Marketplace

Marketplace

Coupang

Coupang

E-Commerce Giant in the ROK

E-Commerce Giant in the ROK

Primarily urban middle-class, tech-savvy consumers aged 20–39, who value shopping convenience and product quality

Country Republic of Korea (ROK)

Country Republic of Korea (ROK)

Established In 2010

Established In 2010

Contact Provider

Contact Provider

22.8

M+

monthly active users in 2024

22.8

M+

monthly active users in 2024

$30,268

M

GMV

in 2024

$30,268

M

GMV

in 2024

Platform Positioning

The largest open e-commerce marketplace in the ROK, supporting both domestic and cross-border sellers

Platform Positioning

The largest open e-commerce marketplace in the ROK, supporting both domestic and cross-border sellers

Core Strengths

Core Strengths

Core Strengths

Castle gate

Coupang logistics network (Rocket Delivery) with 30+ fulfillment centers — 99% of orders delivered the next day. Powerful membership program (WOW Membership) that comprises 80% of urban users.

Coupang logistics network (Rocket Delivery) with 30+ fulfillment centers — 99% of orders delivered the next day. Powerful membership program (WOW Membership) that comprises 80% of urban users.

Multi-channel expansion

Flexible fulfillment models (CGF, CGF LITE, FBC, local delivery) accommodating diverse product categories.

Flexible fulfillment models (CGF, CGF LITE, FBC, local delivery) accommodating diverse product categories.

Data-driven platform

Zero barriers to seller onboarding, no fees, backend support and operational services in Chinese.

Zero barriers to seller onboarding, no fees, backend support and operational services in Chinese.

Strong Categories

Food
Food
Home Appliances & Living
Home Appliances & Living
Healthy Foods & Supplements
Healthy Foods & Supplements
Maternity & Baby
Maternity & Baby
Pet Supplies
Pet Supplies

Selling on the Platform

Selling on the Platform

01

Onboarding

Support both local and cross-border store types.
Cross-border sellers must provide a business license, legal representative’s ID, bank account details, and sales records from other platforms.
Steps: Sign up for a seller account → Submit documents → Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification → List products → Launch the store
No onboarding fees。
Onboarding

Charges and Fees

Logistics Fulfillment

Platform Support

Settlement Cycle

Settlement Currency

Get started

World First UK Limited is a UK registered limited company with company number 05022388 and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with FCA Firm Reference number 900508.

World First UK Limited is a UK registered limited company with company number 05022388 and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with FCA Firm Reference number 900508.

The registered address for World First UK Limited is 2nd Floor, International House, 1 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1UN.

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