Tax refund on a ₩1,000,000 purchase in Korea
One receipt of ₩1,000,000 from a single tax-free store, for a visitor staying 7 days. The numbers come from our tax refund calculator, which uses the refund operators’ published bands.
What you get back
A ₩1,000,000 price already includes about ₩90,909 of VAT (10/110). Refund operators keep a handling fee, so you get back about ₩50,000–₩70,000 (5–7%) — $36–50 approx.. Receipts of ₩1,000,000 or more can’t be refunded at the till, so you claim it at the airport before check-in or at a downtown refund counter.
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Refund for other purchase amounts
| Purchase (one receipt) | Refund | Where |
|---|---|---|
| ₩30,000 | ₩900–₩2,100 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩50,000 | ₩1,500–₩3,500 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩100,000 | ₩5,000–₩7,000 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩200,000 | ₩10,000–₩14,000 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩300,000 | ₩15,000–₩21,000 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩500,000 | ₩25,000–₩35,000 | At the store (instant) |
| ₩1,000,000 | ₩50,000–₩70,000 | Airport or downtown counter |
Conditions in short
- Minimum ₩15,000 per receipt from one store — receipts from different stores can’t be added up.
- You must be a foreign visitor staying in Korea for less than 6 months.
- Instant refund: each receipt under ₩1,000,000, and your trip’s instant total under ₩5,000,000.
- The goods must leave Korea within 3 months of purchase. Show your passport when you pay.
Check before you go Refund bands and the customs threshold come from operators’ published tables — the amount printed on your refund receipt is what counts.
FAQ
How much tax refund do I get on ₩1,000,000?
About ₩50,000–₩70,000 on one receipt, which is 5–7% of the price. The exact amount is printed on your refund receipt and depends on the refund operator.
Can I get the refund on ₩1,000,000 right at the store?
No. Instant refund needs each receipt to be under ₩1,000,000, so claim it at the airport before check-in or at a downtown refund counter.
How much would I get back on ₩500,000?
About ₩25,000–₩35,000 — ₩35,000 less at most than on ₩1,000,000. Bigger receipts move into a higher refund band.