrats as the Prime Minister in June 2000. The coalition again ended in September 2001.

In December 2002, the country elected Roh Moo Hyun as President. President Roh began his term on February 25, 2003. President Roh and his supporters left the Millennium Democratic Party in 2003 and formed a new party, the Uri Party, in November 2003. On August 15, 2007, 85 members of the National Assembly, previously belonging to the Uri Party, or the Democratic Party, formed the United New Democratic Party (the “UNDP”). The Uri Party merged into the UNDP in August 20, 2007.

In December 2007, the country elected Lee Myung-Bak as the President of the Republic of Korea. He commenced his term on February 25, 2008. The Lee administration’s key policy priorities include:

 

   

pursuing a lively market economy through deregulation, free trade and the attraction of foreign investment;

 

   

establishing an efficient government by reorganizing government functions and privatizing state-owned enterprises;

 

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taking initiatives on the denuclearization of North Korea;

 

   

seeking a productive welfare system based on customized welfare benefits and job training; and

 

   

strengthening the competitiveness of Korea’s education system.

Government and Politics

Government and Administrative Structure

Governmental authority in the Republic is centralized and concentrated in a strong presidency. The President is elected by popular vote and can only serve one term of five years. The President chairs the State Council, which consists of the prime minister, the deputy prime ministers, the respective heads of Government ministries and the ministers of state. The President can select the members of the State Council and appoint or remove all other Government officials, except for elected local officials.

The President can veto new legislation and take emergency measures in cases of natural disaster, serious fiscal or economic crisis, state of war or other similar circumstances. The President must promptly seek the concurrence of the National Assembly for any emergency measures taken and failing to do so automatically invalidates the emergency measures. In the case of martial law, the President may declare martial law without the consent of the National Assembly; provided, however, that the National Assembly may request the President to rescind such martial law.

The National Assembly exercises the country’s legislative power. The Constitution and the Election for Public Offices Act provide for the direct election of about 82% of the members of the National Assembly and the distribution of the remaining seats proportionately among parties winning more than 5 seats in the direct election or receiving over 3% of the popular vote. National Assembly members serve four-year terms. The National Assembly enacts laws, ratifies treaties and approves the national budget. The executive branch drafts most legislation and submits it to the National Assembly for approval.

The country’s judicial branch comprises the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and lower courts of various levels. The President appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and appoints the other Justices of the Supreme Court upon the recommendation of the Chief Justice. All appointments to the Supreme Court require the consent of the National Assembly. The Chief Justice, with the consent of the conference of Supreme Court Justices, appoints all the other judges in Korea. Supreme Court Justices serve for six years and all other judges serve for ten years. Other than the Chief Justice, justices and judges may be reappointed to successive terms.

The President formally appoints all nine judges of the Constitutional Court, but three judges must be designated by the National Assembly and three by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Constitutional Court judges serve for six years and may be reappointed to successive terms.

Administratively, the Republic comprises nine provinces and seven cities with provincial status: Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejon and Ulsan. From 1961 to 1995, the national government controlled the provinces and the President appointed provincial officials. Local autonomy, including the election of provincial officials, was reintroduced in June 1995.

Political Organizations

Currently, there are two major political parties, the Grand National Party, or GNP and the United New Democratic Party, or UNDP. The 18th legislative general election was held on April 9, 2008 and the term of the National Assembly members elected in the 18th legislative general election commenced on May 30, 2008.

As of December 2, 2009, the parties control the following number of seats in the National Assembly:

 

     GNP    UNDP    Others    Total

Number of Seats

   169    87    42    298

 

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Relations with North Korea

Relations between the Republic and North Korea have been tense over most of the Republic’s history. The Korean War, which took place between 1950 and 1953 began with the invasion of the Republic by communist forces from North Korea and, following a military stalemate, an armistice was reached establishing a demilitarized zone monitored by the United Nations in the vicinity of the 38th parallel.

North Korea maintains a regular military force estimated at more than 1,000,000 troops, mostly concentrated near the northern border of the demilitarized zone. The Republic’s military forces, composed of approximately 690,000 regular troops and almost 3.1 million reserves, maintain a state of military preparedness along the southern border of the demilitarized zone. In addition, the United States has historically maintained its military presence in the Republic. In October 2004, the United States and the Republic agreed to a three-phase withdrawal of approximately one-third of the 37,500 troops stationed in the Republic by the end of 2008. By the end of 2004, 5,000 U.S. troops departed the Republic in the first phase of such withdrawal and in the plan’s second phase, the United States removed 5,000 troops by the end of 2006. In the final phase, another 2,500 U.S. troops were scheduled to depart by the end of 2008. In April 2008, however, the United States and the Republic decided not to proceed with the final phase of withdrawal and agreed to maintain 28,500 U.S. troops in the Republic. In February 2007, the United States and the Republic agreed to dissolve their joint command structure by 2012, which would allow the Republic to assume the command of its own armed forces in the event of war on the Korean peninsula.

The level of tension between the two Koreas has fluctuated and may increase abruptly as a result of current and future events. In recent years, there have been heightened security concerns stemming from North Korea’s nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs and increased uncertainty regarding North Korea’s actions and possible responses from the international community. In December 2002, North Korea removed the seals and surveillance equipment from its Yongbyon nuclear power plant and evicted inspectors from the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency. In January 2003, North Korea renounced its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Since the renouncement, the Republic, the United States, North Korea, China, Japan and Russia have held numerous rounds of six party multi-lateral talks in an effort to resolve issues relating to North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.

In addition to conducting test flights of long-range missiles, North Korea announced in October 2006 that it had successfully conducted a nuclear test, which increased tensions in the region and elicited strong objections worldwide. In response, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution that prohibits any United Nations member state from conducting transactions with North Korea in connection with any large scale arms and material or technology related to missile development or weapons of mass destruction and from providing luxury goods to North Korea, imposes an asset freeze and travel ban on persons associated with North Korea’s weapons program, and calls upon all United Nations member states to take cooperative action, including thorough inspection of cargo to or from North Korea. In response, North Korea agreed in February 2007 at the six-party talks to shut down and seal the Yongbyon nuclear facility, including the reprocessing facility, and readmit international inspectors to conduct all necessary monitoring and verifications. In October 2007, the Republic and North Korea held a summit meeting to discuss easing tensions and fostering peace on the Korean peninsula. Mr. Lee Myung-Bak, who became the President of the Republic in February 2008, has announced that he is open to dialogue with North Korea to discuss various issues, including North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. In October 2008, North Korea agreed to a series of denuclearization verification measures, following the removal of North Korea from a list of state sponsors of terrorism maintained by the United States. On April 5, 2009, North Korea launched a long-range rocket over the Pacific Ocean, claiming that the launch intended to put an orbital satellite into space. Fearing that the rocket launch may have been an attempt to test North Korea’s long-range missile technology, the Republic, Japan and the United States have responded that the launch poses a threat to neighboring nations, and that it was in violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in 2006 against nuclear tests by North Korea. On April 13, 2009, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution that condemned North Korea for the launch and decided to tighten sanctions against North Korea. On April 14, 2009, North Korea announced that it would permanently pull out of nuclear

 

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disarmament talks and restart its nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency said its inspectors had been ordered to remove surveillance devices and other equipment at the Yongbyon nuclear plant, and to leave North Korea as soon as possible. On May 25, 2009, North Korea announced that it had successfully conducted a second nuclear test and test-fired three short-range, surface-to-air missiles. In response, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution on June 12, 2009 that condemned North Korea for the nuclear test and tightened sanctions against North Korea. In addition, there recently has been increased uncertainty with respect to the future of North Korea’s political leadership and concern regarding its implications for economic and political stability in the region.

There can be no assurance that the level of tension on the Korean peninsula will not escalate in the future. Any further increase in tension, which may occur, for example, if North Korea experiences a leadership crisis, high-level contacts between the Republic and North Korea break down or military hostilities occur, could have a material adverse effect on the Republic’s economy or its ability to obtain future funding.

Over the longer term, reunification of the two Koreas could occur. Reunification may entail a significant economic commitment by the Republic.

Foreign Relations and International Organizations

The Republic maintains diplomatic relations with most nations of the world, most importantly with the United States with which it entered into a mutual defense treaty and several economic agreements. The Republic also has important relationships with Japan and China, its largest trading partners together with the United States.

The Republic belongs to a number of supranational organizations, including:

 

   

the International Monetary Fund, or the IMF;

 

   

the World Bank;

 

   

the Asian Development Bank, or ADB;

 

   

the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency;

 

   

the International Finance Corporation;

 

   

the International Development Association;

 

   

the African Development Bank;

 

   

the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;

 

   

the Bank for International Settlements;

 

   

the World Trade Organization, or WTO; and

 

   

the Inter-American Development Bank, or IDB.

In September 1991, the Republic and North Korea became members of the United Nations. During the 1996 and 1997 sessions, the Republic served as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

In March 1995, the Republic applied for admission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or the OECD, which the Republic officially joined as the twenty-ninth regular member in December 1996.

The Economy

Economic Developments since 1997 and Current Worldwide Economic and Financial Difficulties

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foreign currency and Won currency debt incurred by Korean companies. The economic difficulties of certain Southeast Asian countries beginning in 1997 also adversely affected the Korean economy. The Korean economy, however, has recovered since 1998, as the Government implemented comprehensive programs for economic reform and recovery aimed at rectifying the causes of the economic and financial difficulties it experienced in 1997 and 1998.

The following table sets forth information regarding certain of the Republic’s key economic indicators for the periods indicated.

 

     As of or for the year ended December 31,  
    1997     1998     1999     2000     2001     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006     2007     2008  
    (billions of dollars and trillions of Won, except percentages)  

GDP Growth(1)

    4.7     (6.9 )%      9.5     8.5     4.0     7.2     2.8     4.6     4.0     5.2     5.1     2.2 %(4) 

Inflation

    4.4     7.5     0.8     2.3     4.1     2.7     3.5     3.6     2.8     2.2     2.5     4.7

Unemployment(2)

    2.6     7.0     6.3     4.4     4.0     3.3     3.6     3.7     3.7     3.5     3.2     3.2

Trade Surplus

  $ (8.5   $ 39.0      $ 23.9      $ 11.8      $ 9.3      $ 10.3      $ 15.0      $ 29.4      $ 23.2      $ 16.1      $ 14.6 (4)    $ (13.3 )(4) 

Foreign Currency Reserves

  $ 20.4      $ 52.0      $ 74.1      $ 96.2      $ 102.8      $ 121.4      $ 155.4      $ 199.1      $ 210.4      $ 239.0      $ 262.2      $ 201.2   

External Liabilities(3)

  $ 174.2      $ 163.8      $ 152.9      $ 148.5      $ 130.4      $ 143.0      $ 161.6      $ 172.3      $ 187.9      $ 260.1      $ 383.2      $ 380.5   

Fiscal Balance

  (Won) (7.0   (Won) (18.8   (Won) (13.1   (Won) 6.5      (Won) 7.3      (Won) 22.7      (Won) 7.6      (Won) 5.2      (Won) 3.5      (Won) 3.6      (Won) 33.8      (Won) 11.9   

 

(1) Starting from March 2009, the Republic began calculating GDP by the “chain-linked” method, instead of the previous constant market price method, and republished annual GDP figures using the new method starting from 2000. As such, the GDP growth from 1997 to 2000 are presented at constant market prices, and the GDP growth from 2001 to 2008 are presented at chained 2005 year prices. See “—Gross Domestic Product” for a description of the change in methodology.
(2) Average for year.
(3) Starting from June 2003, the total external liabilities of the Republic are calculated under criteria published in a compilation by nine international organizations including the IMF and the World Bank in 2003. Prior to June 2003, the Republic had calculated its total external debt using criteria agreed with the IMF during the financial crisis at the end of 1997. See “—Debt—External Debt” for a description of the changes in the criteria.
(4) Preliminary data.

Source: The Bank of Korea.

The Republic’s economic and financial difficulties in 1997 and 1998 and its subsequent recovery, reforms and developments included the following:

 

   

Financial condition of Korean companies. A significant number of Korean companies, including member companies of the conglomerates known as “chaebols” that dominate the Korean economy, struggled financially due to excessive investment in some industries, weak export performances and high levels of debt and foreign currency exposure. Many of these Korean companies failed beginning in early 1997, including the Hanbo Group, the Sammi Group, the Kia Group and the Jinro Group. Following the series of corporate failures in the late 1990s, other Korean companies underwent corporate restructuring, including Daewoo Group, Hynix Semiconductor, SK Networks and LG Card.

 

   

Financial condition of Korean banks and other financial institutions. The capital adequacy and liquidity of most Korean banks and other financial institutions have been adversely affected by the financial difficulties of corporate borrowers, high levels of short-term foreign currency borrowings from foreign financial institutions and consideration of non-market oriented factors in making lending decisions. Since December 1997, the Government has been restructuring and recapitalizing troubled financial institutions, including closing insolvent financial institutions and those failing to carry out rehabilitation plans within specified periods. Through recapitalization, the Government became the controlling shareholder of Korea First Bank, Seoul Bank, Woori Bank and Chohung Bank. The Government subsequently sold its controlling interest in Korea First Bank, Seoul Bank and Chohung Bank, each of which was later merged into or sold to other banks. Korean financial institutions have also voluntarily pursued mergers and acquisitions.

 

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Foreign currency reserves. The Government’s foreign currency reserves fell to US$20.4 billion as of December 31, 1997 from US$33.2 billion as of December 31, 1996, due mainly to repatriations by foreign investors of their investments in the Republic and reduced availability of credit from foreign sources. Since the end of 1997, however, the Government’s foreign currency reserves continued to increase, reaching US$262.2 billion as of December 31, 2007, due primarily to continued trade surpluses and capital inflows. In 2008, the Government’s foreign currency reserves decreased, falling to US$201.2 billion as of December 31, 2008, partially as a result of the Government’s use of the foreign currency reserve to provide foreign currency liquidity to Korean financial institutions and to defend the value of the Won against depreciation. The amount of the Government’s foreign currency reserve was US$270.9 billion as of November 30, 2009.

 

   

Credit rating changes. From October 1997 to January 1998, the rating agencies downgraded the Republic’s credit ratings, with Moody’s Investor Service, Inc., or Moody’s, downgrading the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating on bond obligations from A1 to Ba1, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, or Standard & Poor’s, downgrading the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating from AA- to B+ and Fitch International Banking Credit Agency, or Fitch, downgrading the Republic’s long-term currency rating from AA- to B-. Since that time, the rating agencies have raised the country’s ratings significantly, with Moody’s upgrading the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating to A3, Standard and Poor’s to A- and Fitch to A in 2002. In 2003, Moody’s changed its outlook on the long-term foreign currency rating of Korea to negative from positive due primarily to the heightened security concerns stemming from North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. In 2004, Moody’s changed its outlook on the long-term foreign currency rating of the Republic to stable from negative due primarily to the Republic’s continued stability in its public-sector debt position. In July 2005, Standard & Poor’s upgraded the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating from A- to A. In October 2005, Fitch raised the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating from A to A+. In April 2006, Moody’s changed its outlook on the long-term foreign currency rating of Korea to positive from stable. In July 2007, Moody’s upgraded the Republic’s long-term foreign currency rating from A3 to A2. In November 2008, Fitch changed its outlook on the long-term foreign currency rating of Korea from stable to negative.

 

   

Interest rate fluctuations. In late 1997 and 1998, interest rates payable by Korean borrowers increased substantially, both domestically and internationally, due to adverse economic conditions and the depreciation of the Won. Since the fourth quarter of 1998, interest rates fell significantly, primarily driven by improved economic conditions and The Bank of Korea’s interest rate policy. The Bank of Korea gradually raised the benchmark rate between October 2005 and August 2008 to cope with inflationary pressures. During the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, The Bank of Korea decreased the rate by a total of 3.25% points to 2.00% in order to address financial market instability and to help combat the slowdown of the domestic economy.

 

   

Exchange rate fluctuations. Due to adverse economic conditions and reduced liquidity, the value of the Won relative to the U.S. dollar and other major foreign currencies declined substantially in 1997. Due to improved economic conditions and continued trade surpluses, the Won had generally appreciated against the U.S. dollar since the end of 1997, although that trend reversed in March 2008. The value of the Won relative to the U.S. dollar declined from (Won)943.9 to US$1.00 on January 2, 2008 to (Won)1,516.4 to US$1.00 on February 27, 2009, due primarily to adverse economic conditions resulting from liquidity and credit concerns and volatility in the global credit and financial markets and repatriations by foreign investors of their investments in the Korean stock market. The market average exchange rate was (Won)1,154.4 to US$1.00 on December 3, 2009. Won depreciation substantially increases the amount of Won revenue needed by Korean companies to repay foreign currency-denominated debt, increases the possibility of defaults and results in higher prices for imports, including key raw materials such as oil, sugar and flour. On the other hand, Won appreciation generally has an adverse effect on exports by Korean companies.

 

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Stock market volatility. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index declined by over 56% from 647.1 on September 30, 1997 to 280.0 on June 16, 1998. The index recovered to reach a high of 2,064.9 in late 2007 but since then the index declined. On December 3, 2009, the index was 1,615.0. Significant sales of Korean securities by foreign investors and the repatriation of the sales proceeds could drive down the value of the Won, reduce the foreign currency reserves held by financial institutions in the Republic and hinder the ability of Korean companies to raise capital.

Recent difficulties affecting the U.S. and global financial sectors, adverse conditions and volatility in the U.S. and worldwide credit and financial markets, fluctuations in oil and commodity prices and the general weakness of the U.S. and global economy have increased the uncertainty of global economic prospects in general and has adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, the Korean economy. During the second and third quarter of 2007, credit markets in the United States started to experience difficult conditions and volatility that in turn have affected worldwide financial markets. In particular, in late July and early August 2007, market uncertainty in the U.S. sub-prime mortgage sector increased dramatically and further expanded to other markets such as those for leveraged finance, collateralized debt obligations and other structured products. In September and October 2008, liquidity and credit concerns and volatility in the global credit and financial markets increased significantly with the bankruptcy or acquisition of, and government assistance to, several major U.S. and European financial institutions. These developments have resulted in reduced liquidity, greater volatility, widening of credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the United States and global credit and financial markets.

As liquidity and credit concerns and volatility in the global financial markets have increased significantly in the second half of 2008 and into 2009, the value of the Won relative to the U.S. dollar has depreciated at an accelerated rate. See “Monetary Policy—Foreign Exchange.” Such depreciation of the Won has increased the cost of imported goods and services and the Won revenue needed by Korean companies to service foreign currency-denominated debt. Furthermore, as a result of adverse global and Korean economic conditions, there has been a significant overall decline and continuing volatility in the stock prices of Korean companies. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index declined by 49.3% from 1,852.0 on May 30, 2008 to 938.8 on October 24, 2008. See “The Financial System—Securities Markets.” On December 3, 2009, The Korea Composite Stock Price Index was 1,615.0. Future declines in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index and large amounts of sales of Korean securities by foreign investors and subsequent repatriation of the proceeds of such sales may continue to adversely affect the value of the Won, the foreign currency reserves held by financial institutions in Korea, and the ability of Korean companies to raise capital. In addition, increases in credit spreads, as well as limitations on the availability of credit resulting from heightened concerns about the stability of the markets generally and the strength of counterparties specifically that have led many lenders and institutional investors to reduce or cease funding to borrowers, have adversely affected Korean banks’ ability to borrow, particularly with respect to foreign currency funding. In the event that the difficult conditions in the global credit markets continue, Korean banks may be forced to fund their operations at a higher cost or may be unable to raise as much funding as they need to support their lending and other activities.

