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Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) (hereinafter referred to as “the Corporation”) complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and all related laws to protect the rights and freedoms of data subjects. The Corporation processes personal information lawfully and manages it safely. In accordance with Article 30 of the Personal Information Protection Act, the Corporation establishes and discloses this Privacy Policy to inform data subjects of the procedures and standards for handling personal information and to ensure smooth processing of related inquiries and complaints.

Key Personal Information Processing Indicators (Labeling)

General Personal Information

General Personal Information

The items of personal information collected are as follows.

For inquiry support and participation application services: name, email, phone number, affiliation, country

Purpose of Processing Personal Information

Purpose of Processing Personal Information

The purposes for which personal information is processed are as follows.

For inquiry support and participation application services: responding to 1:1 inquiries and receiving participation applications for the K-City Network program

Retention Period of Personal Information

Retention Period of Personal Information

The retention periods for personal information are as follows.

1:1 inquiries: retained until the purpose is fulfilled after the inquiry is resolved

Participation applications: retained until the project is completed and all administrative procedures are finalized

Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

Personal information is provided to third parties only when it meets the conditions specified in Articles 17 and 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.

Third-party recipients: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Entrusted Processing of Personal Information

Entrusted Processing of Personal Information

To ensure the smooth processing of personal information, some tasks are entrusted to external service providers as follows.

Entrusted service provider: SUS4 Co., Ltd. (website maintenance and operation)

Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information

Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information

The Corporation implements the following security measures.

Security measures: access control management, internal management plan, security program installation, access restrictions, and other protective measures

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose of Processing Personal Information
2. Retention and Usage Period of Personal Information
3. Registration Status of Personal Information Files and Items Processed
4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
5. Entrusted Processing of Personal Information
6. Principles for Destruction of Personal Information
7. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information
8. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices
9. Personal Information Protection Officer
10. Remedies for Infringement of Rights
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Article 1. Purpose of Processing Personal Information

  • 1. The Corporation processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal information being processed is not used for any purpose other than those stated below. If the purpose of use changes, the Corporation will take necessary measures such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
  • 2. The Corporation collects information for the following purposes.
    No. Name of Personal Information File Legal Basis Purpose of Processing
    No. Name of Personal Information File Legal Basis Purpose of Processing
    1 1:1 Inquiry Records Consent of the data subject Receiving 1:1 inquiries and handling civil complaints
    2 K-City Network Smart City & Solution Program Applicant Information Consent of the data subject Receiving participation applications for the K-City Network Smart City & Solution program, conducting evaluations, and managing the project.

Article 2. Retention and Usage Period of Personal Information

  • 1. The Corporation processes and retains personal information within the period permitted by relevant laws and regulations or within the retention and usage period agreed to by the data subject at the time the information was collected.
  • 2. The processing and retention periods for each category of personal information are as follows.
    No. Name of Personal Information File Legal Basis Purpose of Processing Retention Period
    No. Name of Personal Information File Legal Basis Purpose of Processing Retention Period
    1 1:1 Inquiry Records Consent of the data subject Receiving 1:1 inquiries and handling civil complaints Until the inquiry is fully processed and the purpose is achieved (however, system management records may be retained for a certain period).
    2 K-City Network Smart City & Solution Program Applicant Information Consent of the data subject Receiving participation applications for the K-City Network Smart City & Solution program, conducting evaluations, and managing the project. Until the project is completed and all related administrative procedures are finalized (however, certain information may be retained exceptionally when required by law).

Article 3. Registration Status of Personal Information Files and Items Processed

The Corporation processes the following personal information items.
No. Name of Personal Information File Items of personal information recorded in each personal information file
No. Name of Personal Information File Items of personal information recorded in each personal information file
1 1:1 Inquiry Records Name, Email
2 K-City Network Smart City & Solution Program Applicant Information Country, Affiliation, Name, Email, Phone Number

