Hankuk Paper (027970) and Daeyoung Packaging (014160) both traded near new lows on May 29–31, 2026, alongside broader weakness in the Korean paper and packaging sector. This post translates that signal into a Q2 2026 procurement checklist for box and containerboard buyers.
International Paper’s new Mississippi corrugated facility and the June 2026 North American containerboard price wave together point to what Korean exporters need to add to packaging specs and quotations: automation fit, lead time, and raw material cost separation.
How a rebound in North American containerboard pricing can inform export packaging quotations, long-term price discussions, and corrugated specification decisions for Korean suppliers.
A B2B packaging view of why regional containerboard prices can move differently despite global oversupply, and what buyers should watch in quotes and contracts.
A practical checklist for purchasing, sales, and quality teams to understand flute selection, board grades, and compression strength before requesting a corrugated packaging quotation.
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.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW), formed in July 2024 through the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, is the world’s largest containerboard and paper-packaging company, with 23M short tons of annual mill capacity and 63 paper mills across 40 countries. This guide covers the company profile, the two legacy groups behind it, the main containerboard grades, the first year of post-merger integration, and what the Korean paper-packaging industry should take away.
Based on International Paper’s Q1 2026 results and EMEA cost reduction plan, this article reviews shifts in global containerboard supply and demand.
Based on the possible sale of Global Sae-A’s paper affiliates, this article reviews Korea’s containerboard supply and packaging procurement risks.
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.