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01MOU Signed with Samsung C&T to Expand Overseas Water Business
On April 17, K-water signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Expanding the Overseas Water Business Based on Public–Private Partnership with Samsung C&T Corporation (Engineering & Construction Group, hereinafter Samsung C&T).
This agreement was established to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors in identifying and advancing overseas water projects. It is meaningful in that it reinforces the foundation for collaboration across the entire project lifecycle—from early-stage project identification to execution—by combining K-water’s water expertise and Samsung C&T’s global business development and project execution capabilities. Samsung C&T has accumulated extensive experience in global infrastructure projects including hydropower dams and desalination plants in regions such as the Middle East, Vietnam, and Canada, along with strong capabilities in overseas business development and project management.
Under this agreement, both organizations will collaborate on overseas water-related business expansion, jointly identify and commercialize opportunities in global water markets, support Korean SMEs entering overseas water markets, and explore the establishment of joint platforms for project development in strategic regions. In particular, they will jointly explore new business opportunities in key regions such as Asia, Australia, and North America while reviewing financial feasibility and country-specific risks from the early stages to ensure stable project implementation. -
02K-water Exports AI Water Treatment Plant Operation Technology to Vietnam
On April 12, K-water exported its artificial intelligence (AI)-based water treatment plant operation technology to the Kenh Dong Water Treatment Plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The facility is a key water supply plant operated by Kenh Dong JSC, a subsidiary of Saigon Water Corporation (SAWACO).
This contract marks the first overseas commercialization of K-water's advanced AI water management technology, which has been applied and operated at the Hwaseong Water Treatment Plant since its launch as the world's first AI-based water treatment facility. With a total project cost of approximately KRW 1.1 billion, the project will be implemented in phases including autonomous operation of chemical dosing processes, as well as the introduction of an Energy Management System (EMS), a Plant Management System (PMS), and an intelligent video-based operational system.
The Kenh Dong plant has recently faced increasing challenges including the need to optimize water treatment processes due to deteriorating water quality caused by climate change, and rising water demand driven by population growth and industrial expansion. K-water has been in talks with its Vietnamese counterparts regarding the adoption of its AI water treatment technology since September last year, and this contract marks the full-scale launch of the AI-based plant operation advancement project.
This project is significant since it demonstrates the application of K-water’s AI technology to real-world operational challenges overseas and introduces Korean technology to a key water treatment facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic hub. -
03Implementation Agreement Signed for Yeongdong-daero Transit Center Water Thermal Energy Supply Project
On April 6, K-water signed an Implementation Agreement for the Yeongdong-daero Transit Center Water Thermal Energy Supply Project with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
The Yeongdong-daero Transit Center is a large-scale integrated transit hub connecting subways, buses, and taxis with an expected daily ridership of approximately 580,000. K-water plans to supply 1,800 RT of water thermal energy to the facility for 20 years from 2030 to 2049, providing heating and cooling for the entire complex—equivalent to replacing about 1,800 air conditioners.
The project to apply water thermal energy to the Yeongdong-daero Transit Center has taken concrete shape with this agreement, paving the way for full-scale implementation. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will oversee project execution, with K-water supporting the design and construction of water thermal supply facilities and ensuring stable energy supply.
K-water aims to expand the application of water thermal energy to large-scale complexes and underground spaces through this project, thereby contributing to reducing building energy consumption and increasing energy self-sufficiency. -
04Shareholders’ Agreement for Phase 2 Construction of Hapcheon Dam Floating Solar Power Plant
On April 14, K-water signed a shareholders’ agreement with Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. to construct the 21 MW Hapcheon Dam Phase 2 Floating Solar Power Plant on the surface of Hapcheon Dam in Daebyeong-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.
Both organizations plan to support the establishment of a village corporation for the promotion of coexistence with the local community and collaborate closely across all aspects of the project—including construction process management and SPC operation—to ensure stable and substantive implementation.
With a total project cost of KRW 36.6 billion, the project is scheduled to begin construction in the second half of this year, aiming for commercial operation within the year. The estimated annual power generation is 26,618 MWh, enough to supply approximately 10,000 households for one year. Notably, this project marks the first time K-water applies a direct Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model in the floating solar sector. It is expected to present a new business model that shares profits with local communities. -
05K-water Selected as First Korean Company for Asian Development Bank Innovation and Digitalization Acceleration Program
K-water has been selected as the first Korean company to serve as a consultant firm for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Accelerating Innovation and Digitalization (AID) program.
This program aims to identify solutions that meet the needs of developing countries in the water and urban development sectors, link them with innovative technologies, conduct field demonstrations and performance verification, and expand successful applications.
Through this selection, K-water will participate in overseas pilot projects as an ADB partner, support Korean water companies in conducting local demonstrations, and expand opportunities to introduce advanced Korean water technologies to global markets.
Currently, K-water is implementing pilot projects for its IoT-based smart leak management system in Malaysia, Mexico, and Kyrgyzstan. Its smart water management metering system equipped with remote maintenance functions is undergoing local demonstrations in China and Thailand. -
06K-water Garners Top Ratings in Both Public Data and Data-Driven Administration Evaluations by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety
K-water received the highest rating of Excellent in both 2025 Public Data Provision and Operation Evaluation and 2025 Data-Driven Administration Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
By category, K-water has maintained the highest rating for seven consecutive years in the public data provision evaluation and for three consecutive years in the data-driven administration evaluation, continuing to set new internal records.
In terms of data quality as the core area of public data evaluation, K-water was also awarded the highest grade for two consecutive years in the Public Data Quality Certification assessment conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, garnering perfect scores across all categories. This recognition affirms its robust data standards and quality management capabilities.
In addition, K-water established an AI Division last year, and it plans to strengthen its data management system further to secure high-quality, high-value AI-ready data that can be used immediately for AI services.