• 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 customsOpens in new window 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.