In the early 2000s in Korea, after the financial crisis, many companies tried to sell real estate in order to repay their debts but finding proper buyers was very difficult. However, banks with sufficient liquidity could not find proper investment and was only investing in the government bond. In order to bridge the gap between the two parties, and to develop Korean real estate industry and stabilize its economy, KORAMCO was founded in 2001.

By introducing advanced REITs system from overseas to Korea, KORAMCO not only helped Korea overcome financial crisisi but also contributed to national economic development and provided a new paradigm of Korea's real estate finance. Since its inception, KORAMCO supported companies' restructuring, opened new investment opportunities for financial institutions struggling to find proper investments, and served as a strong bridge between real estate and financial market.

And in 2006, KORAMCO finally entered the real estate trust business, and became a comprehensive real estate financial institution offering one-stop real estate services including REITs establishment and asset management, real estate development, investment advisory, real estate trust, and agency service.