In response to these developments, legislators and financial regulators in the United States and other jurisdictions, including Korea, have implemented a number of policy measures designed to add stability to the financial markets, including the provision of direct and indirect assistance to distressed financial institutions. In particular, the Government has implemented or announced, among other things, the following measures:

 

   

in October 2008, the Government implemented a guarantee program to guarantee foreign currency-denominated debt incurred by Korean banks and their overseas branches between October 20, 2008 and June 30, 2009, up to an aggregate amount of US$100 billion, for a period of three years from the date such debt was incurred; in April 2009, the Government extended the guarantee program by six months to cover such debt incurred until December 31, 2009 and also extended the guarantee period up to five years from the date such debt was incurred;

 

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in October 2008, The Bank of Korea established a temporary reciprocal currency swap arrangement with the Federal Reserve Board of the United States for up to US$30 billion, effective until April 30, 2009 (subsequently extended to February 1, 2010). The Bank of Korea provided U.S. dollar liquidity, through competitive auction facilities, to financial institutions established in Korea, using funds from the swap line;

 

   

in November 2008, the Government announced that it would seek to provide economic stimulus by expanding government expenditure and reducing tax, as well as loosening restrictions on real estate development and transactions;

 

   

in December 2008, a (Won)10 trillion bond market stabilization fund was established to purchase financial and corporate bonds and debentures in order to provide liquidity to companies and financial institutions;

 

   

in December 2008, The Bank of Korea agreed with the People’s Bank of China to establish a bilateral currency swap arrangement for up to (Won)38 trillion, effective for three years, and agreed with the Bank of Japan to increase the maximum amount of their bilateral swap arrangement from US$3 billion to US$20 billion, effective until April 30, 2009 and subsequently extended to February 1, 2010;

 

   

in December 2008, the Government announced that it would purchase non-performing loans held by savings banks, in the amount of up to (Won)1.3 trillion, through the Korea Asset Management Corporation;

 

   

from the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, The Bank of Korea decreased the policy rate by a total of 3.25% points to 2.00% in order to address financial market instability and to help combat the slowdown of the domestic economy;

 

   

in early 2009, the Government announced its plan to establish a (Won)20 trillion bank recapitalization fund to provide additional capital to Korean banks by purchasing their preferred shares, Tier I securities and/or subordinated debt. In March 2009, of the (Won)20 trillion to be raised by the Government for the fund, (Won)12 trillion has been raised initially and made available to 14 Korean banks;

 

   

In March 2009, the Government announced its plans to provide support to financial institutions and companies in the project finance industry by purchasing, through the Korea Asset Management Corporation, up to (Won)4.7 trillion of project finance loans designated by the Financial Services Commission as “endangered.”

 

   

in March 2009, the Government announced that it plans to expand the 2009 national budget by (Won)28.9 trillion to provide stimulus for Korean economy. The stimulus plan includes (Won)17.7 trillion to be used for cash handouts, low-interest loans, infrastructure spending and job training, as well as (Won)11.2 trillion in various tax incentives. On April 29, 2009, the National Assembly passed the supplementary revised budget bill in the amount of (Won)28.5 trillion.

However, the overall impact of these legislative and regulatory efforts on the financial markets is uncertain, and they may not have the intended stabilizing effects, and the Korean economy and financial market may continue to experience adverse conditions.

Gross Domestic Product

Gross domestic product, or GDP, measures the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country for a given period and reveals whether a country’s productive output rises or falls over time. Economists present GDP in both current market prices and “real” or “inflation-adjusted” terms. In March 2009, the Republic adopted a method known as the “chain-linked” measure of GDP, replacing the previous fixed-base, or “constant” measure of GDP, to show the real growth of the aggregate economic activity, as recommended by the System of National Accounts 1993. GDP at current market prices values a country’s output using the actual prices of each year, whereas the “chain-linked” measure of GDP is compiled by using “chained indices” linking volume growth between consecutive time periods.

 

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The following table sets out the composition of the Republic’s GDP at current and chained 2005 year prices and the annual average increase in the Republic’s GDP.

Gross Domestic Product(1)

 

    2004     2005     2006     2007     2008(3)     As % of GDP
2008(3)
 
    (billions of Won)  

Gross Domestic Product at Current Market Prices:

           

Private

  435,060.4      465,430.5      494,917.6      530,264.1      557,594.7      54.5   

Government

  110,127.7      120,010.1      131,900.7      143,262.2      156,327.6      15.3   

Gross Capital Formation

  247,511.2      256,865.9      269,187.8      286,917.6      321,602.2      31.4   

Exports of Goods and Services

  338,059.1      339,756.8      360,625.3      408,754.1      541,266.4      52.9   

Less Imports of Goods and Services

  (303,678.4   (316,377.6   (348,022.9   (394,026.2   (553,949.1   (54.1

Statistical Discrepancy

  (187.2   (444.8   135.3      (158.9   1,095.9      0.1   

Expenditures on Gross Domestic Product

  826,892.7      865,240.9      908,743.8      975,013.0      1,023,937.7      100.0   

Net Factor Income from the Rest of the World

  2,434.0      (813.7   1,390.3      1,800.9      6,698.6      0.7   

Gross National Income(1)

  829,326.7      864,427.3      910,134.2      976,813.9      1,030,636.3      100.7   

Gross Domestic Product at Chained 2005 Year Prices:

           

Private

  444,889.9      465,430.5      487,439.0      512,094.8      516,807.8      52.9   

Government

  115,040.5      120,010.1      127,908.9      134,806.9      140,487.9      14.4   

Gross Capital Formation

  251,136.1      256,865.9      268,215.8      277,729.0      279,956.2      28.6   

Exports of Goods and Services

  315,258.8      339,756.8      378,374.7      426,070.6      450,498.8      46.1   

Less Imports of Goods and Services

  (294,059.1   (316,377.6   (352,087.7   (393,207.1   (407,586.7   (41.7

Statistical Discrepancy

  523.8      (444.8   198.3      91.3      (453.2   (0.0

Expenditures on Gross Domestic Product(2)

  832,305.3      865,240.9      910,048.9      956,514.5      977,786.5      100.0   

Net Factor Income from the Rest of the World in the Terms of Trade

  2,503.1      (813.7   1,341.6      1,622.9      5,901.4      —     

Trading Gains and Losses from Changes in the Terms of Trade

  12,709.7      0.0      (13,196.4   (16,827.8   (49,755.8   —     

Gross National Income(4)

  847,525.0      864,427.3      898,194.2      941,317.3      933,941.8      —     

Percentage Increase (Decrease) of GDP over Previous Year At Current Prices

  7.8      4.6      5.0      7.3      5.0      —     

At Chained 2005 Year Prices

  4.6      4.0      5.2      5.1      2.2      —     

 

(1) GDP plus net factor income from the rest of the world is equal to the Republic’s gross national product.
(2) Under the “chain-linked” measure of GDP, the components of GDP will not necessarily add to the total GDP.
(3) Preliminary.
(4) Under the “chain-linked” measure of Gross National Income, the components of Gross National Income will not necessarily add to the total Gross National Income.

Source: National Accounts Year 2009; The Bank of Korea.

 

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The following tables set out the Republic’s GDP by economic sector at current and chained 2005 year prices:

Gross Domestic Product by Economic Sector

(at current market prices)

 

     2004    2005     2006    2007    2008(1)    As % of GDP
2008(1)
     (billions of Won)

Industrial Sectors:

                

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

   27,681.0    25,853.0      25,751.2    25,208.8    23,441.1    2.3

Mining and Manufacturing

   207,585.1    215,639.1      222,865.9    240,612.1    260,824.1    25.5

Mining and Quarrying

   1,759.2    1,992.9      1,925.8    2,001.2    2,185.9    0.2

Manufacturing

   205,825.9    213,646.2      220,940.1    238,610.9    258,638.2    25.3

Electricity, Gas and Water

   17,497.3    17,611.5      18,546.9    19,155.3    16,398.6    1.6

Construction

   57,833.2    59,284.5      61,359.3    64,979.0    64,616.8    6.3

Services:

   431,235.4    457,510.7      486,162.9    524,826.9    555,050.5    54.2

Wholesale and Retail Trade, Restaurants and Hotels

   79,350.9    82,469.7      87,320.8    93,405.5    101,054.2    9.9

Transportation, Storage and Communication

   34,632.4    35,292.2      36,424.2    40,070.5    40,283.1    3.9

Financial Intermediation

   49,868.2    53,394.8      55,234.7    61,114.0    60,723.5    5.9

Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities

   60,754.6    63,215.4      65,534.7    69,435.7    73,012.1    7.1

Information, Communication

   33,820.5    36,255.7      37,969.9    39,198.1    39,979.3    3.9

Business Activities

   35,336.3    37,892.5      41,292.3    45,056.0    49,911.7    4.9

Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security

   44,435.4    48,200.9      52,262.6    55,515.9    59,655.9    5.8

Education

   43,281.4    46,502.1      51,036.7    55,554.4    59,963.0    5.9

Health and Social Work

   25,618.1    28,558.2      31,617.7    35,451.6    38,653.2    3.8

Culture and Entertainment Services

   9,436.7    10,110.7      10,859.2    12,209.1    12,987.4    1.3

Other Service Activities

   14,700.9    15,609.5      16,610.1    17,816.1    18,827.1    1.8

Taxes less subsidies on products

   85,060.7    89,351.3      94,057.8    100,231.0    103,606.6    10.1

Gross Domestic Product at Current Prices

   826,892.7    865,240.9      908,743.8    975,013.0    1,023,937.7    100.0

Net Factor Income from the Rest of the World

   2,434.0    (813.7   1,390.3    1,800.9    6,698.6    0.7

Gross National Income at Current Price

   829,326.7    864,427.3      910,134.2    976,813.9    1,030,636.3    100.7

 

(1) Preliminary.

Source: National Accounts Year 2009; The Bank of Korea.

 

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Gross Domestic Product by Economic Sector

(at chained 2005 year prices)

 

     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008(1)    As % of GDP
2008(1)
     (billions of Won)

Industrial Sectors:

                 

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

   25,511.6    25,853.0    26,240.2    27,294.0    28,786.9    2.9

Mining and Manufacturing

   203,173.0    215,639.1    232,884.5    249,317.9    256,954.2    26.3

Mining and Quarrying

   2,001.7    1,992.9    1,991.9    1,909.8    1,935.2    0.2

Manufacturing

   201,171.3    213,646.2    230,892.6    247,408.1    255,019.0    26.1

Electricity, Gas and Water

   16,393.5    17,611.5    18,332.9    19,026.2    19,997.3    2.0

Construction

   59,437.9    59,284.5    60,564.4    62,134.9    60,660.3    6.2

Services:

   441,863.0    457,501.7    477,658.0    502,050.0    514,717.6    52.6

Wholesale and Retail Trade, Restaurants and Hotels

   80,748.8    82,469.7    85,792.6    90,291.3    91,487.5    9.4

Transportation, Storage and Communication

   34,378.7    35,292.2    37,082.6    39,136.8    40,506.3    4.1

Financial Intermediation

   50,524.0    53,394.8    55,611.7    61,614.4    64,136.4    6.6

Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities

   61,159.8    63,215.4    64,603.9    65,524.8    66,395.2    6.8

Information, Communication

   33,991.3    36,255.7    38,238.7    39,664.7    40,830.8    4.2

Business Activities

   37,114.8    37,892.5    39,720.8    41,800.2    42,837.6    4.4

Public Administration and Defense: Compulsory Social Security

   46,897.2    48,200.9    50,520.8    52,183.9    53,135.4    5.4

Education

   45,469.5    46,502.1    48,532.9    49,971.2    51,089.0    5.2

Health and Social Work

   26,789.0    28,558.2    30,389.3    32,905.8    34,649.6    3.5

Culture and Entertainment Services

   9,753.3    10,110.7    10,744.2    11,781.1    12,181.0    1.2

Other Service Activities

   15,036.6    15,609.5    16,420.5    17,175.8    17,468.8    1.8

Taxes less subsidies on products

   86,162.2    89,351.3    94,368.8    96,992.4    97,297.7    10.0

Gross Domestic Product at Market Prices(2)

   832,305.3    865,240.9    910,048.9    956,514.5    977,786.5    100.0

 

(1) Preliminary.
(2) Under the “chain-linked” measure of GDP, the components of GDP will not necessarily add to the total GDP.

Source: National Accounts Year 2009; The Bank of Korea.

GDP growth in 2004 was 4.6% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 1.0% and gross domestic fixed capital formation increased by 2.1%, each compared with 2003.

GDP growth in 2005 was 4.0% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 4.6% and gross domestic fixed capital formation increased by 1.9%, each compared with 2004.

GDP growth in 2006 was 5.2% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 5.1% and gross domestic fixed capital formation increased by 3.4%, each compared with 2005.

 

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GDP growth in 2007 was 5.1% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 5.1% and gross domestic fixed capital formation increased by 4.2%, each compared with 2006.

Based on preliminary data, GDP growth in 2008 was 2.2% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 1.6% and gross domestic fixed capital formation decreased by 1.7%, each compared with 2007.

Based on preliminary data, GDP in the first half of 2009 contracted by 3.2% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures decreased by 0.6% and gross domestic fixed capital formation decreased by 5.1%, each compared with the corresponding period of 2008.

Based on preliminary data, GDP growth in the third quarter of 2009 was 0.6% at chained 2005 year prices, as aggregate private and general government consumption expenditures increased by 1.6% and gross domestic fixed capital formation decreased by 1.4%, each compared with the corresponding period of 2008.

 

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Principal Sectors of the Economy

Industrial Sectors

The following table sets out production indices for the principal industrial products of the Republic and their relative contribution to total industrial production:

Industrial Production

(2005 = 100)

 

     Index
Weight(1)
   2004    2005    2006    2007    2008

All Industries

   10,000.0    94.0    100    108.4    115.9    119.4

Mining and Manufacturing

   9,458.5    94.1    100    108.6    116.3    119.7

Mining

   36.5    108.4    100    95.8    91.5    80.9

Petroleum, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas

   8.7    113.9    100    93.4    82.1    65.7

Metal Ores

   0.5    103.6    100    113.2    171.0    154.8

Non-metallic Minerals

   27.3    108.1    100    96.3    93.0    84.4

Manufacturing

   9,422.0    94.0    100    108.7    116.4    119.9

Food Products

   479.2    100.2    100    101.7    101.8    100.5

Beverage Products

   159.0    101.4    100    99.4    101.7    104.7

Tobacco Products

   55.1    124.2    100    111.9    116.2    120.8

Textiles

   226.0    114.2    100    100.2    98.9    91.2

Wearing Apparel, Clothing Accessories and Fur Articles

   174.6    94.8    100    109.6    116.3    117.2

Tanning and Dressing of Leather, Luggage and Footwear

   47.9    110.8    100    102.5    100.5    95.7

Wood and Products of Wood and Cork (Except Furniture)

   46.7    104.5    100    109.6    107.1    100.0

Pulp, Paper and Paper Products

   145.0    99.4    100    102.1    104.8    103.3

Printing and Reproduction of Recorded Media

   77.0    106.8    100    102.0    101.8    110.6

Coke, hard-coal and lignite fuel briquettes and Refined Petroleum Products

   315.2    96.9    100    101.3    102.5    103.2

Chemicals and Chemical Products

   772.2    98.6    100    102.5    109.6    110.4

Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products

   187.1    89.5    100    111.2    120.6    130.3

Rubber and Plastic Products

   434.2    98.1    100    106.8    113.0    109.2

Non-metallic Minerals

   309.9    107.0    100    106.1    112.2    113.4

Basic Metals

   753.2    99.7    100    103.7    108.4    109.1

Fabricated Metal Products

   490.8    101.6    100    106.3    112.0    116.0

Electronic Components, Computer, Radio, Television and Communication Equipment and Apparatuses

   1,970.4    85.0    100    122.3    138.9    152.0

Medical, Precision and Optical Instruments, Watches and Clocks

   102.8    105.6    100    107.3    112.5    116.9

Electrical Equipment

   449.5    96.6    100    100.3    104.8    111.5

Other Machinery and Equipment

   737.5    97.0    100    109.5    120.4    119.8

Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semitrailers

   1,101.2    92.2    100    108.0    114.8    110.6

Other Transport Equipment

   254.3    92.9    100    108.3    115.9    145.1

Furniture

   79.0    102.7    100    101.4    100.6    96.6

Other Products

   54.2    113.7    100    94.8    93.9    78.3

Electricity, Gas

   541.5    93.3    100    104.1    108.8    114.6

Publishing activities

   109.3    105.8    100    101.2    96.0    94.8

Total Index (including Publishing Activities)

   10,109.3    94.2    100    108.3    115.7    119.2

 

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(1) Index weights were established on the basis of an industrial census in 2005 and reflect the average annual value added by production in each of the classifications shown, expressed as a percentage of total value added in the mining, manufacturing and electricity and gas industries in that year.

Source: National Statistical Office.

Industrial production increased by 10.3% in 2004 primarily due to increased exports and domestic consumption recovery. Industrial production increased by 6.4% in 2005 primarily due to strong exports and increased domestic consumption. Industrial production increased by 8.4% in 2006 primarily due to increased exports and domestic consumption. Industrial production increased by 6.9% in 2007 primarily due to solid export growth and domestic consumption. Industrial production growth was only 3.0% in 2008 primarily due to a slowdown in growth of exports and domestic consumption as a result of adverse global and Korean economic conditions beginning in the second half of 2008.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector increased production by 10.7% in 2004, 6.4% in 2005, 8.7% in 2006 and 7.1% in 2007. In 2008, the manufacturing sector increased production by 3.0%.

Light Industry. In 2004, light industry recorded a 0.6% decrease due to decreased production of food products, textile, apparel and furniture. In 2005, light industry recorded a 2.6% decrease due to decreased production of textile, wood products, publishing and printing, furniture and non-metallic mineral products. In 2006, light industry recorded a 3.6% increase. In 2007, light industry recorded a 2.0% increase. In 2008, light industry recorded a decrease of 2.1%.

Automobiles. In 2004, automobile production increased by 11.6%, domestic sales recorded a decrease of 11.3% and exports recorded an increase of 39.0%, compared with 2003. In 2005, automobile production increased by 8.5%, domestic sales recorded an increase of 10.0% and exports recorded an increase of 11.0%, compared with 2004. In 2006, automobile production increased by 8.0%, domestic sales recorded an increase of 9.7% and exports recorded an increase of 11.6%, compared with 2005. In 2007, automobile production increased by 6.3%, domestic sales recorded an increase of 6.7% and exports recorded an increase of 13.2%, compared with 2006. In 2008, automobile production decreased by 3.7% compared with 2007 primarily due to a decrease in the domestic and global demand for automobiles as a result of adverse global and Korean economic conditions.

Electronics. In 2004, electronics production increased by 27.2% and exports increased by 27.4%, each compared with 2003 primarily due to growth in exports of semiconductor memory chips and global information technology products. In 2004, export sales of semiconductor memory chips constituted approximately 10.4% of the Republic’s total exports. In 2005, electronics production increased by 17.6% and exports increased by 16.5%, each compared with 2004 primarily due to continued growth in exports of semiconductor memory chips and global information technology products. In 2005, export sales of semiconductor memory chips constituted approximately 10.5% of the Republic’s total exports. In 2006, electronics production increased by 22.3% and exports increased by 18.6%, each compared with 2005. In 2006, export sales of semiconductor memory chips constituted approximately 11.5% of the Republic’s total exports. In 2007, electronics production increased by 13.6% and exports increased by 13.7%, each compared with 2006. In 2007, export sales of semiconductor memory chips constituted approximately 10.5% of the Republic’s total exports. In 2008, electronics production increased by 9.4% and exports increased by 8.9%, each compared with 2007. In 2008, export sales of semiconductor memory chips constituted approximately 7.8% of the Republic’s total exports.

Iron and Steel. In 2004, crude steel production totaled 47.5 million tons, an increase of 2.6% from 2003. Domestic sales increased by 4.1% and exports increased by 44.4% due to increased demand in China. In 2005, crude steel production totaled 47.8 million tons, an increase of 0.6% from 2004. Domestic sales decreased by 0.2% and exports increased by 11.7% due to continued strong demand in China. In 2006, crude steel production

 

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totaled 48.5 million tons, an increase of 1.3% from 2005. Domestic sales increased by 5.7% and exports increased by 10.8%. In 2007, crude steel production totaled 51.5 million tons, an increase of 6.3% from 2006. Domestic sales increased by 10.6% and exports increased by 18.7%. In 2008, crude steel production totaled 53.5 million tons, an increase of 3.8% from 2007, while exports increased by 31.0%.

