🛫 Leaving Korea — tax refund & airport

Tax refund paperwork. Keep receipts and passport-ready purchases above the minimum. Many stores print a refund slip — do not pack it in checked bags. Overview: tax refund.

Refund counters. At ICN, follow “Tax Refund” before security. Customs may ask to see unused goods. Cash or card refund depends on the operator kiosk.

Getting to ICN. AREX express from Seoul Station is predictable. Airport buses need traffic buffer at rush hour. Guide: airport.

T-money leftovers. Refund remaining balance at designated machines or customer centers (small fee possible). Do this in the city if your flight is early.

Liquids & beauty. Olive Young hauls: put liquids in checked bags or buy after security at duty-free. Sheet masks usually fine in carry-on when sealed.

Last meal & SIM. Eat before security for better prices. Keep eSIM active until you land home if you need maps to the gate.