Seoul clamps down on vaping in no-smoking zones
Seoul is extending no-smoking regulations to include vaping following a legal revision defining e-cigarettes as tobacco products.Summary
Seoul is implementing stricter regulations on vaping by extending existing no-smoking zones to include e-cigarettes, following a recent revision to the Tobacco Business Act. The revision, effective April 24th, legally defines all nicotine-using e-cigarettes, including vaping devices, as tobacco products, subjecting them to the same rules as traditional cigarettes. This change addresses a loophole that previously allowed vaping in prohibited areas, as it wasn't legally considered smoking under the 1988 tobacco law. The city will conduct public awareness campaigns from April 13-23 and inspections from April 14-March 15 to ensure compliance. Seoul is also offering support for smoking cessation through its Wrist Doctor 9988 program, providing points redeemable at various establishments for those who quit and verify their progress through city-run clinics.
(Source：The Straits Times)
