🇰🇷 Tipping & service charge in South Korea

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge. Restaurants in South Korea don’t usually add a service charge. Menu prices normally include Tax (10%).

At a glance

Currency: KRW
Service charge: Usually none
Tax: 10% · included in prices
Tip: no tipping

Popular ways to pay friends back: Toss, KakaoPay, Naver Pay.

Example: dinner for 4

A ₩160,000 dinner for 4 is ₩40,000 per person — no extra charges are usually added.

Food & drinks	₩160,000
Total	₩160,000
Each pays (4 people)	₩40,000

Split a bill in South Korea

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in South Korea?

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge.

Is there a service charge in South Korea?

Restaurants in South Korea don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in South Korea?

Menu prices normally include Tax (10%).

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.