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Keep your receipt and prescriptionThey are not officially required, but a record that the medicine was properly prescribed or bought makes it easier to explain if asked. A photo on your phone also helps.
Psychotropic or narcotic ingredients need prior approvalMedicines with psychotropic or narcotic ingredients, such as some sleep aids or anti-anxiety drugs, fall outside these limits. Apply for self-treatment carry-in approval on the MFDS Drug Safety Korea site first. 의약품안전나라 — 자가치료용 마약류 휴대 반입 민원 신청
Check the ingredients beforehandEven common cold medicines or sleep aids sold abroad can contain ingredients classed as narcotics in Korea. Check the ingredient list before you travel. 관세청 — 마약성분 함유 의약품 주의사항

Keep the original packaging and labelDon’t throw away the box or label showing the name, ingredients and directions. Moving pills into another container makes it hard to tell what they are.
Count your quantity (6 bottles / 3 months)Before you leave, check that you have 6 bottles or fewer in total, or, if more, that each medicine stays within a 3-month supply based on its directions. 식품의약품안전처·관세청 부처합동 보도자료 (2026-11-11)
Bring medicine with youThe new limits apply to medicine you carry in yourself. Keep what you need during the flight in your cabin bag; extra liquid medicine may have to go in checked baggage. 인천국제공항 — 의약품 기내 반입 FAQ

Liquid medicine over 100 ml: bring a doctor’s noteAt international security screening, liquid medicine over 100 ml can go in the cabin only with a doctor’s note or prescription in Korean or English. Without one, the usual 100 ml-per-container rule applies. 인천국제공항 — 의약품 기내 반입 FAQ
Refrigerated medicine: check ice pack rulesGel or liquid ice packs in the cabin fall under the liquids rule, so container size is limited. An insulated bag without liquid is fine; dry ice needs airline approval. 인천국제공항 — 아이스팩 기내 반입 FAQ
Check your airline and departure airportSecurity rules at your overseas departure airport and your airline’s policies may differ. If you carry syringes or cooling items, ask your airline in advance. 인천국제공항 — 제한물품 안내

Declare at customs if unsureIf you are unsure about quantity or ingredients, declare it using the traveller declaration (paper or the mobile “Traveler Customs Declaration” service) and follow the officer’s guidance. Customs makes the final decision. 인천공항본부세관 — 입국 시 안내
Don’t mail or ship medicineThis change only covers medicine you carry in person. News reports say online orders from abroad and medicine sent by post or courier are not accepted. 경향신문 (2026-11-11)

Just a guide. Korea Customs makes the final decision.