Are toy guns illegal in South Korea?

Yes. Toy guns are banned in South Korea. Owning a realistic fake gun is a crime. 338 were seized in 2026.

Firearms, Swords and Explosives Act art.11 bans making, selling or possessing imitation guns (mouichongpo) that closely resemble real guns (export only excepted); joint police-customs-NIS unit seized 338 imitation guns, announced 9 Jan 2026.

Source: Firearms Act art.11, 2026

Banned (7)Restricted (5)Allowed

South Korea is one of 7 countries where toy guns are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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What else is banned in South Korea

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