Masks Sent to Overseas Family Members, Up to 36 Pieces per Transaction

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[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The maximum number of masks that can be sent at one time to family members living abroad will be increased to 36 pieces.

The Korea Customs Service announced on the 18th that, in line with the government's increase in the public mask purchase limit to 3 masks per person per week, the number of masks that can be sent to family members living overseas will also be increased.

Previously, the shipment quantity was limited to a maximum of 24 pieces (3 months' supply) at 2 masks per person per week, but it has now been increased to 36 pieces under the same criteria.

The Korea Customs Service has also expanded the scope of recognized family members eligible to send masks abroad to include foreign spouses.

Meanwhile, the exception allowing masks to be sent overseas has been in effect since March 24, and the total number of masks sent to overseas family members via mail from that date until May 12 is recorded at 2,201,000 pieces.

The Korea Customs Service plans to continuously monitor the status of mask shipments for families living abroad and focus on minimizing public inconvenience by identifying and improving operational shortcomings on an ongoing basis.

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