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Rising Tide of Online Drug Crimes Sparks Alarm for 2024: Urgent Calls for Specialized Enforcement and Cybersecurity Measures

Rising Tide of Online Drug Crimes Sparks Alarm for 2024: Urgent Calls for Specialized Enforcement and Cybersecurity Measures

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The escalation of drug crimes in South Korea is anticipated to pose growing societal concern in the upcoming year, primarily attributed to the proliferation of online drug distribution channels that gained traction during the coronavirus pandemic.  On December 27, the Institute of Public Security Policy at the National Police University [...]

PPP, Gov’t to Come up with Comprehensive Response System against Illegal Drug Use

PPP, Gov’t to Come up with Comprehensive Response System against Illegal Drug Use

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The ruling People Power Party (PPP) vowed Friday to come up with comprehensive measures to tackle the growing use of narcotics in the country amid renewed concerns about the problem as big-name celebrities are under drug investigation. “Our party and the government … will establish a comprehensive drug response [...]

Police Investigate Suspicious Drug Promotion Cards Found at Seoul Universities

Police Investigate Suspicious Drug Promotion Cards Found at Seoul Universities

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 [...]

Gov’t to Conduct Comprehensive Drug Survey Among Teenagers in Response to Rising Concerns

Gov’t to Conduct Comprehensive Drug Survey Among Teenagers in Response to Rising Concerns

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid growing concerns over drug-related crimes, including the recent “drugged drink” incident in Seoul’s Gangnam District, the South Korean government has announced plans to conduct a drug survey among teenagers this year. The Ministry of Health and Welfare stated on Tuesday that it aims to conduct a comprehensive survey on [...]

Drug Crimes Among Foreigners Have Risen Dramatically Over Last 10 Years: Data

Drug Crimes Among Foreigners Have Risen Dramatically Over Last 10 Years: Data

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign drug dealers are gaining a presence in South Korea, once referred to as a drug-free country. A research institute at the Korean National Police University reported that drug crimes involving foreigners jumped from 359 cases in 2012 to 2,335 last year. The nationalities of foreign drug dealers have [...]

S. Korean Pharmaceutical Firms Shine Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

S. Korean Pharmaceutical Firms Shine Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean drug and biopharmaceutical companies have recorded stellar performances this year despite the coronavirus pandemic, data showed Monday. Nine local pharmaceutical firms struck 14 technology export deals worth 10.15 trillion won (US$9.2 billion) this year, up 19 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Pharmaceutical and [...]