Gwangju Chamber of Commerce to Hold "FTA Post-Origin Verification Response Training" on the 23rd

Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry building.

The Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on October 21 that it will hold an "FTA Post-Origin Verification Response Training" for local business representatives and executives on October 23.

This training, which is part of the Gwangju FTA Trade Promotion Center project operated by the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aims to substantially enhance the ability of local companies to utilize FTAs and respond to post-origin verification. This comes as origin verification is becoming more stringent due to the recent restructuring of global supply chains and the strengthening of trade regulations by major countries.

Major trading partners such as the United States and Europe are tightening origin verification under the pretext of "reducing trade deficits" and "ensuring fair trade," and there has been an increase in cases where companies are disadvantaged due to simple documentation errors or poor management.

In response, the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry has prepared a training program focused on real verification cases and response strategies, providing practical know-how that company professionals can immediately apply in the field.

The training will be led by customs broker Seo Hyungseok from JS Customs Corporation, who will focus on actual post-verification cases and response strategies. The program will cover: an overview of FTA origin verification and post-verification procedures; Korea-US FTA verification regulations and cases; case analysis by verification element; and classification of items and origin determination criteria. It will also broadly address document management, evidence retention, and the establishment of internal control systems that companies need to prepare in advance.

This training offers 10 points toward certified exporter accreditation, making it beneficial for companies preparing to participate in the certified exporter system in the future. Participation is completely free of charge, and companies wishing to attend can apply by fax or email until October 22.

Kang Jobyeong, head of the Gwangju FTA Trade Promotion Center, emphasized, "The recent global trade environment is characterized by both the promotion of FTA utilization and the simultaneous strengthening of origin verification, making the importance of origin verification greater than ever. Through this training, I hope local companies will not only strengthen their response capabilities but also develop the ability to systematize their origin management processes, thereby minimizing export risks and enhancing trust in the global market."

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