PaperCorea Inc. is a South Korean company engaged in the manufacture and sale of a comprehensive range of paper products, including sack kraft papers; shopping bags; woven lamination paper; container board; newsprint products; and specialty papers such as printed circuit board (PCB) papers, saturating papers, and saturating newsprint. The company also develops real estate projects encompassing residential, commercial, and educational facilities. Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Gunsan, South Korea, PaperCorea operates primarily in South Korea with exports to international markets, including the US, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
In the last two years, PaperCorea has focused on advancing production technology and sustainability. A notable recent development includes the commissioning of an ANDRITZ PrimePress X shoe press at its Gunsan mill in 2025, which represents a technology milestone as it features the highest line load ever installed in South Korean paper production. This upgrade enhances the company's ability to produce stronger, more durable packaging paper with improved dryness by over 5%, energy savings of up to 20%, and optimized moisture profiles. The collaboration with ANDRITZ underlines PaperCorea’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable papermaking, reinforcing its competitive position in the packaging paper segment.
The company serves a mix of industrial, commercial, and specialty paper markets, continuously expanding its product offerings and focusing on operational excellence and environmental sustainability. PaperCorea also maintains strategic partnerships to support growth and technology integration, reflecting its progressive approach to industry challenges and market demands.
This combination of diversified paper products, recent technological advancements, and its established operational base underscores PaperCorea’s significant role in the South Korean and regional paper manufacturing industry.