No, only products belonging to foreign brands must be picked up at the airport when returning to the country. Products belonging to Korean brands can be picked up on-site at duty-free stores.

Each country's duty-free shop shopping methods are different. When shopping in Korean duty-free shops, you need to provide your passport and return ticket. If you buy something from a Korean brand, you can take it away. If it is a foreign brand, you cannot take it away. You have to bring it on the return trip.

When picking up the goods at the airport, there is an amount limit.

In Japan, you can show your passport and air ticket to buy duty-free goods directly.

Hong Kong itself is a free port with no tariffs, so no formalities are required.

You can purchase goods at any store in Europe and then present the invoice to the airport for tax refund.

Only international airports in the United States have duty-free shops, and you can pick them up at the boarding gate after purchasing.

Extended information Things to note when shopping at duty-free shops at Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea 1. Shilla and Lotte have branches at Incheon Airport, offering a full range of international first-line brands.

If you want to focus on shopping for beauty care products and perfumes, you can go to gate 42. If you have a special liking for luxury bags, big-name sunglasses, then the places near gates 27 and 28 are not to be missed.

2. The 4th floor of Incheon Airport is a lounge with free showers, free massage chairs, free Internet access and a rest area. It can not only relax after shopping, but also provide a place for the men accompanying you to rest.

3. After purchasing something in a duty-free shop, the salesperson will seal the bag and do not open it before getting on the plane, otherwise you may not be able to get on the plane.

4. It is best to bring a few more UnionPay cards with you, because some tourists in duty-free shops reported that they could not get their cards out (extremely rare).

5. There is an AIRSTAR magazine in the waiting corridor. There are some discount coupons on the last few pages, covering shopping and food, which is very useful.