Cosmetic Procedures Korea

Korea Cosmetic Procedure VAT Refund in 2026: Can Tourists Still Claim It?

August 14, 2026 by Ethan Choi

Traveler reviewing a cosmetic treatment quotation and payment at a clinic in Seoul

Korea’s special VAT refund for eligible cosmetic medical services ended for treatments supplied after December 31, 2025. Here’s what tourists should know in 2026 and how shopping tax refunds differ.