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Korea Tax Refund Kiosk Not Working? What to Do at the Airport

October 4, 2026September 2, 2026 by Ethan Choi

Traveler holding passport and receipts beside a tax refund kiosk at a Korean airport

If a Korea tax refund kiosk fails at the airport, first check whether the screen is asking for Customs inspection or whether your refund record is missing. This guide explains the correct next step, including current Incheon Airport counter and kiosk options.

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.