Korea

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.

Pulp price surge and Korean paper industry pressure

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

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.