How are Korean suppliers verified for the AI Match?

ERGSN runs a 4-step verification process on every supplier in the match catalog: business registration check (KR-side), site audit (Seoul-based ERGSN team), production sample qualification, and certification verification (KFDA, KCC, KS, ISO, FDA, CE, etc.). Only verified suppliers appear in match results.

How does the AI scoring work?

Each candidate is scored 0-99% based on: industry-tag match (60 points), procurement-volume scale match (20 points), regional demand alignment (8 + 6 per matching tag), and product availability (10 points if not Coming Soon). Top 3 by score returned.

Is the AI Match really free?

Yes. Tier 1 (AI Match) is permanently free — instant Top-3 from ERGSN portfolio, country + industry profile, auto-fill RFQ, and access to Wanted Board and Q&A Wall. No signup required.

What does Tier 2 Sourcing Concierge add?

Tier 2 ($199/month) adds a dedicated Seoul-based ERGSN trade specialist, weekly curated Korean market brief, 12-hour RFQ response window, private Telegram/WhatsApp channel for off-hours, and quarterly video review of your sourcing pipeline. Limited to 30 buyers in Q2 2026.

Are Coming Soon suppliers included in matches?

Yes — but with a 10-point scoring penalty so they appear lower. Coming Soon products are sectors ERGSN is actively curating (K-Culture Goods K-pop merchandise, K-Smart Living, K-Franchise, etc.). Indicating interest now puts you on the launch invitation list.

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AI Partner Match

Country + industry → Top-3 verified Korean suppliers from ERGSN's portfolio across 9 K-sectors. Built and maintained by ERGSN's trade desk — free Tier 1 with optional Sourcing Concierge upgrade.

AI Curation Service

Partner Match-making

Tell us your country and primary industry. Our AI instantly recommends the best-fit verified Korean suppliers and products from the ERGSN portfolio.

AI-powered curation
Enter your profile to see personalized supplier matches.

Buyer Concierge Tiers

Beyond the AI Match

For procurement teams who want a human expert on the Korean side. Same verification standard, closer collaboration.

Tier 1

AI Match

Free

Instant Top-3 curated from ERGSN portfolio
Country + industry profile input
Auto-fill RFQ from match results
Access to Wanted Board & Q&A Wall

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Tier 2

Sourcing Concierge

$199/ month

Dedicated ERGSN trade specialist (Seoul-based)
Weekly curated brief on Korean market moves
Priority RFQ routing — 12-hour response window
Private Telegram/WhatsApp channel for off-hours
Quarterly video review of your sourcing pipeline

New tier — onboarding limited to 30 buyers in Q2 2026. Sign-up routes through ERGSN trade team for qualification before billing begins.

Other Free Korea Trade Tools

Five free tools, one trade desk — built and maintained by ERGSN.

Tools Hub → Quote Calculator →Instant CIF/FOB estimate (5 K-sectors) Landed Cost Calculator →14 Korean ports × 14 destinations Trade Route Map →Seoul to 16 global ports Wanted Board →Reverse RFQ · anonymous post Export Documents AI →HS lookup · cert checker · templates

How matches work: AI scores each verified Korean supplier against your industry tags, procurement volume, and regional demand signals. Top-3 returned with fit score (0-99%). For binding qualification, request a real quote from ERGSN's trade desk.