Shipbuilding. In 2004, the Republic’s shipbuilding orders amounted to 15.6 million compensated gross tons, a decrease of 2.5% compared to 2003. In 2005, the Republic’s shipbuilding orders amounted to 12.2 million compensated gross tons, a decrease of 21.8% compared to 2004. In 2006, the Republic’s shipbuilding orders amounted to 20.6 million compensated gross tons, an increase of 68.9% compared to 2005. In 2007, the Republic’s shipbuilding orders amounted to 33.0 million compensated gross tons, an increase of 60.2% compared to 2006. In 2008, the Republic’s shipbuilding orders amounted to 17.7 million compensated gross tons, a decrease of 46.4% compared to 2007. The shipbuilding industry is currently experiencing a downturn as a result of a decrease in ship orders due to adverse global economic conditions.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

The Government’s agricultural policy has traditionally focused on:

 

   

grain production;

 

   

development of irrigation systems;

 

   

land consolidation and reclamation;

 

   

seed improvement;

 

   

mechanization measures to combat drought and flood damage; and

 

   

increasing agricultural incomes.

Recently, however, the Government has increased emphasis on cultivating profitable crops and strengthening international competitiveness in anticipation of opening the domestic agricultural market.

In 2004, rice production decreased 8.2% from 2003 to 4.5 million tons. In 2005, rice production increased 11.1% from 2004 to 5.0 million tons. In 2006, rice production decreased 4.0% from 2005 to 4.8 million tons. Based on preliminary data, in 2007, rice production decreased 2.1% from 2006 to 4.7 million tons. Due to limited crop yields resulting from geographical and physical constraints, the Republic depends on imports for certain basic foodstuffs. In 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Republic’s self sufficiency ratio was 50.3%, 54.0%, 53.6% and 51.1%, respectively.

The Government is seeking to develop the fishing industry by encouraging the building of large fishing vessels and modernizing fishing equipment, marketing techniques and distribution outlets.

In 2004, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry increased by 9.1% compared to 2003 primarily due to increased production of rice, fruits and vegetables, as well as an increase in fishing catch. In 2005, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry increased by 1.3% compared to 2004 primarily due to slightly increased production of rice, fruits and corns. In 2006, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry increased by 1.5% compared to 2005 primarily due to an increase in the cultivation and livestock industry. In 2007, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry increased by 4.0% compared to 2006 primarily due to an increase in fishing catch which offset a decrease in the production of rice. Based on preliminary data, in 2008, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry increased by 5.5% compared to 2007.

Construction

In 2004, the construction industry increased by 2.0% compared to 2003 primarily due to a steady increase in residential and commercial construction. In 2005, the construction industry decreased by 0.3% compared to 2004 primarily due to a slight decrease in residential and commercial construction. In 2006, the construction industry

 

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increased by 2.2% compared to 2005 primarily due to an increase in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. In 2007, the construction industry increased by 2.6% compared to 2006 primarily due to an increase in the construction of commercial buildings which offset a slight decrease in the construction of residential buildings. Based on preliminary data, in 2008, the construction industry decreased by 2.4% compared to 2007 primarily due to a significant decrease in the construction of commercial and residential buildings.

The construction industry is currently experiencing a significant downturn, due to excessive investment in recent years in residential property development projects, stagnation of real property prices and reduced demand for residential property, especially in areas outside of Seoul, as a result of deteriorating conditions in the Korean economy. In the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, the Government took measures to support the Korean construction industry, including a (Won)5 trillion program to buy unsold housing units and land from construction companies and easing of regulations imposed on redevelopment of apartment buildings and resale restrictions in the Seoul metropolitan area. However, the effect of these measures is uncertain and the construction industry may continue to experience adverse conditions.

Electricity and Gas

The following table sets out the Republic’s dependence on imports for energy consumption:

Dependence on Imports for Energy Consumption

 

     Total Energy
Consumption
   Imports    Imports Dependence
Ratio
     (millions of tons of oil equivalents, except ratios)

2004

   220.2    213.0    96.7

2005

   228.6    220.9    96.6

2006

   233.4    225.2    96.5

2007

   236.5    228.3    96.5

2008(1)

   239.8    231.0    96.4

 

(1) Preliminary

Source: Korea Energy Economics Institute.

Korea has almost no domestic oil or gas production and depends on imported oil and gas to meet its energy requirements. Accordingly, the international prices of oil and gas significantly affect the Korean economy. Any significant long-term increase in the prices of oil and gas will increase inflationary pressures in Korea and adversely affect the Republic’s balance of trade.

To reduce its dependence on oil and gas imports, the Government has encouraged energy conservation and energy source diversification emphasizing nuclear energy. The following table sets out the principal primary sources of energy consumed in the Republic, expressed in oil equivalents and as a percentage of total energy consumption.

Consumption of Energy by Source

 

     Coal    Petroleum    Nuclear    Others    Total
     Quantity    %    Quantity    %    Quantity    %    Quantity    %    Quantity    %

2004

   53.1    24.1    100.6    45.7    32.7    14.8    33.8    15.4    220.2    100.0

2005

   54.8    24.0    101.5    44.4    36.7    16.1    36.1    15.5    228.6    100.0

2006

   56.7    24.3    101.8    43.6    37.2    15.9    36.2    16.2    233.4    100.0

2007

   59.7    25.2    105.5    44.6    30.7    13.0    40.6    17.2    236.5    100.0

2008(1)

   66.1    27.6    100.2    41.8    32.5    13.5    41.0    17.1    239.8    100.0

 

(1) Preliminary

Source: Korea Energy Economics Institute.

 

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The Republic’s first nuclear power plant went into full operation in 1978 with a rated generating capacity of 587 megawatts. Construction of an additional 18 nuclear power plants was completed by July 2004, adding 16,129 megawatts of generating capacity. The Republic’s total nuclear power generating capacity is estimated to be 17,716 megawatts as of December 31, 2008.

Services Sector

In 2004, the transportation, storage and communications sector increased by 6.3%, the financial intermediation sector decreased by 0.1% and the real estate and business service sector increased by 1.8%, each compared with 2003. In 2005, the transportation, storage and communications sector increased by 2.9%, the financial intermediation sector increased by 5.7% and the real estate and business service sector increased by 3.4%, each compared with 2004. In 2006, the transportation, storage and communications sector increased by 5.1%, the financial intermediation sector increased by 4.2% and the real estate and business service sector increased by 2.2%, each compared with 2005. In 2007, the transportation, storage and communications sector increased by 5.5%, the financial intermediation sector increased by 10.8% and the real estate and business service sector increased by 1.4%, each compared with 2006. Based on preliminary data, in 2008, the transportation, storage and communications sector increased by 3.5%, the financial intermediation sector increased by 4.1% and the real estate and business service sector increased by 1.3%, each compared with 2007.

Prices, Wages and Employment

The following table shows selected price and wage indices and unemployment rates:

 

     Producer
Price
Index(1)
   Increase
Over
Previous
Year
   Consumer
Price Index(1)
   Increase
Over
Previous
Year
   Wage
Index(1)(2)
    Increase
Over
Previous
Year
    Unemployment
Rate(1)(3)
     (2005=100)    (%)    (2005=100)    (%)    (2000=100)     (%)     (%)

2004

   97.9    6.1    97.3    3.6    135.2      6.0      3.7

2005

   100.0    2.1    100.0    2.8    144.2      6.6      3.7

2006

   100.9    0.9    102.2    2.2    152.5      5.7      3.5

2007

   102.3    1.4    104.8    2.5    160.0      5.6      3.2

2008

   111.1    8.6    109.7    4.7    N/A (4)    N/A (4)    3.2

 

(1) Average for year
(2) Nominal wage index of earnings in all industries.
(3) Expressed as a percentage of the economically active population.
(4) Not available

Source: The Bank of Korea; Korea National Statistical Office.

The inflation rate, on an annualized basis, was 3.6% in 2004, 2.8% in 2005, 2.2% in 2006, 2.5% in 2007 and 4.7% in 2008. The inflation rate was 3.9% in the first quarter of 2009, 2.8% in the second quarter of 2009 and 2.0% in the third quarter of 2009, each compared to the same period of 2008.

The unemployment rate was 3.7% in 2004, 3.7% in 2005, 3.5% in 2006, 3.2% in 2007 and 3.2% in 2008. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the first quarter of 2009, 3.8% in the second quarter of 2009 and 3.6% in the third quarter of 2009.

From 1992 to 2008, the economically active population of the Republic increased by 23.2% to 24.0 million, while the number of employees increased by 22.3% to 23.2 million. The economically active population over 15 years old as a percentage of the total over-15 population has remained between 60% and 63% over the past decade. Literacy among workers under 50 is almost universal.

 

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As of July 1, 2004, the Republic adopted a five-day workweek for large corporations with over 1,000 employees, publicly-owned (state-run) companies, banks and insurance companies, reducing working hours from 44 to 40 hours a week. The adoption of the five-day workweek has been extended to companies with over 300 employees and to government employees as of July 1, 2005 and to companies with over 100 employees as of July 1, 2006. Companies with more than 50 employees adopted the five-day workweek as of July 1, 2007 and those with over 20 adopted the five-day workweek as of July 1, 2008. Companies with less than 20 employees are also scheduled to adopt the five-day workweek by the end of 2011.

Approximately 10.8% of the Republic’s workers were unionized as of December 31, 2008. In the early 2000s, the labor unions of several of the Republic’s largest commercial banks, including Kookmin Bank, Chohung Bank (which was later acquired by Shinhan Bank) and Citibank Korea Inc. (formerly KorAm Bank), staged strikes in response to consolidation in the banking industry. In addition, in the summer of 2004 and 2005, respectively, unionized workers of GS Caltex Corporation and Asiana Airlines staged strikes demanding better compensation and working conditions. In the fall of 2005, unionized workers at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corp. went on strikes during annual contract talks. In December 2005, Korean Air’s unionized pilots also staged strikes demanding a higher wage increase. In the summer of 2006, unionized workers of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corp. went on partial strikes demanding better compensation and working conditions, and unionized workers of Ssangyong Motor Company went on strike in response to the company’s proposed layoff plans. In July 2006, unionized workers of POSCO’s subcontractors initiated a sit-in strike at POSCO’s headquarters in Pohang demanding better wages and working conditions, disrupting POSCO’s operations for nine days. Also, in June 2007, unionized workers of Hyundai Motor Company went on partial strikes demanding a higher bonus increase. Actions such as these by labor unions may hinder implementation of the labor reform measures and disrupt the Government’s plans to create a more flexible labor market. Although much effort is being expended to resolve labor disputes in a peaceful manner, there can be no assurance that further labor unrest will not occur in the future. Continued labor unrest in key industries of the Republic may have an adverse effect on the economy.

In 1997, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions organized a political alliance, which led to the formation of the Democratic Labor Party in January 2000. The Democratic Labor Party, which seeks to represent the interests of workers, controls five seats in the National Assembly from May 30, 2008 as a result of the 18th legislative general election held on April 9, 2008.

The Financial System

Structure of the Financial Sector

The Republic’s financial sector includes the following categories of financial institutions:

 

   

The Bank of Korea;

 

   

banking institutions;

 

   

non-bank financial institutions; and

 

   

other financial entities, including:

 

   

financial investment companies;

 

   

credit guarantee institutions;

 

   

venture capital companies; and

 

   

miscellaneous others.

To increase transparency in financial transactions and enhance the integrity and efficiency of the financial markets, Korean law requires that financial institutions confirm that their clients use their real names when transacting business. To ease the liquidity crisis, the Government altered the real-name financial transactions

 

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system during 1998, to allow the sale or deposit of foreign currencies through domestic financial institutions and the purchase of certain bonds, including Government bonds, without identification. The Government also strengthened confidentiality protection for private financial transactions.

In July 2007, the Korean National Assembly passed the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act or FSCMA, under which various industry-based capital markets regulatory systems currently in place will be consolidated into a single regulatory system. The FSCMA, which became effective in February 2009, expands the scope of permitted investment-related financial products and activities through expansive definitions of financial instruments and function- based regulations that allow financial investment companies to offer a wider range of financial services, as well as strengthening investor protection and disclosure requirements. The Enforcement Decree of the FSCMA classifies the financial investment companies into a total of 77 categories depending on the types of (i) financial investment services, (ii) financial investment products, and (iii) investors.

Prior to the effective date of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, separate laws regulated various types of financial institutions depending on the type of the financial institution (for example, securities companies, futures companies, trust business companies and asset management companies) and subjected financial institutions to different licensing and ongoing regulatory requirements (for example, under the Securities and Exchange Act, the Futures Business Act and the Indirect Investment Asset Management Business Act). By applying one uniform set of rules to financial businesses having the same economic function, the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act attempts to improve and address issues caused by the previous regulatory system under which the same economic function relating to capital markets-related business were governed by multiple regulations. To this end, the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act categorizes capital markets-related businesses into six different functions, as follows:

 

   

investment dealing (trading and underwriting of financial investment products);

 

   

investment brokerage (brokerage of financial investment products);

 

   

collective investment (establishment of collective investment schemes and the management thereof);

 

   

investment advice;

 

   

discretionary investment management; and

 

   

trusts (together with the five businesses set forth above, “Financial Investment Businesses”).

Accordingly, all financial businesses relating to financial investment products are reclassified as one or more of the Financial Investment Businesses described above, and financial institutions are subject to the regulations applicable to their relevant Financial Investment Businesses, irrespective of what type of financial institution it is. For example, under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, derivative businesses conducted by securities companies and future companies will be subject to the same regulations under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, at least in principle.

The banking business and the insurance business are not subject to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and will continue to be regulated under separate laws; provided, however, that they are subject to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act if their activities involve any Financial Investment Businesses requiring a license based on the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

Banking Industry

The banking industry comprises commercial banks and specialized banks. Commercial banks serve the general public and corporate sectors. They include nationwide banks, regional banks and branches of foreign banks. Regional banks provide services similar to nationwide banks, but operate in a geographically restricted region. Branches of foreign banks have operated in the Republic since 1967 but provide a relatively small proportion of the country’s banking services. As of December 31, 2008, commercial banks consisted of seven

 

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nationwide banks, all of which have branch networks throughout the Republic, six regional banks and 53 branches of 38 foreign banks operating in the country. Nationwide and regional banks had, in the aggregate, 5,430 domestic branches and offices, 54 overseas branches, four overseas representative offices and 21 overseas subsidiaries as of September 30, 2007.

Specialized banks meet the needs of specific sectors of the economy in accordance with Government policy; they are organized under, or chartered by, special laws. Specialized banks include:

 

   

The Korea Development Bank;

 

   

The Export-Import Bank of Korea;

 

   

The Industrial Bank of Korea;

 

   

National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (which merged with the National Livestock Cooperative Federation in July 2000); and

 

   

National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives.

The economic difficulties in 1997 and 1998 caused an increase in Korean banks’ non-performing assets and a decline in capital adequacy ratios of Korean banks. From 1998 through 2002, the Financial Services Commission amended banking regulations several times to adopt more stringent criteria for non-performing loans that more closely followed international standards. The new criteria increased the level of non-performing loans held by banks and other financial institutions. The following table sets out the total loans and discounts and non-performing assets of the commercial banking sector.

 

     Total Loans    Non-Performing
Assets
   Percentage
of Total
     (trillions of won)    (percentage)

December 31, 2004

   734.1    11.5    1.6

December 31, 2005

   795.2    7.8    1.0

December 31, 2006

   930.2    6.5    0.7

December 31, 2007

   1,073.8    6.5    0.6

December 31, 2008(1)

   1,288.1    11.0    0.9

 

(1) Preliminary

Source: Financial Supervisory Service.

Most of the growth in total loans since the end of 2002 has been attributable to loans to the retail sector, accounting for 37.2% of total loans as of February 28, 2009, compared to 34.3% as of December 31, 1999.

A group of the Republic’s banks, including seven nationwide commercial banks, six regional commercial banks and five special banks, posted an aggregate net profit of (Won)8.8 trillion in 2004 compared to an aggregate net profit of (Won)1.7 trillion in 2003, primarily due to decreased loan loss provisions and increased investment income. In 2005, these banks posted an aggregate net profit of (Won)13.6 trillion primarily due to decreased loan loss provisions and increased commissions and foreign exchange revenues. In 2006, these banks posted an aggregate net profit of (Won)13.6 trillion. In 2007, these banks posted an aggregate net profit of (Won)15.0 trillion. Based on preliminary data, in 2008, these banks posted an aggregate net profit of (Won)7.9 trillion.

Based on preliminary data, the delinquency ratio for Won-denominated domestic bank loans as of February 28, 2009 increased to 1.67% from 1.01% as of February 29, 2008. While the delinquency ratio for household loans stood at 0.69%, the increase in the overall ratio reflects an increase in delinquency ratio on loans by small and medium sized enterprise borrowers, which stood at 2.67%, a 1.27% increase from 1.40% as of February 29, 2008.

 

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Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Non-bank financial institutions include:

 

   

savings institutions, including trust accounts of banks, mutual savings banks, credit unions, mutual credit facilities, community credit cooperatives and postal savings;

 

   

life insurance institutions; and

 

   

credit card companies.

The country had 105 mutual savings banks as of December 31, 2008, with assets totaling (Won)69.9 trillion.

As of December 31, 2008, 12 domestic life insurance institutions, two joint venture life insurance institutions and eight wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign life insurance companies, with assets totaling approximately (Won)320.4 trillion as of December 31, 2008, were operating in the Republic.

As of December 31, 2008, five credit card companies operated in the country with loans totaling approximately (Won)40.9 trillion, of which 3.4% were classified as non-performing loans.

Money Markets

In the Republic, the money markets consist of the call market and markets for a wide range of other short-term financial instruments, including treasury bills, monetary stabilization bonds, negotiable certificates of deposits, repurchase agreements and commercial paper.

Securities Markets

On January 27, 2005, the Korea Exchange was established pursuant to the now repealed Korea Securities and Futures Exchange Act by consolidating the Korea Stock Exchange, the Korea Futures Exchange, the KOSDAQ Stock Market, Inc., or the KOSDAQ, and the KOSDAQ Committee of the Korea Securities Dealers Association, which had formerly managed the KOSDAQ. There are three different markets operated by the Korea Exchange: the KRX KOSPI Market, the KRX KOSDAQ Market, and the KRX Derivatives Market. The Korea Exchange has two trading floors located in Seoul, one for the KRX KOSPI Market and one for the KRX KOSDAQ Market, and one trading floor in Busan for the KRX Derivatives Market. The Korea Exchange is a limited liability company, the shares of which are held by (i) financial investment companies that were formerly members of the Korea Futures Exchange or the Korea Stock Exchange and (ii) the stockholders of the KOSDAQ. Currently, the Korea Exchange is the only stock exchange in Korea and is operated by membership, having as its members Korean financial investment companies and some Korean branches of foreign financial investment companies.

The Korea Exchange publishes the Korea Composite Stock Price Index every ten seconds, which is an index of all equity securities listed on the Korea Exchange. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index is computed using the aggregate value method, whereby the market capitalizations of all listed companies are aggregated, subject to certain adjustments, and this aggregate is expressed as a percentage of the aggregate market capitalization of all listed companies as of the base date, January 4, 1980.

