Ruling against insurer's damages claim against tobacco makers

Jung Ki-suck(C), head of the National Health Insurance Service, speaks to reporters at the Seoul High Court in the capital on Jan. 15, 2026, after the appellate court ruled against the state health insurer in its smoking-related damages suit against three major tobacco firms, upholding a lower court ruling in favor of the companies. (Yonhap)

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