President Lee Jae Myung shares survey results indicating that 8 in 10 Koreans back new levy on high-sugar products, stirring debate over potential new measures
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday floated the idea of imposing a new levy on sugar, similar to the surcharge placed on tobacco products, bringing the issue of a “sugar tax” into public discussion.
“Curbing the use of sugar through a levy and reinvesting the revenue to strengthen regional and public health care … what do you think?”
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