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narcotics

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Over 20 million Koreans prescribed medical narcotics in 2024

Nearly 100 million prescriptions were issued in 2024, raising concerns over brief consultations, telemedicine and weak oversight.

2026.9.17

Over 200 arrested for growing illegal poppy, cannabis in Coast Guard busts

The authorities said officers seized nearly 30,000 poppy plants and 37 cannabis plants from older adults, many of whom denied intent to break the law.

2026.8.7

Everything but the drugs: Trader Joe's seasoning sold on secondhand market has traces of narcotics, police warn

Korean police restricted Karrot listings for Everything But The Bagel seasoning after tests found poppy seeds, which produce trace surface residues of morphine and codeine, in the blend.

2026.8.4

Woman found unconscious carrying propofol vials prompts police investigation

Police are investigating possible narcotics law violations after a clinic worker was discovered unconscious near Sinnonhyeon Station carrying propofol and syringes.

2026.6.16

Medical narcotics seized by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime investigation unit from a clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul [SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY]

Doctor who illegally administered medical narcotics to more than 100 people receives final prison sentence

A doctor who illegally administered medical narcotics to more than 100 people — including former professional baseball player Oh Jae-won — and collected about 4.14 billion won ($2.81 million) has received a final prison sentence.

2026.4.15

White tablets spill from a glass bottle [GETTY IMAGES]

Rising anti-anxiety prescriptions, drug-related crime put lawmakers on edge

Lawmakers are calling for tighter control over the prescription of anti-anxiety drugs as the number of prescriptions has been increasing over the years, possibly used in crimes such as the recent high-profile serial killing case.

2026.4.7

Park Wang-yeol is repatriated through Incheon International Airport on March 25. [YONHAP]

Alleged Korean drug lord smuggled, distributed $8.7 million in narcotics, police say

Police on Friday referred Park Wang-yeol to prosecutors while he remained in custody, accusing him of drug smuggling and domestic distribution worth about 13.1 billion won ($8.7 million).

2026.4.3

A woman suspected of being under the influence of drugs while crashing a Porsche off Banpo Bridge appears for a hearing at the Seoul Western District Court in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Feb. 27, covering her face with a blanket while in a wheelchair. [YONHAP]

Suspect in drug-filled Porsche crash appears for grilling hidden under blanket

A driver facing drug-impaired driving charges arrived at court Friday, awaiting a ruling on whether she will remain in custody after reportedly admitting to the allegations to police.

2026.2.27

A police officer conducts a crackdown on drunk driving on a street in Gwanak District, southern Seoul on Dec. 4, 2024. [NEWS1]

Police toughening penalties for impaired driving, including for using over-the-counter cold medicines

With a rise in drug and substance-impaired driving incidents, authorities are moving to toughen penalties. Offenders who cause accidents while under the influence of cold medicines may face five years in prison or fines of 20 million won ($13,800).

2026.1.27

Hwang Ha-na, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, leaves the Suwon Detention Center in Paldal District, Suwon, on July 19, 2019. [YONHAP]

Granddaughter of Namyang founder arrested for alleged drug offenses after year on the run

Korean police arrested Hwang Ha-na, the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, after she returned from overseas after more than a year on the run over alleged drug offenses.

2025.12.24

Tag: narcotics

narcotics

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Over 20 million Koreans prescribed medical narcotics in 2024

Over 200 arrested for growing illegal poppy, cannabis in Coast Guard busts

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