Is 25I-NBOMe legal in South Korea?
- Legal status
- 25I-NBOMe is controlled under the Narcotics Control Act in South Korea; NBOMe phenethylamines were placed under temporary narcotic (imsi-mayakryu) control from 2014, and South Korea, a 1971 party, is bound by the March 2015 Schedule I listing of 25I-NBOMe.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession, use, sale and smuggling are criminal offences carrying imprisonment; smuggling and large-scale trafficking attract severe penalties.
- If prescribed or medical
- No accepted medical use; not available on prescription.
- Documentation
- Narcotics Control Act (Mayakryu Gwalli-e Gwanhan Beopryul); temporary narcotic designation (from 2014).
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with South Korea’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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