South Korea operates one of the most unusual casino systems in the world. Most casinos in the country are restricted to foreign passport holders, while local citizens are largely prohibited from gambling in them.
Out of the country’s casinos, only one permits entry to Korean nationals:
Gangwon Land
This dual system reflects a policy compromise — encouraging tourism revenue while limiting domestic gambling participation.
Foreign-Only Casino Framework
The majority of South Korea’s casinos operate under a foreigner-only model. Key operators include: