Can you bring a weapon to South Korea?

Short answer
Depends on specifics

  • Weapons

    depends on specifics

    Firearms are restricted goods: they can only be cleared if every customs requirement for them is met. You must declare firearms, swords, explosives, gas sprayers (such as pepper spray), Taser guns and crossbows; the list adds 'including parts and imitation or ornamental' items.

    Korea Customs lists these under 'goods to be declared' and firearms under 'restricted goods', which 'need to fulfill all the requirements for customs clearance regardless of tax exemption threshold'. The page doesn't say which permit is needed or from which authority, so check before you travel.

    Also covers: weapons, firearms, guns, swords, pepper spray, taser, stun gun, crossbow

    Source Korea Customs Service (English site) — Duty-Free Allowance for Travelers: prohibited and restricted goods, goods to be declaredChecked against the source on 2026-10-26

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