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South Korea Introduces Instant Tax Refunds for Cruise Tourists Starting April 2026

  • South Korea is introducing a new policy for cruise tourism with instant tax refunds for cruise passengers.
  • The policy, announced by the Korea Customs Service, will start on April 6, 2026.
  • Cruise tourists can reclaim VAT and individual consumption tax on purchases from about 23,000 designated tax-free stores across the country.

Source: travelandtourworld.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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