Efficiency in Customs Capacity in Developing Countries by the Korea Customs Service

Abstract

Purpose : The aim of this article is to develop customs-capacity cultivation programs for the Korea Customs Service in developing countries and to present efficiency measures for providing long-term and systematic programs with expertise.
 Research design, data, and methodology : Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Korea Customs Service reviewed the status of customs-capacity cultivation support in developing countries and analyzed the form of international organizations' support for developing countries. The Korea Customs Service proposed measures to streamline customs-capacity cultivation programs in developing countries.
 Results : In order to streamline customs-capacity cultivation programs in developing countries, the Korea Customs Service proposed preparing a long-term organizational system and pre-demand surveys, and proposed developing customized programs for each country with follow-up management.
 Conclusions : Although Korea's customs-capacity cultivation program in developing countries is trying to overcome the limitations of existing programs, it is difficult to secure expertise because the person in charge is not determined according to each program, subject, and target. Therefore, it is necessary to apply efficiency measures in consideration of the establishment of an organizational system from a long-term perspective, as well as pre-demand survey of programs, development of customized programs, and follow-up management.