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Public Smoking Laws in South Korea: real experience from chats

Short answer
Smoking is restricted to designated areas, and fines are frequently enforced in public spaces like bus stops and subway entrances, especially near surveillance cameras. Tourists should exercise caution, as residents with long-term visas may face negative impacts on their residency or citizenship applications due to fines.

From real experience

Smoking in South Korea is heavily regulated with designated smoking areas being scarce.
Fines can be issued for smoking in prohibited public spaces, including near subways, bus stops, and crosswalks, especially if surveillance cameras are present or a complaint is filed. While locals sometimes disregard signs, tourists should be cautious. Some apartment complexes have designated smoking zones. Foreigners with long-term visas or residency may face stricter enforcement and potential impacts on visa status or citizenship applications if fined.
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