Korea, India vow closer ties in customs affairs

The Korea Customs Agency and India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs discussed difficulties faced by Korean firms based in India and bilateral cooperation, including training programs.

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The Korea Customs Service headquarters in Daejeon

The Korean customs agency said on Wednesday that it has agreed with its Indian counterpart to bolster cooperation in customs affairs and facilitate smoother trade between the two countries.

The Korea Customs Service (KCS) said that it met with officials from India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in New Delhi on Tuesday, during which it asked the Indian government to support smooth customs clearance for Korean businesses.

During the meeting, the KCS shared cases of Korean firms based in India experiencing customs-related difficulties. The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation, including training programs.

“With India being a major partner in the Asia-Pacific region, the two countries intend to bolster cooperation down the road to address hurdles faced by Korean firms seeking to export to India,” Han Min, the director general for international affairs at the KCS, said in a release.


Yonhap