Services
OEM/ODM sourcing
We find the right Korean factory for your product, verify it in person, and stay with it through to shipment.
Get a quoteWhat we do
From factory search to shipment, done on the ground
Factory search
We shortlist factories that match your product, volume and certification requirements. We visit the candidates in person.
Sample sourcing
We collect samples, check them and ship them to you. Photos and notes reach you before anything leaves Korea.
Factory quote comparison
Unit price, MOQ, lead time and payment terms on one page, measured the same way across suppliers.
Negotiation and contracts
We negotiate in Korean, face to face. Whatever is agreed goes into a written contract.
Quality inspection
We check at the factory during production and before shipment, and document what we find with photos.
Export documents and shipping
We prepare the export paperwork and align the schedule with your freight forwarder.
You can hand us all six, or only the parts you need. If you already work with a forwarder, or handle some steps yourself, we leave those out of scope and quote accordingly.
How it works
Five steps, one person throughout
Inquiry
Tell us your product and target
Sourcing plan
Shortlisted factories and compared quotes
Samples
You approve before production
Production
We follow it on the ground
Shipment and closing
Documents, freight, VAT invoices
Inquiry
Tell us your product and target
Sourcing plan
Shortlisted factories and compared quotes
Samples
You approve before production
Production
We follow it on the ground
Shipment and closing
Documents, freight, VAT invoices
What you get
Documents you can act on
Supplier comparison sheet
Every shortlisted factory on one page: price, MOQ, lead time and certifications, measured the same way.
Field report
Factory visits, meetings, sample handovers. We document what happened on the ground, with photos.
Contracts and VAT invoices
You contract in writing with a company registered in Korea, and every payment comes with a Korean VAT invoice.
Non-disclosure agreement
We sign one before you share any product details. Your information is not disclosed anywhere.
Pricing approach
No rate card. A written quote before we start
Terms change with the product, the volume and the certifications involved, so we don't keep a fixed rate card. We agree the scope first and quote only for that scope. Steps you can handle yourself, or where a local company is cheaper, stay out of scope. You receive the actual figures within 3 days of your inquiry, together with the scope.
- Per project
Project fee
We quote in writing for the agreed scope before starting. If the scope changes we re-quote, and we don't proceed without your approval.
- Expenses
Costs actually incurred
Travel, sample shipping and inspection visits are billed as expenses. We tell you the estimated amount before spending, and invoice with receipts afterwards.
- Monthly
Ongoing work
Work that continues, such as production management and repeat orders, is structured on a monthly basis.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
The MOQ is set by each factory, not by us. It varies widely by product and by brand, so there is no single figure we can give you. Instead, every factory quote we compare states its MOQ.
How long does sourcing take?
It depends on the product, the volume and the certifications involved. Within 3 days of your inquiry we send the scope, the schedule and the quote, and you will see the expected timeline in figures at that point.
Do you sign non-disclosure agreements?
Yes. We sign an NDA with you before you share any product details. Your product information, commercial terms and supplier details are not disclosed anywhere.
Can I hand you only part of the process?
You can. Shipping and freight, for example, are often cheaper through a forwarder in your own country. It usually makes more sense to leave those out and focus us on what can only be done in Korea, such as factory search and quality inspection. We tell you first which steps are genuinely worth handing over, and set the scope from there.
How does payment work?
You contract with KoStep, a company registered in Korea, and every payment comes with a Korean VAT invoice. Payments to the factory follow the terms written into the contract.
Are there costs beyond the quote?
Costs that are actually incurred, such as travel, sample shipping and inspection visits, are billed separately as expenses. But we tell you the estimated amount and get your approval before spending, then invoice with receipts afterwards. Nothing outside the quote simply appears on a later invoice.
What if I have already found a factory?
That works. We verify it, negotiate and run the inspections on your behalf. The relationship with the factory stays yours.
Contact
Tell us about your product
We reply within one business day. Within 3 days of your inquiry you receive the scope, the quote, and an honest read on whether the project is actually feasible.