Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) is South Korea’s leading aerospace systems integrator, driving national security and air power through independent, cutting-edge aerospace technology.
KAI has successfully accomplished the system development of the KF-21 Boramae, the cornerstone of South Korea’s advanced air power, and the Miron, a vital asset for modern battlefields.
This achievement represents the culmination of our unrivaled technological prowess and expertise, built upon the successful development of the KT-1 basic trainer, T-50 supersonic advanced trainer, and Surion utility helicopter.
Furthermore, we are actively expanding our engineering and manufacturing capabilities—forged in the defense sector—into commercial aviation. Moving beyond the supply of core aerostructures for global commercial aircraft, KAI is securing sustainable future growth engines by participating in International Risk Sharing Partnerships (RSP) for next-generation commercial aircraft and advancing the development of Advanced Air Vehicles (AAV), the centerpiece of future mobility.
Concurrently, KAI is leading the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) market by fusing proprietary "AI Pilot" autonomous flight technology with multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles
(UCAV, AAP), key components of next-generation air combat systems. By continually advancing our space business—spanning the development of Compact Advanced Satellites, Military Satellites, and Geostationary Multi-Purpose Satellites and Micro Satellites
as well as the final assembly of the KSLV-II (Nuri) space launch vehicle—we are realizing a hyper-connected, future combat system that seamlessly links land, sky, and space, soaring as a global aerospace leader.
KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, LTD.
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KIM, Jong Chool
President & CEO
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1 OCT 1999
Establish
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KRW 487 Billion
Share Capital
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KRW 10,370 Billion
Total Assets
(DEC 2025)
CHA, Jae Byoung
Senior Executive Vice President
Birth1957
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1976Choongang High School (Seoul)
1981Department of Trade, Seoul National University
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2012Awarded the Order of Service Merit with Yellow Stripes
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2013The Story of Korean, Chinese and Japanese Economies:
 "Who Will Win the Game?"2017The Story of Korean, Chinese and Japanese Economies:
 "Who Will Win the Game?"
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1981Passed the 25th national examination for
 high-level public officials2005Head, Bureau of Industrial Technology Policy
2007Head, Bureau of Industrial Policy
2008Head, Office of Planning and Coordination
2009Head, Office of Industrial Economy
2010Vice Minister, Knowledge Economy
2011Chair Professor, the Graduate School of
 Dankook University2011Vice Chairman, the Korea International Trade Association
2016Advisor, KPMG
2018The 7th President, Korea Polytechnic University
2019President, Korea Aerospace Industries, ltd
KAI BUSINESS
Creates the future of Korea’s aerospace industry
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KAI is growing as a global company together with
customers all over the world.