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Is asbestos illegal in South Korea?

Yes. Asbestos is banned in South Korea. All types banned 2009; total ban from 2015.

Ban announced 2007; all types banned 2009; total ban 2015; schools to be cleared by 2027 (IBAS chronology rev. Feb 2026); IBAS list 23 Jun 2026.

Source: IBAS ban list, Jun 2026

• South Korea is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Asia: banned in 13 of 46 countries.

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