Tourists
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in South Korea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Is weed legal in South Korea?
No.
Weed is illegal in South Korea. Updated October 2026.
Recreational cannabis in South Korea: Illegal.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in South Korea as illegal. Recreational cannabis in South Korea: Illegal.
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in South Korea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in South Korea?+
No — weed is illegal in South Korea.
Is weed illegal everywhere in South Korea?+
The recorded status for South Korea as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use weed in South Korea?+
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in South Korea; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
When was this South Korea weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into South Korea?+
No. weed is illegal in South Korea; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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