Korea Customs Service

HISTORY1970 - 2000

1. 1998

   1. 1998 Organizational Structure

      Aug. 25

      Relocated its headquarters to Daejeon Government Complex

2. 1996

   1. 1996 Customs Administration

      Jul. 1

      Implemented import/export declaration before arrival, and commenced the operation of the EDI System

3. 1995

   1. 1995 Organizational Structure

      Feb. 1995

      Established the Customs Canine Training Center at Gimpo Customs

4. 1994

   1. 1994 Customs Administration

      Dec.

      Initiated EDI System Operation for Export Clearance

5. 1987

   1. 1987 Customs Administration

      May. 1

      Organized and operated the Seoul Olympic Customs Support Team

6. 1977

   1. 1977 Organizational Structure

      Jul. 25

      Opened Training Center for Customs Officers

7. 1970

   1. 1970 Organizational Structure

      Aug. 27

      Korea Customs Service was founded as an independent customs administration

8. 1883

   1. 1883 Organizational Structure

      Jun. 16

      Opened Incheon Maritime Customs Office

9. 1878

   1. 1878 Organizational Structure

      Sep. 28

      Opened Dumojin Maritime Customs Office