South Korea’s cigarette tax debate revived after 11 years without a hike

Falling sales of conventional cigarettes have put pressure on a tobacco tax-funded subsidy that helps local governments pay South Korea’s firefighters instead. SEOUL – A medical expert has proposed tax hikes that would nearly double the price of a pack of cigarettes from 4,500 won to 8,500 won ($3.40 to $6.40) to curb smoking, reviving [...]