Seoul to Fine Use of Liquid E-Cigarettes in No-Smoking Areas From April 24

April 09, 2026 by 2firsts.com

Seoul to Fine Use of Liquid E-Cigarettes in No-Smoking Areas From April 24

Seoul is set to introduce stricter regulations on vaping by extending smoking bans to liquid e-cigarettes in public spaces. Starting April 24, these products will be treated the same as conventional tobacco under revised legislation. This change closes a legal loophole that previously allowed some users to avoid penalties. Anyone caught using e-cigarettes in no-smoking areas may face fines of up to 100,000 won. The city is also launching inspections and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance with the new rules.

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17.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 8.1 million current smokers in South Korea 30.20% of men are current smokers but only 5.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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