In short: Printseoul prints books in South Korea and delivers them to the U.S., Canada, and Australia; plan about a week of production plus roughly 1 to 2 weeks by air or about 35 days by ocean.
Why publishers print in Korea
On longer runs, cost per copy can be lower than at a domestic printer, depending on the spec, and Korean offset plants offer a wide choice of papers, bindings, and finishes. The tradeoff is freight time, which is why the quote tool shows air and ocean options next to the print price.
What the process looks like
- Quote online, including freight to your address.
- Pay by wire transfer (3% discount) or PayPal.
- Upload print-ready PDFs and approve the E-Proof.
- Production, about 5 business days for a standard run.
- Delivery door to door, by air in about 1 to 2 weeks or by ocean in about 35 days.
Working across time zones
Seoul's business day falls in the U.S. evening and night, so questions are usually answered overnight. The order page keeps your files, proof, and shipping status in one place so you are not waiting on email threads. Support hours are shown in Pacific, Central, and Eastern time on the contact page.
Is overseas printing right for your project?
It tends to suit longer runs and projects that are not tied to an urgent on-sale date. For very short runs with a hard deadline, a domestic digital printer is often the better fit. Build your exact spec in the instant quote tool to see line-item pricing and air or ocean freight before you order.
Frequently asked questions
How long does overseas book printing take?
About 5 business days of production for a standard run, then roughly 1 to 2 weeks by air or about 35 days by ocean. The quote shows the production time for your spec.
Where do you deliver?
The United States, Canada, and Australia as standard, with other destinations available on request.
Can I see print quality before ordering?
Request a free paper sample kit (U.S. and Canadian addresses) and view the print samples on this site. A physical digital proof is available on any order.