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iPhone 17 price in South Korea
Apple Store prices in South Korea for every iPhone 17 model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · 256 GB
US$1,082 · Includes 10% VAT
Every iPhone 17 model in South Korea
Colour doesn't change the price: Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage and White cost the same.
Price in South Korea
256 GB, in South Korean won₩1,450,000 since 11 Sept 2026, when Apple raised it from ₩1,290,000.
Questions
Is the iPhone 17 cheaper in South Korea than in the UK?
Yes. The 256 GB model costs ₩1,450,000, about £814, in South Korea. In the UK it costs £899, so it's £85 (9% of the price in the UK) less in South Korea.
Does the price include tax?
Yes. Apple's prices in South Korea include 10% VAT.
Where is the iPhone 17 cheapest?
The US, at about £728 for the 256 GB model. South Korea is 13th cheapest of 40.
Can visitors get the tax back in South Korea?
Yes. Spend at least ₩15,000 and you can claim back some of the 10% VAT through the VAT refund for foreign tourists; how much depends on the operator's fee. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Has the price changed?
Yes. Apple raised the 256 GB model from ₩1,290,000 to ₩1,450,000 on 11 Sept 2026.
How South Korea compares
256 GB · in pounds, with tax
40 countries. Differences are against the price in South Korea; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.
Tax
Apple's prices in South Korea include 10% VAT.
Tax refund for visitors
- Scheme
- VAT refund for foreign tourists
- Minimum spend
- ₩15,000
- Refund
- Up to 10%, less fees
Paid through a refund operator, who keeps a fee. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
iPhone 17 in other countries
Nearest in price
11New Zealand£80512Australia£809
Also in Asia
iPhone 17 in all 40 countries
Other Apple products in South Korea
iPhone 16from ₩1,290,000iPhone 17efrom ₩1,150,000iPhone 18 Profrom ₩1,990,000iPhone 18 Pro Maxfrom ₩2,190,000iPhone Airfrom ₩1,790,000Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for South Korea, checked 14 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 16 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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