Introduction

KOSTI is a specialized public agency dedicated to trade security, established to help Korean companies conduct safe and sustainable trade amid a rapidly changing global commercial environment.

From the restructuring of global supply chains driven by geopolitical shifts to intensifying competition for technological leadership, today’s rapidly changing trade environment has made one thing increasingly clear: economic security is national security.

Standing steadfast on the front lines of trade security, KOSTI has helped Korean businesses comply with international regulations and conduct global trade securely. In doing so, it has laid a solid foundation for safe and sustainable international trade while serving as a cornerstone of Korea’s economic security.

KOSTI analyzes and communicates domestic and international trade security policies and sanctions trends, determines whether export items and technologies qualify as strategic goods and technologies, and provides education and consulting services—all to ensure that Korean companies can trade with confidence and security.

Standing at the forefront of trade security, KOSTI will continue to serve as a dependable partner to Korean companies and as a key institution safeguarding the Republic of Korea’s trade security.