Korea Expands Kimchi Shipping to More Countries

The Korea Post, part of the Ministry of Science and ICT, has extended its international EMS service to include more destinations for kimchi shipments, as announced on October 21. Starting October 22, consumers in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Singapore will also be able to receive kimchi, raising the total number of eligible countries from four to ten.

Before this expansion, kimchi could only be sent to the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan through the EMS service. Shipments of the fermented dish were suspended in November 2020 due to air transport disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, service resumed gradually in November 2022, with the U.S. and Japan among the first to have the service restored.

Due to kimchi’s nature as a fermented product, which poses particular challenges during air transport, Korea Post has underscored the importance of adhering to strict packaging requirements. To ensure safe shipment, kimchi must be packed in plastic and then placed inside a metal canister, which must be filled to 70% and sealed tightly to prevent leakage or spoilage.

Korea Post’s head, Cho Hae-keun, expressed that the expanded shipping service would enable more Koreans living abroad to savor familiar flavors from home. He noted the organization’s ongoing efforts to collaborate with airlines to further broaden the list of countries where kimchi can be delivered.

In addition, Korea Post will be offering a special EMS discount on international kimchi shipments from November until the end of the year.

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