Jump to full article: Korea Herald (kr), 2009-09-30
Author: Lee Ji-yoon
Intro: As part of an anti-tobacco initiative agreed to last week by countries in the Western Pacific region, the Korean government has set a target of reducing the nation's smoking rate by 10 percent over the coming five years. Tobacco products will see steep tax increases - up to 60 percent - as this has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to combat smoking.
The World Health Organization has helped member states fighting against the smoking issue by suggesting five-year plans.
The pact signed last Wednesday contains the updated version of a 2008 package of policies to reduce the demand for and consumption of tobacco products.
The package includes: monitor tobacco use and prevention policies; protect people from tobacco smoke; offer help to quit smoking; warn about the dangers of tobacco; enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and raise taxes on tobacco.
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