Joint Research with FTA-Related Institutions

Collaboration with FTA and Rules of Origin Institutions

Conducting collaborative research projects with domestic FTA and origin-related agencies (K-FTA Origin System, Korea Customs and Trade Development Institute, etc.)

국내 FTA 및 원산지 유관기관 (한국원산지정보원, 한국관세무역개발원 등)과의 연구용역 협업 수행

In collaboration with related institutions such as the Korea Origin Information Institute and the Korea Customs and Trade Development Institute,
we contribute to strengthening export competitiveness and advancing national customs administration.

한국원산지정보원, 한국관세무역개발원 등 유관기관과 함께 수출 경쟁력 확보 및 국가 관세행정 발전에 기여합니다.

Consulting Areas

Joint Research with FTA-Related Institutions

Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) refers to a preferential trade agreement that reduces not only tariff barriers on goods but also non-tariff barriers in various sectors such as services and investment among signatory countries.

Reduction of Global Trade Barriers
Strengthens economic cooperation between countries and expands market access.

Role of the Korea FTA Rules of Origin Research Association Inc.

Academic Seminars

We annually host academic seminars addressing key issues in the field of FTA Rules of Origin, including customs administration and international trade.

Publication of Research Journal

We compile research outcomes and publish a research journal titled FTA Rules of Origin & HS Commodity Classification Research.

Participation in Research Service Projects

We actively participate in research service projects in the field of FTA Rules of Origin (including customs administration and international trade), contributing to industrial development.

Korea Institute of Origin Information (KIOI)

In research service projects—particularly in the field of “Support for the Collection, Analysis, Utilization, and Verification of Origin Information for Imported and Exported Goods”—we collaborate with the Korea Institute of Origin Information (KIOI), contributing to the export competitiveness of Korean companies and the development of national customs administration policies.

ODA Customs Administration Support & Global Logistics Monitoring

Risks of Illegal Import and Export Cargo

In many developing countries, customs authorities have weak management systems for illegal and high-risk import/export cargo (especially LCL cargo). This results in smuggling incidents that cause national financial losses, social conflicts, and threats to international security.

Solutions and Strategic Initiatives

In response, the Korea FTA Rules of Origin Research Association Inc. is pursuing collaboration with the Korea Customs and Trade Development Institute, which specializes in bonded cargo management, in the ODA customs administration support sector—particularly in projects aimed at establishing a GPS-based electronic tracking and surveillance system for illegal and high-risk import/export cargo.