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Human Rights Watchdog Calls for Legalization of Tattooing by Non-medical Workers

SEOUL, March 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Human Rights Commission recommended Wednesday that the National Assembly swiftly handle legislative bills allowing non-medical workers to perform tattoo services. The current law criminalizing tattooing by non-medical practitioners falls far short of the reality where most tattoos are being provided by those who are not medical doctors, [...]

Lobby Group Pushes for Marijuana Legalization

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A non-governmental advocacy group lobbying for the legalization of marijuana for medical use was officially launched yesterday. The Organization of Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Korea held its first general meeting at the An Jung-geun Memorial Hall in Seoul, formally announcing the organization’s establishment. Choi Hyeok-yong, the President of the [...]