International Cooperation

KOSTI strengthens Korea’s trade security capabilities through cooperation with foreign governments, international organizations, and relevant institutions.

KOSTI contributes to the development of the international non-proliferation and export control framework by implementing cooperation programs tailored to the institutional environment and policy needs of partner countries. Through these efforts, KOSTI supports Korean companies in conducting stable and compliant business activities overseas.

Expanding Cooperation with Overseas Non-Proliferation and Export Control Organizations

KOSTI continues to expand its international cooperation network through memoranda of understanding (MOU), policy consultations, and expert exchanges with foreign governments and organizations specializing in export controls and non-proliferation.

KOSTI also hosts international seminars, policy forums, and capacity-building programs to share Korea’s experience and expertise in trade security and to contribute to the establishment of a responsible and secure international trading environment.

Export Control Outreach in Southeast Asia

KOSTI provides tailored outreach programs that reflect the export control systems, industrial structures, and policy needs of Southeast Asian countries.

Through training programs for government officials and industry representatives, institutional advisory services, and corporate briefings, KOSTI supports the development of local export control capabilities. It also assists Korean companies operating in the region in understanding trade security regulations and strengthening their internal compliance systems.

Key Partner Countries

Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia

Bilateral Export Control Cooperation Conferences

KOSTI organizes bilateral export control cooperation conferences with major trading partners and strategically important countries to exchange information on export control policies, regulatory developments, and operational practices.

These conferences promote mutual understanding among government authorities, relevant institutions, and experts, while providing a platform to identify practical areas for cooperation on emerging trade security issues.

Major Bilateral Cooperation Activities

EU P2P Dialogue and Conference, Conference of Partnership Programmes on Strategic Trade Controls of Dual-use Goods in South-East Asia, Korea–U.S. Economic Security Conference.