Tracker entry M55
In force
South Korea
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Sector
- Alcohol
- Imposed by
- National Tax Service
- Applies to
- Producers and importers of controlled spirits
- Technology
- RFID required (HF/NFC)
What the rule requires
Producers and importers of whisky and other controlled spirits must apply RFID anti-counterfeit tags. The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea wants the requirement reviewed, so watch for changes.
Status: In force; labelling notice revised Jul 2026; industry asking for a review
What it means for RFID
South Korea's requirement puts an HF/NFC RFID anti-counterfeit tag on whisky and other controlled spirits. The cost and the work of applying the tags fall on producers and importers, which makes them the buyers for HF/NFC tag suppliers in this market.
The National Tax Service revised the labelling rules in Notice 2026-24 on 21 July 2026. The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea has asked for the requirement to be reviewed, so tag suppliers and spirits importers should watch for further changes to the notice.
Timeline
- National Tax Service Notice 2026-24 revises the labelling rules
Sources
Official source: Vinetur
Last checked against the official source on 29 October 2026.
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