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Gov't to require tobacco companies to disclose harmful substances in products

Starting this month, tobacco companies will be required to test and disclose the harmful substances contained in their products, as part of a government initiative to protect public health and uphold the public’s right to information.

2025-11-01

Man arrested for illegally manufacturing and selling cigarettes online

A man in his 20s was caught by police on suspicion of illegally manufacturing cigarettes and selling them through an online shopping mall.

2025-10-01

KT&G profit up for third straight quarter on overseas tobacco sales

KT&G reports strong second quarter growth with increased tobacco sales and new premium products.

2025-08-07

Health minister advocates for stricter regulations on synthetic nicotine products

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Jeong Eun Kyung 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nicotine e-cigarettes, warning that the products are fueling a rise in teenage smoking and escaping oversight under outdated tobacco laws.

2025-07-31

NHIS hands in petition to court signed by 1.5 million people in tobacco lawsuit

The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) submitted a petition signed by 1.5 million people to the appellate court handling its lawsuit against tobacco companies. From March 24 to June 30, the NHIS collected signatures from 1,503,668 people.

2025-07-28

Voucher program goal up in smoke? Use for cigarettes, beauty treatment criticized.

Korea's latest consumer coupon program, meant to boost spending at small businesses, is drawing criticism after a viral post on Sunday revealed that recipients are using the subsidies to buy cigarettes or receive beauty treatments.

2025-07-27

U.S. offers rewards of up to $15 million for info on North Koreans in illicit revenue generation schemes

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will provide rewards totaling up to $15 million for information leading to arrests or convictions of seven North Koreans involved in illicit schemes to generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programs.

2025-07-25

Philip Morris International stock unfazed by market volatility

Stocks in traditional industries such as tobacco, agricultural machinery and heavy equipment are outpacing the market average, catching the eyes of domestic and global investors.

2025-07-15

KT&G finishes construction of tobacco plant in Kazakhstan

KT&G completed construction of its tobacco plant in Kazakhstan that is set to be a major production and export base for the firm’s growing Eurasian markets, the company said Wednesday.

2025-04-23

Gov't to mandate cigarette makers disclose ingredients in products

The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on Thursday that it would mandate that cigarette manufacturers disclose ingredients used in their products starting next year.

2025-02-06