Beauty
Korea's clinic tax refund has ended, skincare still qualifies (Updated Nov 11, 2026)
The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures in Korea ended Dec 31, 2025. The shopping tax refund on skincare still works: conditions, limits and what you get back.
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Beauty and clinics
The skincare Koreans use, dermatology clinics and the rules that affect visitors, such as tax refunds. This is general information: we do not recommend clinics and it is not medical advice.
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