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Illegal Imports of Weight Loss Drugs Surge | South Korea News
Illegal imports of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro are exploding, with customs seizing over 4,000 cases in just six months—up from just 1,200 for the entire previous year. People are flooding the system by ordering these “harmful drugs” directly from overseas via regular mail, a method that went from zero incidents in 2024 to over 3,500 this year alone. Travelers also face stiffer penalties as seizures jumped from one case last year to more than 650 so far this year. Authorities are warning that unauthorized entry is a serious offense—and they’re stepping up enforcement to…
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