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South Korea

142 rules, checked against South Korea’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

4 rules here carry a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in South Korea

Obscene material is banned from import and export in South Korea.

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Action required in South Korea

Declare Korean won or foreign cash over USD 10,000 when leaving Korea.

Prosecution

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Action required in South Korea

Declare cash or checks over USD 10,000 entering or leaving Korea.

Prosecution

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Action required in South Korea

Undeclared cash over about USD 30,000 in Korea risks prison time.

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The final decision rests with the officer.

Look up anything

You do not have to be bringing it.

Food and plants 13

Medication 78

A pharmacist checks each medicine before it is listed here. What follows is what the health authority publishes for every traveler.

Alcohol 1

Tobacco, vapes, and nicotine 2

Drones and professional gear 2

Cash and monetary instruments 4

Purchases and valuables 2

Duty-free allowances 7

Weapons and blades 5

Antiques and other restricted goods 6

Forms and documents 15

Entry and admissibility 1

Vaccines and health 3

Plugs and power 3

South Korea publishes these

Who publishes these rules

Official portals

Sites that charge extra to “handle” a South Korea application are not official. The government issues these directly.

Airports in South Korea