Korean Air successfully issued 20 billion yen ($123.3 million) in Samurai bonds on 6 June 2026, backed by a guarantee from the Export-Import Bank of Korea. This yen-denominated financing directly supports the carrier’s record order of 103 next-generation Boeing jets, including 777-9s, 787-10s, and 737-10s, with deliveries extending through the late 2030s. The deal reflects strong investor demand amid high oil prices and FX volatility, reinforcing confidence in Korean Air’s passenger and cargo operations ahead of its planned integration with Asiana Airlines. Separately, KEXIM secured 700 billion won in policy financing—300 billion in export funds and 400 billion from the Supply Chain Stabilization Fund—to further accelerate fleet modernization and capacity expansion.