Can I bring alcohol into Korea?

Yes, if you are 19 or older. The current Korean customs page lists a duty-free limit of 2 liters in total with a combined value of US$400 or less. More must be declared and taxed.

• ✓Korean-language Korea Customs Service and Incheon Airport pages list 2 L or less with a total value of US$400 or less.
• △The English Korea Customs page still shows 1 L, so the English pages disagree. Use the declaration service to confirm.
• △Minors under 19 have no duty-free allowance for alcohol or cigarettes.
• •Goods above the duty-free range should be declared. Voluntary declaration reduces the duty, and failing to declare adds a penalty.

• •To be 19 or older
• •Sealed bottles within the limits

• •Assuming the old 1 liter figure still applies

• 🛂Can I bring cigarettes or vapes into Korea?You can bring up to 200 cigarettes (one carton) duty-free if you are 19 or older. We found no clear official import rule for vape liquids, and on flights e-cigarettes must travel in your carry-on.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →
• 🛍️Can I get a VAT refund as a tourist?Yes. Tourists can claim a refund on purchases of ₩15,000 or more per receipt at tax-free shops, either immediately at the register (with a passport) or at the airport counter or kiosk before departure.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSShoppingView answer →

• Korea Customs Service: traveler baggage clearance (Korean)
• Incheon Airport: Customs Declaration
• Korea Customs Service: duty-free allowance (English page)

Official English and Korean pages show different alcohol and perfume figures. The Korean page and Incheon Airport agree, so this answer uses them.