Vape / E-Cigarette → South Korea

Legal but regulated; nicotine liquid restricted

Details

South Korea permits personal-use vape devices (1 device + 20ml of e-liquid per traveler aged 19+) under the Tobacco Business Act. Quantities above attract KRW 1,799 per ml of e-liquid plus 30% individual consumption tax. Liquids over 20ml may be confiscated by Korea Customs Service at Incheon / Gimhae / Jeju. Heated-tobacco devices (IQOS, glo) follow standard tobacco quota: 200 sticks duty-free.

Quantity limit

Personal use quantities

Documentation required

• Customs declaration if e-liquid volume exceeds duty-free allowance

Legal reference

Tobacco Business Act

Practical advice

Vaping is legal in South Korea. Bring personal quantities without issue.

Customs authority

Korea Customs Service (KCS) · https://www.customs.go.kr