South Korea to regulate e-cigarettes by classifying them as tobacco products
February 05, 2026 by thestar.com.my
South Korea to regulate e-cigarettes by classifying them as tobacco products
The South Korean government will reclassify all nicotine-based products as tobacco to regulate e-cigarettes and liquid vape sales starting April 24. The revised law includes health warnings, advertising restrictions, and penalties for violations. Vending machines must be in adult-only areas, and flavored products aimed at youth are banned. Concerns over underage access to e-cigarettes have prompted stricter regulations due to minors using liquid e-cigarettes more than traditional cigarettes. Unmanned e-cigarette shops have exploited loopholes in tobacco laws, lacking age-verification systems and youth restrictions.
February 04, 2026 by joins.com
Revised Tobacco Business Act takes effect April 24, strengthens regulations on e-cigarettes
Starting April 24, e-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine will be regulated in the same way as …
February 04, 2026 by chosun.com
South Korea regulates synthetic nicotine vapes as tobacco starting April
Starting April 24, liquid e-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine will be regulated the same as …
February 04, 2026 by kbs.co.kr
Synthetic Nicotine E-Cigarettes to be Regulated As Tobacco Products from April
Starting in April, synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes will fall under the same rules as tobacco produc…
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
