SRC MF RK Develops Cooperation with the Korea Customs Service

      January 12, 2026, Daejeon (Republic of Korea) – Representative of the State Revenue Committee in the Republic of Korea, Bibarys Shapetov held a working meeting with the Acting Director of International Cooperation Department of the Korea Customs Service Naae Lee.

      During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of customs cooperation and prospects for expanding practical engagement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. Bibarys Shapetov noted the interest of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan in deepening cooperation with the Korea Customs Service and in studying advanced practices applied in Korea.

      The Korea Customs Service is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading customs administrations in terms of digitalization, and its experience is highly valued on international platforms, including within the framework of the World Customs Organization. In this regard, the parties discussed opportunities to exchange experience on the introduction of modern technologies aimed at accelerating and simplifying customs procedures while maintaining a high level of security, including the use of digital solutions, data analytics, and elements of artificial intelligence in risk management and customs control systems.

      The parties also agreed to resume meetings of the Joint Committee on Customs Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea and to hold the next meeting in 2026. The importance of making the Joint Committee’s work more practice-oriented was emphasized, including the development of agreed priorities, project initiatives, and cooperation plans for the medium and long term.

       In addition, the parties confirmed their intention to resume work on mutual recognition of the Authorized Economic Operator programs of the two countries. As initial steps, they outlined the exchange of information on national requirements and procedures, the comparison of approaches to compliance assessment and risk management, and the preparation of proposals to include this issue on the agenda of the upcoming Joint Committee meeting.

      The parties reaffirmed their interest in continuing the dialogue and developing working-level communications, including the preparation of specific proposals on areas for further cooperation.