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Where am I allowed to smoke in Korea?

Short answer

Use a designated smoking area and follow posted local restrictions. National heritage sites, including royal palaces, are non-smoking throughout their premises.

What to do
  1. Use a clearly marked designated smoking area; for an unfamiliar venue ask staff where its smoking area is before lighting up.
  2. In Seoul, follow posted non-smoking boundaries at subway exits, bus stops, parks and other public places. Do not assume an outdoor location permits smoking; ask staff or use a marked smoking area.
  3. At national heritage properties, including royal palaces, do not smoke anywhere on the premises.
  4. Read the local sign and stay inside the permitted smoking-area boundary; do not assume every outdoor street or cafe terrace permits smoking.
Check before relying on this
  • Check the signs at your location before smoking.
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Local rules

Local restrictions and boundaries vary. Follow the posted rules and venue instructions wherever you travel.

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