Bringing a small amount of prescription medication into Seoul without a doctor's note

I will go on holiday to Seoul for a week, in 2 days. I would like to take small amounts (enough to cover my trip) of propantheline tablets, mometasone cream and fluticasone nasal spray with me.

I understand that, according to the letter of the law, I should have a doctor's note. I have left it too late to get one. The first two were prescribed for me and the third is available OTC in the UK (although my doctor knows why I have it). I would like to know, given that they were prescribed, the amount is very small and the potential for abusing this stuff is very low, what sort of risk I am taking.

I know, for example, in Dubai, I could land myself in prison, whereas when I travel in Europe, nobody minds at all and I would be surprised if a customs officer would take it upon him/herself to do anything other than confiscate it.

All of the advice I have seen is "take a doctor's note", which is sadly not realistic in 2 days. I have seen a very small number of threads saying that they are fairly relaxed but there isn't much information on this and I don't know what to expect.

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Can you bring prescription meds to South Korea?

South Korean customs authorities allow you to bring small amounts of medication for your personal use, provided that it is kept in carry-on baggage. It is advised to take an English language prescription from your doctor at home for both your prescription drugs and non-prescription medicines.

Do I have to declare medications?

It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet).

Do medications need to be labeled when flying?

Air Travel with MedicationThe TSA recommends clearly labeling medications. Your name should also appear on the prescription bottle. The same guidelines apply to vitamins and supplements too.

How do you travel with a prescription?

You may place medications in 3.4 ounce (100 milliliters) or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items. If your prescription medications come in larger containers or bottles, you will need to pack them separately in your carry-on bag.

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