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Customs & Cash — South Korea
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in South Korea. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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PROHIBITED
Poppy seeds and foods containing them (including some bagel seasoning blends) are illegal to bring into South Korea and can bring criminal charges.
Possible criminal charges for attempting to import.
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