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Is it allowed to carry medicinal drugs in hand luggage to or from North Korea?

Please advise, is it allowed to transport medicinal drugs in hand luggage on an airplane to North Korea or from North Korea?
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Yes, it is allowed, this is completely common practice, as there are no established prohibitions on transporting medicine in hand luggage to/from North Korea. But to avoid problems, you need to adhere to a few simple but strict rules.

Border control of North Korea and other countries monitors the import of medications, and here's what you need to know so that your registered luggage and hand baggage do not lead to additional checks:

  • Medicines for yourself. It is allowed to carry a reasonable amount for the period of stay.
  • Keep in original packaging. This is the most important rule. Blister packs, containers, and usage instructions must be from the manufacturer. Loose tablets in a bag will lead to immediate questions.
  • A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the medicine is prescription-based, especially with strong effects, psychotropic or hormonal, be sure to have a prescription or medical certificate with you, stamped. Preferably, the document should be in English. This will prove that the medications are prescribed to you for personal use, not for sale.

In addition, consider the main restriction for carrying in hand luggage: it is prohibited to transport liquids in containers larger than 100 ml in the aircraft cabin, this category includes cream-like products, ointments, toothpaste, and similar items. If you have such with your medications, they need to be placed in checked baggage.

And finally, be moderate with the size and weight of the medications, so as not to accidentally violate the permitted limits for cabin carriage according to your airline ticket. Usually, it is allowed to carry items in hand luggage with a total weight of up to 7 kg, but this limit may differ for individual airlines and specific fares, so check it according to your airline ticket before the flight.

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