Asian Development Bank and Korea: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides information on Republic of Korea's contributions to ADB in terms of capital subscription and funding, the country’s delegates to ADB, and the involvement of Korean companies and consultants in ADB projects. The Republic of Korea is the eighth largest shareholder. It has contributed $2.76 billion in capital subscription and $230.13 million to special funds since joining in 1966. Companies and consultants from the Republic of Korea have been awarded $4.12 billion in procurement contracts (based on nationality of contractor) on ADB-financed projects since 1967.