When browsing through products on Amazon, you may notice two packaging options: “FRUSTRATION-FREE PACKAGING” and “RETAIL PACKAGING.” If we were to translate “Frustration-Free Packaging” directly into Korean, it could be understood as “좌절 방지 포장,” suggesting a packaging method designed to prevent frustration. But what exactly does this term refer to? Understanding “RETAIL PACKAGING”: Before delving into “Frustration-Free Packaging,” let’s ...
AliExpress, a platform offered by the globally renowned Alibaba, is a site dedicated to overseas direct purchases. In simple terms, it can be considered Alibaba’s global site. Notable for its diverse range of products available at affordable prices, AliExpress stands out in the realm of overseas direct purchases. Despite being an international platform, its user-friendly interface, coupled with the availability ...
When engaging in overseas direct purchases, there are certain aspects that require careful attention: “customs duty” and “value-added tax (VAT).” While understanding the basic concepts might be feasible, delving into the specifics can be challenging for ordinary individuals who don’t specialize in this field. To ensure a successful overseas direct purchase, it is essential to confirm how much “customs duty” ...
When making overseas purchases, there is a field to enter your phone number. In this case, you can input your Korean phone number as is, but there is one more thing you need to add: the “country code” in front of your phone number. “Entering Phone Number in Overseas Shopping Websites” Korean mobile phone numbers are typically formatted as “010-1234-5678.” ...
Since March 2015, it has become mandatory to obtain a personal customs clearance code when engaging in overseas direct purchases. To proceed with overseas direct purchases, you need to obtain a personal customs clearance code. Let’s take a look at how to get this unique code. “Getting a Personal Customs Clearance Code from Korea Customs Service (Uni-Pass)” You can obtain ...
When engaging in overseas direct purchases, you gain access to a wider range of products compared to sourcing items domestically, and in some cases, the cost savings can be significant. In this post, let’s check the essential items you need before starting overseas direct purchases. “Preparations Needed Before Overseas Direct Purchases” To prepare for overseas direct purchases, let’s organize the ...