Guide to the origin verification response support program
Program name
2025 origin verification response support program
Program period
February to November 2025 (closes early if the budget runs out)
Support amount
Up to KRW 2,000,000 (fully supported or up to 30% self-funded, depending on company size)
Eligibility
Small and medium-sized companies and small business owners that need to prepare for origin verification (excluding companies that received FTA consulting from the Korea Customs Service, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy or others in the past 2 years)
Application period
(1st round) February 24 to March 7, 2025 / (2nd round) July 7 to July 18, 2025
How to apply
Submit the participation application and supporting documents to the program customs office with jurisdiction
Application customs offices and contacts
| Customs office | Department | Phone number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Regional Customs | Import-Export Business Support Center | 02-510-1378 | [email protected] |
| Busan Regional Customs | Import-Export Business Support Center | 051-620-6957 | [email protected] |
| Incheon Regional Customs | Import-Export Business Support Center | 032-452-3639 | [email protected] |
| Daegu Regional Customs | Import-Export Business Support Center | 053-230-5182 | [email protected] |
| Gwangju Regional Customs | Import-Export Business Support Center | 062-975-8196 | [email protected] |
| Pyeongtaek Customs | Customs Clearance Management Division | 031-8054-7169 | [email protected] |
* Note: Since 2025, the Pyeongtaek Customs also has jurisdiction over the central region (Daejeon Metropolitan City, South and North Chungcheong Provinces)
For details, refer to the announcement.
Source: Korea Customs Service FTA Portal, origin verification response support program