Overview
The following goods may be imported into Korea (Dem Rep) without incurring customs duty:

• A reasonable amount of tobacco and alcoholic beverages.

Note: Gifts, precious metals and personal items such as cameras, watches and tape recorders must be declared.

Restricted items: Animals, plants and all groceries require certificates of entry.

Prohibited Imports
Binoculars, arms, ammunition, explosives, drugs, any books or literature in Korean language and seeds.