No licensing pathway exists for private online gambling operators targeting Korean nationals; the activity is criminal under Criminal Act §246 and the National Sports Promotion Act. Land-based casinos are licensed under the Tourism Promotion Act (foreigner-only) with Kangwon Land as the sole domestic carve-out. Sports betting is an exclusive KSPO state monopoly; horse, cycling and motorboat racing and the lottery are likewise state-monopoly carve-outs. B2B online supply has no agrément pathway.
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Republic of Korea · Question 02 of 11
Licensing and regulation: Can we get a licence?
Unfavourable · Confirmed · AI-generated · Back to full Republic of Korea report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea (KR) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Unfavourable |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
No licensing pathway exists for private online gambling operators targeting Korean nationals; the activity is criminal under Criminal Act §246 and the National Sports Promotion Act. Land-based casinos are licensed under the Tourism Promotion Act (foreigner-only) with Kangwon Land as the sole domesti…