Saralnama350,000 tattoo artists in South Korea can now work legally., the country passed the Tattooist Act. It ends a 30-year ban on non-medical professionals giving tattoos. Since 1992, only doctors could legally tattoo. Others risked 5 years in jail or a ₹29 lakh fine. The new law lets artists get licenses after passing exams and safety training. It takes effect in two years. The Korea Tattoo Federation welcomed the change. But doctors oppose it, saying tattoos can harm health. Public opinion on tattoos is still mixed in South Korea. (Updated 25 Sep 2025, 20:53 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 350,000 tattoo artists in South Korea can now work legally., the country passed the Tattooist Act
- It ends a 30-year ban on non-medical professionals giving tattoos
- Since 1992, only doctors could legally tattoo