concept   smoking
culture   South Korea
statement   Smoking is culturally acceptable in South Korea, especially among older generations, and is accommodated in public spaces with designated smoking areas.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cigarettes South Korea Often used in business settings as a way to bond and build relationships, and considered a polite gesture to offer cigarettes to others. 1
2 smoker South Korea Smoking is more socially acceptable, and designated indoor smoking areas are commonly available in public spaces. 1
3 smoking South Korea Smoking is heavily frowned upon in many public places and is considered a social inconvenience. 1
4 smoking South Korea Smoking is more socially acceptable and commonly seen, especially among older generations. 1
5 smoking areas South Korea Commonly found in restaurants and entertainment venues to accommodate smokers 1
6 smoking cessation South Korea Less emphasis on formal programs, more focus on personal discipline and willpower 1
7 smoking cigarette South Korea Common and socially acceptable, especially among adult males 1
8 smoking-related illnesses South Korea High smoking rates and a cultural acceptance of smoking, leading to significant public health concerns and a need for targeted interventions 1
9 tobacco industry South Korea Relatively acceptable and ingrained in social customs 1