SEOUL, South Korea, July 29, 2026 – Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delivered Korea, a leading cross-border shopping and fulfillment provider specializing in K-culture goods. The agreement reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting Korean businesses as global demand for K-culture goods continues to expand, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.
According to the National Logistics Information Center, South Korea’s e-commerce exports reached USD 1.00353 billion in the first half of 2026, a 50.1% year-on-year increase and the first time the country has surpassed USD 1 billion in a six-month period.[1] The strong growth was fueled by robust global demand for consumer goods, including K-pop, K-beauty and K-fashion related products.[2]
As international demand for Korean products continues to rise, FedEx is strengthening its support for Delivered Korea’s global logistics operations through FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), a day-definite e-commerce solution that combines speed and reliability with end-to-end tracking, proactive notifications, and flexible delivery options through FedEx Delivery Manager® International.
In addition, FedEx helps Delivered Korea streamline and optimize its fulfilment operations through integrated shipping solutions and access to a dedicated team of customs clearance specialists. These capabilities help streamline customs clearance processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce potential shipping delays. Together, these solutions enable Delivered Korea to scale its global operations, expand into new product categories, and meet rising customer expectations for speed, visibility, and convenience.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Delivered Korea to support the growing global demand for K‑culture goods. As cross-border e-commerce continues to expand, businesses need agile and reliable logistics solutions to connect with customers worldwide,” said Wonbin Park, managing director of FedEx Korea. “By leveraging our global network, digital capabilities, and customs clearance expertise, FedEx is well positioned to help Korean businesses seize international growth opportunities and deliver a seamless customer experience across markets.”
“This agreement represents an important collaboration that brings together Delivered Korea’s cross-border e-commerce capabilities with the global logistics network and customs clearance expertise at FedEx to provide customers with greater convenience,” said Jong Ik Kim, CEO of Delivered Korea. “We will continue to strengthen our global delivery capabilities to support Korean sellers in expanding into overseas markets, while providing international consumers with a faster and more reliable K-culture shopping experience.”
[1] National Logistics Information Center, “E-Commerce Statistics”, data for the first half of 2026: https://www.nlic.go.kr/nlic/erncStatistics.action
[2] A new history in Korea’s e-commerce exports... Over $1 Billion in the First Half Year - Electronic Times