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S. Korean Gov’t Announces Complete Smoking Ban at Cafés

S. Korean Gov’t Announces Complete Smoking Ban at Cafés

SEOUL, Apr. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean health authorities have announced plans to ban smoking completely at all cafés across the country from July. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is set to pass an amendment to the National Health Promotion Act by the end of next month, officials said on Thursday. Under the revised [...]

Seoul Bans Smoking Near Subway Stations

Seoul Bans Smoking Near Subway Stations

SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A new anti-smoking regulation that bans smoking near subway exits went into effect Sunday, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said.  The regulation forbids smoking within 10 meters of all subways exits in Seoul. Violators will be fined 100,000 won (US$87.68) starting in September after a grace period of four months. [...]