South Korean parliament votes to allow tattooists to work without a medical license

South Korea finally legalises tattoo artists after decades in the shadows

SEOUL, Sept 26 — South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to legalise tattoo artists, ending a decades-long ban on tattooing by those without medical licences.The Tattoist...

South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals after decades of ban

Parliament votes overwhelmingly to regulate an industry long forced underground despite booming popularity

South Korea Is Lifting Its Tattoo Ban, Ending 5-Year Jail Risk For Artists

Tattoo artists can face up to five years in prison and 50 million won ($35,740) in fines if they are caught inking people

South Korea passes landmark bill to legalize tattoo artists

South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to legalize tattoo artists, ending a decades-long ban on tattooing by those without medical licenses.

South Korea to bring tattoos out of the shadows with a ‘medical act’ reform

With a new law in the making, South Korea is mainstreaming the country's tattoo industry. A 1992 Supreme Court ruling had essentially driven it underground by ruling tattooing as a 'medical act' that threatened non-medical professionals engaged in the craft with hefty fines and even jail time.