Paper-based packaging is easier to explain than plastic packaging, but broad claims such as eco-friendly, recyclable, biodegradable, chlorine-free, or low-carbon still need evidence and clear scope. This article explains how Korean B2B packaging teams can check environmental wording before using it in proposals, websites, and customer-facing materials.
A practical checklist for food and cosmetics exporters preparing for EU PPWR application in August 2026, covering packaging materials, labeling, recyclability, food-contact safety, and documentation.
As Korean corrugated base paper inventories fall below normal levels in 2026, unit prices, lead times, and advance ordering for parcel boxes and distribution packaging are becoming critical. This article summarizes the practical points procurement managers should check.
Based on the possible sale of Global Sae-A’s paper affiliates, this article reviews Korea’s containerboard supply and packaging procurement risks.
International pulp prices are up over 20% year-on-year. With the won at ₩1,500/USD, container freight up 30%, and a ₩338.3B antitrust fine on top, Korea’s paper industry is facing a four-front squeeze.
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has imposed a record ₩338.3 billion fine on six paper manufacturers for price-fixing that drove printing paper prices up 71% over nearly four years. Here is what happened and what it means for the industry.
Back-to-back plant fires and workplace fatalities in early 2026 have pushed Korea’s corrugated base paper inventory down 40% year-on-year. We examine the causes and the ripple effects on packaging costs and supply chains.