Ktown4u, the No.1 B2C cross-border platform, boosts global customs competitiveness through AEO certification.

(MHN Intern Reporter Park Seungmin) Ktown4u has strengthened its customs competitiveness by acquiring official AEO certification.

Global K-POP on-offline platform Ktown4u (CEO Song Hyo-min) announced that it received the AEO certificate during the “2025 3rd Export-Import Safety Management Excellent Company (AEO) Certification Ceremony” held at the Seoul Main Customs Office on July 8. Among the eight newly certified companies, Ktown4u was the only one in the B2C cross-border e-commerce sector.

AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) is an international certification granted by customs authorities based on a comprehensive evaluation of legal compliance, internal control, financial soundness, and safety standards. It has been adopted by 97 countries, including the U.S., China, and EU nations.

At the event, Ktown4u was certified alongside companies such as Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology and Shinsegae International, while 23 companies received recertification.

With the AEO certification, Ktown4u will enjoy various benefits, including △ reduced cargo inspection rates and simplified documentation for faster customs clearance, △ exemption from import-related customs audits, △ preferential interest rates from banks with AEO MOUs, and △ priority clearance and reduced import inspections in 25 countries with Korea’s Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), such as the U.S., China, and the U.K.

Lee Haeng-gyu, Head of Ktown4u’s AEO Management Division, stated, “With this AEO certification, K-POP fans worldwide can receive their desired products more quickly and securely. As the No.1 B2C cross-border platform, we will continue to reflect global policies proactively to further earn customer trust.”

Meanwhile, Ktown4u operates a global e-commerce platform specializing in K-POP and ranked No.1 in e-commerce exports in 2023, according to Korea Customs Service statistics.