🇰🇷 South Korea · Government procurement
How to bid on South Korea government tenders via KONEPS.
KONEPS (Korea ON-line E-Procurement System, g2b.go.kr) is South Korea's centralized e-procurement platform, handling the majority of public sector purchases from central government ministries to local authorities and public enterprises. This guide explains how to register, find relevant tenders, and submit compliant bids.
Four steps to your first South Korea government contract.
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Register on KONEPS
Create a supplier account on KONEPS (g2b.go.kr) and complete the business registration process. Foreign companies can register using their home-country business registration documents and a Korean representative if required.
2
Search open opportunities by category
KONEPS categorizes tenders by goods, construction, and services. Use the platform's search filters to find opportunities matching your capabilities — check both open competitive tenders and restricted bidding notices.
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Submit your bid electronically
All bid submissions on KONEPS are electronic. Prepare your technical and financial proposal in accordance with the tender specification, and submit before the stated deadline — late bids are automatically rejected by the system.
4
Track results and award data
KONEPS publishes contract awards after evaluation is complete. Award records show winning suppliers, prices, and contract durations — valuable for competitor benchmarking and market sizing.
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Search South Korea government tenders
KONEPS processes the vast majority of South Korea's public procurement electronically, covering goods, services, and construction contracts from tens of thousands of public entities. The platform is operated by the Public Procurement Service (PPS) and is considered one of the most comprehensive e-procurement systems in Asia. Procurement rules follow the Act on Contracts to which the State is a Party and the Government Procurement Act.
South Korea is a WTO GPA signatory, so tenders above GPA thresholds are open to bidders from other signatory countries. Foreign suppliers can register on KONEPS and submit bids directly; a Korean-registered entity or local partner is often advantageous for complex service contracts or construction work. Korean-language documentation dominates, so local support is practical even when not mandatory.
KONEPS publishes large volumes of notices daily. Sell to State indexes KONEPS data and lets you run plain-English searches by keyword or category, save them with a daily email alert, and search specific Korean public buyers — without monitoring the platform in Korean every day.
Frequently asked questions
What is KONEPS?
KONEPS (Korea ON-line E-Procurement System, g2b.go.kr) is South Korea's official national e-procurement platform, operated by the Public Procurement Service (PPS), where public entities publish tenders and receive bids electronically.
Can foreign companies bid on South Korea government tenders?
Yes. South Korea is a WTO GPA signatory, and foreign suppliers from GPA member countries can register on KONEPS and bid on qualifying tenders. A local representative or Korean-registered entity is often practical for service and construction contracts.
Is KONEPS free to use?
Supplier registration and access to tender notices on KONEPS are free. There are no platform fees for browsing or submitting bids.
How does Sell to State help me keep track of South Korea procurement?
Sell to State indexes KONEPS tender and award data and lets you save searches by keyword, category, or buyer. Turn on the alert for the saved tender search: once a day, we email you the number of new open and awarded tenders that match it.
What South Korea procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State covers tender notices and contract award data from KONEPS, giving you a searchable, English-language view of South Korea's government procurement market.
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