Global Sae-A's KRW 2 Trillion Paper Divestment and Containerboard Supply [2026]
Based on the possible sale of Global Sae-A’s paper affiliates, this article reviews Korea’s containerboard supply and packaging procurement risks.
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Corrugated Base Paper Grades for Box Makers: KLB, TLB, WLB, and SCM
A practical guide for box makers covering the four major liner, medium, and white board categories, plus ordering criteria for basis weight, strength, print quality, and environmental requirements under KS standards.
40 Days After Fire and Accident: Korea's Corrugated Containerboard Market Recovery (May 2026)
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.
Four Keywords for Global Paper Packaging in 2026: Sustainability, Automation, Smart Materials, and Raw Material Volatility
An analysis of the four keywords shaping the global paper packaging market in 2026, and how sustainability, automation, smart materials, and raw material volatility are reshaping the industry together.
Naphtha Prices Double: Paper Packaging Pushes Out Plastic Film
As naphtha prices more than doubled due to the 2026 Middle East war, plastic film packaging costs rose by more than 40%. Paper companies such as Hansol Paper and Moorim Paper are launching paper-based alternatives, while Coupang and CJ Logistics are accelerating the shift away from plastic film.
Complete Guide to Korea's Top Five Paper Groups: Which Groups Operate Both Paper Mills and Board Converters?
This guide summarizes the business structures of Korea’s five major paper groups that lead the printing paper and containerboard markets. It highlights which groups operate both paper and board businesses and what packaging procurement teams need to know.
Global Paper Packaging Outlook 2026 to 2031: Asia Pacific Drives the USD 600 Billion Market
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
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.
Why the Market Still Functions Even as Paper Tube Suppliers Close: 2026 Industry Restructuring Report
Although closures continue in Korea’s paper tube and core industry in 2026, downstream industries such as film, textiles, paper rolls, and corrugated packaging report few supply disruptions. This report analyzes three key variables–profitability erosion, base-paper price increases, and succession gaps–and explains how the market is being reorganized around larger suppliers. It also summarizes the real value B2B purchasing teams are losing and four conditions that define resilient suppliers.
International Paper Acquires NORPAC for $360M: North American Containerboard Consolidation and What It Means for Korea's Packaging Industry
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.