 

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The following table shows the value of the Korea Composite Stock Price Index as of the dates indicated:

 

December 30, 2003

   810.7

January 30, 2004

   848.5

February 27, 2004

   883.4

March 31, 2004

   880.5

April 30, 2004

   862.8

May 31, 2004

   803.8

June 30, 2004

   785.8

July 31, 2004

   735.3

August 31, 2004

   803.6

September 30, 2004

   835.1

October 29, 2004

   834.8

November 30, 2004

   878.1

December 30, 2004

   895.9

January 31, 2005

   932.7

February 28, 2005

   1,011.4

March 31, 2005

   965.7

April 30, 2005

   911.3

May 31, 2005

   970.2

June 30, 2005

   1,008.2

July 29, 2005

   1,111.3

August 31, 2005

   1,083.3

September 30, 2005

   1,221.0

October 31, 2005

   1,158.1

November 30, 2005

   1,297.4

December 29, 2005

   1,379.4

January 31, 2006

   1,399.8

February 28, 2006

   1,371.6

March 31, 2006

   1,359.6

April 28, 2006

   1,419.7

May 30, 2006

   1,317.7

June 30, 2006

   1,295.2

July 31, 2006

   1,297.8

August 31, 2006

   1,352.7

September 29, 2006

   1,371.4

October 31, 2006

   1,364.6

November 30, 2006

   1,432.2

December 28, 2006

   1,434.5

January 31, 2007

   1,360.2

February 28, 2007

   1,417.3

March 31, 2007

   1,452.6

April 30, 2007

   1,542.2

May 31, 2007

   1,700.9

June 30, 2007

   1,743.6

July 31, 2007

   1,933.3

August 31, 2007

   1,873.2

September 28, 2007

   1,946.5

October 31, 2007

   2,064.9

November 30, 2007

   1,906.0

 

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December 28, 2007

   1,897.1

January 31, 2008

   1,624.7

February 29, 2008

   1,711.6

March 31, 2008

   1,704.0

April 30, 2008

   1,825.5

May 30, 2008

   1,852.0

June 30, 2008

   1,674.9

July 31, 2008

   1,594.7

August 29, 2008

   1,474.2

September 30, 2008

   1,448.1

October 31, 2008

   1,113.1

November 28, 2008

   1,076.1

December 31, 2008

   1,124.5

January 30, 2009

   1,162.1

February 27, 2009

   1,063.0

March 31, 2009

   1,206.3

April 30, 2009

   1,369.4

May 29, 2009

   1,395.9

June 30, 2009

   1,390.1

July 31, 2009

   1,557.3

August 31, 2009

   1,591.9

September 30, 2009

   1,673.1

October 30, 2009

   1,580.7

November 30, 2009

   1,555.6

On December 27, 1997, the last day of trading in 1997, the index stood at 376.3, a sharp decline from 647.1 on September 30, 1997. The fall resulted from growing concerns about the Republic’s weakening financial and corporate sectors, the Republic’s falling foreign currency reserves, the sharp depreciation of the Won against the U.S. Dollar and other external factors, such as a sharp decline in stock prices in Hong Kong on October 24, 1997 and financial turmoil in Southeast Asian countries. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index recovered to reach a high of 2,064.9 in late 2007 but since then the index declined. As liquidity and credit concerns and volatility in the global financial markets have increased significantly since September 2008, there has been a significant overall decline and continuing volatility in the stock prices of Korean companies. The index was 1,615.0 on December 3, 2009.

Supervision System

The Office of Bank Supervision, the Securities Supervisory Board, the Insurance Supervisory Board and all other financial sector regulatory bodies merged in January 1999 to form the Financial Services Commission. The Financial Services Commission acts as the executive body over the Financial Supervisory Service. The Financial Services Commission reports to, but operates independently of, the Prime Minister’s office.

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance (formerly the Ministry of Finance and Economy) focuses on financial policy and foreign currency regulations. The Bank of Korea manages monetary policy focusing on price stabilization.

Deposit Insurance System

The Republic’s deposit insurance system insures amounts on deposit with banks, non-bank financial institutions, securities companies and life insurance companies.

Since January 2001, deposits at any single financial institution are insured only up to (Won)50 million regardless of the amount deposited.

 

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The Government recently excluded certain deposits, such as repurchase agreements, from the insurance scheme, expanded the definition of unsound financial institutions to which the insurance scheme would apply and increased the insurance premiums payable by insured financial institutions.

Monetary Policy

The Bank of Korea

The Bank of Korea was established in 1950 as Korea’s central bank and the country’s sole currency issuing bank. A seven-member Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by the Governor of The Bank of Korea, formulates and controls monetary and credit policies.

Inflation targeting is the basic system of operation for Korean monetary policy. The consumer price index is used as The Bank of Korea’s target indicator. To achieve its established inflation target, the Monetary Policy Committee of The Bank of Korea determines and announces the “Bank of Korea Base Rate,” the reference rate applied in transactions such as repurchase agreements between The Bank of Korea and its financial institution counterparts. The Bank of Korea uses open market operations as its primary instrument to keep the call rate in line with the Monetary Policy Committee’s target rate. In addition, The Bank of Korea is able to establish policies regarding its lending to banks in Korea and their reserve requirements.

Interest Rates

On July 10, 2003, The Bank of Korea cut its policy rate to 3.75% from 4.00%, which was further lowered to 3.5% on August 12, 2004 and 3.25% on November 11, 2004, in order to help economic recovery and to address financial market instability. On October 11, 2005, The Bank of Korea raised the policy rate to 3.5%, which was further raised to 3.75% on December 8, 2005, to 4.0% on February 9, 2006, to 4.25% on June 8, 2006 and to 4.50% on August 10, 2006, in response to the increasing side-effects of a low interest rate environment including inflationary pressures coupled with signs of recovery of the real economy. On July 12, 2007, The Bank of Korea raised the policy rate to 4.75% from 4.5%, and raised it further to 5.0% on August 9, 2007. The rationale for this change was the concern that the ample market liquidity might put upside pressure on inflation in the medium to long term as the economic upswing continued. On August 7, 2008, The Bank of Korea raised the policy rate to 5.25% from 5.0%, taking the view that inflation in consumer prices had picked up its pace, due to the direct and indirect effects of high oil prices, at a time when domestic economic activity had slackened. On October 9, 2008, The Bank of Korea cut its policy rate to 5.0% from 5.25%, and continued to lower it further to 4.25% on October 27, 2008, 4.0% on November 7, 2008, 3.0% on December 11, 2008, 2.5% on January 9, 2009 and 2.0% on February 12, 2009, in order to address financial market instability and to help combat the slowdown of the domestic economy.

With the deregulation of interest rates on banks’ demand deposits on February 2, 2004, The Bank of Korea completed the interest rate deregulation based upon the “Four-Stage Interest Rate Liberalization Plan” announced in 1991. The prohibition on the payment of interest on ordinary checking accounts was, however, maintained.

Money Supply

The following table shows the volume of the Republic’s money supply:

 

     December 31  
     2004     2005     2006     2007     2008  
     (billions of Won)  

Money Supply (M1)(1)

   321,727.7      332,344.9      371,087.6      316,382.7      330,623.7   

Quasi-money(2)

   632,994.8      689,103.8      778,174.5      957,229.2      1,095,263.8   

Money Supply (M2).

   954,722.5      1,021,448.7      1,149,262.1      1,273,611.9      1,425,887.5   

Percentage Increase Over Previous Year

   6.3   7.0   12.5   10.8   12.0

 

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(1) Consists of currency in circulation and demand and instant access savings deposits at financial institutions.
(2) Includes time and installment savings deposits, marketable instruments, yield-based dividend instruments and financial debentures, excluding financial instruments with a maturity of more than two years.

Source: The Bank of Korea.

Exchange Controls

Authorized foreign exchange banks, as registered with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, handle foreign exchange transactions. The ministry has designated other types of financial institutions to handle foreign exchange transactions on a limited basis.

Korean laws and regulations generally require a report to either the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, The Bank of Korea or authorized foreign exchange banks, as applicable, for issuances of international bonds and other instruments, overseas investments and certain other transactions involving foreign exchange payments.

In 1994 and 1995, the Government relaxed regulations of foreign exchange position ceilings and foreign exchange transaction documentation and created free Won accounts which may be opened by non-residents at Korean foreign exchange banks. The Won funds deposited into the free Won accounts may be converted into foreign currencies and remitted outside Korea without any governmental approval. In December 1996, after joining the OECD, the Republic freed the repatriation of investment funds, dividends and profits, as well as loan repayments and interest payments. The Government continues to reduce exchange controls in response to changes in the world economy, including the new trade regime under the WTO, anticipating that such foreign exchange reform will improve the Republic’s competitiveness and encourage strategic alliances between domestic and foreign entities.

In September 1998, the National Assembly passed the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, which became effective in April 1999 and was subsequently amended in October 2000, December 2000, December 2005, October 2006, January 2007, February 2008, January 2009 and April 2009. In principle, most currency and capital transactions, including, among others, the following transactions, have been liberalized:

 

   

the investment in real property located overseas by Korean companies and financial institutions;

 

   

the establishment of overseas branches and subsidiaries by Korean companies and financial institutions;

 

   

the investment by non-residents in deposits and trust products having more than one year maturities; and

 

   

the issuance of debentures by non-residents in the Korean market.

To minimize the adverse effects from further opening of the Korean capital markets, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance is authorized to introduce a variable deposit requirement system to restrict the influx of short-term speculative funds.

The Government has also embarked on a second set of liberalization initiatives starting in January 2001, under which ceilings on international payments for Korean residents have been eliminated, including overseas travel expenses, overseas inheritance remittances and emigration expenses. Overseas deposits, trusts, acquisitions of foreign securities and other foreign capital transactions made by residents and the making of deposits in Korean currency by non-residents have also been liberalized. In line with the foregoing liberalization, measures will also be adopted to curb illegal foreign exchange transactions and to stabilize the foreign exchange market.

Effective as of January 1, 2006, the Government liberalized the regulations governing “capital transactions.” The regulations provide that no regulatory approvals are required for any capital transactions. The capital transactions previously subject to approval requirements are now subject only to reporting requirements.

 

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Foreign Exchange

The following table shows the exchange rate between the Won and the U.S. Dollar (in Won per U.S. Dollar) as announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Services, Ltd. as of the dates indicated:

Exchange Rates

 

     Won/U.S. Dollar
Exchange Rate

December 31, 2003

   1,197.8

January 31, 2004

   1,173.7

February 27, 2004

   1,176.2

March 31, 2004

   1,146.6

April 30, 2004

   1,167.7

May 31, 2004

   1,165.7

June 30, 2004

   1,152.5

July 31, 2004

   1,171.3

August 31, 2004

   1,153.8

September, 30, 2004

   1,147.9

October 30, 2004

   1,122.3

November 30, 2004

   1,047.9

December 31, 2004

   1,043.8

January 31, 2005

   1,026.4

February 28, 2005

   1,008.1

March 31, 2005

   1,024.3

April 30, 2005

   1,001.8

May 31, 2005

   1,002.5

June 30, 2005

   1,024.4

July 30, 2005

   1,025.7

August 31, 2005

   1,031.0

September 30, 2005

   1,038.0

October 31, 2005

   1,042.7

November 30, 2005

   1,036.3

December 30, 2005

   1,013.0

January 31, 2006

   971.0

February 28, 2006

   969.0

March 31, 2006

   975.9

April 28, 2006

   945.7

May 30, 2006

   947.4

June 30, 2006

   960.3

July 31, 2006

   953.1

August 31, 2006

   959.6

September 29, 2006

   945.2

October 31, 2006

   944.2

November 30, 2006

   929.9

December 29, 2006

   929.6

January 31, 2007

   940.9

February 28, 2007

   938.3

March 31, 2007

   940.3

April 30, 2007

   929.4

May 31, 2007

   929.9

June 30, 2007

   926.8

 

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     Won/U.S. Dollar
Exchange Rate

July 31, 2007

   923.2

August 31, 2007

   939.9

September 28, 2007

   920.7

October 31, 2007

   907.4

November 30, 2007

   929.6

December 31, 2007

   938.2

January 31, 2008

   943.9

February 29, 2008

   937.3

March 31, 2008

   991.7

April 30, 2008

   999.7

May 31, 2008

   1,031.4

June 30, 2008

   1,043.4

July 31, 2008

   1,008.5

August 29, 2008

   1,081.8

September 30, 2008

   1,187.7

October 31, 2008

   1,291.4

November 28, 2008

   1,482.7

December 31, 2008

   1,257.5

January 31, 2009

   1,368.5

February 27, 2009

   1,516.4

March 31, 2009

   1,377.1

April 30, 2009

   1,348.0

May 29, 2009

   1,272.9

June 30, 2009

   1,284.7

July 31, 2009

   1,240.5

August 31, 2009

   1,244.9

September 30, 2009

   1,188.7

October 31, 2009

   1,200.6

November 30, 2009

   1,167.4

Prior to November 1997, the Government permitted exchange rates to float within a daily range of 2.25%. In response to the substantial downward pressures on the Won caused by the Republic’s economic difficulties in late 1997, in November 1997, the Government expanded the range of permitted daily exchange rate fluctuations to 10%. The Government eliminated the daily exchange rate band in December 1997, and the Won now floats according to market forces. The value of the Won relative to the U.S. dollar depreciated from (Won)888.1 to US$1.00 on June 30, 1997 to (Won)1,964.8 to US$1.00 on December 24, 1997. Due to improved economic conditions and increases in trade surplus, the Won has generally appreciated against the U.S. dollar, although the trend reversed in March 2008. The value of the Won relative to the U.S. dollar declined from (Won)943.9 to US$1.00 on January 2, 2008 to (Won)1,516.4 to US$1.00 on February 27, 2009, due primarily to adverse economic conditions resulting from liquidity and credit concerns and volatility in the global credit and financial markets and repatriations by foreign investors of their investments in the Korean stock market. The market average exchange rate was (Won)1,154.4 to US$1.00 on December 3, 2009.

Balance of Payments and Foreign Trade

Balance of Payments

Balance of payments figures measure the relative flow of goods, services and capital into and out of the country as represented in the current balance and the capital balance. The current balance tracks a country’s trade in goods and services and transfer payments and measures whether a country is living within its income from trading and investments. The capital balance covers all transactions involving the transfer of capital into and out

 

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of the country, including loans and investments. The overall balance represents the sum of the current and capital balances. An overall balance surplus indicates a net inflow of foreign currencies, thereby increasing demand for and strengthening the local currency. An overall balance deficit indicates a net outflow of foreign currencies, thereby decreasing demand for and weakening the local currency. The financial account mirrors the overall balance. If the overall balance is positive, the surplus, which represents the nation’s savings, finances the overall deficit of the country’s trading partners. Accordingly, the financial account will indicate cash outflows equal to the overall surplus. If, however, the overall balance is negative, the nation has an international deficit which must be financed. Accordingly, the financial account will indicate cash inflows equal to the overall deficit.

The following table sets out certain information with respect to the Republic’s balance of payments:

Balance of Payments

 

Classification

   2004     2005     2006     2007     2008(3)  
     (millions of dollars)  

Current Account

   28,173.5      14,980.9      5,385.2      5,876.0      (6,406.4

Goods

   37,568.8      32,683.1      27,905.1      28,168.0      5,993.9   

Exports(1)

   257,710.1      288,970.7      331,842.0      379,045.1      433,427.4   

Imports(1)

   220,141.3      256,287.6      303,936.9      350,877.1      427,433.5   

Services

   (8,046.1   (13,658.2   (18,960.7   (19,767.6   (16,733.6

Income

   1,082.8      (1,562.5   533.7      1,002.7      5,106.5   

Current Transfers

   (2,432.0   (2,481.5   (4,092.9   (3,527.1   (773.2

Capital and Financial Account

   7,598.8      4,756.5      17,972.0      7,128.3      (50,993.3

Financial Account(2)

   9,351.6      7,096.9      21,098.1      9,515.8      (50,894.7

Capital Account

   (1,752.8   (2,340.4   (3,126.1   (2,387.5   (38.6

Changes in Reserve Assets

   (38,710.5   (19,805.8   (22,112.9   (15,128.4   56,446.0   
                              

Net Errors and Omissions

   2,938.2      68.4      (1,244.3   2,124.1      893.7   
                              

 

(1) These entries are derived from trade statistics and are valued on a free on board basis, meaning that the insurance and freight costs are not included.
(2) Includes borrowings from the IMF, syndicated bank loans and short-term borrowings.
(3) Preliminary.

Source: Monthly Bulletin, February 2009; The Bank of Korea.

The Republic recorded a current account surplus of approximately US$5.9 billion in 2007 compared with a current account deficit of US$5.4 billion in 2006, primarily due to an increase in surplus from the goods account.

Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a current account deficit of approximately US$6.4 billion in 2008 compared with a current account surplus of US$5.9 billion in 2007, primarily due to a significant decrease in surplus from the goods account.

Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a current account surplus of approximately US$32.2 billion in the first nine months of 2009 compared with a current account deficit of US$11.0 billion in the corresponding period of 2008, primarily due to an increase in surplus from the goods account.

Trade Balance

Trade balance figures measure the difference between a country’s exports and imports. If exports exceed imports the country has a trade balance surplus while if imports exceed exports the country has a deficit. A deficit, indicating that a country’s receipts from abroad fall short of its payments to foreigners, must be financed, rendering the country a debtor nation. A surplus, indicating that a country’s receipts exceed its payments to foreigners, allows the country to finance its trading partners’ net deficit to the extent of the surplus, rendering the country a creditor nation.

 

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The following table summarizes the Republic’s trade balance for the periods indicated:

Trade Balance

 

     Exports(1)    Imports(1)    Balance of
Trade
    Exports as %
of Imports
     (millions of dollars, except percentages)

2004

   253,844.7    224,462.7    29,382.0      113.1

2005

   284,418.7    261,238.3    23,180.4      108.9

2006

   325,464.9    309,382.7    16,082.2      105.2

2007

   371,489.0    356,845.7    14,643.3      104.1

2008(2)

   422,007.3    435,274.7    (13,267.4   97.0

 

(1) These entries are derived from customs clearance statistics on a C.I.F. basis, meaning that the price of goods include insurance and freight cost.
(2) Preliminary.

Source: Principal Economic Indicators, February 2009; The Bank of Korea.

The Republic, due to its lack of natural resources, relies on extensive trading activity for growth. The country meets virtually all domestic requirements for petroleum, wood and rubber with imports, as well as much of its coal and iron needs. Exports consistently represent a high percentage of GDP and, accordingly, the international economic environment is of crucial importance to the Republic’s economy.

The following tables give information regarding the Republic’s exports and imports by major commodity groups:

Exports by Major Commodity Groups (C.I.F.)(1)

 

    2004   As % of
Total
  2005   As % of
Total
  2006   As % of
Total
  2007   As % of
Total
  2008(2)   As % of
Total
    (millions of dollars, except percentages)

Foods & Consumer Goods

  3,122.7   1.2   3,174.4   1.1   3,167.7   1.0   3,531.7   1.0   4,015.5   1.0

Raw Materials and Fuels

  13,061.4   5.1   18,650.9   6.6   25,071.5   7.7   29,442.5   7.9   44,102.6   10.5

Light Industrial Products

  29,606.7   11.7   26,332.1   9.3   26,864.0   8.3   27,469.7   7.4   29,415.0   7.0

Heavy & Chemical Industrial Products

  208,053.8   82.0   236,261.3   83.1   270,361.7   83.1   311,045.1   83.7   344,474.2   81.6

Petroleum & Derivatives

  10,336.7   4.1   15,519.8   5.5   20,602.8   6.3   24,212.4   6.5   37,825.3   9.0

Chemicals & Chemical Products

  22,675.4   8.9   27,295.5   9.6   31,234.9   9.6   36,822.5   9.9   41,920.0   9.9

Metal Goods

  18,621.5   7.3   22,478.6   7.9   27,172.4   8.3   31,593.7   8.5   38,052.6   9.0

Machinery & Precision Equipment

  20,431.6   8.0   26,143.2   9.2   28,984.6   8.9   36,163.8   9.7   43,650.1   10.3

Electronic & Electronic Products

  96,701.1   38.1   103,255.0   36.3   115,742.7   35.6   126,914.3   34.2   126,437.1   30.0

Passenger Cars

  24,578.6   9.7   27,181.5   9.6   30,497.1   9.4   34,482.8   9.3   31,287.5   7.4

Ship & Boat

  15,406.0   6.1   17,362.9   6.1   21,661.9   6.7   26,855.1   7.2   41,293.9   9.8
                                       

Total

  253,844.7   100.0   284,418.7   100.0   325,464.8   100.0   371,489.1   100.0   422,007.3   100.0
                                       

 

(1) These entries are derived from customs clearance statistics. C.I.F. means that the price of goods include insurance and freight costs.
(2) Preliminary.

Source: Monthly Bulletin, February 2009; The Bank of Korea.

