This year marks the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation and approaches the 90th anniversary of the forced relocation of Koreans to Kazakhstan. Despite immense hardships, Koryo-saram (ethnic Koreans) preserved their identity and became key contributors to Kazakh society and economy, while fostering exchanges with Korea.

Now, Korea and Kazakhstan are moving beyond simple exchange and cooperation toward shared growth and a concrete vision for the future. A symbolic example of this is the Alatau City project, a national initiative of the Kazakh government in which Koryo-saram entrepreneurs, led by Caspian Group founder Yuriy Tskhay, play a central role. Caspian Korea, a Korean affiliate of Kazakhstan Caspian Group, facilitates Korean investment and collaboration, bringing IT, infrastructure, and K-culture to Central Asia.

To commemorate the history of Koryo-saram in Kazakhstan, Caspian Group is building K-Park, a Korean-Kazakh cultural hub, set to open in 2027 in Alatau City. As a result, Alatau City will offer Korean companies a foothold in Eurasia while serving as an international platform for future generations of Koreans and Kazakhs.

This project embodies the vision of Koryo-saram descendants to create a “Second Silk Road,” linking Eurasia through commerce, innovation, and culture.

Read more at: [기고] 광복 80주년, 고려인의 ‘알라타우 시티’