Why do Daiso Korea products say Made in China if Daiso is Korean?
Because the brand, the seller and the place of manufacture are different things. The country of origin shows where the item was actually made. For example, Daiso's own-brand Neocell AA alkaline batteries list the brand as Daiso, the country of manufacture as China and the importer as Asung HMP, while the VT Reedle Shot sold in the same stores is made in Korea.
What to do now
- Look for 제조국 or 원산지 (country of manufacture/origin) on the back of the package.
- Check whether a separate 제조자 (manufacturer) and 수입자 (importer) are listed.
- On Daiso Mall, open the product notice (상품정보제공 고시) at the bottom of the product page.
Who owns the resolution
The importer or manufacturer is responsible for the origin label.
Evidence to prepare
- A photo of the back label
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Why this policy exists
A product label in Korea separates five things:
· Brand: the name on the product.
· Manufacturer: who made it. For imports it may just say "partner company" rather than naming the factory.
· Country of manufacture (origin): where it was made.
· Importer: the company that brought it into Korea.
· Seller: the store, in this case Daiso.
Two real examples from Daiso Mall product notices (checked October 9, 2026):
· Neocell alkaline AA batteries, 10 pack (₩2,000): brand Daiso, made in China, manufacturer "Asung HMP partner company", importer Asung HMP.
· VT Reedle Shot 100 ampoule (₩3,000): manufacturer E&C Co., Ltd., responsible seller VT Cosmetics, made in Korea.
A 2025 report that "70% of sales come from Korean suppliers" measures where the supplier is based, not where products are made. A Korean supplier can make goods in a factory abroad. In a 2016 interview, the chairman's "30% Chinese-made" figure referred to the share among imported goods, not all goods.
No current breakdown by country of manufacture has been published.
- Neocell alkaline AA 10 pack — product notice — Daiso Mall
- VT Reedle Shot 100 — product notice — Daiso Mall
- How Daiso became a retail kingdom (Jan 31, 2025, Korean) — Herald Business
- Chairman interview (Feb 21, 2016, Korean) — Economy Chosun
Last verified against the sources above on 2026-10-09. Policy and deadlines can change -- use the official support link below for the current rule.
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