South Korea has strict customs regulations that travelers must follow, including restrictions on prohibited and restricted items such as drugs, firearms, explosives, fruits, vegetables, plants, animals, certain medications, food products, electronics, alcohol and tobacco. There are also restrictions on the amount of currency that can be brought into the country and regulations on what types of art and antiques can be brought in. Violating customs regulations may result in fines or even criminal charges. It is important to check with the embassy or customs officials before bringing any items into the country and always declare any restricted items.