2FIRSTS South Korea Set to Enforce Liquid Vape Ban in Smoke Free Areas, but Welfare Ministry Abruptly Adds Two Month Guidance Period Though vaping is legal in South Korea, there are several restrictions on their use and sales in the country, including a ban on sales to anyone under 19. According to The Straits S. Korea to change graphic warnings on cigarette packs in December Yonhap News Agency Electronic cigarette devices targeting youth in Korea Can You Bring a Vape to Korea? Customs Rules & Travel Regulations (2026 Guide) Korea closes loophole on synthetic nicotine to curb youth vaping The Korea Times