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Local Gov’ts Feeling the Pinch as Smokers Switch to E-Cigarettes

Local Gov’ts Feeling the Pinch as Smokers Switch to E-Cigarettes

CHEONGJU, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — What on the surface appears to be good news actually has municipal governments worried. Last year, tobacco consumption tax revenues declined considerably, which may be interpreted by some as a sign of a healthier public who, deterred by a government-ordered price hike of around 80 percent, are willing to [...]

Preorders for Latest HNB E-Cig “Lil” Hit 10,000 in 2 Days

Preorders for Latest HNB E-Cig “Lil” Hit 10,000 in 2 Days

SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – KT&G has exhausted its 10,000-unit supply of its HNB e-cigarette “Lil” within two days, according to the South Korean tobacco firm. Sold at GS25 convenience stores throughout the Seoul area, the pre-orders began on November 13 and ended around 5 p.m. the following day. Buyers can pick up their [...]

Sales of E-Cigarettes Surge as Government Moves to Raise Tobacco Taxes

Sales of E-Cigarettes Surge as Government Moves to Raise Tobacco Taxes

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – With the South Korean government likely to raise taxes on heat-not-burn (HNB) tobacco products, an increasing number of vapers are stocking up on HNB type e-cigarettes. According to sources from the convenience store industry on Tuesday, sales of the famous HNB e-cigarette IQOS have drastically increased since reports emerged earlier [...]