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Gov’t to Introduce Stronger Health Warnings on Cigarette Packaging

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Cigarette manufacturers in South Korea will be required to strengthen health warnings on cigarette packaging starting in late December under a new government regulation, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Sunday. The ministry plans to distribute the updated manual for labeling health warnings on cigarette packaging Monday, as [...]

Korea Introduces Graphic Warnings on Cigarettes

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting Friday, cigarette packets sold in South Korea will carry graphic images showing the harmful effects of smoking, in accordance with a law passed earlier this year. A total of 10 graphic health warnings are to be placed on the upper part of the packet, covering 30 percent of [...]