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The short answer
Food, medicine, cash and other goods may require declaration or additional permission. Check the Korea Customs Service before packing.
Who this is for
Anyone bringing goods into Korea
Follow these steps
- List food, medicine, cash and high-value goods.
- Check each category on the official customs site.
- Declare items when the official guidance requires it.
If something goes wrong
- Medicine rules are unclear — confirm ingredients and quantity with customs before departure.
- Declaration requirements are unclear — ask customs before using the green channel.
Official source
Korea Customs Service
Source checked: 2026-08-02
Important: This guide is a review-pending draft. Recheck the latest official guidance for visa, residence, medical and employment decisions.