South Korean Company Targets Infrastructure Projects in Amaravati

Key Takeaways

Kunhwa Engineering and Consulting Company is interested in infrastructure projects in Amaravati, India.
The delegation from Andhra Pradesh explored smart city technologies and waste management solutions in South Korea.
Meetings focused on sustainable urban development and investment opportunities in the region.

Investment Interest in Amaravati

Kunhwa Engineering and Consulting Company Limited, a South Korea-based multinational, has shown interest in participating in infrastructure projects in Amaravati. During a recent delegation visit to South Korea, Andhra Pradesh’s municipal administration minister P Narayana and investments minister BC Janardhan Reddy met Kunhwa’s chairman, Hong Kyung Pyo. The ministers invited Kunhwa to explore investment opportunities, emphasizing the state’s goal of creating a world-class capital city characterized by advanced infrastructure and sustainable planning.

The delegation also met Philip Yun, chairman of Global Theme Park Resort Holdings (GTRH). Discussions included smart cities, waste-to-energy systems, and infrastructure for tourism, with GTRH expressing eagerness to develop in Amaravati.

At the Smart Life Week Expo 2025 in Seoul, Narayana and CRDA commissioner Kannababu examined cutting-edge AI and robotic technologies presented by 300 companies from around the globe. These innovations focused on utilizing AI and robotics to design smart cities and enhance sustainable public living. Narayana urged state officials to examine Seoul’s smart city strategies for potential application in Andhra Pradesh.

Additionally, the delegation engaged with CityNet CEO Chang Jae-bok to discuss sustainable urban development. They visited a waste-to-energy facility near Seoul, which incinerates solid waste at temperatures exceeding 1000°C to generate electricity while minimizing environmental impact. This visit underscored the potential for adopting similar technologies in Amaravati to address waste management and energy generation needs.

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