Can I bring Ozempic to Korea?
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Ozempic (active ingredient: Semaglutide) can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Semaglutide is not a controlled substance in Korea. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use on arrival, the same rule as insulin pens. Both Wegovy and Ozempic are now sold in Korea. Keep the pens in your cabin bag with a prescription or doctor's note for the flights.
At the airport
No permit is needed. Keep the medication in its original packaging, and carry the prescription or a doctor's note if your quantity is near the customs line of six bottles or a three-month supply. Amounts above that line should be declared on arrival.
Questions
Can I get Ozempic or Wegovy refilled in Korea?
Yes, with a Korean prescription. Wegovy launched in Korea in October 2024 and Ozempic entered domestic supply in September 2025. Bring your treatment records; a local clinic can continue the titration.
How do I keep the pens cold while traveling?
Use a cooling pouch in your cabin bag. Airport security allows the pens with documentation, and cabin carriage protects them from cargo-hold temperature swings. Once in Korea, hotel fridges are fine per the label's storage range.
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