동해 자유 무역지역(DONGHAE FREE TRADE ZONE-DFTZ)
The Logistics Hub of the East Sea, Donghae Free Trade Zone Strategically located in Northeast Asia, DFTZ connects Japan, China, and Russia— a pivotal hub for northern trade and a perfect launchpad for your export business.
📌 Duty Deferral · Tax Incentives · Low Rent · One-Stop Service
📍 Location: 177 Gongdan 1-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
📞 Contact: +82-33-522-6122
❓ What is Donghae FTZ?
Donghae Free Trade Zone (FTZ)
A designated Free Trade Zone (FTZ) by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, offering specialized infrastructure and institutional support for export-focused manufacturing and logistics companies.
📐 Total Area: 247,734㎡
🏗️ Facilities: Standard factories, cold chain, dormitories
📅 Designated: 2005 | Operational Since: 2010
✅ Key Benefits
Donghae FTZ offers optimal conditions for export-driven businesses:
📦 Duty Deferral: Considered a foreign territory → No import duties
💰 Tax Reduction: 50% exemption on corporate & income tax (5 years)
🏢 Low Rent: Land 61 KRW/m2, Factories 355~430 KRW/m2
🔄 Outsourcing Flexibility: Partial processing allowed outside the FTZ
🧾 Zero VAT: Zero-rated VAT for import/export transactions
🛠️ One-Stop Service: Full support from consultation to factory setup
❄️ Cold Chain Hub Specialization
A dedicated hub for global seafood processing and storage.
Donghae FTZ supports seafood and logistics enterprises with specialized cold chain infrastructure across the Pan-East Sea region.
🧊 Cold Storage Facility: 10,206m2 (total floor area)
📦 Storage Capacity: 14,656 tons
🏭 Features: Automatic/manual freezing, processing rooms, quick freezing
📈 Expected Economic Impact:
530 billion KRW in production inducement
430 new jobs created
📝 Eligibility & Application Process
Who can apply for Donghae FTZ?
✅ Export-oriented manufacturing companies
✅ Foreign-invested companies
✅ Knowledge-based service companies (with export focus)
✅ Logistics / wholesale businesses
✅ Startups established within the past 7 years
Application Process (Simple & Fast)
Consultation → 2. Foreign investment filing → 3. Contract signing → 4. Construction permit → 5. Factory operation
📍 Strategic Location
A logistics hub for Northeast Asia exports
🛳️ Proximity to Donghae International Port (port redevelopment underway – Phase 3)
🚄 KTX from Seoul to Donghae (approx. 2 hours)
🚚 Excellent road access via Donghae Expressway & National Route 7
✈️ Connections to Yangyang International Airport & Wonju Airport
🏢 Tenant Companies
Current Major Tenants
A total of 16 companies have moved into the Donghae Free Trade Zone,
44% of which are foreign-invested enterprises.
Key examples:
Moonshop Co., Ltd.
Wellmade International Co., Ltd.
M-View Global Co., Ltd.
Yoonsung Co., Ltd.
Haneul Enterprise Co., Ltd., etc.
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