 

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Imports by Major Commodity Groups (C.I.F.)(1)

 

    2004   As % of
Total
  2005   As % of
Total
  2006   As % of
Total
  2007   As % of
Total
  2008(2)   As % of
Total
    (millions of dollars, except percentages)

Consumer Goods

  25,737.1   11.5   25,704.3   9.8   30,411.1   9.8   36,975.9   10.4   39,972.7   9.2

Industrial Materials and Fuels

  113,831.0   50.7   141,333.4   54.1   173,915.7   56.2   201,740.4   56.5   268,624.0   61.7

Capital Goods

  84,894.6   37.8   94,200.6   36.1   105,055.9   34.0   118,129.4   33.1   126,678.1   29.1

Cereals

  3,716.5   1.7   3,365.0   1.3   3,470.7   1.1   4,749.7   1.3   6,860.2   1.6

Goods for Direct Consumption

  6,326.3   2.8   7,154.5   2.7   8,292.6   2.7   9,660.8   2.7   9,695.9   2.2

Consumer Nondurable Goods

  4,867.4   2.2   5,440.0   2.1   6,835.8   2.2   7,989.8   2.2   8,199.5   1.9

Consumer Durable Goods

  10,827.0   4.8   9,744.8   3.7   11,810.4   3.8   14,574.3   4.1   15,216.2   3.5

Fuels

  49,355.1   22.0   66,487.2   25.5   85,347.4   27.6   94,626.2   26.5   140,902.5   32.4

Mineral

  7,517.3   3.3   9,367.6   3.6   13,049.8   4.2   16,042.6   4.5   19,597.8   4.5

Light Industry Input

  5,818.6   2.6   5,968.0   2.3   6,623.0   2.1   7,356.3   2.1   8,146.8   1.8

Chemicals

  19,353.0   8.6   22,727.0   8.7   25,201.2   8.1   29,172.0   8.8   33,114.9   7.6

Iron & Steel Products

  13,251.2   5.9   16,707.8   6.4   17,701.5   5.7   24,075.5   6.7   37,071.7   8.5

Non-ferrous Metal

  7,766.4   3.5   8,599.8   3.3   12,329.2   4.0   14,306.1   4.0   13,359.1   3.1

Machinery & Precision Equipment

  27,541.2   12.3   31,325.6   12.0   35,447.7   11.5   39,292.8   11.0   40,779.5   9.4

Electric & Electronic Machines

  50,360.2   22.4   55,092.9   21.1   60,087.5   19.4   66,984.5   18.7   70,808.3   16.3

Transport Equipment

  5,676.1   2.5   6,394.7   2.4   7,978.2   2.6   9,982.5   2.8   11,650.1   2.7

Crude Petroleum

  29,917.2   13.3   42,605.8   16.3   55,864.9   18.1   60,323.5   16.9   85,855.4   19.8
                                       

Total

  224,462.7   100.0   261,238.3   100.0   309,382.6   100.0   356,845.7   100.0   435,274.7   100.0
                                       

 

(1) These entries are derived from customs clearance statistics. C.I.F. means that the price of goods include insurance and freight costs.
(2) Preliminary.

Source: Monthly Bulletin, February 2009; The Bank of Korea.

In 2004, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$29.4 billion. Exports increased by 31.0% to US$253.8 billion and imports increased by 25.5% to US$224.5 billion from US$193.8 billion of exports and US$178.8 billion of imports, respectively, in 2003.

In 2005, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$23.2 billion. Exports increased by 12.0% to US$284.4 billion and imports increased by 16.4% to US$261.2 billion from US$253.8 billion of exports and US$224.5 billion of imports, respectively, in 2004.

In 2006, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$16.1 billion. Exports increased by 14.5% to US$325.5 billion and imports increased by 18.5% to US$309.4 billion from US$284.4 billion of exports and US$261.2 billion of imports, respectively, in 2005.

In 2007, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$14.6 billion. Exports increased by 14.1% to US$371.5 billion and imports increased by 15.3% to US$356.8 billion from US$325.5 billion of exports and US$309.4 billion of imports, respectively, in 2006.

Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$13.3 billion in 2008. Exports increased by 13.6% to US$422.0 billion and imports increased by 22.0% to US$435.3 billion from US$371.5 billion of exports and US$356.8 billion of imports, respectively, in 2007.

 

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Based on preliminary data, the Republic recorded a trade surplus of US$33.8 billion in the first ten months of 2009. Exports decreased by 19.7% to US$294.0 billion and imports decreased by 31.5% to US$260.3 billion from US$366.1 billion of exports and US$379.9 billion of imports, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2008.

The Republic’s largest trading partners, the United States, Japan and China accounted for the following percentages of the country’s imports and exports:

 

     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     Exports    Imports    Exports    Imports    Exports    Imports    Exports    Imports    Exports    Imports
     (percentages of total imports or exports)

United States

   16.9    12.8    14.5    11.7    13.3    10.9    12.3    10.4    11.0    8.8

Japan

   8.5    20.6    8.4    18.5    8.2    16.8    7.1    15.8    6.7    14.0

China(1)

   26.7    14.7    27.2    15.6    27.2    16.4    27.1    18.3    26.3    18.2

 

(1) Includes Hong Kong.

Source: Ministry of Knowledge Economy.

In 2003, the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, and the avian influenza in Asia (including China) and other parts of the world increased uncertainty about prospects for international trade and economic growth for affected countries, as well as world economic prospects in general. The avian influenza carried by migrating wild birds spread to several Asian countries, Russia, Romania and Turkey. In response to these outbreaks of avian influenza, the Government issued an advisory on disease prevention as of October 14, 2005 and conducted special monitoring of poultry farms. In addition, the Government continued to cooperate with regional and international efforts to develop and implement additional measures to contain and prevent SARS, the avian influenza and other diseases. Another outbreak of SARS, the avian influenza or similar incidents in the future may have an adverse effect on Korean and world economies and on international trade.

In April 2007, the Republic and the United States reached an agreement on a bilateral free trade agreement, or FTA, which was subsequently signed by both nations in June 2007. The FTA was submitted for ratification to the Korean National Assembly in September 2007. As of March 30, 2009, the FTA has not been submitted for ratification to the U.S. Congress.

Non-Commodities Trade Balance

The non-commodities trade deficit decreased to US$7.0 billion in 2004 but increased to US$15.2 billion in 2005, US$18.4 billion in 2006 and US$19.8 billion in 2007. Based on preliminary data, in 2008, the non-commodities trade deficit decreased to US$11.6 billion.

Foreign Currency Reserves

The following table shows the Republic’s total official foreign currency reserves:

Total Official Reserves

 

     December 31,
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     (millions of dollars)

Gold(1)

   $ 72.3    $ 73.6    $ 74.2    $ 74.3    $ 75.7

Foreign Exchange

     198,175.3      209,967.7      238,387.9      261,770.7      200,479.1

Total Gold and Foreign Exchange

     198,247.6      210,041.6      238,462.1      261,845.0      200,554.8

Reserve Position at IMF.

     785.4      305.8      440.0      310.5      582.6

Special Drawing Rights

     32.7      43.3      54.0      68.6      86.0
                                  

Total Official Reserves

   $ 199,066.1    $ 210,390.7    $ 238,956.1    $ 262,224.1    $ 201,223.4
                                  

 

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(1) For this purpose, domestically-owned gold is valued at US$42.22 per troy ounce (31.1035 grams) and gold deposited overseas is calculated at cost of purchase.

Source: The Bank of Korea.

The Government’s foreign currency reserves increased to US$262.2 billion as of December 31, 2007 from US$8.9 billion as of December 31, 1997, primarily due to continued balance of trade surpluses and capital inflows. In 2008, the Government’s foreign currency reserves decreased, falling to US$201.2 billion as of December 31, 2008, partially as a result of the Government’s use of the foreign currency reserve to provide foreign currency liquidity to Korean financial institutions and to defend the value of the Won against depreciation. The amount of the Government’s foreign currency reserve was US$270.9 billion as of November 30, 2009.

Government Finance

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance prepares the Government budget and administers the Government’s finances.

The Government’s fiscal year commences on January 1. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance must submit the budget to the National Assembly not later than 90 days prior to the start of the fiscal year and may submit supplementary budgets revising the original budget at any time during the fiscal year.

The following table shows consolidated Government revenues and expenditures:

Consolidated Central Government Revenues and Expenditures

 

     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     (billions of Won)

Total Revenues

   178,784    191,446    209,573    243,633    250,713

Current Revenues

   177,453    190,165    208,091    241,693    248,809

Total Tax Revenues

   117,796    127,466    138,044    161,459    167,306

Income Profits and Capital Gains

   48,112    54,456    60,367    74,273    75,510

Tax on Property

   2,996    4,683    6,281    8,725    7,694

Tax on Goods and Services

   51,800    53,401    54,996    59,835    63,060

Customs Duties

   6,796    6,318    6,858    7,411    8,776

Others

   8,090    8,608    9,542    11,216    12,267

Social Security Contribution

   22,848    24,905    27,315    29,739    32,896

Non-Tax Revenues

   36,788    37,795    42,733    50,495    48,607

Capital Revenues

   1,331    1,281    1,482    1,940    1,904

Total Expenditures and Net Lending

   173,538    187,946    205,928    209,810    238,834

Total Expenditures

   172,140    184,922    200,181    202,703    233,354

Current Expenditures

   144,148    160,274    173,688    169,658    196,879

Goods and Services

   33,869    36,165    38,987    34,496    37,375

Interest Payments

   8,710    10,094    12,150    13,444    14,356

Subsidies and Other Transfers(1)

   99,537    111,448    119,997    119,565    142,782

Subsidies

   748    724    764    680    730

Other Transfers(1)

   98,789    110,724    119,233    118,885    142,052

Non-Financial Public Enterprises Expenditures

   3,031    2,566    2,554    2,153    2,366

Capital Expenditures

   26,992    24,648    26,493    33,045    36,475

Net Lending

   1,398    3,024    5,746    7,107    5,480

 

(1) Includes transfers to local governments, non-profit institutions, households and abroad.

Source: Ministry of Strategy and Finance; Korea National Statistical Office.

 

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The consolidated Government account consists of a General Account, Special Accounts (including a non-financial public enterprise special account) and Public Funds. The Government segregates the accounts of certain functions of the Government into Special Accounts and Public Funds for more effective administration and fiscal control. The Special Accounts and Public Funds relate to business type activities, such as economic development, road and railway construction and maintenance, monopolies, and communications developments and the administration of loans received from official international financial organizations and foreign governments.

Revenues derive mainly from national taxes and non-tax revenues. Expenditures include general administration, national defense, community service, education, health, social security, certain annuities and pensions and local finance, which involves the transfer of tax revenues to local governments.

For 2004, revenues increased by approximately 4.0%, which represented 22.9% of the Republic’s GDP, principally due to higher tax revenues. Tax revenues increased principally as a result of the country’s export growth and the accompanying increase in corporate income. The Republic had a fiscal surplus of (Won)5.2 trillion in 2004.

For 2005, revenues increased by approximately 7.1%, which represented 23.6% of the Republic’s GDP, principally due to higher tax revenues. Tax revenues increased principally as a result of the country’s export growth and the accompanying increase in corporate income. The Republic had a fiscal surplus of (Won)3.5 trillion in 2005.

For 2006, revenues increased by approximately 9.5%, which represented 24.7% of the Republic’s GDP, principally due to higher tax revenues. Tax revenues increased principally as a result of the country’s export growth and the accompanying increase in corporate income. The Republic had a fiscal surplus of (Won)3.6 trillion in 2006.

For 2007, revenues increased by approximately 16.3%, which represented 27.0% of the Republic’s GDP, principally due to higher tax revenues. Tax revenues increased principally as a result of the country’s export growth and the accompanying increase in corporate income. The Republic had a fiscal surplus of (Won)33.8 trillion in 2007.

For 2008, revenues increased by approximately 2.9% principally due to higher tax revenues. Tax revenues increased principally as a result of the country’s export growth and the accompanying increase in corporate income. The Republic had a fiscal surplus of (Won)11.9 trillion in 2008.

Debt

External and Internal Debt of the Government

The following table sets out, by currency and the equivalent amount in U.S. Dollars, the estimated outstanding direct external debt of the Government as of December 31, 2008:

Direct External Debt of the Government

 

     Amount in
Original
Currency
   Equivalent
Amount in
U.S. Dollars(1)
     (millions)

US$

   US$ 5,812.6    US$  5,812.6

Japanese Yen (¥)

   ¥ 25,259.7      280.0

Euro (EUR)

   EUR 879.6      1,242.5

Total

      US$ 7,335.0

 

(1) Amounts expressed in currencies other than US$ are converted to US$ at the arbitrage rate announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Services, Ltd. in effect on December 31, 2008.

 

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The following table summarizes, as of December 31 of the years indicated, the outstanding direct internal debt of the Republic:

Direct Internal Debt of the Government

 

     (billions of Won)

2004

   182,201.5

2005

   227,066.3

2006

   262,380.6

2007

   278,800.8

2008

   288,719.8

The following table sets out all guarantees by the Government of indebtedness of others:

 

     December 31,
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     (billions of Won)

Domestic

   65,350.5    54,667.7    36,436.6    33,031.1    28,112.8

External(1)

   699.3    310.2    73.4    31.8    —  

Total

   66,049.8    54,977.9    36,510.1    33,062.9    28,112.8

 

(1) Converted to Won at foreign exchange banks’ telegraphed transfer selling rates to customers in effect on December 31 of each year.

In response to the recent adverse conditions in global financial markets, the Government announced in October 2008 that it would guarantee foreign currency-denominated debt incurred by Korean banks and their overseas branches between October 20, 2008 and June 30, 2009, up to an aggregate amount of US$100 billion, for a period of three years from the date such debt was incurred.

For further information on the outstanding indebtedness, including guarantees, of the Republic, see “—Tables and Supplementary Information.”

External Debt

The following tables set out certain information regarding the Republic’s external debt calculated under the criteria published in a compilation by nine international organizations including the IMF and the World Bank in 2003. Starting from June 2003, in particular, the Republic’s total external debt calculation under the new criteria excludes offshore borrowings by overseas branches and subsidiaries of Korean banks but includes Won-denominated liabilities such as bank deposits by nonresidents and also includes international finance lease liabilities.

 

     December 31,
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     (billions of dollars)

Foreign Currencies

   161.3    176.3    246.4    327.9    323.9

Korean Won

   11.0    11.6    13.7    54.3    56.6

Total External Liabilities

   172.3    187.9    260.1    382.2    380.5
     December 31,
     2004    2005    2006    2007    2008
     (billions of dollars)

Long-term Debt

   115.9    122.0    146.3    221.9    229.4

General Government

   10.4    8.5    10.3    31.9    21.1

Monetary Authorities

   4.0    4.8    5.7    13.2    13.0

Banks

   30.0    32.2    40.4    60.2    58.7

Other Sectors

   71.5    76.5    89.9    116.5    136.6

Short-term Debt

   56.3    65.9    113.8    160.3    151.1

Monetary Authorities

   2.0    2.2    3.9    8.2    17.1

Banks

   44.5    51.3    96.1    133.8    113.0

Other Sectors

   9.9    12.4    13.7    18.3    21.0

Total External Liabilities

   172.3    187.9    260.1    382.2    380.5

 

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Debt Record

The Government has always paid when due the full amount of principal of, interest on, and amortization of sinking fund requirements of, all of its indebtedness.

Tables and Supplementary Information

A. External Debt of the Government

 

Currency of Borrowings

   Range of
Interest Rates
   Range of
Years of Issue
   Range of
Years of
Original
Maturity
   Principal Amounts
Outstanding as of
December 31, 2008
     (%)              (millions of dollars)

US$

   0.75-8.875    1966-2006    2007-2025    US$ 5,812.6

Japanese Yen (¥)

   4.0-5.0    1983-1990    2005-2015      280.0

Euro (EUR)

   3.625-4.25    2005-2006    2015-2021      1,242.5

Total External Funded Debt(1)

            US$ 7,335.0

 

(1) Amounts expressed in currencies other than US$ are converted to US$ at the arbitrage rate between foreign currencies announced by the Seoul Money Brokerage Services, Ltd. in effect on December 31, 2008.

B. External Guaranteed Debt of the Government(1),(2)

 

Name

   Interest
Rates
   Years of
Issue
   Years of
Original
Maturity
   Principal Amounts
Outstanding as of
December 31, 2008
     (%)              (millions of dollars)

1. Bonds

           

Total Bonds

            None

2. Borrowings

           

Total Borrowings

            None

Total External Guaranteed Debt

            None

 

(1) The Government announced in October 2008 that it would guarantee foreign currency-denominated debt incurred by Korean banks and their overseas branches between October 20, 2008 and June 30, 2009, up to an aggregate amount of US$100 billion, for a period of three years from the date such debt was incurred
(2) The Government announced in June 2008 that it plans to guarantee certain other outstanding debt of The Korea Development Bank in case The Korea Development Bank is privatized as planned.

 

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C. Internal Debt of the Government

 

Title

   Range of
Interest Rates
   Range of
Years of Issue
   Range of Years
of Original
Maturity
   Principal
Amounts
Outstanding as
of December 31,
2008
     (%)              (billions of Won)

1. Bonds

           

Foreign Exchange Stabilization Bonds

   —      —      —      —  

Interest-Bearing Treasury Bond for Treasury Bond Management Fund

   3.0-5.0    1997-2008    2000-2028    239,290.3

Interest-Bearing Treasury Bond for National Housing I

   3.0-5.0    1998-2008    2001-2011    40,296.2

Interest-Bearing Treasury Bond for National Housing II

   0.0-3.0    1983-2008    2003-2019    4,032.3

Interest-Bearing Treasury Bond for National Housing III

   0    2005    2015    594.2

Non-interest-Bearing Treasury Bond for Contribution(1)

   —      1967-1985    —      11.3

Total Bonds

            284,224.3

2. Borrowings

           

Borrowings from The Bank of Korea

            1,117.2

Borrowings from the Sports Promotion Fund

            45

Borrowings from the Civil Servant Pension Fund

            295

Borrowings from the Export Insurance Fund

           

Authorized Government Debt beyond Budget Limited

            3,038.3

Sub-Total

            4,495.5

Total

           

Total Internal Funded Debt

            288,719.8

 

(1) Interest Rates and Years of Maturity not applicable.

D. Internal Guaranteed Debt of the Government

 

Title

   Range of
Interest Rates
   Range of
Years of Issue
   Range of Years
of Original
Maturity
   Principal
Amounts
Outstanding as
of December 31,
2008
     (%)              (billions of Won)

1. Bonds of Government-Affiliated Corporations

           

Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation

   0.01-7.14    2001-2007    2007-2012    27,960.0

Total Bonds

            27,960.0

2. Borrowings of Government-Affiliated Corporations

           

Rural Development Corporation and Federation of Farmland

   5.5    1967    2000-2023    152.8

Total Borrowings

            152.8

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES

Description of Debt Securities

We will issue debt securities under a fiscal agency agreement or agreements. The description below summarizes the material provisions of the debt securities and the fiscal agency agreement. Since it is only a summary, the description may not contain all of the information that may be important to you as a potential investor in the debt securities. Therefore, we urge you to read the form of fiscal agency agreement and the form of global debt security before deciding whether to invest in the debt securities. We have filed a copy of these documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should refer to such exhibits for more complete information.

The financial terms and other specific terms of your debt securities will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to your debt securities. The description in the prospectus supplement will supplement this description or, to the extent inconsistent with this description, replace it.

We will appoint a fiscal agent or agents in connection with debt securities whose duties will be governed by the fiscal agency agreement. We may replace the fiscal agent or appoint different fiscal agents for different series of debt securities.

