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Key Facts: Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 Exam

120 items

Official examination length (4 subjects × 30 items)

Korea International Trade Association (KITA)

120 minutes

Total remote online test duration

KITA Trade Campus

40 / 60

Passing standard (40% subject floor, 60% overall average)

KITA Trade Examination Regulations

KRW 55,000

Examination registration fee

KITA Trade Campus Portal (2026)

4 Subjects

Trade Laws, Settlement, Contracts, and Trade English

KITA Official Blueprint

2021

Year Grade 2 was abolished to make Grade 1 the sole standard

KITA Historical Archive

The Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 (국제무역사 1급) is a KITA / Trade Campus private trade qualification. The official remote-proctored online examination consists of 120 four-option questions across four subjects (30 questions each) completed in 120 minutes. Candidates need at least 40 points in every subject and a 60-point overall average. OpenExamPrep offers an independent 100-question English-language MCQ study bank for the published subjects.

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1Under the Foreign Trade Act of Korea (대외무역법), which of the following transactions qualifies as an 'export' (수출)?

A.The transfer of domestic goods to a foreign vessel moored in a Korean port for free consumption by Korean crew members

B.The transfer of digital software downloaded overseas by a foreign resident from a Korean telecommunications network for valuable consideration

C.The simple movement of foreign goods from one licensed bonded warehouse to another within Incheon Port

D.The domestic supply of raw materials between two Korean manufacturers without an export certificate

Explanation: Under Article 2 of the Foreign Trade Act and Article 2 of its Enforcement Decree, 'export' includes the overseas transfer of goods from Korea for consideration, the transfer of software or digital services transmitted via information and telecommunications networks to a non-resident, and the provision of services in designated service sectors. The cross-border transmission of software for value is explicitly recognized as an export.

2Under the Foreign Trade Act, a Korean enterprise purchases merchandise from an exporter in Japan and sells it directly to a buyer in Vietnam, where the goods are shipped directly from Yokohama to Da Nang without entering Korean customs territory, and the Korean enterprise retains the margin between sales revenue and purchase cost. Which specific trade form (특정거래형태) does this represent?

A.Merchandising Trade (중개무역)

B.Intermediary Trade (중계무역)

C.Consignment Processing Trade (위탁가공무역)

D.Switch Trade (스위치무역)

Explanation: Intermediary Trade (중계무역) under Article 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act is defined as a transaction where goods are imported and then exported to a third country for the primary purpose of obtaining an arbitrage price difference (margin), and the goods may be shipped directly without crossing Korean customs clearance. Merchandising trade (중개무역), by contrast, involves acting merely as an agent receiving a brokerage commission.

3A Korean apparel company exports fabrics to a processing facility in Indonesia without receiving payment, pays an Indonesian sewing subcontractor a predetermined processing fee per finished garment, and sells the completed garments directly to a department store in Germany. How is this transaction classified under the Foreign Trade Act?

A.Consignment Processing Trade (위탁가공무역)

B.Entrusted Processing Trade (수탁가공무역)

C.Consignment Sale Trade (위탁판매무역)

D.Triangular Compensation Trade (삼각보상무역)

Explanation: Consignment Processing Trade (위탁가공무역) occurs when a domestic principal supplies raw materials or intermediate inputs overseas free of charge (무환), has them processed into finished goods by a foreign subcontractor, pays a processing fee, and then sells or exports the finished products. Entrusted processing trade (수탁가공무역) is the exact opposite from the processor's viewpoint.

4Which of the following correctly describes the statutory distinction between a Purchasing Confirmation Letter (구매확인서) and a Local Letter of Credit (내국신용장 / Local L/C) in Korea?

A.A Local L/C is issued unconditionally without collateral, whereas a Purchasing Confirmation Letter requires opening bank credit lines and collateral pledge.

B.A Purchasing Confirmation Letter is issued by a foreign exchange bank or through uTradeHub based on export evidence, applies a zero VAT rate, but does not carry a bank payment undertaking.

C.A Local L/C can be issued retroactively after the end of the VAT taxable period, while a Purchasing Confirmation Letter must strictly precede physical delivery.

D.A Purchasing Confirmation Letter cannot be used to prove domestic export supply performance for government trade awards or financial benefits.

Explanation: A Purchasing Confirmation Letter (구매확인서) is issued electronically via electronic trade platforms (such as uTradeHub) by banks or authorized institutions based on master L/Cs or export contracts. It confers zero-rate VAT benefits (영세율) and export performance recognition, but unlike a Local L/C, it does not provide an independent, irrevocable bank payment guarantee.

5Under the Value-Added Tax Act and Foreign Trade Act enforcement guidelines, by when must a Purchasing Confirmation Letter (구매확인서) be issued post-facto (사후발급) for the domestic supplier to qualify for the zero VAT rate (영세율 세금계산서) for that taxable period?

