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South Korea’s Sweeter Tax Debate | South Korea News
South Korea’s brewing health crisis is spilling into policy as lawmakers eye a new tax on sugary drinks — and now, even sugar substitutes are in the crosshairs. Designed to slash chronic disease rates and healthcare costs, the plan could vary taxes by sugar or sweetener content, nudging both consumers and manufacturers toward healthier options. But critics warn it may unfairly punish low-income drinkers who rely on alternatives, while others question whether such taxes actually work — given mixed results abroad and already falling sugar consumption. With public debate heating up, officials…
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