{
  "id": 5496404,
  "title": "Korea Customs Service to run 24-hour clearance support ahead of Chuseok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/korea-customs-service-to-run-24-hour-clearance-support-ahead-of",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T05:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260904/korea-customs-service-to-run-24-hour-clearance-support-ahead-of-chuseok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of Korea's autumn holiday of Chuseok, the Korea Customs Service will deploy a series of special measures to expedite the flow of seasonal food products, simplify import clearance, and lessen the financial strain on exporters, according to the agency. Between September 7 and 27, 34 customs offices across the country will host 24-hour special clearance teams, working around the clock, including on weekends and holidays, to prioritize imports of holiday food staples and essential raw materials, while intensifying checks on imported food items to prevent unsafe or illicit goods from entering the country. Dedicated teams will manage the increase in direct overseas purchases, personal imports bought directly from foreign online retailers, at customs offices in Incheon, Pyeongtaek, Gunsan, Yongdang, and Gimpo Airport. To deter excessive stockpiling of goods under tariff-rate quotas, like frozen pork and fruit, the agency will impose penalty surcharges on late import declarations and ramp up inspections of bonded warehouses to guarantee prompt release of products. A special customs refund support period will be in effect from September 10 to 23 to alleviate exporters' cash flow issues, with refunds being issued accordingly.",
  "summary": "The Korea Customs Service will roll out a package of special measures ahead of Chuseok, Korea's autumn holiday, to speed the supply of seasonal food items, ease import clearance and reduce the financial burden on exporters, the agency said. From Sept. 7-27, 34 customs offices nationwide will operate 24-hour special clearance teams, including nights and holidays, to fast-track imports of holiday…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korea Customs Service will run 24-hour clearance teams for Chuseok holiday",
    "Special teams will prioritize imports of holiday food staples and raw materials",
    "Penalty surcharges and inspections to prevent excessive stockpiling and ensure prompt releases"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Korea Customs Service's pre-Chuseok measures aim to ease financial strain on exporters and ensure smooth import clearance of essential goods, particularly food products, during the holiday period.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/south-korea-weighs-contributions-to-hormuz-as-us-pressure-mounts",
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    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}