Official Coupang Partner · Seoul, Korea

Korea Is the
Next Big Market.
Are You In?

Korea has one of the world's highest e-commerce rates — and Korean consumers are already buying your products. The demand is there. You're just not capturing it yet.

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30M+
Coupang Active Buyers
#1
E-commerce Penetration
in Asia
10–20x
Revenue Growth
vs. Gray Market
● Sauces & Condiments ●
Snacks & Crackers ●
Beverages ●
Seasonings & Spices ●
Specialty Foods ●
Health Foods ●
● Sauces & Condiments ●
Snacks & Crackers ●
Beverages ●
Seasonings & Spices ●
Specialty Foods ●
Health Foods ●
$120B+
Korean E-commerce Market
Top 5
Global E-commerce Market
78%
Online Shopping Penetration Rate
High
Preference for Western Brands
Why Now

Your Korean Customers Are Already Buying

We verify real Korean demand for your brand before we start. If it's there — and it usually is — the opportunity is bigger than you think.

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Cross-border Orders
Korean buyers are already purchasing via Amazon Global or Shopify international — paying more and waiting longer to get your product.
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Gray-Market Resellers
Your products may already appear on Korean marketplaces through resellers — at inflated prices, with zero brand control, and none of the revenue going to you.
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Proven Product-Market Fit
Existing cross-border demand proves Korean consumers want your product. Going local doesn't create demand — it multiplies what's already there.
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Brands that go local on Coupang after cross-border validation typically see 10–20x revenue growth — because the majority of Korean consumers shop exclusively on local platforms like Coupang.
The Challenge

Why Brands Haven't Entered Korea — Yet

These barriers are real. But they don't have to be your problem to solve. 😅

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No Korean Entity
Setting up a Korean corporation takes months, legal fees, and a local director. Most brands don't have the bandwidth.
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Import Complexity
Korean customs, food labeling laws, and import clearance are highly specific. One wrong label = shipment rejected.
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No Local Team
Korean customer service, platform management, and logistics all require people on the ground — speaking Korean.
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High Setup Cost
Hiring a local employee costs $60K+ per year before benefits. That's before you've sold a single unit.
How It Works

From Contract to Coupang in 3 Weeks

We handle every step. You just ship the product.

01
Documents
You send product info, ingredients, and certificates. We tell you exactly what's needed — no guesswork.
Week 1
02
Labeling
We create Korean-compliant labels that pass customs. No rejections, no delays, no surprises.
Week 1–2
03
Clearance
Inventory arrives in Korea. We handle customs, duties, and delivery to Coupang's fulfillment center.
Week 2–3
04
Live 🎉
Your product is live with same-day / next-day delivery. We handle orders, returns, and customer service.
Week 3
What You Don't Need

Zero Setup on Your End

We act as your Korean entity — legally, operationally, logistically.

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Korean CorporationWe register and operate under our entity on your behalf.
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Local HireOur team handles all Korean-language operations end-to-end.
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Logistics PartnerWe manage warehousing and Coupang Rocket fulfillment.
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Tax FilingVAT and all Korean tax obligations handled entirely by us.
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Customs KnowledgeWe've cleared hundreds of food SKUs through Korean customs.
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Coupang AccountWe list and manage products under our verified seller account.
Pricing

Pick Your Starting Point

Start lean with Spark to validate, then scale up to Blaze when you're ready for full-service. Switching is always seamless — zero downtime. 🚀

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Spark
Fastest, lowest-risk entry. No Korean entity needed — we handle everything under ours.
$300
/ month
+ 3% of gross sales · Min. $500/mo · No lock-in
What's Included
Import authority & customs clearance
Seller of Record on Coupang (our entity)
Korean-language customer service
Payment processing & VAT filing
Coupang Rocket fulfillment coordination
Monthly settlement & bank remittance
Optional Add-ons
ServicePrice
Korean Product Pages
Localized 20,000px PDP per SKU
$300/SKU
Market Advisory
Monthly Korean market strategy consulting
$400/mo
Coupang Ads
Keyword strategy & bid optimization
$500/mo
Get Started with Spark
Full Service
Blaze
Your entity, fully owned. We run everything — operations, marketing, and growth strategy included.
$5K
/ month
+ 10% of gross sales · +$3K entity setup · +$1.2K/yr tax
Everything in Spark, Plus
Full marketing strategy & execution
Coupang PPC advertising management
Influencer & review campaigns
Conversion rate optimization
Competitive analysis & growth planning
Roadmap: Naver, Kakao, D2C expansion
💡 Seamless upgrade from Spark or Flame. We migrate all listings with zero downtime.
Learn More About Blaze
Why Kontactic

Built for This Market

15+ years of Korean e-commerce expertise, backed by government recognition and a direct Coupang partnership.

15+
Years in Korean E-commerce
1K+
Brands & Clients Served
200B
KRW Cumulative GMV
#1
Official Coupang Partner
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Commendation from Korea Customs ServiceRecognized by the Commissioner of Korea Customs Service (2021) for excellence in cross-border e-commerce operations.
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KOTRA Certified Global Business ConsultantCEO certified by Korea's national trade promotion agency — the gold standard for Korean market entry expertise.
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Government Advisory RolesCommittee Member for Angel Investment (Ministry of SMEs); Official Lecturer for Seoul City, Korea Customs Service, and KITA.
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Certified Innovation CompanyInno-Biz, Main-Biz & Venture certified. KOITA-certified R&D Center. Patented e-commerce analytics technology (No. 10-2483987).

Let's Find Your Korean Buyers Korea

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