Services
Cross-border services for European and Korean companies
Seven focused practices, all delivered directly by experienced cross-border specialists — never sub-contracted to a black box.
- 01
Product Sourcing & Supply Chain
Identify and qualify European and Korean suppliers for finished goods, ingredients, and industrial components. We work hands-on, visit factories, and negotiate terms that hold up under real production pressure.
- Supplier discovery and shortlisting
- Factory visits, audits, and reference checks
- Sample coordination and tooling oversight
- Pricing, MOQ, and contract negotiation
- Ongoing supplier relationship management
- 02
Market Entry & Import Consulting
Plan and execute a structured market entry into Korea — from regulatory pathway to first shipment to channel introductions. Designed for European brands serious about long-term presence.
- Import duty, HS code, and regulatory analysis
- KFDA, MFDS, and certification pathways
- Korean labelling and packaging compliance
- Distributor and channel partner search
- Pilot launch and pricing strategy
- 03
Business Communication & Representation
Day-to-day cross-border communication, in your time zone and your language. We act as your local extension — not a translation service.
- Negotiation support in German, English, Korean
- Meeting attendance, on-site and remote
- Buyer and supplier liaison
- Trade show and B2B event representation
- Document review and contract clarification
- 04
Health Supplement Solutions
End-to-end coordination of Made-in-Germany supplement programmes — from formulation through Korean retail. The most common request we receive, and our deepest specialization.
- Formulation briefs and contract manufacturer matching
- Ingredient sourcing across European suppliers
- Production planning and quality oversight
- Korea import, KFDA submission, and labelling
- Brand handover and distributor introduction
- 05
Technical & On-Site Support
Hands-on technical coordination for projects that need someone physically present — installation, commissioning, training, or troubleshooting.
- On-site project coordination across Korea
- Technical documentation translation
- Installation and commissioning support
- Operator training in Korean
- Service partner identification
- 06
Inspection & Quality Control
Independent pre-shipment inspections, factory audits, and recurring QC oversight — protecting your brand and your buyers from preventable issues.
- Pre-shipment inspections (PSI)
- Factory and supplier audits
- Production line monitoring
- QC reporting and CAPA tracking
- Sample retention and dispute support
- 07
Business Setup Support
Practical support for European companies establishing a presence in Korea — from initial registration to first hire.
- Branch / liaison office setup
- Local subsidiary incorporation
- Tax and VAT registration
- Bank account and merchant setup
- First operational hires
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Ready to reduce the friction between Korea and Europe?
Tell us what you are sourcing, launching, or coordinating. TCK will help you identify the practical next steps.