PaperPackLog

40 Days After Fire and Accident: Korea's Corrugated Containerboard Market Recovery (May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 +0900

Aseahi Paper’s Sejong plant resumed operations on April 20, while Korea Export Packaging’s Osan fire recovery drags on. A D+40 update on inventory, prices, price negotiations, and remaining risks.

Global Paper Packaging Outlook 2026 to 2031: Asia Pacific Drives the USD 600 Billion Market

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0900

The global paper packaging market is projected to expand from roughly USD 480 billion in 2026 to about USD 600 billion by 2031. Asia Pacific remains the largest regional engine of growth, anchored by China, India, and Southeast Asia.

KOREA PACK & ICPI WEEK 2026 Field Review: Stress-Testing Korea's Packaging Export Edge

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0900

KOREA PACK & ICPI WEEK 2026 ran from March 31 to April 3 at KINTEX with 1,500 companies from 24 countries across 5,000 booths. Sustainability, automation, and digital transformation framed the show. Here is what it means for Korean packaging exports.

International Paper Acquires NORPAC for $360M: North American Containerboard Consolidation and What It Means for Korea's Packaging Industry

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:34:11 +0900

International Paper announced on April 16, 2026, its $360 million acquisition of NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company), a Washington State containerboard mill. The deal strengthens IP’s West Coast footprint and accelerates the shift to lightweight recycled containerboard. We analyze what this means for North American market dynamics and Korea’s paper packaging sector.

Paper Packaging Adhesive Guide: From PVAc to Waterproof D4

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0900

PVAc emulsion adhesive (locally known as ‘PoriZol’) is the workhorse of Korean paper packaging. But when waterproofing matters, the right choice is a cross-linked PVAc, PUR hot melt, or PUD: explained through the EN 204 grading system.

Waterproof Paper Angle Boards: Coating Types, Applications, and Eco Alternatives

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0900

How waterproof paper angle boards keep their strength in cold-chain logistics, ocean export, and high-humidity environments: coating chemistry, applications, and the eco-friendly alternatives now replacing PE and wax.

Pulp Hits the Ceiling Again: FX, Freight, and Fines Crush Korea's Paper Industry in 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0900

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.

WEPACK 2026 Recap: 137,157 Visitors Make Shenzhen the Global Paper Packaging Battleground

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0900

WEPACK 2026 in Shenzhen closed with a record 137,157 visitors. Corrugated, folding cartons, labels, automation, carbon neutrality: every major current of the paper packaging industry was on display. Here is what mattered for global packaging buyers.

EU PPWR August 12 Countdown: What Exporters Must Do Now

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0900

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies in full from August 12, 2026. Packaging that fails to meet the new rules cannot enter the EU market. Here is what the regulation requires and how Korean exporters are preparing.

Korea's Paper Cartel: Six Mills Hit With Record ₩338 Billion Fine

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0900

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.

What Is a Paper Angle Board? Types, Specifications, and Uses

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0900

Paper angle boards are among the most widely used protective packaging materials in logistics and manufacturing. This guide covers their laminated structure, size specifications, and industry applications.

Fire and Fatalities Shake Korea's Corrugated Board Supply: A Mid-2026 Crisis Report

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0900

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.

2025 Global Packaging Industry in Review

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0900

The global packaging market reached $1.28 trillion in 2025. Three keywords defined the year: EU PPWR enforcement, surging e-commerce demand, and the push for recycled fiber content.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PaperPackLog is a friendly log of the paper packaging industry: covering angle boards, flat boards, paper blocks, pallets, paper tubes, market trends, and the technology behind them.

Korea: Korean paper manufacturers, raw material prices, domestic regulations and policies

International: Global packaging trends, international regulations, global market insights

Materials: Guides on paper packaging materials including angle boards, flat boards, paper blocks, pallets, and paper tubes