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Tipping in South Korea

Not done

Tipping is not customary and isn't expected.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Restaurants

No

Not expected. High-end hotels and restaurants include a 10-15% service charge instead.

Sources: [1] [2]

Taxis

No

Taxi drivers don't expect tips.

Sources: [2] [3]

Planning dates? See what's closed.

Public holidays in South Korea

Sources

Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.

  1. Wikipedia: List of tipping customs by country

  2. Wikivoyage: South Korea

  3. Lonely Planet: Tipping in Asia

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