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Tipping in South Korea

Tipping is not part of Korean culture and is often politely declined. Service charges may be added at upscale hotels and Western-style restaurants.

Tipping by service in South Korea

Service	Expectation	Typical amount
Sit-down restaurant	Unusual	₩0 — service and VAT are included in menu prices
Counter / takeaway	Unusual	₩0
Café	Unusual	₩0
Bar	Unusual	₩0
Housekeeping	Unusual	₩0; ₩1,000–₩2,000 at international 5-star hotels (optional)
Porter	Unusual	₩0; ₩1,000–₩2,000 at international 5-star hotels (optional)
Concierge	Unusual	₩0; ₩10,000–₩30,000 envelope for an exceptional favor
Taxi	Unusual	₩0 — drivers return exact change
Rideshare	Unusual	₩0
Food delivery	Unusual	₩0
Grocery delivery	Unusual	₩0
Hairdresser	Unusual	₩0
Spa	Unusual	₩0 — including jjimjilbang, sauna, and luxury spas
Tour guide	Optional	₩0 group; ₩20,000–₩50,000 private English-speaking full day
Tattoo artist	Unusual	₩0
Valet	Unusual	₩0
Airport baggage	Unusual	₩0
Busker	Optional	₩1,000–₩5,000 if a case is set out
Movers	Unusual	₩0
Tradesperson	Unusual	₩0