Import into Korea.Sell locally.
No Korean entity. No importer license. No local bank account.
Kontactic's Korean entity becomes your Importer of Record — and, when you need a legal seller too, your Seller of Record. Your goods clear customs and reach the market under our name.
Brands Served
GMV Processed
Commerce Experts
Experience
Response Time
* Cumulative IoR (Importer of Record) clients served since 2025.
** Aggregate direct and indirect GMV generated by every brand Kontactic has supported since its founding.
The brands and enterprises behind our track record
Listed Enterprise·Semiconductors
Listed Enterprise·Gaming
Listed Enterprise·General Trading
Enterprise·Home Appliances
Listed Enterprise·Pharmaceuticals
Enterprise·Shaving / Razors
Market Leader·Pest Control
Leading Brand·Fabric & Home Care
Major Brand·Cosmetics
KOSDAQ-listed·Office Seating
Listed Brand·Cosmetics
Leading Brand·Kitchen Wrap
Mid-market·Bath & Sanitary Ware
KOSDAQ-listed·Software (Remote Access)
KOSDAQ-listed·Biotech
KOSDAQ-listed·Biotech
CES Innovation Award·Smart Printers
Global Enterprise·Projectors
Enterprise·General Trading
Enterprise·Fashion / Materials
Major Brand·Cosmetics
Leading Brand·Health & Fitness
Leading Brand·Clean Beauty
Leading Brand·Cosmetics
Brand·Eyewear
Brand·Cosmetics
Global-recognized Brand·Ball-Jointed Dolls
Fashion Brand·Fashion
Fashion (Licensed)·Fashion
Brand·ELT Publishing
Leading K-Beauty·Skincare
A selection of companies our team has supported across 15+ years of e-commerce and market-entry work.
All logos remain the property of their respective owners.
Proof from Korea's #1 marketplace —
where we are an officially verified partner.
Public success stories of global brands on Coupang, shown to illustrate the platform Kontactic launches you on
— not all are Kontactic client engagements.
Met surging demand for premium protein with a seamless market entry—requiring zero formulation or label changes.
A 24-person family business that scaled globally by minimizing logistics and CS complexity.
Combined global brand trust with Coupang's Rocket Delivery to lead Korea's premium supplement market.
Maintains top marketplace position by utilizing next-day delivery infrastructure for new releases and limited editions.
Entered Korea seamlessly without compromising brand identity—capturing premium organic demand with zero compliance hurdles.
Why Sell in South Korea?
Speed to Scale
Korea's digital infrastructure and logistics networks are world-class. Delivery speed expectations (same-day/next-day) drive high conversion once met via Rocket Growth.
Western Brand Premium
Strong consumer preference for premium Western brands. Western products carry inherent status and quality perception in Korea.
Concentrated Market
A concentrated channel landscape — Coupang-dominant, with Naver a strong second — means a handful of well-run channels reach most of the country. We start you where the volume already is.
High Purchase Power
High per-capita purchasing power and low price sensitivity for premium products. They'll pay for quality, and they're loyal to brands that deliver.
Projected e-commerce market value by 2027 (GlobalData)
Nearly universal digital connectivity
World's 4th largest e-commerce market
Sources: GlobalData (2023, 2027 projection) · Market Research Future (2025). Internet penetration estimates range 96–98% across research firms.
Cross-border sales are just the tip of the iceberg.
If Korean consumers are already buying your product through international shipping, customs delays, and zero local support...
— imagine what happens when those barriers disappear.
Selling Cross-Border
- 7–14 day shipping
- No Rocket Delivery badge
- No Korean-language CS
- No local returns
- Invisible to most Korean shoppers
- Limited to niche cross-border buyers
You're leaving most of the market on the table.
Selling Locally with Kontactic
- Next-day Rocket Delivery
- Full marketplace visibility — Coupang first
- Korean-language product pages
- Local CS and returns
- Access to Korea's 20M+ marketplace buyers
- Room to grow well beyond your cross-border volume
Same product. Completely different results.
Which one is you?
