Customs Allowances

Duty Free Allowance

1 bottle (not over 1 liter, US$600 or less in foreign currency) of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes (50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco) and 

2 ounces of perfume (About 60㎖)

For alcoholic beverages over 1 liter, imposition of duty shall be made on the basis of the total purchasing price without deducting 1 liter. 

For example, a 2-liter bottle is subject to tax imposition upon 2 liters, not 1 liter. (Liquor and cigarettes are only permitted for those over 19 years of age.)

Currency Regulation

Passengers entering Korea who are carrying foreign or Korean currency valued at over US $10,000 must declare it to a customs official.

Passengers entering Korea who are carrying foreign or Korean currency valued at over US $10,000 must declare it to a customs official.