Jeong Hyeok criticizes street smoking, suggests raising cigarette prices to 450,000 won

A South Korean individual, Jeong Hyeok, has voiced strong criticism against public smoking, specifically targeting the practice of smoking in streets. His outspoken stance has brought attention to the issue of public nuisance caused by smokers in urban areas.

As a proposed solution to curb street smoking and its associated problems, Jeong Hyeok suggested a drastic measure: significantly increasing the price of cigarettes. He specifically proposed that the price of a pack of cigarettes should be raised to an astonishing 450,000 South Korean won.

This proposal, if implemented, would represent an astronomical hike in tobacco prices, far exceeding current levels. The suggestion aims to make cigarettes prohibitively expensive, thereby discouraging consumption and, consequently, reducing the incidence of public smoking.

Jeong Hyeok's comments have ignited a conversation among the public and potentially policymakers about the effectiveness of price controls in managing public health issues and altering social behaviors related to smoking.

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Cigarette prices should be raised to 450,000 won.