International Business

Korea Institute for Water Technology Certification.

KWTC provides comprehensive and structured support throughout the entire process of global market entry for Korean water companies, including assistance with obtaining overseas certifications, organizing international events and business meetings, and building international cooperation networks.

  • Overseas Certification Acquisition
    KWTC collaborates with major global certification bodies such as NSF (U.S.), WRAS (U.K.), Kiwa (Europe), and SIRIM (Malaysia) to support companies in obtaining certifications.
  • International Events & Business Meetings
    We expand market entry opportunities by organizing international events and facilitating business matchmaking sessions with overseas buyers.
  • Institutional Cooperation
    KWTC strengthens cooperation networks with relevant overseas organizations, establishing a foundation for continuous institutional and technological exchange.

Key Programs

Support Program for Overseas Certification Acquisition

We help domestic water companies seeking to enter global markets obtain major international certifications such as NSF/ANSI, WRAS, SIRIM, CE, UL, UPC and more.

  • Tailored Corporate Support
    • Assistance with application preparation and training
    • Sample shipment
    • Close consulting including response to factory audits and more.
  • Financial Support
    • Covers 70% of certification costs for mid-sized enterprises and 90% for small enterprises
    • Additional reimbursement available for companies that complete the process faithfully
  • Follow-up Support
    • Overseas promotion of certified products
    • Linkage with international exhibitions
    • Promotion of export achievements
  • Support Procedure

    • STEP 01
      Preliminary Training
    • STEP 02
      Advance Payment Support
    • STEP 03
      Mid-term Review
    • STEP 04
      Final Payment Support
    • STEP 05
      Promotion & Follow-up Management
International Event & Business Meeting Operations

KWTC operates customized business programs to help domestic companies enter local markets and connect with overseas buyers.

  • Introduction of outstanding Korean water technologies
  • Sharing information on overseas verification / certification systems and market trends
  • 1:1 business meetings with overseas institutions and buyers
Cooperation with Overseas Institutions

Through collaboration with major certification bodies in the U.S., Europe, Malaysia, and others, KWTC provides translated standards, technical glossaries, joint seminars, and research on strategies to respond to foreign regulatory frameworks.

  • NFS
    NFS logo
  • SIRIM
    SIRIM logo
  • American Water
    Works Association
    American Water Works Association logo
  • kiwa
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