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Ban on Small Cigarette Packs Likely to Hit BAT and JTI Brands

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) -- The government said Sunday it is moving to ban small cigarette packs from being sold in the market as part of an effort to discourage smoking. The health ministry said it plans to revise the National Health Promotion Act that will prevent the sales and advertisement of packs with [...]

Snus and Waterpipe Tobacco are Now Subject to Taxation

SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Non-conventional cigarettes, such as snus (snuff) and waterpipe, will be subject to taxation from July in Korean market. The government set to extend the range of taxation subjects from July 21, according to the local authorities. To this end, the Ministry of Security and Public Administration has made a [...]