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KODIT is putting its full effort into establishing a safety net for corporate management amidst the urgent situation of increasing global market volatility. With internal and external adverse factors such as Middle East conflicts and high-interest rate trends overlapping, KODIT has launched "Special Crisis Response Insurance" to support the survival of businesses. This system categorizes crises into emergency and general stages, providing practical management stability by offering differential support, including a high compensation rate of up to 90% and insurance premium discounts for affected companies. In particular, the successful issuance of $300 million in overseas bonds is a testament to market confidence, and the funds raised are expected to serve as a catalyst to drastically lower the financial burden on domestic companies. KODIT is also accelerating its financial competitiveness in the digital transformation era by creating a safe ecosystem for corporate data through the establishment of data safe zones and the use of AI-based synthetic data.

The expansion of "non-face-to-face IP (Intellectual Property) finance," which helps tech-savvy companies spread their wings without collateral, is one of KODIT's most notable innovations. KODIT has signed a major business agreement to revitalize IP finance in partnership with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the Korea Technology Finance Corporation, and the three major internet-only banks: K-Bank, KakaoBank, and Toss Bank. This is significant in that it has opened a path for innovative companies that were struggling with funding despite owning excellent patents and trademarks to apply for guarantees easily in a mobile environment without visiting bank branches. By moving away from the traditional offline-centered consultation structure and building a data-based non-face-to-face system, KODIT is increasing financial accessibility and accelerating the flow of productive finance. This change is expected to establish itself as essential financial infrastructure in the 4th Industrial Revolution era, where intangible assets are the core competitiveness of companies.

The collaboration with internet-only banks is a strategic move that goes beyond the mere digitalization of guarantee procedures; it aims to bridge financial blind spots and lead the advancement of technology finance. The participating institutions have agreed to join forces in the joint development of IP financial products and the discovery of excellent companies, which will serve as a decisive opportunity for startups with technological prowess and growth potential to lower the barriers to funding. In particular, KODIT is focusing on creating a user-centered financial environment that companies can feel by closely linking IP guarantee products with the non-face-to-face channels of internet banks. This aligns with the government's policy of expanding productive finance and will have the effect of upgrading national technological competitiveness based on intellectual property. In line with the trend of technology-intensive industries emerging as the mainstream of the economy, KODIT's proactive response is setting a new standard for the technology finance market.

KODIT's actions do not stop there; it has also prepared more direct financial support measures for SMEs through cooperation with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK). Both institutions have agreed to supply a total of 750 billion KRW in collaborative guarantees to expand productive finance and practice inclusive finance. This is a broad support measure that encompasses not only new growth engine companies but also companies in traditional industries such as root industries, highlighting a commitment to enhancing the resilience of the overall economy. In particular, by providing exceptional benefits such as a 100% guarantee ratio for the first three years and significantly lowering guarantee fees, they are directly breaking through the liquidity crises faced by companies. These policy efforts are becoming a sturdy pillar, providing real breathing room for SMEs struggling amidst complex crises.

Meanwhile, KODIT has not forgotten its social responsibility as a public institution built over half a century, practicing the value of mutual growth. The "Love Lunchbox Sharing" volunteer activity conducted to mark its 50th anniversary was a meaningful step where both labor and management participated to prevent malnutrition among vulnerable groups in the local community and check on the well-being of marginalized neighbors. Beyond simple financial support, KODIT is building a mutual growth model that breathes with the local community and plans to continue the warmth of sharing through ongoing lunchbox support for the next year. This shows the sincerity of KODIT, an institution that does not just chase economic results but seeks to create social value and grow alongside the local community. It suggests that only when economic support and social service are in harmony can a public institution truly be reborn as a trusted partner of the people.