Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway

 

One of Korea’s largest operating tolled highway projects

Nature of the asset

The Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway is an 81.0 km, dual two-lane toll expressway between Cheonan and Nonsan, connecting the northwestern and southwestern provinces of Korea as part of the national highway system. It has two major tunnels, 44 bridges and seven interchanges. Construction of Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway began in December 1997 and was completed and tolling operation commenced in December 2002.

MKIF has invested in Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway Co., Ltd. (CNEC), the concessionaire of Cheonan Nonsan Expressway, in the form of equity and subordinated loans. MKIF is a 60.0% shareholder of CNEC, and provided subordinated loans of KRW182.3 billion. MKIF’s total investment in CNEC is KRW270.0 billion.

Concession agreement

Concession agreement
Government authority: Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
Concession term: 30 years
Guarantee duration: 20 years
Concession term commencement: December 2002
Minimum Guarantee*: 82% of annual CA projected revenue
Revenue Cap*: 110% of annual CA projected revenue

* Partial revenue sharing in excess of 82% to 110% level

Facilities

Facilities
Length: 81.0 km
Capacity: Dual two-lane in both directions
Toll rate: KRW 8,700 – Small vehicles