How can I deliver a parcel from Korea to the US?

Sending parcels from Korea to the US has several options at different speeds and price points. Korea Post (우체국) is the cheapest and most foreigner-friendly. EMS (Express Mail Service) gets your package to the US in 5 to 7 days at around 30,000 to 60,000 won for 1kg, increasing about 5,000 won per additional kg. Standard small packet airmail takes 7 to 14 days and costs about 18,000 won for 1kg. Surface mail is the cheapest at around 8,000 won but takes 1 to 2 months. The post office staff helps fill in customs forms (CN22 or CN23), and most branches have English-speaking staff or use the Papago app.

For faster commercial options, FedEx, DHL, and UPS have offices in Seoul and major cities, with 2 to 4 day delivery starting around 60,000 won for 1kg. They pick up from your home with online booking. CJ Korea Express (CJ대한통운) handles package consolidation and discount international shipping for those sending bulk. The CJ Logistics Customer Center has English support. For e-commerce returns or larger items, Mail Plus and Goodsflow offer warehousing and combined shipping. Maximum weight is 30kg per parcel for Korea Post, with restrictions on items like batteries (lithium ones are tricky), liquids, and food. Insurance is recommended for items over 100,000 won value. Pack securely since handling can be rough during international transit.