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More than half of Korean men in their 30s to 50s are obese, survey finds

The rate among all men stood at 49.1 percent last year, according to an annual health survey by the disease control and prevention agency.

2026.9.30

Electronic cigarettes, including liquid-type products, are displayed at a vape shop in Seoul on April 24, the day regulations, including a ban on online sales of liquid e-cigarettes, were announced.[YONHAP]

Government warns Korean travelers about strict e-cigarette regulations in other countries

The foreign ministry on Wednesday urged Korean travelers to exercise caution when carrying e-cigarettes overseas amid strict regulations in other countries.

2026.5.6

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An e-cigarette store in Mapo District, western Seoul is seen in this file photo [YONHAP]

Court sides with e-cigarette liquid importers in suit against ministry over surcharges for millions of won

A court has ruled in favor of a group of e-cigarette liquid importers in an administrative suit against the Ministry of Health and Welfare over whether the liquid qualifies as “tobacco” under the law.

2026.1.25

A convenience store worker is seen in front of a display of cigarettes and vapes at a store in Seoul on June 12. [YONHAP]

E-cigarette regulations strengthening next year as gov't seeks to curb teenage use

E-cigarettes that use synthetic nicotine will soon be classified as tobacco from April of next year, marking the first change to the legal definition of tobacco in 38 years since the enactment of the Tobacco Business Act in 1988.

2025.12.29

Tag: e-cigarettes

e-cigarettes

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More than half of Korean men in their 30s to 50s are obese, survey finds

Government warns Korean travelers about strict e-cigarette regulations in other countries

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Court sides with e-cigarette liquid importers in suit against ministry over surcharges for millions of won

E-cigarette regulations strengthening next year as gov't seeks to curb teenage use