Seoul no smoking zone

Where are the smoking booths in Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, and Itaewon?

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As of February 2026, Seoul has a total of 136 public smoking booths — a very small number compared to roughly 300,000 no-smoking zones. On top of that, the distribution is heavily uneven — 11 districts have no public smoking booths at all. Having been active in Hongdae for 10 years, there’s a question I … Read more

Korea Street Smoking Rules You Must Read Before Lighting Up

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If you thought you could smoke anywhere on Korean streets, you need to read this first. Korea has very strict indoor no-smoking policies, and outdoor no-smoking zones are expanding fast. There are actually foreign travelers who get fined because they didn’t know the rules. Having been active in Hongdae for 10 years, there’s a question … Read more