Yeonggwang-gun Urges Restraint in Using 'Drug Terms' in Food and Business Names

Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do recently requested restraint in the use of drug-related terms in food names or business names as part of efforts to prevent drug-related crimes, which have recently emerged as a social issue.

According to the county on the 14th, drug-related crimes are increasing nationwide, and especially in the past five years, drug offenders in their 20s and teenagers have surged more than fourfold.

Drug Forgiveness on Food or Business Names, Now NO Poster.
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The county aims to prevent the familiarity and lowered vigilance toward drugs caused by the excessive use of drug-related terms in foods favored by teenagers, thereby reducing exposure to such terms.

In this regard, the Yeonggwang-gun Hygiene Team plans to regularly conduct on-site guidance and publicity regarding drug-related terms included in food products, business names, and menus to discourage the use of drug-related terms and prevent drug marketing.

Kang Jong-man, the county governor, said, “We will continue to strive to reduce the commercial use of drug-related terms,” adding, “We will minimize exposure to drug-related terms through regular inspections and publicity.”

Yeonggwang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Jeonseong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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