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Opposition to New Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Grows

SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s recent decision to enlarge the size of graphic warnings on cigarette packs is facing strong opposition from the Korea Tobacco Retailer Association (KTRA). Along with South Korea, a number of countries oblige tobacco companies to cover more than 65 percent of cigarette packages [...]

Graphic Warnings to Appear on All Cigarette Packs from Dec. 23

SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Most cigarette packs sold in South Korea will carry graphic health warning labels on them starting on Dec. 23, in a move to promote people’s health, the government said Wednesday. The government has recently passed a law to introduce a total of 10 graphic health warnings to be placed [...]