South Korea

South Korea's highest court upheld a law designating public facilities, including crowded outdoor squares, as non-smoking areas, citing constitutionality.

Former CEO of British American Tobacco Korea, Guy Andrew Meldrum, acquitted of tax evasion charges in Seoul's High Court.

JTI Korea to launch new product "Mevius LBS Citro Wave 3mg" with refreshing taste from dual capsules and unique filter.

Philip Morris Korea to launch limited edition IQOS Iluma "Neon" on May 9, with pop-up event at Hongik University on May 3-12.

Former KT&G researcher Kwak Daeguen sues company for $2.8 trillion over e-cigarette technology, setting record for personal lawsuit amount in South Korea.

PMI Korea announces special discount for existing e-cigarette users on new product "IQOS Iluma" until end of month.

KT&G introduces new product "BOHEM PIPE BRITON", featuring authentic British pipe design with unique filter mouthpiece.

KT&G to launch new e-cigarette pod "MIIX ORASOME" for lilhybrid, expanding their exclusive coil mix stick combinations.