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Codeine (Medication) 🇰🇷 South Korea

VERIFIED · 2026-04-25NOT YET GRADED

Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

ANSWER

Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into South Korea?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25

Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription; narcotic analgesic under MFDS regulations

DOCUMENTS

  • Documentation may be required

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.go.kr
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Full details

Codeine in South Korea is a Class III psychotropic medication under the Psychotropic Substances Control Act. Travelers may carry a 30-day personal supply with the original prescription and doctor's letter (Korean translation recommended); quantities above require Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) pre-arrival permit issued via the K-Drug portal.

ENFORCEMENT

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PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription; narcotic analgesic under MFDS regulations

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Documentation may be required

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in South Korea. Whether you can carry codeine (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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