General Terms of the Debt Securities

We may issue debt securities in separate series at various times. The Republic may irrevocably guarantee the payment of principal of, and interest on, one or more series of debt securities. The prospectus supplement that relates to your debt securities will specify some or all of the following terms:

 

   

the aggregate principal amount;

 

   

the currency of denomination and payment;

 

   

any limitation on principal amount and authorized denominations;

 

   

the percentage of their principal amount at which the debt securities will be issued;

 

   

the maturity date or dates;

 

   

the interest rate for the debt securities and, if variable, the method by which the interest rate will be calculated;

 

   

whether any amount payable in respect of the debt securities will be determined based on an index or formula, and how any such amount will be determined;

 

   

the dates from which interest, if any, will accrue for payment of interest and the record dates for any such interest payments;

 

   

where and how we will pay principal and interest;

 

   

whether and in what circumstances the debt securities may be redeemed before maturity;

 

   

any sinking fund or similar provision;

 

   

whether any part or all of the debt securities will be in the form of a global security and the circumstances in which a global security is exchangeable for certificated securities;

 

   

if issued in certificated form, whether the debt securities will be in bearer form with interest coupons, if any, or in registered form without interest coupons, or both forms, and any restrictions on exchanges from one form to the other;

 

   

whether any of the terms set out herein will differ for the debt securities;

 

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whether the Republic will irrevocably guarantee the payment of principal of, and interest on, the debt securities; and

 

   

other specific provisions.

Depending on the terms of the debt securities we issue, the prospectus supplement relating to the debt securities may also describe applicable U.S. federal income tax and other considerations additional to the disclosure in this prospectus.

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will maintain at an office in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, a register for the registration of transfers of debt securities issued in registered form.

Payments of Principal, Premium and Interest

On every payment date specified in the relevant prospectus supplement, we will pay the principal, premium and/or interest due on that date to the registered holder of the relevant debt security at the close of business on the related record date. We will make all payments at the place and in the currency set out in the prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise specified in the relevant prospectus supplement or the debt securities, we will make payments in U.S. dollars at the New York office of the fiscal agent or, outside the United States, at the office of any paying agent. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement or debt securities, we will pay interest by check, payable to the registered holder.

We will make any payments on debt securities in bearer form at the offices and agencies of the fiscal agent or any other paying agent outside the United States as we may designate. At the option of the holder of the bearer debt securities, we will make such payments by check or by transfer to an account maintained by the holder with a bank located outside of the United States. We will not make payments on bearer debt securities at the corporate trust office of the fiscal agent in the United States or at any other paying agency in the United States. In addition, we will not make any payment by mail to an address in the United States or by transfer to an account maintained by a holder of bearer debt securities with a bank in the United States. Nevertheless, we will make payments on a bearer debt security denominated and payable in U.S. dollars at an office or agency in the United States if:

 

   

payment outside the United States is illegal or effectively precluded by exchange controls or other similar restrictions; and

 

   

the payment is then permitted under United States law, without material adverse consequences to us.

If we issue bearer debt securities, we will designate the offices of at least one paying agent outside the United States as the location for payment.

Repayment of Funds; Prescription

If no one claims money paid by us to the fiscal agent for the payment of principal or interest in respect of any series of debt securities for two years after the payment was due and payable, the fiscal agent or paying agent will repay the money to us. After such repayment, the fiscal agent or paying agent will not be liable with respect to the amounts so repaid, and you may look only to us for any payment under the debt securities.

Under Korean law, you will not be permitted to file a claim against us for payment of principal or interest on any series of debt securities unless you do so within five years, in the case of principal, and two years, in the case of interest, from the date on which payment was due.

Global Securities

The prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities will indicate whether any of that series of debt securities will be represented by a global security. The prospectus supplement will also describe any unique specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to that series. Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, we anticipate that the following provisions will apply to depositary arrangements.

 

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Registered Ownership of the Global Security

The global security will be registered in the name of a depositary identified in the prospectus supplement, or its nominee, and will be deposited with the depositary, its nominee or a custodian. The depositary, or its nominee, will therefore be considered the sole owner or holder of debt securities represented by the global security for all purposes under the fiscal agency agreement. Except as specified below or in the applicable prospectus supplement, beneficial owners:

 

   

will not be entitled to have any of the debt securities represented by the global security registered in their names;

 

   

will not receive physical delivery of any debt securities in definitive form;

 

   

will not be considered the owners or holders of the debt securities;

 

   

must rely on the procedures of the depositary and, if applicable, any participants (institutions that have accounts with the depositary or a nominee of the depositary, such as securities brokers and dealers) to exercise any rights of a holder; and

 

   

will receive payments of principal and interest from the depositary or its participants rather than directly from us.

We understand that, under existing industry practice, the depositary and participants will allow beneficial owners to take all actions required of, and exercise all rights granted to, the registered holders of the debt securities.

We will register debt securities in the name of a person other than the depositary or its nominee only if:

 

   

the depositary for a series of debt securities is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary; or

 

   

we determine, in our sole discretion, not to have a series of debt securities represented by a global security.

In either such instance, an owner of a beneficial interest in a global security will be entitled to registration of a principal amount of debt securities equal to its beneficial interest in its name and to physical delivery of the debt securities in definitive form.

Beneficial Interests in and Payments on a Global Security

Only participants, and persons that may hold beneficial interests through participants, can own a beneficial interest in the global security. The depositary keeps records of the ownership and transfer of beneficial interests in the global security by its participants. In turn, participants keep records of the ownership and transfer of beneficial interests in the global security by other persons (such as their customers). No other records of the ownership and transfer of beneficial interests in the global security will be kept.

All payments on a global security will be made to the depositary or its nominee. When the depositary receives payment of principal or interest on the global security, we expect the depositary to credit its participants’ accounts with amounts that correspond to their respective beneficial interests in the global security. We also expect that, after the participants’ accounts are credited, the participants will credit the accounts of the owners of beneficial interests in the global security with amounts that correspond to the owners’ respective beneficial interests in the global security.

The depositary and its participants establish policies and procedures governing payments, transfers, exchanges and other important matters that affect owners of beneficial interests in a global security. The depositary and its participants may change these policies and procedures from time to time. We have no responsibility or liability for the records of ownership of beneficial interests in the global security, or for

 

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payments made or not made to owners of such beneficial interests. We also have no responsibility or liability for any aspect of the relationship between the depositary and its participants or for any aspect of the relationship between participants and owners of beneficial interests in the global security.

Bearer Securities

We may issue debt securities in a series in the form of one or more bearer global debt securities deposited with a common depositary for the Euroclear and Clearstream, or with a nominee identified in the applicable prospectus supplement. The specific terms and procedures, including the specific terms of the depositary arrangement, with respect to any portion of a series of debt securities to be represented by a global security will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Additional Amounts

We will make all payments of principal of, and premium and interest, if any, on the debt securities without withholding or deducting any present or future taxes imposed by the Republic or any of its political subdivisions, unless required by law. If Korean law requires us to deduct or withhold taxes, we will pay additional amounts as necessary to ensure that you receive the same amount as you would have received without such withholding or deduction.

We will not pay, however, any additional amounts if you are liable for Korean tax because:

 

   

you are connected with the Republic other than by merely owning the debt security or receiving income or payments on the debt security;

 

   

you failed to complete and submit a declaration of your status as a non-resident of the Republic after we or the relevant tax authority requested you to do so; or

 

   

you failed to present your debt security for payment within 30 days of when the payment is due or, if the fiscal agent did not receive the money prior to the due date, the date notice is given to holders that the fiscal agent has received the full amount due to holders. Nevertheless, we will pay additional amounts to the extent you would have been entitled to such amounts had you presented your debt security for payment on the last day of the 30-day period.

We will not pay any additional amounts for taxes on the debt securities except for taxes payable through deduction or withholding from payments of principal, premium or interest. Examples of the types of taxes for which we will not pay additional amounts include the following: estate or inheritance taxes, gift taxes, sales or transfer taxes, personal property or related taxes, assessments or other governmental charges. We will pay stamp or other similar taxes that may be imposed by the Republic, the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority in one of those two countries on the fiscal agency agreement or be payable in connection with the issuance of the debt securities.

Status of Debt Securities

The debt securities will:

 

   

constitute our direct, unconditional, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations;

 

   

rank at least equally in right of payment among themselves, regardless of when issued or currency of payment; and

 

   

rank at least equally in right of payment with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, subject to certain statutory exceptions under Korean law.

 

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Negative Pledge Covenant

If any debt securities are outstanding, we will not create or permit any security interests on our assets as security for any of our indebtedness or guarantees issued by us, unless the security interest also secures our obligations under the debt securities.

We may, however, create or permit a security interest:

 

   

on any promissory debt securities or commercial paper discounted or otherwise provided as security to or issued or held by us created in favor of The Bank of Korea in the normal operation of The Bank of Korea’s discount facilities or facilities for the funding of loans by us to our customers; or

 

   

on any asset (or documents of title to such asset) incurred when the asset was purchased or improved to secure payment of the cost of the activity; or

 

   

of a statutory nature arising in the ordinary course of our business but unrelated to our activities of borrowing or raising money; or

 

   

on any real estate owned by us imposed by a tenant of such real estate as security for repayment of any key money paid by the tenant; or

 

   

arising by operation of Korean law or given preference by law following our failure to meet an obligation, although we will not permit such a security interest to exist for more than 30 days.

Events of Default

Each of the following constitutes an event of default with respect to any series of debt securities:

 

  1. Non-Payment: we do not pay principal or interest or premium or deposit any sinking fund payment on any debt securities of the series when due and such failure to pay continues for 30 days.

 

  2. Breach of Other Obligations: we fail to observe or perform any of the covenants in the series of debt securities (other than non-payment) for 60 days after written notice of the default is delivered to us at the corporate trust office of the fiscal agent in New York City by holders representing at least 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of the series.

 

  3. Cross Default and Cross Acceleration:

 

   

we default on any External Indebtedness, and, as a result, becomes obligated to pay an amount equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount prior to its due date; or

 

   

we fail to pay when due, including any grace period, any of our External Indebtedness in aggregate principal amount equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 or we fail to pay when requested and required by the terms thereof any guarantee for External Indebtedness of another person equal to or greater than US$10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount.

 

  4. Moratorium/Default:

 

   

the Republic declares a general moratorium on the payment of its External Indebtedness, including obligations under guarantees;

 

   

the Republic becomes liable to repay prior to maturity any amount of External Indebtedness, including obligations under guarantees, as a result of a default under such External Indebtedness or obligations; or

 

   

the international monetary reserves of the Republic become subject to a security interest or segregation or other preferential arrangement for the benefit of any creditors.

 

  5. Bankruptcy:

 

   

we are declared bankrupt or insolvent by any court or administrative agency with jurisdiction over us;

 

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we pass a resolution to apply for bankruptcy or to request the appointment of a receiver or trustee or similar official in insolvency;

 

   

a substantial part of our assets are liquidated; or

 

   

we cease to conduct the banking business.

 

  6. Failure of Support: the Republic fails to provide financial support for us as required under Article 44 of the KDB Act as of the date of the debt securities of such series.

 

  7. Control of Assets: the Republic ceases to own and control us (directly or indirectly).

 

  8. IMF Membership/World Bank Membership: the Republic ceases to be a member of the IMF or the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank).

For purposes of the foregoing, “External Indebtedness” means any obligation for the payment or repayment of money borrowed that is denominated in a currency other than the currency of the Republic.

If an event of default occurs, any holder may declare the principal amount of debt securities that it holds to be immediately due and payable by written notice to us and the fiscal agent.

You should note that:

 

   

despite the procedure described above, no debt securities may be declared due and payable if we cure the applicable event of default before we receive the written notice from the debt security holder;

 

   

we are not required to provide periodic evidence of the absence of defaults; and

 

   

the fiscal agency agreement does not require us to notify holders of the debt securities of an event of default or grant any debt security holder a right to examine the security register.

Modifications and Amendments; Debt Securityholders’ Meetings

Each holder of a series of debt securities must consent to any amendment or modification of the terms of that series of debt securities or the fiscal agency agreement that would, among other things:

 

   

change the stated maturity of the principal of the debt securities or any installment of interest;

 

   

reduce the principal amount of such series of debt securities or the portion of the principal amount payable upon acceleration of such debt securities;

 

   

change the debt security’s interest rate or premium payable;

 

   

change the currency of payment of principal, interest or premium;

 

   

amend either the procedures provided for a redemption event or the definition of a redemption event;

 

   

shorten the period during which we are not allowed to redeem the debt securities or grant us a right to redeem the debt securities which we previously did not have; or

 

   

reduce the percentage of the outstanding principal amount needed to modify or amend the fiscal agency agreement or the terms of such series of debt securities.

We may, with the exception of the above changes, with the consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% in principal amount of the debt securities of a series that are outstanding, modify and amend other terms of that series of debt securities.

We may at any time call a meeting of the holders of a series of debt securities to seek the holders of the debt securities’ approval of the modification, or amendment, or obtain a waiver, of any provision of that series of debt securities. The meeting will be held at the time and place in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City as determined by the fiscal agent. The notice calling the meeting must be given at least 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the meeting.

 

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While an event of default with respect to a series of debt securities is continuing, holders of at least 10% of the aggregate principal amount of that series of debt securities may compel the fiscal agent to call a meeting of all holders of debt securities of that series.

Holders of debt securities who hold, in the aggregate, a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of the series that are outstanding at the time will constitute a quorum at a meeting. At the reconvening of any meeting adjourned for a lack of a quorum, the persons entitled to vote 25% in principal amount of the debt securities of the series that are outstanding at the time will constitute a quorum for taking any action set out in the original notice. To vote at a meeting, a person must either hold outstanding debt securities of the relevant series or be duly appointed as a proxy for a debt securityholder. The fiscal agent will make all rules governing the conduct of any meeting.

The fiscal agency agreement and a series of debt securities may be modified or amended, without the consent of the holders of the debt securities, to:

 

   

add covenants made by us that benefit holders of the debt securities;

 

   

surrender any right or power given to us;

 

   

secure the debt securities;

 

   

permit registered securities to be exchanged for bearer securities or relax or eliminate restrictions on the payment of principal, premium or interest on bearer securities to the extent permitted under United States Department of Treasury regulations, provided that holders of the debt securities do not suffer any adverse tax consequences as a result; and

 

   

cure any ambiguity or correct or supplement any defective provision in the fiscal agency agreement or the debt securities, without materially and adversely affecting the interests of the holders of the debt securities.

Fiscal Agent

The fiscal agency agreement governs the duties of each fiscal agent. We may maintain bank accounts and a banking relationship with each fiscal agent. The fiscal agent is our agent and does not act as a trustee for the holders of the debt securities.

Further Issues of Debt Securities

We may, without the consent of the holders of the debt securities, create and issue additional debt securities with the same terms and conditions as any series of debt securities (or that are the same except for the amount of the first interest payment and for the interest paid on the series of debt securities prior to the issuance of the additional debt securities). We may consolidate such additional debt securities with the outstanding debt securities to form a single series.

We may offer additional debt securities with original issue discount (“OID”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes as part of a further issue. Purchasers of debt securities after the date of any further issue will not be able to differentiate between debt securities sold as part of the further issue and previously issued debt securities of the same series. If we were to issue further debt securities with OID, purchasers of debt securities after such further issue may be required to accrue OID (or greater amounts of OID that they would otherwise have accrued) with respect to their debt securities. This may affect the price of outstanding debt securities following a further issue. Purchasers are advised to consult legal counsel with respect to the implications of any future decision by us to undertake a further issue of debt securities with OID.

 

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Description of Warrants

The description below summarizes some of the provisions of warrants for the purchase of debt securities that we may issue from time to time and of the warrant agreement. Copies of the forms of warrants and the warrant agreement are or will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Since it is only a summary, the description may not contain all of the information that is important to you as a potential investor in the warrants.

The description of the warrants that will be contained in the prospectus supplement will supplement this description and, to the extent inconsistent with this description, replace it.

General Terms of the Warrants

Each series of warrants will be issued under a warrant agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant agent. The prospectus supplement relating to the series of warrants will describe:

 

   

the terms of the debt securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrants, as described above under “—Description of Debt Securities—General Terms of the Debt Securities”;

 

   

the principal amount of debt securities purchasable upon exercise of one warrant and the exercise price;

 

   

the procedures and conditions for the exercise of the warrants;

 

   

the dates on which the right to exercise the warrants begins and expires;

 

   

whether and under what conditions the warrants may be terminated or canceled by us;

 

   

whether and under what conditions the warrants and any debt securities issued with the warrants will be separately transferable;

 

   

whether the warrants will be issued in bearer or registered form;

 

   

whether the warrants will be exchangeable between registered and bearer form, and, if issued in registered form, where they may be transferred and registered; and

 

   

other specific provisions.

Terms Applicable to Debt Securities and Warrants

Governing Law

The fiscal agency agreement, any warrant agreement and the debt securities and any warrants will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to any principles of New York law requiring the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Nevertheless, all matters governing our authorization, execution and delivery of the debt securities and the fiscal agency agreement and any warrants and warrant agreement by us will be governed by the laws of the Republic.

Jurisdiction and Consent to Service

We are owned by a foreign sovereign government and all of our directors and executive officers and some of the experts named in this prospectus are residents of Korea. In addition, all or most our assets and the assets of the people named in the preceding sentence are located outside of the United States. For that reason, you may have difficultly serving process on us or the individuals described above in the United States or enforcing in a U.S. court a U.S.-court judgment based on the U.S. federal securities laws. Our Korean counsel, Kim & Chang, has informed us that there would be certain conditions to be met under Korean law regarding the enforceability in Korea, either in original actions or in actions for the enforcement of U.S.-court judgments, of civil liabilities based on the U.S. federal securities laws.

 

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We have appointed the General Manager of our New York Branch, Mr. In Joo Kim, and the Senior Deputy General Manager of our New York Branch, Mr. Shin Hyung Lee, and each of their successors in the future, as our authorized agents to receive service of process in any suit which a holder of any series of debt securities or warrants may bring in any state or federal court in New York City and we have accepted the jurisdiction of those courts for those actions. Our New York Branch is located at 320 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022. These appointments are irrevocable as long as any amounts of principal, premium or interest remain payable by us to the Fiscal Agent under any series of debt securities or any warrants have not expired or otherwise terminated under their terms. If for any reason either of these two men ceases to act as our authorized agent or ceases to have an address in Manhattan, we shall appoint a replacement. The appointment of agents for receipt of service of process and the acceptance of jurisdiction of state or federal courts in New York City do not, however, apply to actions brought under the United States federal securities laws. We may also be sued in courts having jurisdiction over us located in the Republic.

We will irrevocably consent to any relief and process in connection with a suit against us in relation to the debt securities or warrants, including the enforcement or execution of any order or judgment of the court. To the extent permitted by law, we will waive irrevocably any immunity from jurisdiction to which we might otherwise be entitled in any suit based on any series of debt securities or warrants.

Foreign Exchange Controls

The Minister of Strategy and Finance of Korea must receive a notification with respect to the issuance by us of debt securities before we may issue debt securities outside the Republic. After issuance of debt securities outside the Republic, we are required to notify the Minister of Strategy and Finance of such issuance. No further approval or authorization is required for us to pay principal of or interest on the debt securities.

Description of Guarantees to be Issued by Us

The description below summarizes some of the provisions of the guarantees that we may issue from time to time. Copies of the forms of guarantees are or will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Since it is only a summary, the description may not contain all of the information that is important to you as a potential beneficiary of a guarantee.

The description of a guarantee that will be contained in the prospectus supplement will supplement this description and, to the extent inconsistent with this description, replace it.

General Terms of the Guarantees

Each guarantee will be issued by us as guarantor. The prospectus supplement relating to a guarantee will specify:

 

   

the relevant obligor and the obligations guaranteed under the guarantee;

 

   

the nature and scope of the guarantee, including whether or not it is irrevocable and unconditional;

 

   

the status of the guarantee in relation to our other obligations;

 

   

the governing law of the guarantee; and

 

   

other relevant provisions of the guarantee.

