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E-cigarettes are now subject to Tobacco Business Act, but retailers have yet to catch up

From insufficient age verification to missing warnings, vendors have failed to fully implement changes to comply with the new regulations.

2026.7.3

Liquid e-cigarettes are displayed at a vape shop in Seoul on April 24. [YONHAP]

Drop in conventional smoking offset by rise in e-cigarettes and liquids, particularly among youth, women

A surge in e-cigarette use, particularly among young adults and women, is effectively canceling out the decline in conventional cigarette smoking, according to government data released Sunday.

2026.5.31

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Liquid-based e-cigarettes are seen inside a shop in Seoul on April 24, the same day that a revision to the Tobacco Business Act went into effect. [YONHAP]

Vapes now regulated as 'tobacco' products, but concerns over loopholes, enforcement remain

Liquid e-cigarettes made with synthetic nicotine are now legally classified as tobacco, following the first revision to the Tobacco Business Act in 37 years, which took effect on Friday.

2026.4.28

An e-cigarette store in Mapo District, western Seoul [YONHAP]

Liquid e-cigarettes to be banned from being sold online, require warning labels

Online sales of liquid electronic cigarettes made with synthetic nicotine will be fully banned and required to have warning labels similar to those on conventional cigarettes starting this week, the Ministry of Finance and Economy said on Thursday.

2026.4.23

Liquid-type e-cigarettes are displayed at a store in Seoul. [NEWS1]

Vapes to have same legal status as conventional tobacco products starting from April 24

People caught vaping in nonsmoking areas across Seoul will face an administrative fine of up to 100,000 won ($68) starting from April 24.

2026.4.9

E-cigarettes are on sale at a vending machine in Mapo District, western Seoul. [YONHAP]

E-cigarettes may face new taxation soon

A bill to revise the Tobacco Business Act to classify synthetic nicotine as tobacco has cleared its first hurdle at the National Assembly. If the bill passes the main session, liquid e-cigarettes will become subject to taxation.

2025.9.23

A vending machine selling liquid e-cigarettes [YONHAP]

Health minister advocates for stricter regulations on synthetic nicotine products

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Jeong Eun-Kyeong called for tougher regulations on synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes, warning that the products are fueling a rise in teenage smoking and escaping oversight under outdated tobacco laws.

2025.7.31

A vaping zone for e-cigarettes located in Yeouido, central Seoul [YONHAP]

Incheon teacher warned after smoking e-cigarette during online class

A high school teacher in Incheon received a warning from the school principal after smoking during an online class session, the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education revealed Sunday.

2025.6.22

Hannah Yun, Philip Morris Korea’s managing director, announces the launch of the IQOS Iluma i series in Korea in a press conference at Lotte Hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 5. [PHILIP MORRIS KOREA]

Philip Morris claims heated tobacco will bring 'smoke-free future' to Korea

Philip Morris will launch its IQOS Iluma i series in Korea on Feb. 13, claiming it will promote a 'smoke-free future.'

2025.2.5

Kim Eun-ji, BAT Korea’s country manager, speaks about BAT Korea’s celebration of its 30th anniversary at a press event held in central Seoul on Thursday. [BAT KOREA]

BAT Korea promotes e-cigarettes on its 30th

British American Tobacco (BAT) Korea released research results that showed smokers who used its tobacco heating products reduced their exposure to certain cigarette smoke toxicants, including nicotine.

2020.11.5