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Emily Tan
Aug 20, 2012

As Korea continues clampdown on alcohol ads, brands likely to move to digital

SEOUL - The city of Seoul plans to ban the advertisement of alcoholic beverages on buses, bus stops and subways in September as part of a continued effort to reduce excessive drinking.

An advertisement for soju in Korea featuring singer Lee Hyori

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