The Korea Customs Service discovered 29.5 billion won (US $20.8 million) worth of country-of-origin violations in Q1 2025, with 97% of shipments bound for the United States, marking a significant increase from 2024 when U.S.-bound shipments accounted for 62% of violations.
SKorea Uncovers $20.8M in Origin Fraud From Mostly US-Bound PRC Goods