Send a parcel to: Korea (Republic Of (South))
When you send a parcel abroad, you need an international courier you can trust. At Parcelforce Worldwide we have the experience and expertise to offer parcel delivery services that reach over 99% of the world’s population. We can help make the process easier by guiding you through the restrictions, customs charges and drop off options for each and every country.
You can choose to book online, by phone or in person and we will collect from your door or you can drop off at any of our depots and over 11,000 Post Office® branches across the country. Our range of international services offer the perfect balance of speed and price for every parcel delivery and most services even include insurance as standard. When it comes to parcel delivery, we deliver.
Parcel delivery information
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth | Buy online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 2 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 2 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 4 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 5 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 3 | 6 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 4 | 7 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalvalue | ALL AREAS | 7-11 days | Yes | 20kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globaleconomy(This service is only available at Post Office® Branches and Parcelforce Worldwide depots) | ALL AREAS | 50-64 days | Yes | 20kg | 1.5m | 3m |
Important information when exporting to South Korea
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
- When sending on Global Priority, article 261 of the Enforcement Decree of the Customs Act now requires health functional foods and drugs contained in mail items to be added to the list of goods subject to import customs declaration with a view to public health protection.
- Sending parcels to South Korea requires customs paperwork for most items
- In addition, the country name "The Republic of Korea" should always be used in full.
- Certificates of origin are required for most types of goods.
- Some goods are subject to import licences and surveillance approval by the Association of Foreign Trading Agents in Korea.
- Genetically modified foodstuffs must be clearly marked as such.
- Pre-shipment inspection by a recognised organisation is required for cosmetics, medical products, electrical equipment and machinery
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the Korean customs website
Prohibited livestock and fruit/plants
- Livestock products: dried beef products, dried pork products, chicken meat products, sausage, milk products (including aaruul).
- Fruits and plants including plum, pomelo, longan, mango, raw pepper, jujube, seeds.
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for South Korea
- Bank Holidays for this year in South Korea can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in South Korea is: Sunday
- South Korea is currently split into four delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
|
High Level Standard Offered By Korea Post
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|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
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| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | No |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 2 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | Yes |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | 15 |
| What days does Korea Post typically deliver on? | Mon - Fri |
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 2 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 2 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 3 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 4 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 3 | 5 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 4 | 6 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
Important information when exporting to South Korea
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
- When sending on Global Priority, article 261 of the Enforcement Decree of the Customs Act now requires health functional foods and drugs contained in mail items to be added to the list of goods subject to import customs declaration with a view to public health protection.
- Sending parcels to South Korea requires customs paperwork for most items
- In addition, the country name "The Republic of Korea" should always be used in full.
- Certificates of origin are required for most types of goods.
- Some goods are subject to import licences and surveillance approval by the Association of Foreign Trading Agents in Korea.
- Genetically modified foodstuffs must be clearly marked as such.
- Pre-shipment inspection by a recognised organisation is required for cosmetics, medical products, electrical equipment and machinery
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the Korean customs website
Prohibited livestock and fruit/plants
- Livestock products: dried beef products, dried pork products, chicken meat products, sausage, milk products (including aaruul).
- Fruits and plants including plum, pomelo, longan, mango, raw pepper, jujube, seeds.
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for South Korea
- Bank Holidays for this year in South Korea can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in South Korea is: Sunday
- South Korea is currently split into four delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
|
High Level Standard Offered By Korea Post
|
|
|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | No |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 2 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | Yes |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | 15 |
| What days does Korea Post typically deliver on? | Mon - Fri |
