QuoteSEOUL – South Korea has followed Japan in warning its citizens against smoking marijuana in Canada, telling them that even though the country legalized weed last week, using it there was still an offense under Seoul's own laws.



Consumption, possession or sale of illegal substances are criminal offenses under South Korea's tough drugs legislation.



Last Wednesday, Canada became the world's first major economy to fully legalize cannabis, including for recreational use, sparking celebrations as the nation embarked on the controversial policy experiment.



But South Korea's criminal laws apply both territorially and personally, officials said, meaning that its citizens would still face punishment for smoking weed even if they did so in Canada.



"South Korean individuals who use marijuana (including purchase, possession and transport) — even in regions where such acts are legal — are violating the law and will be punished accordingly," the South Korean Embassy in Canada tweeted last week.



"So please beware," it said.



Last week, the Japanese government also issued warnings that Japan's law on cannabis use may apply to its nationals even when they are abroad.

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There's a different attitude towards marijuana in Asia.

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There's a different attitude towards marijuana in Asia.

I wouldnt of thought that. As I thought it originated in Asia thousands of years ago. For its medicinal and spiritual use. Just whipped out ol' google, yup, originated in Asia thousands of years ago  

Quote from: "Fashionista"South Korea joins Japan in warning citizens over smoking pot in Canada

QuoteSEOUL – South Korea has followed Japan in warning its citizens against smoking marijuana in Canada, telling them that even though the country legalized weed last week, using it there was still an offense under Seoul's own laws.



Consumption, possession or sale of illegal substances are criminal offenses under South Korea's tough drugs legislation.



Last Wednesday, Canada became the world's first major economy to fully legalize cannabis, including for recreational use, sparking celebrations as the nation embarked on the controversial policy experiment.



But South Korea's criminal laws apply both territorially and personally, officials said, meaning that its citizens would still face punishment for smoking weed even if they did so in Canada.



"South Korean individuals who use marijuana (including purchase, possession and transport) — even in regions where such acts are legal — are violating the law and will be punished accordingly," the South Korean Embassy in Canada tweeted last week.



"So please beware," it said.



Last week, the Japanese government also issued warnings that Japan's law on cannabis use may apply to its nationals even when they are abroad.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/23/asia-pacific/crime-legal-asia-pacific/south-korea-joins-japan-warning-citizens-smoking-pot-canada/#.W88L_GhKjrc">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/ ... 88L_GhKjrc">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/23/asia-pacific/crime-legal-asia-pacific/south-korea-joins-japan-warning-citizens-smoking-pot-canada/#.W88L_GhKjrc

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Quote from: "Fashionista"South Korea joins Japan in warning citizens over smoking pot in Canada

QuoteSEOUL – South Korea has followed Japan in warning its citizens against smoking marijuana in Canada, telling them that even though the country legalized weed last week, using it there was still an offense under Seoul's own laws.



Consumption, possession or sale of illegal substances are criminal offenses under South Korea's tough drugs legislation.



Last Wednesday, Canada became the world's first major economy to fully legalize cannabis, including for recreational use, sparking celebrations as the nation embarked on the controversial policy experiment.



But South Korea's criminal laws apply both territorially and personally, officials said, meaning that its citizens would still face punishment for smoking weed even if they did so in Canada.



"South Korean individuals who use marijuana (including purchase, possession and transport) — even in regions where such acts are legal — are violating the law and will be punished accordingly," the South Korean Embassy in Canada tweeted last week.



"So please beware," it said.



Last week, the Japanese government also issued warnings that Japan's law on cannabis use may apply to its nationals even when they are abroad.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/23/asia-pacific/crime-legal-asia-pacific/south-korea-joins-japan-warning-citizens-smoking-pot-canada/#.W88L_GhKjrc">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/ ... 88L_GhKjrc">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/23/asia-pacific/crime-legal-asia-pacific/south-korea-joins-japan-warning-citizens-smoking-pot-canada/#.W88L_GhKjrc

A lot  of Koreans studying in Canada that on occasion partake will have to give it up before they return to Korea. Having THC in your system is a criminal offense in the ROK.

Quote from: "Miroslav"My friend booze all the time, came with a broken face, poured out a lot of money, created game ... but then sometimes Mary began to juzat and didn't completely change, he didn't make a mess, such friendly, joyful!  Definitely it is necessary to perepaliv with grass blue people. I have never seen a stabbing with smoked people, and does not pull the wheel, unlike blueprints)