A.Within 10 days after the goods are delivered to the exporter's warehouse

B.Within 25 days after the end of the relevant taxable period (과세기간 종료 후 25일 이내)

C.Within 6 months from the date of master export contract signing

D.Within 30 days from the date of the master L/C negotiation

Explanation: Under the VAT Act Enforcement Decree, when goods for export are supplied domestically under a general tax invoice first, the supplier may convert it to a zero-rate tax invoice if a Purchasing Confirmation Letter is issued within 25 days after the close of the relevant VAT taxable period (i.e., by July 25 for the first half, or by January 25 for the second half).

6Under the Foreign Trade Act of Korea, what is the default rule regarding Country of Origin (원산지) marking on imported finished consumer goods?

A.Origin may be marked exclusively on the outer commercial shipping carton and omitted from individual retail packages.

B.The country of origin must be marked in Korean, Chinese, or English on the goods in a conspicuous, indelible, and permanent manner (보존성, 식별성, 견고성).

C.Importers may affix temporary paper stickers that peel off easily upon retail purchase.

D.Goods originating from FTA partner countries are fully exempt from all physical origin marking.

Explanation: Article 33 of the Foreign Trade Act and related notifications require that imported goods subject to origin marking be marked visibly, legibly, and indelibly in Korean, Chinese, or English on the merchandise itself so that domestic consumers can easily verify where the product was manufactured.

7What is the 'Catch-All' control (상황허가) system established under the Foreign Trade Act regarding strategic goods (전략물자)?

A.A regulation requiring government approval for all luxury consumer items imported into South Korea

B.A control mechanism requiring an exporter to obtain approval even for non-listed conventional goods if they know or suspect the goods may be diverted to develop or manufacture weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

C.A blanket exemption allowing registered trading companies to export strategic materials without notification

D.An automated customs clearance process applied exclusively to high-tech semiconductors

Explanation: Under Article 19(3) of the Foreign Trade Act, the Catch-All control system requires an exporter to obtain export permission (상황허가) even for dual-use items not specifically enumerated on the Strategic Goods Control List if the exporter knows or has reason to believe that the importer intends to use them for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or their missile delivery systems.

8Under the Foreign Trade Act Enforcement Decree, when calculating export performance (수출실적) for general exports against telegraphic transfer (T/T) or documentary collection, what is the statutory standard date of recognition?

A.The date the commercial invoice is signed by the seller

B.The date the export declaration is accepted by Customs (수출신고수리일)

C.The date the cargo arrives at the destination port

D.The date the buyer receives the bills of lading from the collecting bank

Explanation: Under the Foreign Trade Act Management Regulations, the standard date for recognizing export performance for general merchandise exports is the export declaration acceptance date (수출신고수리일) based on FOB valuation.

9Under Article 251 of the Korean Customs Act (관세법), within what period must exported goods be loaded onto a means of transportation after the export declaration has been accepted (수출신고수리)?

A.Within 10 days, extendable by up to 10 days

B.Within 30 days, extendable by up to 1 year upon approval by the head of the customs office

C.Within 60 days, with no extensions permitted under any circumstances

D.Within 90 days from the vessel's estimated departure date

Explanation: Customs Act Article 251 specifies that goods for which an export declaration has been accepted must be loaded onto the means of international transport within 30 days from the date of acceptance. However, the head of the customs office may approve an extension of up to 1 year upon application.

10Under the Korean Customs Act, what is the earliest point in time an importer is permitted to submit an import declaration (수입신고) for maritime cargo?

A.Prior to the entry of the vessel carrying the goods into port (입항전신고)

B.Only after the goods have physically entered a licensed bonded warehouse

C.Only after the vessel has completed complete discharge of all onboard containers

D.At the moment the sales contract is signed between buyer and seller

Explanation: Under Article 244 of the Customs Act, an import declaration may be filed prior to the arrival of the carrying vessel or aircraft (Declaration Prior to Entry / 입항전신고) to expedite customs clearance, provided the vessel has departed from the loading port.

About the Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 Exam

Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 (국제무역사 1급 - Gukje Muyeoksa Grade 1) is a private trade qualification administered by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA / 한국무역협회) through its Trade Campus (무역아카데미). The exam covers four domains: Trade Laws & Regulations, Trade Settlement, Trade Contracts, and Trade English. The official examination is a 120-minute remote-proctored online test with 120 four-option questions (30 per subject). This resource provides an independent 100-question English-language MCQ study adaptation of the published subjects; it is not an official translation or remote-test simulation.

