Fuente: Tobacco Reporter Lugar: Uncategorized South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare said it is not currently reviewing a cigarette price increase or a new health levy on alcohol, stressing both require “sufficient social discussion.” The clarification followed the adoption of the 6th National Health Promotion Comprehensive Plan (2026–2030), which referenced aligning cigarette levies more closely with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, recommending total taxes at 75% of the retail price.



With a pack priced at 4,500 won ($2.97), current taxes and levies are 73.8%, totaling 3,323 won ($2.19), prompting speculation that prices for a pack could approach 10,000 won ($6.60). The ministry said these ideas stem from a 2021 long-term plan and remain medium- to long-term considerations, adding that any move on cigarette taxes or an alcohol levy would follow broad expert and public consultation due to potential economic and social impacts.The post South Korea Pauses Tobacco Tax Talk first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.