electronic cigarette Archives

Fair Trade Commission to Investigate E-cigarette Nicotine Content

SEJONG, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — As several electronic cigarettes sold in Korea are reported to contain different nicotine content from what is claimed on the packaging, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) is set to investigate whether some companies have made false claims. Kim Hak-Hyeon, vice-commissioner of the KFTC, said on May 28 that [...]

Government to Strictly Crack Down on E-Cigarette

SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Against the backdrop of the hiked cigarette prices, and as the consumption of electronic cigarettes increases, the South Korean government has unsheathed its sword against the battery-powered vaporizers. The Ministry of Health and Welfare held an explanation session on the harmfulness of the e-cigarettes on Jan. 6, and announced that [...]