Vapes to have same legal status as conventional tobacco products starting from April 24 BAT Launches Year End Vape Promotion in Korea Tobacco Reporter South Korea finds some liquid e cigarette products have ingredient linked to lung illness Reuters Though vaping is legal in South Korea, there are several restrictions on their use and sales in the country, including a ban on sales to anyone under 19. According to The Straits E cigarette regulations strengthening next year as gov't seeks to curb teenage use