A packaging-industry roundtable brought companies from seven Latin American countries together with Korean mid-sized firms on October 15. It announced consultations, not completed export deals or factories.
Ministry notice 2026-938 proposes the centre’s functions and procedures for checking packaging-standard compliance. Comments close November 25, 2026; the attached draft names January 8, 2027 as its proposed commencement date.
A practical reading of Korea’s announced packaging support for direct-printing certified livestock marks, separating farm certification from the carbon footprint of a carton or box.
Korea is considering a consultation-request right for SME cooperatives. This guide separates the proposal from enacted law and provides a preparation sheet for price, lead-time and minimum-order discussions.
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.
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.