Government Holds Joint Briefing to Strengthen SMEs' CBAM Response Capabilities

Guidance on CBAM Implementation Regulations
and Practical Response Measures

On September 2, the government announced that it would hold a joint government briefing on the European Union (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the Cheonma Art Center of Yeungnam University, in cooperation with relevant ministries and agencies.

As the EU CBAM has been officially implemented since January of this year, domestic export companies are required to understand relevant regulations, such as the calculation and verification of carbon emissions, and apply them in their day-to-day operations. This briefing session is organized to improve export companies’ understanding of the system and enhance their response capabilities, consisting of Session 1, “CBAM System Overview,” followed by Session 2, “Sharing of Practical Cases.”

In Session 1, there will be detailed explanations on the main features and response methods during the CBAM definitive period, methodologies for calculating carbon emissions, and verification strategies—essentially covering every aspect of the CBAM regime. Session 2 will introduce case studies on how small and medium-sized exporters to the EU have built CBAM response systems and improved their export performance.

Beyond the joint briefing, the government is also supporting domestic companies in responding to the CBAM. In August, five theoretical education sessions and hands-on practice programs—where SME employees directly calculate carbon emissions—were conducted. The government is also recruiting companies to participate in building carbon emissions measurement equipment and verification cost support projects for small and medium-sized enterprises that export CBAM-targeted products to the EU.

Kim Daehee, SME Policy Director at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, stated, "The year 2026 is a crucial time for EU exporting companies to thoroughly prepare for the full-scale implementation of the EU CBAM," adding, "I hope this briefing will help companies correctly understand CBAM-related systems and establish effective response structures. Going forward, we will actively support domestic companies for a smooth response to CBAM."

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