Description of Guarantees to be issued by The Republic of Korea

The description below summarizes some of the provisions of the guarantees that the Republic may issue from time to time to guarantee our debt securities. Since it is only a summary, the description may not contain all of the information that is important to you as a potential beneficiary of a guarantee. Therefore, we urge you to read the “Rules for the State Guarantee of External Debt of Korean Banks” (as may be amended from time to

 

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time, the “Guarantee Rules”), including the form of guarantee, published on the website of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance (http://mosf.go.kr). We have filed a copy of these documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should refer to such exhibits for more complete information. The following summary is based on the Guarantee Rules effective as of the date of this prospectus. The Internet address of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance website is not intended to be used as a hyperlink and the information contained therein does not constitute part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

The prospectus supplement relating to a guarantee to be issued by the Republic will specify other specific provisions. The description of a guarantee to be issued by the Republic that will be contained in the prospectus supplement will supplement this description and, to the extent inconsistent with this description, replace it.

Government Guarantee Program

In response to the recent adverse conditions in global financial markets, the Government announced in October 2008 that it would guarantee foreign currency-denominated debt (but excluding foreign currency deposits and subordinated debt) of 18 Korean banks and their overseas branches owed to non-residents (including branches of foreign banks located in the Republic and as defined in Article 3 of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act of Korea) issued or incurred between October 20, 2008 and June 30, 2009 (subsequently extended to December 31, 2009), up to an aggregate amount of US$100 billion (or its equivalent in other currencies), for a period of three years from the date such debt was issued or incurred. The National Assembly approved this government guarantee program (the “Government Guarantee Program”) on October 30, 2008 and the Minister of Strategy and Finance published the Guarantee Rules, which set forth details of the Government Guarantee Program, on October 31, 2008.

In order to apply for the Government guarantee, an eligible bank must complete and submit an application form to the Minister of Strategy and Finance. The application must set out details of the debt to be guaranteed and be accompanied by a review opinion of the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission. Upon an application by an eligible bank for the Government guarantee, the Minister of Strategy and Finance will determine whether to approve the application based on review of the identity of the creditor, the terms of the debt and other relevant factors.

Under the Guarantee Rules, we are eligible to participate in the Government Guarantee Program and are entitled to apply for the Government guarantee. The maximum amount of debt that we may incur with the benefit of the Government guarantee (including principal and accrued interest) is US$16,195 million (or its equivalent in other currencies) (subject to adjustment by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance). We are required to pay, as with other participating banks, guarantee fees to the Government, at a rate of 1% per annum, on the outstanding balance of debt securities guaranteed by the Republic on the basis of a year consisting of 360 days. However, the Minister of Strategy and Finance may set different guarantee fee rates for different participating banks or adjust the guarantee fee rate depending on market conditions, financial condition of us or the other relevant participating bank and other relevant factors.

Pursuant to the Guarantee Rules, we entered into a memorandum of understanding relating to the improvement of our foreign currency operations (“Guarantee MOU”) and a memorandum of understanding relating to the rationalization of our management operations (“Management MOU”), in each case, with the Financial Supervisory Service on November 14, 2008. The Guarantee MOU, among other things, restricts the use of proceeds from the issuance of the debt guaranteed by the Government to refinancing or repayment of existing debt or to certain lending operations for small- and medium-sized enterprises or exporting companies. If there is a high chance for us to fail to perform our payment obligations under the debt guaranteed by the Government, the Guarantee MOU requires us to make a report to the Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Service and take immediate measures, including disposing of our foreign-currency denominated assets, to meet our payment obligations in order to avoid the Government guarantee being triggered. Pursuant to the Guarantee MOU, we are also required to dispose of our non-core foreign currency-denominated assets and diversify our foreign currency

 

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funding resources. Under the Management MOU, we are required to improve liquidity positions of small- and medium-sized enterprises and exporters by providing them adequate financing and endeavor to alleviate burdens on low-income debtors by extending maturity dates or by delaying interest payments on loans owed to us. The Management MOU also requires us to improve our productivity by adjusting our compensation system, including by implementation of a compensation structure based on long-term performance results. The Financial Supervisory Service will conduct regular reviews of our compliance with the terms of the Guarantee MOU and the Management MOU and, if our review is unsatisfactory, may impose sanctions, such as reduction of the maximum amount of debt that we may incur with the benefit of the Government guarantee or increase in the guarantee fees that we have to pay for the Government guarantee.

General Terms of the Guarantees

 

   

The Republic may irrevocably guarantee the principal of, and interest on, one or more series of debt securities issued by us in accordance with Article 92 of the National Finance Act;

 

   

Any holder of debt securities guaranteed by the Republic can demand the payment by the Republic of the principal of and accrued interest (including any default interest and related expenses) on such debt securities if (i) we fail to satisfy our payment obligations on a due date as required under the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic, or (ii) the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic are accelerated as a result of our failure to comply with the covenants under the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic. Any such demand must be made in writing in the prescribed form, and may be made only after failure by us to pay the amount due following demand for payment by the holders of the debt securities. Such demand must be accompanied by a copy of the guarantee executed and issued by the Republic (including documentary evidence to prove acceleration of the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic in case of acceleration) to the Minister of Strategy and Finance (and copy to Director-General of Fiscal Policy Bureau) pursuant to Article 8 of the Guarantee Rules. Upon such demand, the Republic shall promptly (after expiration of any applicable grace period) pay the holders such amount as demanded by such holders in accordance with the preceding sentence;

 

   

The obligation of the Republic under the guarantee shall terminate if the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic have been varied, amended, waived, released, novated, supplemented, extended or restated in any respect without the prior written consent of the Republic;

 

   

The obligation of the Republic under the guarantee shall become effective at the time the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic becomes effective and shall terminate at the maturity of the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic. In any event, the guarantee shall be effective only as to the payment obligations that are payable (at maturity, on scheduled payment dates, by acceleration or otherwise) on or before June 30, 2012 and only up to the sum of the principal and accrued interest (including default interest and related expenses) on such principal amount outstanding as of the date on which the payment obligations are due. The obligation of the Republic under the guarantee shall terminate unconditionally and irrevocably in respect of any debt security guaranteed by the Republic if the holder of such debt security fails to make a demand for guarantee payment within three months after the final stated maturity of the debt securities guaranteed by the Republic;

 

   

If the Republic makes a payment to the holders of debt securities under the guarantee, we are obligated to repay the Republic, within seven days of such guarantee payment, the amount of guarantee payment, together with any default interest or default compensation, if any, made by the Republic;

 

   

The Republic may amend the terms of the guarantee upon giving notice to us; provided, however, that such amendment may not adversely affect the interests of the holders unless such amendment is effected by a statute; and

 

   

The guarantee of the Republic will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Republic.

 

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Risks Relating to the Guarantees to be Issued by the Republic

Guarantee Payments by the Republic May Be Delayed. Any payments by the Republic under the Guarantee Rules will be made after the holders of debt securities make a written demand to the Republic for the guarantee payment. Any such demand may be made only after (i) the failure by us to make a payment due on the debt securities following a demand for payment made by the holders of the debt securities after the due date for such payment and (ii) the expiration of any applicable grace period. Therefore, any payments under the guarantee by the Republic will be delayed from the date the payment is due under the terms of the debt securities.

In addition, while the Republic is required to make payments under the guarantee promptly after it receives a written demand from the holders of debt securities, there is no designated period within which the Republic is required to make such payments. Moreover, the approvals by the State Council and the President of the Republic may be required in order for the guarantee payment to be made by the Republic. Therefore, if the Republic does not timely make the guarantee payments after it receives a written demand for payment, the guarantee payments on the debt securities could be further delayed.

Holders of Debt Securities Guaranteed by the Republic May Lose the Right to Payment under the Guarantee Rules If You Fail to Follow the Demand Process under the Guarantee Program. In order to recover payment under the guarantee by the Republic after our failure to pay any amount due on your notes, you must make a written demand to the Republic in a prescribed form in accordance with the Guarantee Rules. As described above under “Description of Guarantees to be Issued by The Republic of Korea—General Terms of the Guarantees”, if you fail to make a written demand in the prescribed form or otherwise in accordance with the Guarantee Rules or such written demand is not made within three months after the maturity of the debt securities, you will be deprived of all rights and remedies with respect to the guarantee claim.

You May Not Be Able to Enforce the Guarantee in Courts Outside of the Republic. The Guarantee Rules do not contain any provision requiring the Republic to submit to the jurisdiction of any foreign court or waive any immunity which might be available to the Republic under the law of any foreign jurisdiction. As a result, you may not be able to enforce the guarantee in courts outside of the Republic.

The Government Guarantee Program Is New and Subject to Change. The Government Guarantee Program is new and no claims have been made or paid under it to date. The Government Guarantee Program is governed by the Guarantee Rules that were adopted by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance on October 31, 2008, as well as the National Finance Act, Enforcement Decree of the National Finance Act and the Rules for the Management of State Guarantees. The Guarantee Rules may be amended by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance after the date of this prospectus. Moreover, the Republic may make an amendment to the terms of the guarantee that adversely affects the interests of the holders if such amendment is effected by a statute. Thus, your ability to obtain payment on your notes under the guarantee to be issued by the Republic is subject to the law, rules and regulations that could change at any time and from time to time in the future.

 

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LIMITATIONS ON ISSUANCE OF BEARER DEBT SECURITIES AND BEARER WARRANTS

Bearer securities will not be offered, sold or delivered in the United States or its possessions or to a United States person; except in certain circumstances permitted by United States tax regulations. Bearer securities will initially be represented by temporary global securities, without interest coupons, deposited with a common depositary in London for Euroclear and Clearstream for credit to designated accounts. Unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement:

 

   

each temporary global security will be exchangeable for definitive bearer securities on or after the date that is 40 days after issuance only upon receipt of certification of non-United States beneficial ownership of the temporary global security as provided for in United States tax regulations, provided that no bearer security will be mailed or otherwise delivered to any location in the United States in connection with the exchange; and

 

   

any interest payable on any portion of a temporary global security with respect to any interest payment date occurring prior to the issuance of definitive bearer securities will be paid only upon receipt of certification of non-United States beneficial ownership of the temporary global security as provided for in United States tax regulations.

Bearer securities, other than temporary global debt securities, and any related coupons will bear the following legend: “Any United States person who holds this obligation will be subject to limitations under the United States federal income tax laws, including the limitations provided in Section 165(j) and 1287(a) of the Internal Revenue Code”. The sections referred to in the legend provide that, with certain exceptions, a United States person who holds a bearer security or coupon will not be allowed to deduct any loss realized on the disposition of the bearer security, and any gain, which might otherwise be characterized as capital gain, recognized on the disposition will be treated as ordinary income.

For purposes of this section, “United States person” means:

 

   

a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

   

a corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized in or under the laws of the United States of any political subdivision thereof; or

 

   

an estate or trust the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source.

For purposes of this section, “United States” means the United States of America, including each state and the District of Columbia, its territories, possessions and other areas subject to its jurisdiction.

 

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TAXATION

The following discussion summarizes certain Korean and U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to you if you invest in debt securities. This summary is based on laws, regulations, rulings and decisions in effect as of the date of this Prospectus. These laws, regulations, rulings and/or decisions may change; any such change could apply retroactively and could affect the continued validity of this summary.

This summary does not describe all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to you or your situation, particularly if you are subject to special tax rules. You should consult your tax adviser about the tax consequences of holding the debt securities, including the relevance to your particular situation of the considerations discussed below, as well as of state, local or other tax laws.

Korean Taxation

The following summary of Korean tax consideration applies to you so long as you are not:

 

   

a citizen of Korea;

 

   

a resident of Korea;

 

   

a corporation organized under Korean law;

 

   

a corporation of which the place of management is located in Korea; or

 

   

maintaining a permanent establishment or a fixed base in Korea for business, trade or otherwise.

Tax on Interest Payments

Under current Korean tax laws, when we make payments of interest to you on the debt securities, no amount will be withheld from such payments for, or on account of, taxes of any kind imposed, levied, withheld or assessed by Korea or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein.

Tax on Capital Gains

You will not be subject to any Korean income or withholding taxes in connection with the sale, exchange or other disposition of the debt securities, as long as such debt securities are denominated in a currency other than Won, provided that the disposition does not involve a transfer of such debt securities within Korea or the disposition does not involve a transfer of such debt securities to a resident of Korea or a Korean corporation (or the Korean permanent establishment of a non-resident or a non-Korean corporation). If you sell or otherwise dispose of such debt securities to a Korean resident or a Korean corporation (or the Korean permanent establishment of a non-resident or a non-Korean corporation) and such disposition or sale is made within Korea, any gain realized on the transaction will be taxable at ordinary Korean withholding tax rates (the lesser of 22.0% of net gain or 11% of gross sale proceeds with respect to transactions), unless an exemption is available under an applicable income tax treaty. For example, if you are a resident of the United States for the purposes of the income tax treaty currently in force between Korea and the United States, you are generally entitled to an exemption from Korean taxation in respect of any gain realized on a disposition of the debt securities, regardless of whether the disposition is to a Korean resident. For more information regarding tax treaties, please refer to the heading “Tax Treaties” below.

Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax

If you die while you are the holder of the debt security, the subsequent transfer of the debt security by way of succession will be subject to Korean inheritance tax. Similarly, if you transfer the debt security as a gift, the donee will be subject to Korean gift tax and you may be required to pay the gift tax if the donee fails to do so or the donee is a non-resident.

 

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Stamp Duty

You will not be subject to any Korean transfer tax, stamp duty, registration duty or similar documentary tax in respect of or in connection with a transfer of any debt securities or in connection with the exercise of exchange rights or conversion rights that may be acquired with the debt securities.

Guarantees

Although there are no Korean tax laws, regulations or rulings specific to the payment under the guarantee herein, we believe any payments of interest on and principal amount of the debt securities (or the issued price if the debt securities were originally issued at a discount) by the Republic under the Republic’s guarantee on the debt securities denominated in a foreign currency and issued by us or any payments of interest on and principal amount of the debt securities (or the issued price if the debt securities were originally issued at a discount) by us under our guarantee on the debt securities denominated in a foreign currency and issued by a third-party Korean issuer are not subject to withholding tax. Further details of the tax consequences of the holders of our debt securities guaranteed by the Republic or third-party debt securities guaranteed by us may be provided in the relevant prospectus supplement.

Tax Treaties

At the date of this prospectus, Korea has tax treaties with, among others, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Fiji, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Vietnam under which the rate of withholding tax on interest and dividends is reduced, generally to between 5% and 15%, and the tax on capital gains is often eliminated.

With respect to any gains subject to Korean withholding tax, as described under “—Tax on Capital Gains” above, you should inquire for yourself whether you are entitled to the benefit of a tax treaty with Korea. It will be your responsibility to claim the benefits of any tax treaty that may exist between your country and Korea in respect of capital gains, and to provide to the purchaser of the debt securities, or the relevant securities company handling the debt securities, as applicable, a certificate as to your country of residence. In the absence of sufficient proof, the purchaser, or the relevant securities company, as the case may be, must withhold tax at the normal rates.

At present, Korea has not entered into tax treaties regarding inheritance or gift tax.

Warrants

A description of the tax consequences of an investment in warrants will be provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.

United States Tax Considerations

The following discussion summarizes certain U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to you if you invest in debt securities and are a U.S. holder. You will be a U.S. holder if you are an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a U.S. domestic corporation, or any other person that is subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis in respect of its investment in a debt security. This summary deals only with U.S. holders that hold debt securities as capital assets for tax purposes. This summary does not apply to you if you are an investor that is subject to special tax rules, such as:

 

   

a bank or thrift;

 

   

a real estate investment trust;

 

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a regulated investment company;

 

   

an insurance company;

 

   

a dealer in securities or currencies;

 

   

a trader in securities or commodities that elects mark-to-market treatment;

 

   

a person that will hold debt securities as a hedge against currency risk or as a position in a straddle or conversion transaction for tax purposes;

 

   

a tax exempt organization; or

 

   

a person whose functional currency for tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar.

This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), its legislative history, existing and proposed regulations promulgated thereunder, and published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis.

Any special U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant to a particular issuance of debt securities will be discussed in the applicable prospectus supplement. You should consult your tax adviser about the tax consequences of holding debt securities, including the relevance to your particular situation of the considerations discussed below, as well as of state, local or other tax laws.

Payments or Accruals of Interest

Payments or accruals of “qualified stated interest” (as defined below) on a debt security will be taxable to you as ordinary interest income at the time that you receive or accrue such amounts, in accordance with your regular method of tax accounting. If you use the cash method of tax accounting and you receive payments of interest pursuant to the terms of a debt security in a currency other than U.S. dollars, a “foreign currency”, the amount of interest income you will realize will be the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency payment based on the exchange rate in effect on the date you receive the payment regardless of whether you convert the payment into U.S. dollars. If you are an accrual-basis U.S. holder, the amount of interest income you will realize will be based on the average exchange rate in effect during the interest accrual period or, with respect to an interest accrual period that spans two taxable years, at the average exchange rate for the partial period within the taxable year. Alternatively, as an accrual-basis U.S. holder you may elect to translate all interest income on foreign currency-denominated debt securities at the spot rate on the last day of the accrual period (or the last day of the taxable year, in the case of an accrual period that spans more than one taxable year), or on the date that you receive the interest payment if that date is within five business days of the end of the accrual period. If you make this election you must apply it consistently to all debt instruments from year to year and you cannot change the election without the consent of the Internal Revenue Service. If you use the accrual method of accounting for tax purposes you will recognize foreign currency gain or loss on the receipt of a foreign currency interest payment if the exchange rate in effect on the date the payment is received differs from the rate applicable to a previous accrual of that interest income. This foreign currency gain or loss will be treated as ordinary income or loss, but generally will not be treated as an adjustment to interest income received on the debt security.

Purchase, Sale and Retirement of Notes

Initially, your tax basis in a debt security generally will equal the cost of the debt security to you. Your basis will increase by any amounts that you are required to include in income under the rules governing original issue discount and market discount, and will decrease by the amount of any amortized premium and any payments other than qualified stated interest made on the debt security. The rules for determining these amounts are discussed below. If you purchase a debt security that is denominated in a foreign currency, the cost to you, and therefore generally your initial tax basis, will be the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency purchase price on the date of purchase calculated at the exchange rate in effect on that date. If the foreign currency-denominated debt security is traded on an established securities market and you are a cash-basis taxpayer, or if you are an

 

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accrual-basis taxpayer that makes a special election, then you will determine the U.S. dollar value of the cost of the debt security by translating the amount of the foreign currency that you paid for the debt security at the spot rate of exchange on the settlement date of your purchase. The amount of any subsequent adjustments to your tax basis in a foreign currency-denominated debt security in respect of original issue discount, market discount and premium will be determined in the manner described below. If you convert U.S. dollars into a foreign currency and then immediately use that foreign currency to purchase a debt security, you generally will not have any taxable gain or loss as a result of the purchase.

When you sell or exchange a debt security, or if a debt security is retired, you generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount you realize on the transaction, less any accrued qualified stated interest, which will be subject to tax in the manner described above, and your tax basis in the debt security. If you sell or exchange a debt security for a foreign currency, or receive foreign currency on the retirement of a debt security, the amount you will realize for U.S. tax purposes generally will be the dollar value of the foreign currency that you receive calculated at the exchange rate in effect on the date the foreign currency debt security is disposed of or retired. If you dispose of a foreign currency debt security that is traded on an established securities market and you are a cash-basis U.S. holder, or if you are an accrual-basis holder that makes a special election, then you will determine the U.S. dollar value of the amount realized by translating the amount at the spot rate of exchange on the settlement date of the sale, exchange or retirement.

The special election available to you if you are an accrual-basis taxpayer in respect of the purchase and sale of foreign currency debt securities traded on an established securities market, which is discussed in the two preceding paragraphs, must be applied consistently to all debt instruments from year to year and cannot be changed without the consent of the Internal Revenue Service.

Except as discussed below with respect to market discount, short-term debt securities and foreign currency gain or loss, the gain or loss that you recognize on the sale, exchange or retirement of a debt security generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held the debt security for more than one year. Under present law, the Code provides preferential treatment under certain circumstances for net long-term capital gains recognized by individual investors. The ability of U.S. holders to offset capital losses against ordinary income is limited.

The gain or loss that you recognize on the sale, exchange or retirement of a foreign currency debt security generally will be treated as ordinary income or loss to the extent that the gain or loss is attributable to changes in exchange rates during the period in which you held the debt security. This foreign currency gain or loss will not be treated as an adjustment to interest income that you receive on the debt security.

