Do I have to declare game console at South Korea customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare game console in South Korea?

Under 관세법 제81조제1항제1호, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under 관세법 제282조제2항, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under 관세법 제241조제5항제1호: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship game console to South Korea instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take game console out of South Korea?

South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking game console out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the South Korea limit for game console apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

관세청 (Korea Customs Service) states it in 행정규칙 > 여행자 및 승무원 휴대품 통관에 관한 고시 | 국가법령정보센터. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “법 제96조제1항제1호 및 규칙 제48조제1항ㆍ제2항에 따른 관세의 면제 한도는 여행자 1명이 반입한 제4조에 따른 여행자 휴대품으로서 각 물품의 과세가격 합계 기준으로 미화 800달러 이하(이하 "기본면세범위"라 한다)로 한다.”

How does South Korea compare with other countries on game console?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit game console, 1 limit it and 19 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

How much Game console can I bring into South Korea?

Allowed

You can bring Game console into South Korea without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 800 USD

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 800 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Value cap: 800 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

행정규칙 > 여행자 및 승무원 휴대품 통관에 관한 고시 | 국가법령정보센터 Korea Customs Service
여행자 휴대품 통관 Korea Customs Service

Questions about Game console in South Korea

How much game console can I bring into South Korea?: South Korea publishes no quantity limit for game console carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare game console at South Korea customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare game console in South Korea?: Under 관세법 제81조제1항제1호, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under 관세법 제282조제2항, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under 관세법 제241조제5항제1호: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship game console to South Korea instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take game console out of South Korea?: South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking game console out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the South Korea limit for game console apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: 관세청 (Korea Customs Service) states it in 행정규칙 > 여행자 및 승무원 휴대품 통관에 관한 고시 | 국가법령정보센터. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “법 제96조제1항제1호 및 규칙 제48조제1항ㆍ제2항에 따른 관세의 면제 한도는 여행자 1명이 반입한 제4조에 따른 여행자 휴대품으로서 각 물품의 과세가격 합계 기준으로 미화 800달러 이하(이하 "기본면세범위"라 한다)로 한다.”
How does South Korea compare with other countries on game console?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit game console, 1 limit it and 19 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

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