SEOUL South Korea's tough new law on wining and dining and public servants is aimed at curbing corruption, but there are concerns it could dampen consumer spending and even spark social turmoil in a country where gift-giving and entertaining function as important social lubricants.
The Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, dubbed the "Kim Young-ran law" after the former judge who drew up the bill, will take effect Sept. 28. The cabinet finalized the details of the system in mid-September.
