(1) Goods are not Korean originating goods under this Division merely because of the following operations or processes:
(a) operations to preserve goods in good condition for the purpose of transport or storage of the goods;
(b) changing of packaging or the breaking up or assembly of packages;
(c) washing, cleaning or removal of dust, oxide, oil, paint or other coverings;
(d) sharpening or simple processes of grinding, crushing or cutting;
(e) simple placing in bottles, cans, flasks, bags, cases or boxes, fixing on cards or boards or other simple packaging operations;
(f) affixing or printing marks, labels, logos or other distinguishing signs on goods or on their packaging;
(g) disassembly of goods;
(h) the reclassification of goods without any physical change in the goods;
(i) any combination of things referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h).
(2) This section applies despite any other provision of this Division.