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No-smoking Ordinances Contributing to Declining Smoking Rate

No-smoking Ordinances Contributing to Declining Smoking Rate

SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A study has proved that no-smoking ordinances from local governments have contributed to lower smoking rates in communities across the country. After the revision of the National Health Promotion Act in 2010, local governments have competed to pass laws banning smoking in public areas such as streets, bus stops [...]

Patent Applications Related to Smoking Room Surges as Restriction on Smoking Strengthens

Patent Applications Related to Smoking Room Surges as Restriction on Smoking Strengthens

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As the voice of smokers becomes louder for their smoking rights in Korea, the number of patent applications related to smoking rooms which can be a compromising alternative for both smokers and non-smokers is skyrocketing, according to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). The KIPO announced that the number of patent [...]

Paparazzi Who Can’t Wait to See the Law Broken

Paparazzi Who Can’t Wait to See the Law Broken

SEOUL, Korea, April 18, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Criticism is mounting over the compensation system for reports on the violation of public laws is turning into certain ‘paparazzi’s (devoted reward hunters) exploitation. The National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Future Planning, Broadcasting and Communications Committee announced that out of 250 million won of total reward money (on [...]