KP

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisRESTRICTED⚡ Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN🫧 SnusUNKNOWN💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoUNKNOWN
ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In North Korea, e-cigarettes are banned by law. As a result, the sale and importation of vaping products are prohibited.

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Last verified: 2025-03-26

UNKNOWN

🫧 Snus

There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding snus in North Korea, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2022-09-02

UNKNOWN

🔥 Heated Tobacco

North Korea does not have specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-03-31

UNKNOWN

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in North Korea, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-24

RESTRICTED

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Recreational: Illegal, but widely unenforced according to defectors. | Medical: Use is legal when prescribed, but no system for the dispensing of cannabis confirmed..

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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