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Seoul clamps down on vaping in no-smoking zones
April 9, 2026
The korea Herald News
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With the tobacco law newly defining all forms of e-cigarettes as tobacco products, Seoul said Thursday it is conducting on-site inspections and promotions to ensure the public understands that no-smoking zones now also apply to vaping. The recent revision to the Tobacco Business Act states that all nicotine-using e-cigarettes, including vaping devices, are tobacco products.

The revision takes effect April 24, meaning the use and sale of e-cigarette and vaping products will be subject to the same
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