Original Issue Discount

If we issue debt securities at a discount from their stated redemption price at maturity, and the discount is equal to or more than the product of one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) of the stated redemption price at maturity of the debt securities multiplied by the number of whole years to their maturity, the debt securities will be “Original Issue Discount Debt Securities”. The difference between the issue price and their stated redemption price at maturity will be the “original issue discount”. The “issue price” of the debt securities will be the first price at which a substantial amount of the debt securities are sold to the public (i.e., excluding sales of debt securities to underwriters, placement agents, wholesalers, or similar persons). The “stated redemption price at maturity” will include all payments under the debt securities other than payments of qualified stated interest. The term “qualified stated interest” generally means stated interest that is unconditionally payable in cash or property, other than debt instruments issued by the Company, at least annually during the entire term of a debt security at a single fixed interest rate or, subject to certain conditions, based on one or more interest indices.

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Treasury regulations (the “OID regulations”). You should be aware that, as described in greater detail below, if you invest in an Original Issue Discount Debt Security you generally will be required to include original issue discount in ordinary gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes as it accrues, before you receive the cash attributable to that income.

In general, and regardless of whether you use the cash or the accrual method of tax accounting, if you are the holder of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security with a maturity greater than one year, you will be required to include in ordinary gross income the sum of the “daily portions” of original issue discount on that debt security for all days during the taxable year that you own the debt security. The daily portions of original issue discount on an Original Issue Discount Debt Security are determined by allocating to each day in any accrual period a ratable portion of the original issue discount allocable to that period. Accrual periods may be any length and may vary in length over the term of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security, so long as no accrual period is longer than one year and each scheduled payment of principal or interest occurs on the first or last day of an accrual period. If you are the initial holder of the debt security, the amount of original issue discount on an Original Issue Discount Debt Security allocable to each accrual period is determined by:

 

  (i) multiplying the “adjusted issue price” (as defined below) of the debt security at the beginning of the accrual period by a fraction, the numerator of which is the annual yield to maturity of the debt security and the denominator of which is the number of accrual periods in a year; and

 

  (ii) subtracting from that product the amount, if any, payable as qualified stated interest allocable to that accrual period.

In the case of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security that is a floating rate debt security, both the “annual yield to maturity” and the qualified stated interest will be determined for these purposes as though the debt security had borne interest in all periods at a fixed rate generally equal to the rate that would be applicable to interest payments on the debt security on its date of issue or, in the case of some floating rate debt securities, the rate that reflects the yield that is reasonably expected for the debt security. Additional rules may apply if interest on a floating rate debt security is based on more than one interest index. The “adjusted issue price” of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security at the beginning of any accrual period will generally be the sum of its issue price, including any accrued interest, and the amount of original issue discount allocable to all prior accrual periods, reduced by the amount of all payments other than any qualified stated interest payments on the debt security in all prior accrual periods. All payments on an Original Issue Discount Debt Security, other than qualified stated interest, will generally be viewed first as payments of previously accrued original issue discount, to the extent of the previously accrued discount, with payments considered made from the earliest accrual periods first, and then as a payment of principal. The “annual yield to maturity” of a debt security is the discount rate, appropriately adjusted to reflect the length of accrual periods, that causes the present value on the issue date of all payments on the debt security to equal the issue price. As a result of this “constant yield” method of including original issue discount income, the amounts you will be required to include in your gross income if you invest in an Original Issue Discount Debt Security denominated in U.S. dollars will generally be less in the early years and greater in the later years than amounts that would be includible on a straight-line basis.

You generally may make an irrevocable election to include in income your entire return on a debt security (i.e., the excess of all remaining payments to be received on the debt security, including payments of qualified stated interest, over the amount you paid for the debt security) under the constant yield method described above. For debt securities purchased at a premium or bearing market discount in your hands, if you make this election you will also be deemed to have made the election (discussed below under “Premium and Market Discount”) to amortize premium or to accrue market discount in income currently on a constant yield basis.

In the case of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security that is also a foreign currency-denominated debt security, you should determine the U.S. dollar amount includible as original issue discount for each accrual period by (i) calculating the amount of original issue discount allocable to each accrual period in the foreign currency using the constant yield method, and (ii) translating the foreign currency amount so determined at the average exchange rate in effect during that accrual period (or, with respect to an interest accrual period that spans

 

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two taxable years, at the average exchange rate for each partial period). Alternatively, you may translate the foreign currency amount so determined at the spot rate of exchange on the last day of the accrual period (or the last day of the taxable year, for an accrual period that spans two taxable years), or at the spot rate of exchange on the date of receipt, if that date is within five business days of the last day of the accrual period, provided that you have made the election described under “—Payments or Accruals of Interest” above. Because exchange rates may fluctuate, if you are the holder of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security that is also a foreign currency debt security you may recognize a different amount of original issue discount income in each accrual period than would be the case if you were the holder of an otherwise similar Original Issue Discount Debt Security denominated in U.S. dollars. Upon the receipt of an amount attributable to original issue discount, whether in connection with a payment of an amount that is not qualified stated interest or the sale or retirement of the Original Issue Discount Debt Security, you will recognize ordinary income or loss measured by the difference between the amount received, translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the date of receipt or on the date of disposition of the Original Issue Discount Debt Security, as the case may be, and the amount accrued, using the exchange rate applicable to such previous accrual.

If you purchase an Original Issue Discount Debt Security outside of the initial offering at a cost less than its “remaining redemption amount”, or if you purchase an Original Issue Discount Debt Security in the initial offering at a price other than the debt security’s issue price, you will also generally be required to include in gross income the daily portions of original issue discount, calculated as described above. However, if you acquire an Original Issue Discount Debt Security at a price greater than its adjusted issue price, you will be entitled to reduce your periodic inclusions of original issue discount to reflect the premium paid over the adjusted issue price. The remaining redemption amount for an Original Issue Discount Debt Security is the total of all future payments to be made on the debt security other than qualified stated interest.

Floating rate debt securities generally will be treated as “variable rate debt instruments” under the OID regulations. Accordingly, the stated interest on a floating rate debt security generally will be treated as qualified stated interest, and such a debt security will not have original issue discount solely as a result of the fact that it provides for interest at a variable rate. A floating rate debt security that does not qualify as a variable rate debt instrument will be subject to special rules (the “contingent payment regulations”) that govern the tax treatment of debt obligations that provide for contingent payments (“contingent debt obligations”). A detailed description of the tax considerations relevant to U.S. holders of any such debt securities will be provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Certain debt securities may be redeemed prior to maturity, either at our option or at the option of the holder, or may have special repayment or interest rate reset features as indicated in the prospectus supplement. Original Issue Discount Debt Securities containing these features may be subject to rules that differ from the general rules discussed above. If you purchase Original Issue Discount Debt Securities with these features, you should carefully examine the prospectus supplement and consult your tax adviser about their treatment since the tax consequences with respect to original issue discount will depend, in part, on the particular terms and features of the debt securities.

Short-Term Debt Securities

The rules described above will also generally apply to Original Issue Discount Debt Securities with maturities of one year or less (“short-term debt securities”), but with some modifications.

First, the original issue discount rules treat none of the interest on a short-term debt security as qualified stated interest, but treat a short-term debt security as having original issue discount. Thus, all short-term debt securities will be Original Issue Discount Debt Securities. Except as noted below, if you are a cash-basis holder of a short-term debt security and you do not identify the short-term debt security as part of a hedging transaction you will generally not be required to accrue original issue discount currently, but you will be required to treat any gain realized on a sale, exchange or retirement of the debt security as ordinary income to the extent such gain does not exceed the original issue discount accrued with respect to the debt security during the period you held

 

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the debt security. You may not be allowed to deduct all of the interest paid or accrued on any indebtedness incurred or maintained to purchase or carry a short-term debt security until the maturity of the debt security or its earlier disposition in a taxable transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you are a cash-basis U.S. holder of a short-term debt security you may elect to accrue original issue discount on a current basis, in which case the limitation on the deductibility of interest described above will not apply. A U.S. holder using the accrual method of tax accounting and some cash method holders, including banks, securities dealers, regulated investment companies and certain trust funds, generally will be required to include original issue discount on a short-term debt security in gross income on a current basis. Original issue discount will be treated as accruing for these purposes on a ratable basis or, at the election of the holder, on a constant yield basis based on daily compounding.

Second, regardless of whether you are a cash- or accrual-basis holder, if you are the holder of a short-term debt security you can elect to accrue any “acquisition discount” with respect to the debt security on a current basis. Acquisition discount is the excess of the remaining redemption amount of the debt security at the time of acquisition over the purchase price. Acquisition discount will be treated as accruing ratably or, at the election of the holder, under a constant yield method based on daily compounding. If you elect to accrue acquisition discount, the original issue discount rules will not apply.

Finally, the market discount rules described below will not apply to short-term debt securities.

As described above, certain of the debt securities may be subject to special redemption features. These features may affect the determination of whether a debt security has a maturity of one year or less and thus is a short-term debt security. If you purchase debt securities with these features, you should carefully examine the prospectus supplement and consult your tax adviser about these features.

Premium and Market Discount

If you purchase a debt security at a cost greater than the debt security’s remaining redemption amount, you will be considered to have purchased the debt security at a premium, and you may elect to amortize the premium as an offset to interest income, using a constant yield method, over the remaining term of the debt security. If you make this election, it generally will apply to all debt instruments that you hold at the time of the election, as well as any debt instruments that you subsequently acquire. In addition, you may not revoke the election without the consent of the Internal Revenue Service. If you elect to amortize the premium you will be required to reduce your tax basis in the debt security by the amount of the premium amortized during your holding period. Original Issue Discount Debt Securities purchased at a premium will not be subject to the original issue discount rules described above. In the case of premium on a foreign currency debt security, you should calculate the amortization of the premium in the foreign currency. Amortization deductions attributable to a period reduce interest payments in respect of that period, and therefore are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate that you use for those interest payments. Exchange gain or loss will be realized with respect to amortized premium on a foreign currency debt security based on the difference between the exchange rate computed on the date or dates the premium is amortized against interest payments on the debt security and the exchange rate on the date when the holder acquired the debt security. For a U.S. holder that does not elect to amortize premium, the amount of premium will be included in your tax basis when the debt security matures or is disposed of. Therefore, if you do not elect to amortize premium and you hold the debt security to maturity, you generally will be required to treat the premium as capital loss when the debt security matures.

If you purchase a debt security at a price that is lower than the debt security’s remaining redemption amount, or in the case of an Original Issue Discount Debt Security, the debt security’s adjusted issue price, by 0.25% or more of the remaining redemption amount, or adjusted issue price, multiplied by the number of remaining whole years to maturity, the debt security will be considered to bear “market discount” in your hands. In this case, any gain that you realize on the disposition of the debt security generally will be treated as ordinary interest income to the extent of the market discount that accrued on the debt security during your holding period. In addition, you could be required to defer the deduction of a portion of the interest paid on any indebtedness that

 

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you incurred or continued to purchase or carry the debt security. In general, market discount will be treated as accruing ratably over the term of the debt security, or, at your election, under a constant yield method. You must accrue market discount on a foreign currency debt security in the specified currency. The amount that you will be required to include in income in respect of accrued market discount will be the U.S. dollar value of the accrued amount, generally calculated at the exchange rate in effect on the date that you dispose of the debt security.

You may elect to include market discount in gross income currently as it accrues (on either a ratable or constant yield basis), in lieu of treating a portion of any gain realized on a sale of the debt security as ordinary income. If you elect to include market discount on a current basis, the interest deduction deferral rule described above will not apply. If you do make such an election, it will apply to all market discount debt instruments that you acquire on or after the first day of the first taxable year to which the election applies. The election may not be revoked without the consent of the Internal Revenue Service. Any accrued market discount on a foreign currency debt security that is currently includible in income will be translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the accrual period (or portion thereof within the holder’s taxable year).

Indexed Notes and Other Notes Providing for Contingent Payments

The contingent payment regulations generally require accrual of interest income on a constant yield basis in respect of contingent debt obligations at a yield determined at the time of issuance of the obligation, and may require adjustments to these accruals when any contingent payments are made. In addition, special rules may apply to floating rate debt securities if the interest payable on the debt securities is based on more than one interest index. We will provide a detailed description of the tax considerations relevant to U.S. holders of any debt securities that are subject to the special rules discussed in this paragraph in the relevant prospectus supplement.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

The paying agent must file information returns with the United States Internal Revenue Service in connection with debt security payments made to certain United States persons. If you are a United States person, you generally will not be subject to United States backup withholding tax on such payments if you provide your taxpayer identification number to the paying agent. You may also be subject to information reporting and backup withholding tax requirements with respect to the proceeds from a sale of the debt securities. If you are not a United States person, in order to avoid information reporting and backup withholding tax requirements you may have to comply with certification procedures to establish that you are not a United States person.

Warrants

A description of the tax consequences of an investment in warrants will be provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Guarantees

A description of the tax consequences of an investment in guarantees will be provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

We and the Republic, if a guarantee by the Republic is furnished, may sell or issue the debt securities, warrants or guarantees in any of three ways:

 

   

through underwriters or dealers;

 

   

directly to one or more purchasers; or

 

   

through agents.

The prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of debt securities, warrants or guarantees will state:

 

   

the names of any underwriters;

 

   

the purchase price of the securities;

 

   

the proceeds to us from the sale;

 

   

any underwriting discounts and other compensation;

 

   

the initial public offering price;

 

   

any discounts or concessions allowed or paid to dealers; and

 

   

any securities exchanges on which the securities will be listed.

Any underwriter involved in the sale of securities will acquire the securities for its own account. The underwriters may resell the securities from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices to be determined at the time of sale. The securities may be offered to the public either by underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters or by underwriters without a syndicate. Unless the prospectus supplement states otherwise, certain conditions must be satisfied before the underwriters become obligated to purchase securities from us and the Republic, if applicable, and they will be obligated to purchase all of the securities if any are purchased. The underwriters may change any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers.

If we and the Republic, if a guarantee by the Republic is furnished, sell any securities through agents, the prospectus supplement will identify the agent and indicate any commissions payable by us and the Republic, if applicable. Unless the prospectus supplement states otherwise, all agents will act on a best efforts basis and will not acquire the securities for their own account.

We and the Republic, if a guarantee by the Republic is furnished, may authorize agents, underwriters or dealers to solicit offers by certain specified entities to purchase the securities from us and the Republic, if applicable, at the public offering price set forth in a prospectus supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts. The prospectus supplement will set out the conditions of the delayed delivery contracts and the commission receivable by the agents, underwriters or dealers for soliciting the contracts.

We and the Republic, if a guarantee by the Republic is furnished, may offer debt securities as consideration for the purchase of other of our debt securities, either in connection with a publicly announced tender offer or in privately negotiated transactions. The offer may be in addition to or in lieu of sales of debt securities directly or through underwriters or agents. We may offer guarantees as consideration for transactions involving securities of other issuers.

Agents and underwriters may be entitled to indemnification by us against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or to contribution from us with respect to certain payments which the agents or underwriters may be required to make. Agents and underwriters may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services (including commercial and investment banking services) for, us and the Republic in the ordinary course of business.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of any particular series of debt securities or warrants issued with debt securities or any guarantees will be passed upon for us and any underwriters or agents by United States and Korean counsel identified in the related prospectus supplement.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES

Our authorized agents in the United States are Mr. In Joo Kim, General Manager of our New York Branch, or Mr. Shin Hyung Lee, Senior Deputy General Manager of our New York Branch. The address of our New York Branch is 320 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022. The authorized representative of the Republic in the United States is Mr. Yeo Kwon Yoon, Financial Attache, Korean Consulate General in New York, located at 335 East 45th Street, New York, New York 10017.

OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS

Our President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, in his official capacity, has supplied the information set forth under “The Korea Development Bank” (except for the information set out under “The Korea Development Bank—Business—Government Support and Supervision”). Such information is stated on his authority.

The Minister of Strategy and Finance of The Republic of Korea, in his official capacity, has supplied the information set out under “The Korea Development Bank—Business—Government Support and Supervision” and “The Republic of Korea”. Such information is stated on his authority. The documents identified in the portion of this prospectus captioned “The Republic of Korea” as the sources of financial or statistical data are official public documents of the Republic or its agencies and instrumentalities.

EXPERTS

Our financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the audit report of Shinhan Accounting Corporation, the Korean member firm of RSM International, independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. RSM International refers to the network of member firms of RSM International, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus includes future expectations, projections or “forward-looking statements”, as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project” and similar words identify forward-looking statements. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this prospectus are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. This prospectus discloses important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations (“Cautionary Statements”). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements.

Factors that could adversely affect the future performance of the Korean economy include:

 

   

continuing difficulties in the housing and financial sectors in the United States and elsewhere and the resulting adverse effects on the global financial markets;

 

   

adverse changes or volatility in foreign currency reserve levels, commodity prices (including oil prices), exchange rates (including fluctuation of the U.S. dollar or Japanese yen exchange rates or revaluation of the Chinese renminbi), interest rates and stock markets;

 

   

substantial decreases in the market prices of Korean real estate;

 

   

increasing delinquencies and credit defaults by consumer and small and medium sized enterprise borrowers;

 

   

declines in consumer confidence and a slowdown in consumer spending;

 

   

adverse developments in the economies of countries that are important export markets for the Republic, such as the United States, Japan and China, or in emerging market economies in Asia or elsewhere;

 

   

the continued emergence of the Chinese economy, to the extent its benefits (such as increased exports to China) are outweighed by its costs (such as competition in export markets or for foreign investment and the relocation of the manufacturing base from the Republic to China);

 

   

social and labor unrest;

 

   

a decrease in tax revenues and a substantial increase in the Government’s expenditures for fiscal stimulus measures, unemployment compensation and other economic and social programs that, together, would lead to an increased government budget deficit;

 

   

financial problems or lack of progress in the restructuring of Korean conglomerates, other large troubled companies, their suppliers or the financial sector;

 

   

loss of investor confidence arising from corporate accounting irregularities and corporate governance issues at certain Korean conglomerates;

 

   

the economic impact of any pending or future free trade agreements, including the Free Trade Agreement recently negotiated with the United States;

 

   

geo-political uncertainty and risk of further attacks by terrorist groups around the world;

 

   

the recurrence of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, or an outbreak of avian flu in Asia and other parts of the world;

 

   

deterioration in economic or diplomatic relations between the Republic and its trading partners or allies, including deterioration resulting from trade disputes or disagreements in foreign policy;

 

   

political uncertainty or increasing strife among or within political parties in the Republic;

 

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hostilities involving oil producing countries in the Middle East and any material disruption in the supply of oil or increase in the price of oil; and

 

   

an increase in the level of tension or an outbreak of hostilities between North Korea and the Republic or the United States.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We filed a registration statement with respect to the securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and its related rules and regulations. You can find additional information concerning ourselves and the securities in the registration statement and any pre- or post-effective amendment, including its various exhibits, which may be inspected at the public reference facilities maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.

 

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HEAD OFFICE OF THE BANK

16-3, Youido-dong,

Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-973

The Republic of Korea

FISCAL AGENT AND PRINCIPAL PAYING AGENT

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street, 21st Floor West

New York, NY 10286

United States of America

LEGAL ADVISORS TO THE BANK

 

as to Korean law   as to U.S. law

Lee & Ko

18th Floor

Hanjin Main Building

118 Namdaemunro 2-ga, Jung-gu

Seoul, Korea 100-770

 

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

39th Floor

Bank of China Tower

One Garden Road

Hong Kong

LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE UNDERWRITERS

as to U.S. law

Clifford Chance

28th Floor

Jardine House

One Connaught Place

Central

Hong Kong

AUDITOR OF THE BANK

Ernst & Young

3rd to 8th Floor, Taeyoung Building

10-2 Youido-dong

Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-777

The Republic of Korea

SINGAPORE LISTING AGENT

Shook Lin & Bok LLP

1 Robinson Road

#18-00 AIA Tower

Singapore 048542

 


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