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POSCO International earns top AAA rating in trade security certification
POSCO International has earned the top AAA rating in South Korea’s Authorized Economic Operator customs certification scheme.
The certification is based on international standards and assesses companies’ legal compliance, internal controls, financial health and security.
The rating brings simpler customs procedures, including exemption from some cargo inspections and document checks.
Benefits also apply in 25 partner countries, including the United States, Japan and China, which have mutual recognition agreements with South Korea.
The scheme is intended to identify companies that meet high standards for safe and compliant trade.
POSCO International says it will use the certification to improve logistics efficiency and trade competitiveness.
The company also says it will continue helping small and medium-sized businesses obtain AEO certification.
POSCO International said it had received AAA, the highest rating in the Authorized Economic Operator certification program.
The company announced the certification on Oct. 21.
The AEO program assesses companies’ legal compliance, internal controls, financial soundness and security management.
The rating brings simplified customs procedures, including exemption from selection for cargo inspections and document submissions.
The benefits also apply in 25 countries that have mutual recognition agreements with South Korea, including the United States, Japan and China.
- Who
- POSCO International.
- What
- It received the AAA rating, the highest level of AEO certification.
- When
- Oct. 21, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea; the company’s headquarters location is not stated.
- Why
- The certification recognizes companies assessed as strong in areas including legal compliance, internal controls, financial soundness and security management.
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- Certification
- AAA, the highest AEO rating
- Announcement
- Oct. 21, 2026
- Mutual recognition coverage
- 25 countries, including the United States, Japan and China
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What people are saying
We will continue to reduce customs risks and improve logistics operational efficiency to strengthen our import and export competitiveness, while also sustaining win-win cooperation activities to support small and medium-sized companies in obtaining AEO certification.