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A practical point of contact in Korea, for buyers and businesses working with Korean suppliers and products.

AMITYLUNA workspace in Korea

Who runs AMITYLUNA

I'm Luna, and AMITYLUNA is run from here in Korea.

More than 20 years in international trade, freight forwarding, and logistics, including international express shipping. That work has covered direct import and export, selling to consumers, and sourcing products for clients, so both the buying and the selling side of a deal are familiar ground.

More than ten years of living and working abroad also means English and Korean are both everyday working languages.

That combination is the point of AMITYLUNA. Many Korean suppliers and sellers work only in Korean, and many overseas buyers can't reach them. AMITYLUNA sits in between: reading the Korean side, speaking with the people involved, and explaining what it means for your order.

What AMITYLUNA helps with

Finding Korean suppliersSearching in Korean, through exhibitor lists and industry associations, beyond what Google and B2B platforms show. Read more
Reaching suppliers that don't replyContacting the company in Korean, finding who actually handles sales, and checking whether an export route exists. Read more
Buying what isn't sold internationallyWorking out why a purchase is blocked and what it would take to get the item to you. Read more
Shipping and trade documentsChecking what a shipment needs before it leaves Korea, from customs descriptions to FTA origin declarations. Read more

Enquiries range from a single item to a retailer looking for a new supplier. Both are welcome.

How enquiries are handled

Every enquiry starts with one question: does it need outside help at all? If a global checkout, a forwarding address, or a clear email to the right person would solve it, I'll tell you that first.

If it does need someone in Korea, you'll get an outline of what will be checked, who will be contacted, and what to expect, before any work starts.

What are you trying to get from Korea?

A short email is enough to start. It helps to include:

  • The product, supplier, or link you're working with
  • The quantity you need and your destination country
  • Where things are stuck right now

Email AMITYLUNA

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