Korean Smokers Quitting on Taxes Spurs Record KT&G Rout
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Byun Seong Ho, a 45-year-old meat product wholesaler in Seoul, has failed on five attempts to quit smoking. The 80 percent price increase by South Korea’s biggest cigarette producer has convinced him this time is different.
“I’ll use this opportunity to say goodbye to my 20-year-old habit,” said Byun, who’s now chewing ginseng candy in place of puffing tobacco.