Korea Dropped Its Duty-Free Bottle Limit. Google Still Says 2
Korea scrapped the two-bottle cap on duty-free alcohol in March 2025 — only 2 litres and $400 apply now. Verified on the Korean customs page, August 2026.
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KBO Postseason Tickets for Foreigners — NOL and the Box-Office Route
KBO postseason tickets sell only on NOL Ticket, but foreigners with a passport can buy one at the stadium box office on game day, per the wild card notice.
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KBO Tickets for Foreigners: Why ‘Global’ Sites Don’t Sell Them
Ticketlink Global and Interpark Global don’t sell KBO tickets, checked directly in August 2026. Here’s why online booking fails and what actually works.
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Going to a KBO Baseball Game — What to Know Before You Go
A first-timer’s guide to KBO baseball games: the rain-refund gap between Trazy and Korea’s official ticketing system, and the real game-start schedule.
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Jjimjilbang Rules in Korea: The Two Clocks, the Curfew, and Who Gets Turned Away
Korean bath houses run on two different clocks, minors face a statutory night curfew with a written-consent exception, and one venue English guides still rank first no longer exists.
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Jeju Travel Budget: What a Trip Actually Costs, With or Without a Car
Jeju is pricier than mainland Korea in the ways that matter — car rental, taxis, ferries.
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Korean Convenience Stores: The Microwave Rule, the Parasol Grey Area, and the Service Counter
Korean convenience stores are a food destination, but there are rules — the parasol tables are technically illegal to drink at, and seating is not standard.
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Buying K-Beauty in Korea: The Instant Tax Refund and the Sale Calendar
Olive Young gives foreigners an instant in-store tax refund from ₩15,000 with just a passport — and the quarterly sales plus foreign-pay discounts stack.
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How Much Does a Week in Korea Cost? A Real Breakdown by Category
A week in Korea runs roughly $500 backpacker, $1,200 mid-range, or $2,200+ comfort — but the useful part is where the money goes.
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Can Foreigners Use Korean ATMs? Fees, the ‘Global’ Button, and What Fails
Not every Korean ATM takes a foreign card, even inside the same convenience store.