Getting into Korea looks different depending on what you are moving and who sells it. Start from the situation you actually have.
I sell online, and Koreans already buy from me.
Turn proven cross-border demand into local sales. Go live on Coupang under our Korean entity in weeks, or set up your own entity and let us run it.
See how selling under our entity worksI need to get goods into Korea — but I have no importer.
No Korean consignee, no entity of your own, or a partner who cannot take importer liability. We become the Importer of Record, clear the goods, and hand them to whoever sells them.
See the importer roleI'm planning a pop-up or an offline retail event in Korea.
We import your stock as Importer of Record. Where the event needs a legal seller at the till, we scope what that involves with you — these run as per-shipment projects, so start early.
See per-shipment projectsI already have a distributor or agency in Korea.
Keep them. We can carry just the piece they cannot — the importer role, the seller role, or both — without displacing the relationship you have built.
Talk to us about the gapThree tiers. One goal: your Korean success.
Whether you want fast market access, full-service management, or a single one-off import, we have a model that fits.
Spark
IoR & SoR Service
Using Kontactic's Korean entity as the Importer and Seller of Record (consignment selling). Sell locally without establishing your own Korean entity. The fastest, lowest-barrier entry point. Flagship channel: Coupang.
- Import & selling authority
- Tax & local representation
- Korean-language CS
- Payment processing & settlement
- Logistics coordination
From $300/mo + 3%
Learn More →Flame
Infrastructure & Operations
Your own Korean entity. We build it and provide the full administrative and operational stack. You manage marketing. Expand to Naver, Kakao, SSG, Gmarket, Auction, 11st, and beyond.
- Everything in Spark
- Korean entity setup & admin
- Product listings & storefront
- Inventory & fulfillment management
From $2,000/mo + 5%
Learn More →Blaze
Full Managed Service
Your own Korean entity. We run everything from administration to strategic growth, plus comprehensive Growth Strategy & Marketing (L3). You retain full ownership. Expand to Naver, Kakao, SSG, Gmarket, Auction, 11st, and beyond.
- Everything in Flame
- Marketing strategy & execution
- Coupang PPC management
- Growth planning & optimization
From $5,000/mo + 10%
Learn More →From first call to first sale
— in as little as 2 weeks.
No matter which tier you choose, the path to selling in Korea follows five clear steps.
01Discovery Call30–60 min
We review your brand, validate Korean demand, and recommend the right tier for your goals.
02Contract & Setup1–2 days
Sign your agreement electronically. For Flame/Blaze, we begin Korean entity formation.
03Product Submission3–5 days
Submit your product details, images, and certificates. We handle compliance review and Korean labeling guidance.
04Inventory & Import1–3 weeks
Ship your inventory to Korea (DDP). We manage import clearance and Rocket Growth inbound.
05Go Live & GrowBegin Selling 🔥
Your products go live — on Coupang, or on the channel you choose. Orders start flowing. We optimize from day one.
Built on 15 years of cross-border execution.
We're not a startup experimenting with Korea. We're the operator that built the playbook.
"Entering the Korean market shouldn't be a gamble, but a precisely calculated strategy. Kontactic combines years of cross-border experience to build the most robust roadmap for your success in Korea."
- Former CEO, Korea's #1 Amazon Global Selling Agency
- Certified Global Business Consultant — KOTRA
- Official Lecturer — Seoul City, Korea Customs Service, KITA
Government-Certified. Industry-Recognized.
Kontactic is an Officially Verified Coupang SPN Partner
(Service Provider Network)
One platform runs your entire Korea operation
Every Kontactic service is delivered through Kontactic Furnace, our web app. Sign your contract, set up your entity, connect Coupang, manage products and detail pages, and track billing and compliance — all in one workspace.
- E-contracts & onboarding
- Coupang connection & product management
- AI-powered PDP creation
- Billing, settlements & compliance
Ready to sell in Korea?
Book a free discovery call. We'll review your brand, validate your Korean demand, and recommend the right path forward. No commitment. No pressure.
Or email us directly at contact@kontactic.com