Exam sponsor: Korea International Trade Association (한국무역협회 / KITA) / Trade Campus. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

120 questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

40+ per subject and 60 average

Exam / Certification Fees

KRW 55,000 (KITA, 2026)

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Korea International Trade Association (KITA / 한국무역협회) - Trade Campus · Source checked 2026-09-20Official certification portal providing exam schedules, remote online testing requirements, candidate registration, passing score announcements, and certificate issuance.
Korean Law Information Center (국가법령정보센터) - Foreign Trade Act (대외무역법) · Source checked 2026-09-20Primary statutory framework for South Korean international commerce, export/import approval, strategic goods control, origin marking, and specific trade forms.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - UCP 600 & Incoterms 2020 · Source checked 2026-09-20International standard rules published by the ICC governing letters of credit, collection, and commercial trade terms tested across all four subjects.
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) - CISG · Source checked 2026-09-20Vienna Convention 1980 governing international contracts for the sale of goods, forming the statutory backbone of the Trade Contracts subject.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Trade Laws & Regulations (무역규범)

Foreign Trade Act provisions, export/import authorization, management of strategic goods, country of origin labeling, specific trade transactions (intermediary trade, merchanting, consignment processing, lease trade), Purchasing Confirmation Letters (구매확인서) and Local Letters of Credit, Customs Act clearance procedures, customs valuation hierarchy (Articles 30-35), bonded zones, the Act on Special Cases concerning the Refund of Customs Duties (환급특례법), and Foreign Exchange Transactions Act settlement reporting regulations.

25%

Trade Settlement (무역결제)

Commercial letters of credit, independence and strict compliance principles, letter of credit varieties (revocable vs. irrevocable, confirmed, transferable, back-to-back, revolving, standby), Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600) and ISBP 745, documentary collections under URC 522 (Documents against Payment / Documents against Acceptance), clean and documentary remittances (T/T advance, open account, deferred cash), international factoring, forfaiting financing mechanics, and comprehensive Incoterms 2020 rules analysis.

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Trade Contracts (무역계약)

United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG / Vienna Convention 1980) covering contract formation, firm offers, revocability, battle of forms, seller obligations regarding conformity of goods, buyer inspection and notification duties, remedies for breach (avoidance, reduction of price, specific performance), international maritime transport, ocean bills of lading (B/L types, functions, endorsements), air freight documentation (AWB), multimodal transport, marine cargo insurance (ICC 1982/2009 A, B, C coverage conditions), and maritime average loss adjustment (General Average sacrifice vs. Particular Average damage).

25%

Trade English (무역영어)

Professional commercial trade correspondence in English, including trade inquiries, quotations, firm offers, counter-offers, firm order placements, order acknowledgments, and commercial claim letters; operational interpretation of international trade shipping and banking documents (commercial invoices, packing lists, inspection certificates, certificates of origin, bills of exchange); standard international contract boilerplate clauses (arbitration clauses under KCAB/ICC rules, force majeure, hardship, governing law, entire agreement, severability); and dispute negotiation in global business contexts.

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Passing score: 40+ per subject and 60 average
Exam length: 120 questions
Time limit: 120 minutes
Exam / certification fees: KRW 55,000 (KITA, 2026) Official sources

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Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the legal distinctions in the Foreign Trade Act between Intermediary Trade (중계무역, where arbitrage margin is retained), Merchandising Trade (중개무역, earning commission), and Consignment Processing Trade (위탁가공무역).

2Understand the statutory issuance conditions and zero-rate VAT benefits of Purchasing Confirmation Letters (구매확인서) versus Local Letters of Credit (내국신용장).

3Under UCP 600, master standard examination periods (maximum 5 banking days following the day of presentation under Art. 14(b)), notice of refusal procedures (Art. 16), and the principle of autonomy/independence.

4Review Incoterms 2020 critical differences, particularly FOB/CFR/CIF vs. FCA/CPT/CIP, seller insurance obligation differences between CIF (minimum ICC C) and CIP (maximum ICC A), and DPU's unique unloading requirement.

5Thoroughly analyze CISG provisions on offer revocation (Art. 16), late acceptance (Art. 21), fundamental breach (Art. 25), buyer's notice of non-conformity within 2 years (Art. 39), and remedy options.

6Practice calculation problems for CIF export price conversion, marine cargo insurance premiums (typically 110% of CIF value), customs duty drawback calculations, and cross-exchange currency rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 (국제무역사 1급)?

The Korea International Trade Specialist Grade 1 (국제무역사 1급) is a private trade qualification administered by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA / 한국무역협회). It assesses foreign-trade rules, settlement, international sales contracts, logistics, cargo insurance, and trade English.

What happened to the Grade 2 examination?

KITA discontinued the Grade 2 examination in 2021; the current official certification page is for Grade 1.

What is the format and duration of the official exam?

The official exam is a remote-proctored online examination consisting of 120 four-option multiple-choice questions across four subjects (30 questions each) completed in a continuous 120-minute session.

What are the passing criteria for the examination?

Candidates must score at least 40 points (out of 100) in each of the four subjects to avoid a disqualifying subject failure (과락) and must achieve a weighted total average of 60 points or higher across all four subjects.

Who is eligible to take the examination?

There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, or educational background. Anyone interested in international trade, export/import management, or global commerce may register.

What is the relationship between the official test and this 100-item practice bank?

The official KITA examination page reviewed for this audit does not publish selectable assessment languages. This bank offers an independent 100-question English-language MCQ study adaptation balanced across the four published subjects (25 items each); it is not an official translation.