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Paper roll production inside a large Korean paper mill

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.

International Paper acquires NORPAC containerboard mill in Longview Washington

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.