Article 4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

  • 1. The Corporation provides personal information to third parties only in cases that fall under Articles 17 and 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act, such as when the data subject has given consent or when required by special provisions of the law.
    • a. When separate consent has been obtained from the data subject
    • b. When required by special provisions of the law or when it is unavoidable to comply with legal obligations
    • c. When the data subject or legal representative is unable to express intent, or when prior consent cannot be obtained due to reasons such as an unknown address, and it is clearly necessary for the urgent protection of the life, body, or property of the data subject or a third party
    • d. When personal information must be used for purposes other than its original purpose, or must be provided to a third party, in order to perform duties prescribed by another law, and such use or provision has been reviewed and approved by the Personal Information Protection Commission
    • e. When necessary to provide personal information to a foreign government or an international organization for the implementation of treaties or other international agreements
    • f. When necessary for the investigation of crimes, the filing or maintenance of prosecutions
    • g. When necessary for the performance of judicial functions by the courts
    • h. When necessary for the execution of sentencing, custody, or protective measures
  • 2. The Corporation, in principle, processes personal information only within the scope specified in Article 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act (Purpose of Processing Personal Information). Personal information is provided to third parties only in cases falling under Articles 17 and 18 of the Act, such as when the data subject has given consent or when required by special provisions of the law. Except for these cases, the Corporation does not provide personal information to any third party.
  • 3. The Corporation provides personal information to third parties only to the minimum extent necessary and only with the consent of the data subject, as shown below.
    Recipient Organization Purpose of Provision Items Provided Retention and Usage Period
    Recipient Organization Purpose of Provision Items Provided Retention and Usage Period
    Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA) Reviewing and responding to 1:1 inquiries; handling business-related inquiries Name, Email Retained in accordance with the retention period of the system-operating agency (KIND)
    Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) Accessing the system when necessary for project management and policy decision-making Basic information related to program applications (name, affiliation, position, email, etc.)
    ※ MOLIT does not regularly use or process personal information through this website.    		 Until the project is completed or until the retention period required by applicable laws

Article 5. Entrusted Processing of Personal Information

The Corporation entrusts the processing of personal information to external service providers as follows to ensure smooth service delivery and efficient operations.
Entrusted Service Provider Entrusted Task Period of Entrustment
Entrusted Service Provider Entrusted Task Period of Entrustment
SUS4 Co., Ltd. Website maintenance Until the expiration of the service contract

Article 6. Principles for Destruction of Personal Information

The Corporation, in principle, destroys personal information without delay when it becomes unnecessary, such as when the purpose of processing has been achieved or when the retention and usage period has expired.
  • 1. Procedure for Destroying Personal Information
    • a. The Corporation prepares a destruction plan for personal information (or personal information files) that must be destroyed and proceeds with destruction accordingly.
    • b. When grounds for destruction arise, the Corporation destroys the relevant personal information after obtaining approval from the Personal Information Protection Officer.
  • 2. Methods for Destroying Personal Information
    • a. The Corporation prepares a destruction plan for personal information (or personal information files) that must be destroyed and proceeds with destruction accordingly.
    • b. When grounds for destruction arise, the Corporation destroys the relevant personal information after obtaining approval from the Personal Information Protection Officer.

Article 7. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information

The Corporation takes the following measures to ensure the security of personal information.
  • 1. Administrative Measures: Establishment and implementation of an internal management plan, regular employee training
  • 2. Technical Measures: Access control management for personal information processing systems, installation of access control systems, installation of security programs
  • 3. Physical Measures: Access restrictions to areas where data is stored (such as the computer room)

Article 8. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices

  • 1. The Corporation does not provide customized services to users and does not use automated personal information collection tools (hereinafter referred to as “cookies”) that automatically collect or store user information.
  • 2. Accordingly, no cookie information from this website is stored in the user’s web browser.
  • 3. However, if cookies become necessary in the future for purposes such as analyzing usage statistics or improving services, the purpose and details of cookie usage, as well as methods for opting out, will be clearly stated in advance and added to this provision.

Article 9. Personal Information Protection Officer

The Corporation designates the following department and Personal Information Protection Officer to protect users’ personal information and to handle complaints related to personal information.
Category Department / Position Name Phone Email
Category Department/Position Name Phone Email
Personal Information Protection Officer Investment Policy Support Office, Urban Consulting Team / Assistant Manager Jang Ji-won 02-6746-7418 jw.jang@kindkorea.or.kr

Article 10. Remedies for Infringement of Rights

  • 1. Data subjects may seek dispute resolution or consultation regarding personal information infringements by contacting the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee or the Personal Information Infringement Report Center of the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). For reporting or consultation on other personal information infringements, please contact the institutions listed below.
    • a. Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: (no area code) 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)
    • b. Personal Information Infringement Report Center (KISA): (no area code) 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
    • c. Supreme Prosecutors’ Office: (no area code) 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)
    • d. National Police Agency: (no area code) 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)
  • 2. The Corporation strives to protect the data subject’s right to self-determination over personal information and to provide support for consultation and relief in cases of personal information infringement. If you require assistance or need to file a report, please contact the department listed in Paragraph 1.
  • 3. If a data subject’s rights or interests have been infringed due to a disposition or omission by the head of a public institution in response to a request made under Articles 35 (Access to Personal Information), 36 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information), or 37 (Suspension of Processing of Personal Information) of the Personal Information Protection Act, the data subject may file an administrative appeal in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Act.
    • a. Central Administrative Appeals Commission: (no area code) 110 (www.simpan.go.kr)

Article 11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy shall take effect on January 28, 2026.
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