The police have initiated an investigation following the discovery of card-shaped advertisements at Hongik University and Konkuk University that appear to be promoting the sale of drugs. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The police have initiated an investigation following the discovery of card-shaped advertisements at Hongik University and Konkuk University that appear to be promoting the sale of drugs.
These business card-sized ads are printed in English and claim to offer a product described as “liquid cannabis” with the assertion that it is “completely legal.”
The cards feature the message, “Call me when it’s legal,” along with a QR code on the reverse side, which elaborates on the hallucinogenic effects of the product.
On Monday, Konkuk University reported finding a similar card affixed to a car window in the underground parking lot of the university’s Arts and Culture Center. This discovery mirrors a previous incident at Hongik University’s art school, where the same advertisement was found.
In response to these developments, Konkuk University issued an urgent notice to its students, stating, “We have been detecting business card-style advertisements, some of which seem to be related to drug promotions, within our campus buildings. We urge you not to access the QR code provided on these advertisements.”
It’s essential to note that under the current Narcotics Control Act, smoking or consuming hemp and cannabis seed husks, except for medical purposes, is illegal.
Furthermore, Article 3, paragraph 7 of the same law prohibits the import, export, manufacture, sale, or procurement of hemp unless authorized by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety, as outlined by a presidential decree.
It is also unlawful to disseminate or share information about activities prohibited by the law through methods like leaflets or advertisements.
Ashley Song (ashley@koreabizwire.com)
