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Imports & Customs — South Korea
What travelers need to know about imports & customs 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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South Korea bans importing poppy seeds or any food containing them (e.g., certain bagel seasoning blends); bringing them in risks criminal charges.
Possible criminal charges.
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