Customs (Korea)
Rules and cases for bringing Mounjaro into Korea · My prep 0/4 · Saved only on this device
These are rules for entering Korea. If you are travelling elsewhere, check that country’s own rules.
We can’t guarantee the customs outcome. Customs makes the final decision.
Korea rules from 2026-11-12 · MFDS and Korea Customs ServiceOfficial rules (Korea)
- Up to 12 pens (3 months’ supply) into KoreaOfficially confirmed
- Only when you carry it yourselfReported
- No obligation to submit documentsReported
- Medicine counts toward USD 800 (Korea)Officially confirmed
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| Item | Details | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Effective date | 2026-11-12 | Korea MFDS and Korea Customs Service press release (11/11) Officially confirmed |
| Quantity | Up to 6 units in total; if more, up to 3 months’ supply by dosage. Example: 12 weekly GLP-1 injection pens (Korea rule) | Korea MFDS and Korea Customs Service press release (11/11) Officially confirmed |
| How | Only when you carry it into Korea yourself. Direct purchase, international mail and express courier are excluded | Multiple news reports Reported |
| Documents | No obligation to submit supporting documents. Korean customs checks during clearance | Korea MFDS explanation (as reported) Reported |
| Duty-free allowance | Total dutiable value up to USD 800 (Korea). Declare if over | Korea Customs Service Officially confirmed |
| Declaration | If you have goods to declare, submit a declaration (paper or mobile); if not, skip it and use the nothing-to-declare lane. Customs may inspect (Korea) | Korea Customs Service Officially confirmed |
| Reductions and penalties | Voluntary declaration cuts duty by 30% / undeclared goods found: 40% penalty tax (60% for 2+ times within 2 years) (Korea) | Korea Customs Service Officially confirmed |
Sources checked 2026-11-14 · Originals: Korea MFDS · Korea Customs Service press releases
- Korea MFDS, Pharmaceutical Management Division 043-719-2651
Rules for medicines for personal treatment (Korea) · Official site
- Korea Customs Service, Border Surveillance Division 042-481-7820
Traveler’s belongings and customs (Korea) · Official site
These are domestic Korean phone numbers (they may not work from outside Korea). Numbers may change. Check the official site.
Fact or rumor?
Reviewed 11/14-
You can bring up to 12 pens (3 months’ supply) into Korea
Officially confirmedKorea MFDS and Korea Customs Service press release (Nov 11): 6 units, or up to 3 months’ supply by dosage if more (example: 12 weekly injection pens)
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You must have an English prescription to enter Korea
No official basisNo obligation to submit documents (as reported from an MFDS explanation). Keeping receipts and the original box is advised
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For Korea, the name on the prescription must match your passport exactly
No official basisNot confirmed in official documents. Only an SNS claim that was reported (Nov 12)
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Medicine you took out of Korea also counts toward the Korea limit
No official basisBased on reports; not confirmed in official documents. It is better to prepare as if it counts
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Having it shipped from Japan (direct purchase) falls under the same Korea rule
Differs from officialOnly applies when you carry it in yourself. Direct purchase, international mail and express courier are excluded
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You can buy and bring in a family member’s share for them (Korea)
No official basisThe rule is for personal treatment. Clinics also say each person needs their own consultation
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Korean customs always inspects you if you carry a cooler bag
Not confirmed by casesCollecting cases
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Regional airports in Korea don’t inspect
Cases conflictCases from before Nov 12 are mixed. Collecting cases from after that date
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Once flagged by Korean customs, you’ll be inspected every time
No official basisNo official rule. Only blog anecdotes
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Medicine costs count toward Korea’s USD 800 duty-free allowance
Officially confirmedKorea Customs Service traveler duty-free allowance (total dutiable value USD 800)
0 related cases · Reviewed 11/14 · Source
Cases since 11/12 1 case
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