Connect with Korean OEM & ODM Manufacturers

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) means you supply the formula and the Korean manufacturer produces it under your brand name. You own the formula IP and retain full exclusivity — no other brand can use the same formula. It's the right model when product differentiation is the priority.

With ODM (Original Design Manufacturer), the manufacturer's R&D team develops the formula to your brief. You specify the product type, actives, and target market — they develop it, you approve and brand it. ODM is faster and lower-cost to start than OEM, and is the most common path for brands entering Korean manufacturing.

White label is a fully standardized existing product — you apply your label as-is, no changes. Private label allows minor customization: fragrance selection, color adjustments, or packaging changes, on an existing base formula. Both are faster and lower-MOQ than custom ODM formulation.

MOQs depend on the manufacturer tier and product type. Private label cosmetics: 1,000–2,000 units. Custom ODM cosmetics: 1,000–5,000 units. Supplements (drink ampoules, capsules): 3,000–10,000 units. Tier 1 industrial-scale Korean manufacturers typically require 5,000–10,000+ units. Most emerging brands start with mid-size Korean manufacturers at 1,000–3,000 unit MOQs.

Private label (existing formula): 6–10 weeks from order confirmation. Custom ODM (new formula development): 16–24 weeks, including formulation, stability testing, packaging, and production. Plan for the longer estimate — the most common delays are sampling revision rounds and packaging decisions.

Korea ranks #3 globally in cosmetics exports and sets the global benchmark for skincare formulation quality and regulatory compliance. Korean manufacturers are MFDS-registered, ISO 22716 certified, and export to the US, EU, UK, and Asia. The same factories producing leading K-beauty brands are accessible to international brands at 1,000+ unit MOQs.