Government Dividends from Government-Invested Institutions Finalized at 2.8 Trillion Won, Up 500 Billion Won from Last Year

Government dividend income from government-invested institutions has been finalized at approximately 2.8 trillion won, an increase of nearly 500 billion won compared to last year. The average dividend payout ratio of government-invested institutions that issued dividends also exceeded 40%, rising from the previous year.

The Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on May 28 that it had completed the government dividend procedures for 40 government-invested institutions based on their 2025 fiscal year results, and reported and released the relevant information to the National Assembly.

This year, the total amount of government dividends stands at 2.7951 trillion won, an increase of 496.4 billion won compared to last year’s 2.2987 trillion won. The average dividend payout ratio rose by 1.18 percentage points to 40.90%, up from 39.72% in the previous year.

Signboard of the Ministry of Finance and Economy at the Government Complex Sejong. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Government dividend income from government-invested institutions refers to profit dividends paid to the government by public institutions in which the government holds equity, based on business performance. The government explained that it determined the amount of dividends through consultations with each institution and the relevant ministries, taking into comprehensive consideration the net profit for the period, financial soundness, and capital required for stable management at each institution.

Out of the total 40 government-invested institutions, only 20 institutions actually issued dividends. The remaining 20 institutions were unable to pay dividends due to reasons such as net losses for the period or compensation for carried-forward deficits.

By institution, Korea Development Bank paid the largest dividend at 880.6 billion won, followed by Industrial Bank of Korea with 596.8 billion won, Export-Import Bank of Korea with 476.2 billion won, Incheon International Airport Corporation with 319.4 billion won, and Korea Electric Power Corporation with 180.2 billion won.

The highest dividend payout ratio was recorded by Korea Oil Pipeline Corporation at 90%, followed by Korea Investment Corporation at 80%, Korea Development Bank at 51.34% (including 249.4 billion won from policy mother fund recovered capital), Incheon International Airport Corporation at 46%, and both Korea Expressway Corporation and Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation at 45% each.

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