“Tasting it could be a big problem” … Strengthened drug exposure warning for overseas travelers

Even a single case of cannabis inhalation cannot avoid punishment under domestic law,

Provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety,
, ‘As cases of exposure to drugs among our citizens continue due to visits to regions where cannabis is legalized and increased overseas travel during vacation seasons, the government has embarked on focused publicity efforts at airports using on-site and roaming text messages.’,
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, ‘The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 2nd that, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korea Customs Service, they began preventive publicity efforts to inform overseas travelers of the risks of drug exposure from the previous day.’,
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, ‘In countries where cannabis use is legalized or in regions where drug distribution is prevalent, tourists can easily be exposed to the temptation of drugs due to curiosity or cultural differences. The government emphasized that such acts cannot escape punishment under domestic law even if caught only once.’,
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, “Prevention leaflets and banners have been placed at airport departure areas and airline desks, and 30-second shorts videos are being shown on airport monitors. Behavioral guidelines are provided under scenarios simulating risky situations one might encounter while traveling abroad, such as ‘refusing suspicious food or drugs,’ ‘prohibiting carrying items entrusted by strangers,’ and ‘avoiding the misconception that something is legal just because it is abroad.'”,
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, ‘Upon arrival at travel destinations, the government sends safety roaming texts with warnings related to cannabis and drugs along with a link to a one-minute case-based shorts video. The video conveys that drug use abroad still subjects individuals to domestic punishment and highlights the severity of addiction. Authorities particularly emphasized rejecting items offered by strangers, noting that cases of drugs being mixed into food or drinks and given to people abroad have been reported.’,
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, “Moreover, emergency contact information is provided, including the 24-hour drug consultation center (1342) and drug smuggling report line ‘Irirro 125,’ allowing for reports of suspected situations of drug purchase or use. This ensures that expert consultation is available both domestically and abroad for those who need it.”,
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, ‘A government official urged, “If a stranger offers beverages or food abroad, firmly refuse and leave the place immediately.”‘,
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Safety roaming text message. Provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety,
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