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South Korean Gambling Laws Explained
Korean authorities announced they had smashed two illegal online gambling rings in Busan. Korean law covers all gambling in all forms by South Koreans both domestically and overseas. Tourists and expats, however, are legally able to gamble at all casinos in country. If you would like a consultation with an attorney, please schedule a call with an attorney at: Schedule a Call.
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Korean authorities announced they had smashed two illegal online gambling rings in Busan. Korean law covers all gambling in all forms by South Koreans both domestically and overseas. Tourists and expats, however, are legally able to gamble at all casinos in country. If you would like a consultation with an attorney, please schedule a call with an attorney at: Schedule a Call.

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Is gambling illegal in Korea? - Busan Korean Man
Illegal gambling in Korea carries potentially dire repercussions. Any illicit gambling is strongly discouraged by the government, and anybody found engaging in such activities may be subject to harsh punishments. People who engage in illicit gambling may face severe fines. Depending on how serious the infraction was, these fines might be anything from thousands to millions of Korean Won. Offenders may occasionally also be imprisoned as a result of their involvement.
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Illegal gambling in Korea carries potentially dire repercussions. Any illicit gambling is strongly discouraged by the government, and anybody found engaging in such activities may be subject to harsh punishments. People who engage in illicit gambling may face severe fines. Depending on how serious the infraction was, these fines might be anything from thousands to millions of Korean Won. Offenders may occasionally also be imprisoned as a result of their involvement.

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Gambling in South Korea – Yes or No? | KoreaTravelPost
In Korea, gambling by Korean citizens is considered unlawful, and citizens who breach the law face severe penalties. Gambling by Korean citizens is prohibited both inside and outside of the nation. However, In Korea, there are roughly 18 actual casinos that are designed only for foreign tourists, and any citizen belonging to Korea caught gambling faces harsh penalties.
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In Korea, gambling by Korean citizens is considered unlawful, and citizens who breach the law face severe penalties. Gambling by Korean citizens is prohibited both inside and outside of the nation. However, In Korea, there are roughly 18 actual casinos that are designed only for foreign tourists, and any citizen belonging to Korea caught gambling faces harsh penalties.

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Exploring The Legality of Gambling in Korea in 2025 - PlayToday.co
The Korean Criminal Code under Article 246 mentioned that illegal gambling activities in Korea are punishable by a fine or imprisonment: Illegal gamblers may be fined a penalty not exceeding ₩10,000. A chronic gambler is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding three years and a fine not exceeding ₩20,000. Below are the South Korean personalities caught red-handed in unlawful gambling.
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The Korean Criminal Code under Article 246 mentioned that illegal gambling activities in Korea are punishable by a fine or imprisonment: Illegal gamblers may be fined a penalty not exceeding ₩10,000. A chronic gambler is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding three years and a fine not exceeding ₩20,000. Below are the South Korean personalities caught red-handed in unlawful gambling.

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Gambling in Korea: Very restrictive regulations - Suki Desu
South Online gambling is illegal in South Korea. Although it is difficult to carry out high-level control, the government plays an active role in monitoring. On the Internet, the offer of games of chance is immense. Many international companies offer all kinds of games there. Casinos, sports betting, lotteries… it's all there.
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South Online gambling is illegal in South Korea. Although it is difficult to carry out high-level control, the government plays an active role in monitoring. On the Internet, the offer of games of chance is immense. Many international companies offer all kinds of games there. Casinos, sports betting, lotteries… it's all there.

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The Legalities of Gambling in South Korea - Expat Bets
The Penalties for Illegal Gambling. South Korean authorities take a tough stance on illegal gambling. Citizens caught gambling illegally, whether domestically or abroad, can face fines or imprisonment upon their return. South Korea’s extraterritoriality law even applies to citizens who engage in gambling overseas, meaning they could be prosecuted when returning home if their gambling activities were deemed excessive or problematic.
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The Penalties for Illegal Gambling. South Korean authorities take a tough stance on illegal gambling. Citizens caught gambling illegally, whether domestically or abroad, can face fines or imprisonment upon their return. South Korea’s extraterritoriality law even applies to citizens who engage in gambling overseas, meaning they could be prosecuted when returning home if their gambling activities were deemed excessive or problematic.

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South Korea’s Gambling Law - The Korean Law Blog by IPG Legal Law Firm
Korean criminal law applies to Korean citizens throughout the world, Thus, Korean citizens are, even, prohibited from gambling outside of Korea. Prosecution, for overseas gambling by Koreans, sometimes occurs, however, these prosecutions are, usually, part of a more substantial allegation against the individual. The, only, exception, for Koreans, to the Gambling Laws is casino gambling at Kangwon Land. The Special Act on the Assistance to Development of Abandoned Mines established the legal ...
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Korean criminal law applies to Korean citizens throughout the world, Thus, Korean citizens are, even, prohibited from gambling outside of Korea. Prosecution, for overseas gambling by Koreans, sometimes occurs, however, these prosecutions are, usually, part of a more substantial allegation against the individual. The, only, exception, for Koreans, to the Gambling Laws is casino gambling at Kangwon Land. The Special Act on the Assistance to Development of Abandoned Mines established the legal ...

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Gaming Law 2024 - South Korea | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and ...
As mentioned in 2.1 Online, the Game Industry Act and the Speculative Acts Regulation Act regulate the scope of prohibited games (eg, gambling) for being “speculative” in nature.Furthermore, gambling is punishable under the Korean Criminal Code. Although the Korean Criminal Code does not provide a specific definition of “gambling”, the Korean Supreme Court has defined “gambling” as an act of achieving monetary gain or loss through the wager of property on a game or activity based ...
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As mentioned in 2.1 Online, the Game Industry Act and the Speculative Acts Regulation Act regulate the scope of prohibited games (eg, gambling) for being “speculative” in nature.Furthermore, gambling is punishable under the Korean Criminal Code. Although the Korean Criminal Code does not provide a specific definition of “gambling”, the Korean Supreme Court has defined “gambling” as an act of achieving monetary gain or loss through the wager of property on a game or activity based ...

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Did you know?: Casino illegal for Koreans | Stripes Korea
While the lottery and sports-betting with bookmakers such as horse racing, bullfighting, and cycling are all legal forms of gambling in South Korea, casino gambling is strictly prohibited to all Koreans. It’s illegal for Koreans to participate in casino gambling even outside of the country.
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While the lottery and sports-betting with bookmakers such as horse racing, bullfighting, and cycling are all legal forms of gambling in South Korea, casino gambling is strictly prohibited to all Koreans. It’s illegal for Koreans to participate in casino gambling even outside of the country.

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South Korea’s Complex Relationship with Gambling - Haps Magazine
Online gambling is strictly illegal in South Korea, with the government taking an active role in policing it. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service recently reported that North Korea had begun to operate online gambling sites targeting South Korean players — as well as punters in China and Malaysia — to earn revenue to power the North Korean regime.
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Online gambling is strictly illegal in South Korea, with the government taking an active role in policing it. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service recently reported that North Korea had begun to operate online gambling sites targeting South Korean players — as well as punters in China and Malaysia — to earn revenue to power the North Korean regime.

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