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South Korea
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEAST ASIA
South Korea is in East Asia. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Cannabis illegal even if legal in your home country. Tested at airport.
DO NOT BRING
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- Adderall and similar ADHD stimulants require a Korean prescription — a foreign script is not sufficient at customs.
- Possessing materials sympathetic to North Korea, including souvenirs, can trigger National Security Act charges.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Korean nationals can be prosecuted for cannabis use abroad under extraterritorial jurisdiction, and arriving tourists are subject to airport drug screening.
- Defamation is criminal even when the statement is true, with stiffer penalties if made online or to foreign press.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.